pay to play

Posted by admin on Saturday, June 23, 2018

(especially in politics) relating to or denoting a situation in which payment is demanded, often illegally, from those wishing to take part in a particular business activity. “a pay-to-play scandal haunts the hundred-billion-dollar state pension fund”

P. J. O’Rourke: Buying Influence & Politicians
P. J. O'Rourke Money Quote comments on buying politicians and selling legislation while we all pretend it doesn't happen - we all know that it is routine
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Mick Mulvaney Money Quote saying blatantly what we all fear - money buys access and allows only those who pay to play in politics

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