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And yes I am aware of what you are saying in regards to government interference and corruption. Corporate payoffs and partnerships with the FDA and other regulatory agencies. But this isn't an aspect or the fault of capitalism. The corruption seen in socialist countries is FAR worse. Putin doesn't even have to hide his corruption. The oligarch's openly ally with the government. We have laws and in cases where there is improper alliance with regulatory agencies they should be strung up and spend the rest of their life in Oklahoma's Supermax. This is not capitalism it is just a fact of human nature. When people have more power and as a result more access to corrupt bureaucrats they will often commit crimes. At least they're crimes unlike Communist Russia and Fascist Germany.

And it wouldn't at all surprise me to find out Fauci and/or Biden are getting kickbacks from the pharmaceutical industry for purchases of vaccines from the government till and mandates.  And I've seen what goes on in politics.  It's basically legalized theft.  Same politicians who vote for certain protections get campaign donations.  How the F$%^ is it legal for politicians to accept ANY donations PERIOD.  This should be a privilege and all elected officials should be prevented from even the appearance of such activities.  That's how it is in the military.  You can get court martialed for conduct which could possibly be construed as corrupt.