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11-02-2012, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by striperman36
3 billion spent, over 1.5 million tv ads, let alone other vehicles.
I think they should donate for every dollar spent matching funds directly to a charity
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I think the whole fundraising part of politics is a huge joke and does nothing but foster a culture where people can buy favors. Same goes for lobbying.
There's something to be said about the idea of Clean Elections. |
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11-02-2012, 02:40 PM
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Old Guy
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Originally Posted by JohnnyD
I think the whole fundraising part of politics is a huge joke and does nothing but foster a culture where people can buy favors. Same goes for lobbying.
There's something to be said about the idea of Clean Elections. |
I agree, the effect of the Citizen's United Ruling and this campaign has shown, to me, that campaign reform is needed.
20 million for a senate race?
politics should not be a profession |
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11-02-2012, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by striperman36
politics should not be a profession
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Tell that to all the grey hairs in Congress. There is a dire need of term limits in all areas our government. The Good ol' Boys Club needs to be disbanded. |
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11-03-2012, 04:35 PM
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Land OF Forgotten Toys
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Quote:
Originally Posted by striperman36
I agree, the effect of the Citizen's United Ruling and this campaign has shown, to me, that campaign reform is needed.
20 million for a senate race?
politics should not be a profession
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I am the man in the Bassless Chaps
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11-02-2012, 05:01 PM
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[QUOTE=JohnnyD;967136]I think the whole fundraising part of politics is a huge joke and does nothing but foster a culture where people can buy favors. Same goes for lobbying.
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I agree JD. The same amount of taxpayer dollars should be allocated
to each Presidential candidate and that's it.
Anybody violating the rule goes to jail.  |
" Choose Life "
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11-02-2012, 05:05 PM
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Old Guy
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[QUOTE=justplugit;967159]
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Originally Posted by JohnnyD
I think the whole fundraising part of politics is a huge joke and does nothing but foster a culture where people can buy favors. Same goes for lobbying.
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I agree JD. The same amount of taxpayer dollars should be allocated
to each Presidential candidate and that's it.
Anybody violating the rule goes to jail. |
F* jail, barred from holding office or an appointed position or using their influence in business. Get a REAL job |
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11-02-2012, 05:08 PM
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Registered Grandpa
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[QUOTE=striperman36;967160]
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Originally Posted by justplugit
F* jail, barred from holding office or an appointed position or using their influence in business. Get a REAL job
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Better yet.   |
" Choose Life "
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11-02-2012, 07:33 PM
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Location: Gloucester Massachusetts
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what do UUU mean lying.....Romney gave a great speech this morning..he is a winner...remember U heard it here 3 months ago that Romney would win
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