You, "worstlobby.eu", are FAKE-FAKE-FAKE "activists".
You only - OF COURSE - serve to CONFUSE between the very REAL problems of Corporate Lobbying, and the UTTERLY BOGUS FICTION of "human-caused Climate Change".
Anthrogogenic Climate Change is a LIE - a lie SHARED by the exact same interests (when you do the work to trace it to the Centre) as that very Corporate Lobbying.
Lobbying in this context means that people who have the money to do that use their priviledged access towards politicians to get the laws that are best for them, or to block legislation they do not want to see. In this case, the place is the so-called 'EU quarter' of Brussels, where over 15000 lobbyists work for good money to do nothing else but influence politicians - in this case, members of some EU Institution, such as the commission, the parlament, or the council.
yes, I agree with thegurney....don't understand the full purpose of the video, who are they cleaning? where is that place located? The message is somehow foggy for me..
also, it is a long time I wanted to ask but never dared to.....What is the meaning of Lobby? When does this word does into the english language?
this isn't the video i was hoping for.... i was going to post it to friends to encourage them to vote but this explains nothing about the "competition" nor about lobbying. it hardly even mentions the company you visit
can you make one for people who know nothing about lobbying, but might follow a video link from a friend?
@thegurney In previous years we have explained the problems of lobbying. The Website (worstlobby.eu) goes much further into the issues you are concerned about. The point of this video is to emphasise the satire - that's the point of the Worst Lobby Awards.
Videos are made for different purposes. If you want informative videos on Lobbying, there are plenty out there - as there are reports (see the ALTER EU website for more info)
Why do you think that the commission will ever change that? They love the lobbyists. To them, lobbying is democracy, that is what they themselves say. That is why they have things such as Commitology, Expert Groups, and expensive lunches. To them, lobbying is being cuddled and looked after. They will never change that because they are part of the problem - in fact, they are the other side of the same coin.
@SieBer00 We agree, which is why the Worst Lobby Awards are hosted by ALTER-EU, the coalition that has been campaigning on all of the above. There are changes being made - for example there is a better but still not effective lobbying register coming out soon.
In the US a register has been made that is no longer voluntary. There's no point in being fatalistic and not seeing change as possible. We should all try, at least.
I know about ALTER-EU. You may call me fatalistic if you like. But since you were kind enough to reply to my first question, let me ask you another: Do you think that there is less lobbying in the US? I do not think you do, I think you you think that there is no other way, because you take our political system as a given. I agree that everybody should try to change things for the better. I just do not believe that a lobby register will change the status quo.
@SieBer00 There is another way. But that other way is not going to happen overnight. Lobbying is one of the many issues that ensures that our system is not democratic and is driven by corporate interest. However, there are limitations to what an NGO can do. In a personal capacity there is always room to challenge those things further.
In all honesty - to tackle a system which is flawed and unfair, we need to a variety of tactics, not only one. This is one of the many.
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WRONG!
You, "worstlobby.eu", are FAKE-FAKE-FAKE "activists".
You only - OF COURSE - serve to CONFUSE between the very REAL problems of Corporate Lobbying, and the UTTERLY BOGUS FICTION of "human-caused Climate Change".
Anthrogogenic Climate Change is a LIE - a lie SHARED by the exact same interests (when you do the work to trace it to the Centre) as that very Corporate Lobbying.
WRONG!
You, "worstlobby.eu", are FAKE-FAKE-FAKE "activists".
You only - OF COURSE - serve to CONFUSE between the very REAL problems of Corporate Lobbying, and the UTTERLY BOGUS FICTION of "human-caused Climate Change".
Anthrogogenic Climate Change is a LIE - a lie SHARED by the exact same interests (when you do the work to trace it to the Centre) as that very Corporate Lobbying.
icecap.u s
climategate. t v
climateaudit. o r g
climaterealists. c o m
wattsupwiththat. c o m
globalclimatescam. c om
nickvertical 1 year ago
@nickvertical MAYBE your right
but it is trough that the forest get smaller and the animals die, or not (sorry for my bad english)
daniel1102doodle 1 year ago
Funny, the lobbyists don't want to be lobbied by the citizens.
solyaris 1 year ago
so boooooring
niseteo 1 year ago
Lobbying in this context means that people who have the money to do that use their priviledged access towards politicians to get the laws that are best for them, or to block legislation they do not want to see. In this case, the place is the so-called 'EU quarter' of Brussels, where over 15000 lobbyists work for good money to do nothing else but influence politicians - in this case, members of some EU Institution, such as the commission, the parlament, or the council.
SieBer00 1 year ago
yes, I agree with thegurney....don't understand the full purpose of the video, who are they cleaning? where is that place located? The message is somehow foggy for me..
also, it is a long time I wanted to ask but never dared to.....What is the meaning of Lobby? When does this word does into the english language?
I am not a native english, forgive me.
genziana03 1 year ago
@genziana03 please see the website for further information. There are French & German translations there :)
worsteulobby 1 year ago
this isn't the video i was hoping for.... i was going to post it to friends to encourage them to vote but this explains nothing about the "competition" nor about lobbying. it hardly even mentions the company you visit
can you make one for people who know nothing about lobbying, but might follow a video link from a friend?
thegurney 1 year ago
@thegurney In previous years we have explained the problems of lobbying. The Website (worstlobby.eu) goes much further into the issues you are concerned about. The point of this video is to emphasise the satire - that's the point of the Worst Lobby Awards.
Videos are made for different purposes. If you want informative videos on Lobbying, there are plenty out there - as there are reports (see the ALTER EU website for more info)
worsteulobby 1 year ago
Why do you think that the commission will ever change that? They love the lobbyists. To them, lobbying is democracy, that is what they themselves say. That is why they have things such as Commitology, Expert Groups, and expensive lunches. To them, lobbying is being cuddled and looked after. They will never change that because they are part of the problem - in fact, they are the other side of the same coin.
SieBer00 1 year ago
@SieBer00 We agree, which is why the Worst Lobby Awards are hosted by ALTER-EU, the coalition that has been campaigning on all of the above. There are changes being made - for example there is a better but still not effective lobbying register coming out soon.
In the US a register has been made that is no longer voluntary. There's no point in being fatalistic and not seeing change as possible. We should all try, at least.
worsteulobby 1 year ago
@worsteulobby
I know about ALTER-EU. You may call me fatalistic if you like. But since you were kind enough to reply to my first question, let me ask you another: Do you think that there is less lobbying in the US? I do not think you do, I think you you think that there is no other way, because you take our political system as a given. I agree that everybody should try to change things for the better. I just do not believe that a lobby register will change the status quo.
SieBer00 1 year ago
@SieBer00 There is another way. But that other way is not going to happen overnight. Lobbying is one of the many issues that ensures that our system is not democratic and is driven by corporate interest. However, there are limitations to what an NGO can do. In a personal capacity there is always room to challenge those things further.
In all honesty - to tackle a system which is flawed and unfair, we need to a variety of tactics, not only one. This is one of the many.
worsteulobby 1 year ago
@worsteulobby
I like your answer, thank you. What is your other way then? What other tactics do you suggest?
SieBer00 1 year ago
rebels with a good cause.bet these ladies will be cleaning 24/7,365 days a year.WHAT A REBELLION
9xzulug 1 year ago
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WRONG!
You, "worstlobby.eu", are FAKE-FAKE-FAKE "activists".
You only - OF COURSE - serve to CONFUSE between the very REAL problems of Corporate Lobbying, and the UTTERLY BOGUS FICTION of "human-caused Climate Change".
Anthrogogenic Climate Change is a LIE - a lie SHARED by the exact same interests (when you do the work to trace it to the Centre) as that very Corporate Lobbying.
icecap.u s
climategate. t v
climateaudit. o r g
climaterealists. c o m
wattsupwiththat. c o m
globalclimatescam. c o m
nickvertical 1 year ago
That's the most badass team of cleaners I've ever seen.
iamthomashearmeroar 1 year ago