4 Frightening Ways We're Reverting to the Dark Days of Our Past

[jet57]

I thought I was saying that in each of my posts?

If you did, your comments general direction didn't indicate that.

 

[cawacko]

If you did, your comments general direction didn't indicate that.

Wouldn't be the first time I thought I was saying one thing and someone else read it differently. But as I reread my posts in this it seems clear to me that I mention disclosure in each post and that they are what's important.

 

[iolo]

What is the problem with unlimited political donations by an individual as long as it is documented? Money is going to find its way into politics. Today we have people giving any amount anonymously to PAC's. is that better?

Take the money from the thieves and there'll be no problem.

 

[cawacko]

Take the money from the thieves and there'll be no problem.

Yeah, good luck with that. You think politicians are all of a sudden going to become these upstanding incorruptible people? Not happening.

 

[iolo]

Yeah, good luck with that. You think politicians are all of a sudden going to become these upstanding incorruptible people? Not happening.

I meant the thieves who pay them out of what they don't pay us for our work.

 

[Airstrip One]

What's the problem?
Let's say for the moment that I am Senator Dune. You donate 5 million to my campaign. Anti-party donates 5 bucks. Whose side do you think I am going to vote for? Democracy is not supposed to be for sale to the highest bidder. That is the problem.

So, why sellout? Surely you can get donations from someone else next time. Also, consider the office a privilege, rather than coveting re-election about your conscience.

 

[Rune]

So, why sellout? Surely you can get donations from someone else next time. Also, consider the office a privilege, rather than coveting re-election about your conscience.

Why don't you ask the other 99 senators? I am pretty sure they get elected just for the money in the first place.