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CajunBlazer

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35. Consideration
Fri Apr 22, 2016, 07:07 PM
Apr 2016

$100,000 or $200,000 is chump change to a multi-billion corporation. Less than one hundredth of one percent of their yearly revenue. Somewhat equivalent me contributing $30 or $50 to a political campaign. Many contribute much the same to both candidates. They don't expect much, but what the hell, it might help some day.

Look, I am all for getting big money out of politics, but it is foolish to unilaterally disarm. The Republicans are damn well going to take the money.

Yea, I know Sanders unilaterally disarmed and that is okay for the primaries, but it would be stupid for the general election race. No candidate should expect small donors to pay for the half billion dollar cost of that kind of campaign. I can almost guarantee even Trump won't self fund that coats if he is the campaign.

Hell yea, work like hell to get rid of the big money, but until then...

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The Hillary corruption straw man. [View all] Admiral Loinpresser Apr 2016 OP
The simple truth is most (99%) of American politicians do nothing to help corporate Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #2
The Clinton Foundation is where the sales take place GreatGazoo Apr 2016 #3
I would consider nichomachus Apr 2016 #4
+100 - Thank you. Money laundering is exactly this it is about. nt 99th_Monkey Apr 2016 #19
How about Boeing and The Saudi's Donations to the Clinton Foundation? WDIM Apr 2016 #5
I agree. Admiral Loinpresser Apr 2016 #7
The UBS bank IRS intervention while SoS is another. Bill then got $1.5 million to speak to UBS think Apr 2016 #8
There seems to be many instances WDIM Apr 2016 #10
It's also not the only question. She DID NOT vote as SOS. But she had power OVER a lot of other Skwmom Apr 2016 #6
Your use of the term "straw man" is sexist. ;) reformist2 Apr 2016 #9
LOL, good one. n/t Admiral Loinpresser Apr 2016 #11
The question remains, what bill or bills can you point to has influenced Hillary's Thinkingabout Apr 2016 #12
Elizabeth Warren answered your question on Bill Moyers years ago. n/t Admiral Loinpresser Apr 2016 #13
Are you referring to the bankruptcy bill? Thinkingabout Apr 2016 #14
Elizabeth has her version, Hillary has hers: Admiral Loinpresser Apr 2016 #15
Again, are you referring to the bankruptcy bill? Thinkingabout Apr 2016 #16
UBS Octafish Apr 2016 #17
That is quite a rogue's gallery. n't Admiral Loinpresser Apr 2016 #33
The deal let the other 47k Swiss acc't holders off the hook. leveymg Apr 2016 #38
Why don't you make it even simpler. "Have you personally ever seen cash being transferred rhett o rick Apr 2016 #22
Several come to mind. basselope Apr 2016 #25
Ah, the claim Hillary voted for the bankruptcy bill. On the day the bankruptcy Bill was Thinkingabout Apr 2016 #31
False. basselope Apr 2016 #32
That Bill did not pass. Thinkingabout Apr 2016 #34
So? basselope Apr 2016 #36
Inside the beltway sphincter, the cash and the access... pat_k Apr 2016 #18
Excellent point Armstead Apr 2016 #20
This is a classic for the ages: Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2016 #21
Thanks Hassin. nm rhett o rick Apr 2016 #24
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Apr 2016 #23
Translation: I have absolutely no evidence that Hillary was... CajunBlazer Apr 2016 #26
Why do they give the money? Patriotism? n/t Admiral Loinpresser Apr 2016 #29
Consideration CajunBlazer Apr 2016 #35
Unilateral disarmament?? Admiral Loinpresser Apr 2016 #39
Yes, Sanders unilaterially disarmed - and you are misinfrormed. CajunBlazer Apr 2016 #40
The unprecedented Hillary Victory Fund is an ongoing criminal conspiracy. Admiral Loinpresser Apr 2016 #41
After all, big banks often give money to just about anybody, without thinking of asking for anything Romulox Apr 2016 #27
true; but in HRC's case, there are some fairly blatant examples; someone amborin Apr 2016 #28
As I conceded upthread, her SOS tenure apparently included foreign government pay to play. Admiral Loinpresser Apr 2016 #30
LOL. It's such a stupid question. The whole system is pay-to-play. mhatrw Apr 2016 #37
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