Originally Posted by
JamesNoBrakes
Well sure, they are going to act in their own self interest, but that's like saying rich people only get rich because of the government and having more influence. Most likely a factor, yes. You're trying to explain a characteristic of monopolies and big companies as the sole reason they got that way. You also seem to be advocating that your position holds true for all companies/monopolies. I don't think that holds up in any logical argument.
No it isn't. What it is saying is that once they become rich and powerful they tend to donate large sums to politicians in return for regulatory protections which create large barriers to entry to new competitors. Many started out as small businesses and tackled their own Goliaths along the way and just want protection from the new threats.