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Politicub

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31. It's what billionaires do with their money that counts.

Reply to DanTex (Original post)

Wed Feb 5, 2020, 10:36 AM

Feb 2020

Bloomberg is taking on Trump and funding democrats down ballot. Like Steyer, he is putting his fortune to good use.

There is something about him that people are latching onto, too. I think we need to pay attention to his message and why it is resonating and who it is affecting the most.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Do people not think it's bad that being a billionaire yields a path to political power [View all] DanTex Feb 2020 OP

No they don't. George II Feb 2020 #1

I KNOW it is. dchill Feb 2020 #2

one prominent dems prez candidate recently raked in $40mil, is that not a bad thing? nt msongs Feb 2020 #3

Donations are a sign of support. Buying support because you can afford airtime... Garrett78 Feb 2020 #12

I'll say this about Bloomberg RandySF Feb 2020 #4

Billionaire says: T-r-u-u-u-u-u-u-u-u-s-t me... keithbvadu2 Feb 2020 #5

I'm so stealing that redqueen Feb 2020 #16

Wish that came with audio using Sam Elliot's distinctive voice. RestoreAmerica2020 Feb 2020 #32

Apparently not, but history teaches us that it rarely turns out well for the masses. RockRaven Feb 2020 #6

It sucks Generic Brad Feb 2020 #7

My plan is to complain about it on the internet... DanTex Feb 2020 #8

Good plan! Generic Brad Feb 2020 #9

I don't want any more "billionaires" FoxNewsSucks Feb 2020 #10

No. Link: highplainsdem Feb 2020 #11

Of course it is an example of gross inequality delisen Feb 2020 #13

Cool Story, Bro , ! stonecutter357 Feb 2020 #14

It is a frustrating reality, yes indeedy. But I will say this ... at least he's held office ... mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #15

Not only that Kentonio Feb 2020 #17

Millionaires as well. Maddening indeed. LanternWaste Feb 2020 #18

You noticed that too? wiley Feb 2020 #27

Yep money is a HUGE advantage...go figure. Make it before, or make during & after. jmg257 Feb 2020 #19

If he were a Republican, he'd be putting the money treestar Feb 2020 #20

It doesn't bother me Shrek Feb 2020 #21

I am a little confused. SomewhereInTheMiddle Feb 2020 #22

Of course we do, DanTex. But one thing should comfort you Hortensis Feb 2020 #23

Nope Fresh_Start Feb 2020 #24

Yes I do, but this is war. denem Feb 2020 #25

No. I don't. wiley Feb 2020 #26

I hate it. cilla4progress Feb 2020 #28

It is people who will decide that question, in fact. MineralMan Feb 2020 #29

You wrote: MineralMan Feb 2020 #30

It's what billionaires do with their money that counts. Politicub Feb 2020 #31