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sabrina 1

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5. You can say that again. This bill has exposed the money in politics problem like nothing

Reply to markpkessinger (Reply #2)

Thu Jan 19, 2012, 09:48 PM

Jan 2012

else has, so graphically.

Money from special interests to politicians is poisoning this country's future. It must be dealt with as the people are no match for the money that is buying our politicians. Shame on all of them.

It's enough to make you want to give up on the whole system.

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See comment #8 n/t Tx4obama Jan 2012 #9

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You can say that again. This bill has exposed the money in politics problem like nothing sabrina 1 Jan 2012 #5

Indeed it has. And it has handed the GOP a gift-wrapped campaign talking point. n/t markpkessinger Jan 2012 #11

WTF is Franken doing involved in this??? arcane1 Jan 2012 #12

well, Franken comes from the entertainment industry JI7 Jan 2012 #13

Stuart Smalley royalties. pintobean Jan 2012 #14