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Bernardo de La Paz

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18. McConnell wants Supreme Court to erase limits on bribery, err, funding, even by individuals. nt

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Mon Oct 7, 2013, 06:37 AM

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What's the difference between bribery and funding for politicians? [View all] RainDog Oct 2013 OP

No difference. nt Edim Oct 2013 #1

Actually, Edim Oct 2013 #3

I would agree JackInGreen Oct 2013 #19

bribery is when you give a politician money in exchange for them voting the way you want... Warren DeMontague Oct 2013 #2

it's curious RainDog Oct 2013 #4

Ed Meese. Warren DeMontague Oct 2013 #5

Wedtech RainDog Oct 2013 #6

indeed. Warren DeMontague Oct 2013 #14

Meese was with the Heritage Foundation RainDog Oct 2013 #13

Meese is a pig RainDog Oct 2013 #21

Not much. Except that funding is earmarked for the politician's office or campaign; whereas bribery LeftishBrit Oct 2013 #7

blurred lines RainDog Oct 2013 #10

Qui observat custodes? - K&R :-| n/t DeSwiss Oct 2013 #8

the noble lie n/t RainDog Oct 2013 #9

Omnia sint unum. n/t DeSwiss Oct 2013 #11

maybe the NSA could look at stock positions RainDog Oct 2013 #12

Bribery is more honest, Alkene Oct 2013 #15

The difference? The appearance of legality. nt riqster Oct 2013 #16

Zero--no difference. hue Oct 2013 #17

McConnell wants Supreme Court to erase limits on bribery, err, funding, even by individuals. nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2013 #18

what a great idea! /snark n/t RainDog Oct 2013 #20

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