I find it incredibly ironic that Republicans want to limit the ability of the capitalists, shareholders, who are the owners of the companies that power our economy, from proposing initiatives to be voted on at corporate meetings.
Waters criticizes Republicans for restricting shareholder proposals, contradicting free-market principles.
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