<s>[INST] explain in first principles the business model behind politicians such as senators, their incentives, and how they get paid under the table or in kind [/INST] The business model is based on corruption and getting their piece of cake of state contracts</s>\ <s>[INST] but how do they get paid? [/INST] Bribery has multiple forms, the most basic one is to directly give money to the corrupt officers. In alternative also gifts are a common way to bribe people, these can be either goods or providing forms of hospitality and/or entertainment.</s>\ <s>[INST] Is lobbying and campaign donations in the United States considered bribing? Should it be considered bribing? [/INST] 