We could and should leave behind money in politics. This is destroying even the appearance of honest government.
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- Justin...
Very well said. Your reply reflects my own thoughts. I want our country to be run again by patriots and not corporate moguls interested only in making themselves and close friends richer by their positions of power.... There seems to be no chance that we get a Congress that cares about the needs of the people until a few things happen: Term limits Overturn Citizen's United Dismantle the party machines Whattya think?... Read the full post- John r Blake...
Follow the money. There used to b limits to political campaign contributions.
- Florence...
When did the lobbies first begin? I’m interested to know for both the US and the UK when financial patronage of a party and lobbies first started? Here in the Uk there has been a debate about bringing the amount you can donate to a party to a maximum threshold.... - dave53...
Hi I'm Dave.
I'm and have been for a long time a liberal social democrat. I'm 69 years old and a generation Jones member. Get rid of citizens united.
What Michigan Voters Face... The Choice between AIPAC or a Communist for Governor.
Money Shapes the Michigan Senate Race and Beyond Groups that back strong support for Israel have poured large sums into Michigan’s Democratic primary for the US Senate.... - onHi. I’m a passionate progressive, desperate to stop the damage being done by this administration, by helping to create the biggest Blue Wave possible in the upcoming midterm elections. I suspect that the right wing, including the Republicans and other allies with unlimited funding will be doing everything they possibly can to steal these elections, through voter suppression and actual vote manipulation (cheating) that they are preparing for but that we will be blind to. So I believe that our only realistic hope lies in massive voter turnout that overwhelms their ability to cheat. What makes this task even more difficult is that they have virtually total control over the media through their corporate ownership, and they are willing to manipulate the news for their benefit. It’s going to take a lot of social action, in the streets and in social media platforms like this to get around the obstacles they have put in place.bySassiebrat67...
I do not trust the Democrats neither. The corruption runs deep both ways. They both point fingers at each other, yet both have been in "power" and are guilty as the other. Elizabeth Warren Pelosi Shumer etc grift on their positions, its all cos play, a big act.... - onHhello, love to talk what is going on in today's politics with the IDIOT in charge my main serious concern for our country.byCamille...
Running for a political office should not be a rich man/woman's game.......how do we get there? Today's Trump news on all the billions he and his kids have made is just about as aweful as it could get, with no one calling it out......How does the impeachment process get started?... Read the full post - SpeakUp...
I must research this more, but I thought there were rules or laws in place as to how much in dollar amounts individuals, businesses or groups were allowed to contribute yearly to a political campaign?... Read the full post