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Paul E Ester

(952 posts)
Sat Mar 23, 2013, 02:45 PM Mar 2013

Should Politicians be required to wear logos of their sponsors’ like NASCAR drivers do?



Sign the Petition:

Require Congressmen & Senators to wear logos of their financial backers on their clothing, much like NASCAR drivers do.

Since most politicians' campaigns are largely funded by wealthy companies and individuals, it would give voters a better sense of who the candidate they are voting for is actually representing if the company's logo, or individual's name, was prominently displayed upon the candidate's clothing at all public appearances and campaign events. Once elected, the candidate would be required to continue to wear those "sponsor's" names during all official duties and visits to constituents. The size of a logo or name would vary with the size of a donation. For example, a $1 million dollar contribution would warrant a patch of about 4" by 8" on the chest, while a free meal from a lobbyist would be represented by a quarter-sized button. Individual donations under $1000 are exempt.

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Should Politicians be required to wear logos of their sponsors’ like NASCAR drivers do? (Original Post) Paul E Ester Mar 2013 OP
...and GE/NBC should have a little nuclear sub launching missles in the lower right hand tv screen. L0oniX Mar 2013 #1
Good idea but the petition site is a colossal pain in the ass. n/t Smarmie Doofus Mar 2013 #2
MIght be embarrassing to see what the President's suit looks like. Bake Mar 2013 #3

Bake

(21,977 posts)
3. MIght be embarrassing to see what the President's suit looks like.
Sat Mar 23, 2013, 04:32 PM
Mar 2013

Of course, that's the whole point. If they had to WEAR it, maybe they wouldn't take the damn money!

Bake

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