Bloomberg Discovers Trump, Not Lobbyists, Dictates Policy
While Representative Mike Flood (R-NE) ponders whether tech companies 'should' pay for soaring power, one might wonder why this is even a debate. Public records from OpenSecrets show Representative Flood received $31,500 from the electric utilities sector and $10,000 from the oil & gas sector in the 2024 cycle alone. (Source: OpenSecrets.org). Perhaps a more pertinent question is: 'Should
politicians who take vast sums from energy companies be the ones deciding who pays for energy costs?' It’s almost charming how mainstream media frames these discussions as if policy decisions emerge from a vacuum of pure, disinterested logic. The 'Balance of Power' is indeed being discussed, just not the one influenced by thousands of dollars changing hands behind closed doors. The actual 'power
balance' seems to involve Big Energy, not just big tech, ensuring their interests remain prioritized, regardless of consumer impact.