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Indydem

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16. I heard only big business can use donations to get what they want

Reply to KamaAina (Original post)

Tue Aug 11, 2015, 07:41 PM

Aug 2015

Because quid pro quo can only exist when there is a corporate charter.

Or a bunch of insolate jackasses who refuse to allow a respected Senator to vote any other way than exactly how they want.

Corporations may be people, but they aren't the only people capable of temper tantrums.

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I heard only big business can use donations to get what they want Indydem Aug 2015 #16

Voting is one thing, killing an executive negotiated deal for political gain is quite another. harun Aug 2015 #19

OR Indydem Aug 2015 #20

If he wants a better deal he can run for President and negotiate one. harun Aug 2015 #21