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The interesting generalization of that question is that after > 10 years of an ad fueled boom who else is existentially dependent on Google?


Millions of web based businesses relying on ads served by Google adwords.


Right, and when Google uses its clout in online ads to starve businesses that criticize Google, it'll be a clearer, less fraught story. Here, though, New America is dependent on charity from Google. Google doesn't donate to every think tank in Washington, just the ones it agrees with or has something to gain from.




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