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73. If you read the article you see that many of these donors are not happy about the 'money in
Tue Oct 7, 2014, 03:36 PM
Oct 2014

politics' system we live under.

So, here's what those who 'bitch and moan' are thinking. To get the money OUT of politics we have to get people INTO politics first who will do that. But it's a vicious cycle, we CAN'T get them IN without money, yet. So, since there ARE wealthy donors willing to get behind those who ARE against the money in politics, to give THEM a chance, over the DLCers who WANT to keep the money in politics, they and we are willing to help get them in the door, where they can begin the process of dismantling the current corrupt system kept in place by Warmongers, crooked Bankers and other entities who want to be able to purchase the government for themselves, as they have been doing for quite some time.

Call it the 'hair of the dog'. It is the pragmatic thing to do just to get through the door.

It's like, eg, having a friend who works at an exclusive club for the wealthy only. You want to get in to talk to them but you can't, you don't have a key. So you ask your friend to use his/her key, to let you in. Once in, you can then do what you came to do.

No comparison at all with continuing to support the Wall St/MIC candidates, none whatsoever. They would never, in a million years, support Sanders or anyone like him. These donors would, that's the difference.

I'm not wealthy, but fully agree that Warren, Sanders and others would be much better choices. Scuba Oct 2014 #1
Me too. Enthusiast Oct 2014 #5
Amen.... daleanime Oct 2014 #7
Same here. Shadowflash Oct 2014 #19
Absolutely n/t MissDeeds Oct 2014 #24
Caveat lector, when it's Politico. Nonetheless, I fully agree RufusTFirefly Oct 2014 #26
I fully agree. SammyWinstonJack Oct 2014 #55
im glad these people exist. roguevalley Oct 2014 #65
Looks interesting...Will read whole article later. KoKo Oct 2014 #2
so i would already be considered a Rogue dem? i am ok with that dembotoz Oct 2014 #3
Personally, I like the label: "Rogue Dem." It sounds rather dashing! LongTomH Oct 2014 #74
Bill and Hillary, while doing many great things, sold us out to Wall Street, why should I support Dustlawyer Oct 2014 #4
Here's what the article has to say about Bernie/campaign finance reform. Divernan Oct 2014 #18
I couldn't agree more! If people really want to fix government and solve most of the pressing Dustlawyer Oct 2014 #48
HRC is damaged goods Android3.14 Oct 2014 #6
SO very very damaged - more luggage than a filled 747 luggage compartment. Divernan Oct 2014 #14
So our rogue donors are better than their rogue donors.... Historic NY Oct 2014 #8
If you read the article you see that many of these donors are not happy about the 'money in sabrina 1 Oct 2014 #73
I'll begrudgingly vote for HRC in the election RedCappedBandit Oct 2014 #9
Hillary would be a win for the wealthy folk so this surprises me. peace13 Oct 2014 #12
"Can't even say if she's running." Here's a list of who's declared so far: rock Oct 2014 #10
Wish I could individually rec this comment EileenFB Oct 2014 #15
me too mopinko Oct 2014 #31
Welcome to DU, EileenFB! calimary Oct 2014 #53
Thank you calimary EileenFB Oct 2014 #71
I am so glad you spoke up. If you have a point it must be that HRC shouldn't be expected to do rhett o rick Oct 2014 #61
Don't you understand our language or culture? rock Oct 2014 #66
Did you not understand that you made a statement that had nothing to do with the rhett o rick Oct 2014 #69
Very clever rock Oct 2014 #70
You "took a direct quote (single point)" and tried to be cute and insinuate that rhett o rick Oct 2014 #72
Interesting that people looking for big D democratic candidates are labeled Rogue hootinholler Oct 2014 #11
Thank you. So true. JDPriestly Oct 2014 #36
Well said "hootin" nm rhett o rick Oct 2014 #62
Why is it rogue to be looking at other putative nominees than HRC? marble falls Oct 2014 #13
You know what I miss? Proud Public Servant Oct 2014 #16
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ mopinko Oct 2014 #32
Maybe because a well-organized labor movement actually existed back then? YoungDemCA Oct 2014 #37
Great post. JDPriestly Oct 2014 #38
Thank you. I’m tired of the leadership being so cowed by the right-wing establishment that they are Chathamization Oct 2014 #45
Hear hear. Barack_America Oct 2014 #50
Webb is not progressive - TBF Oct 2014 #17
He isn't even interesting. Somebody posted a video of him. I got the impression he is a hack JDPriestly Oct 2014 #39
Someone even called him a populist! KamaAina Oct 2014 #57
Who is going to represent working class families after next crash? It won't be Hillary. eom whereisjustice Oct 2014 #20
Clinton Foundation will host a 5 star international conference on the problem Divernan Oct 2014 #22
+1 whereisjustice Oct 2014 #25
Is that a way to indebt celebrities to them so that the celebrities will feel compelled JDPriestly Oct 2014 #40
The more the merrier. jen63 Oct 2014 #21
Sherrod Brown is a great liberal, but he does not have the charisma in front of a group that JDPriestly Oct 2014 #42
I disagree. n/t jen63 Oct 2014 #46
Okay, that's about the STUPIDEST anti-Hillary argument I ever read. MohRokTah Oct 2014 #23
i hate that whole meme. mopinko Oct 2014 #33
I understand what it means. JDPriestly Oct 2014 #35
Reminds me of this. AtomicKitten Oct 2014 #44
It's Divide and Conquer POLITICO stirring the pot, as they do. MADem Oct 2014 #52
Thank you! AndreaCG Oct 2014 #56
If you are down to using the word "stupid" twice in your argument, I sense a certain rhett o rick Oct 2014 #64
If HRC is our candidate byoung6 Oct 2014 #27
No may about it in my case, no more lesser of two evils for me. A Simple Game Oct 2014 #41
I can already hear it,.... Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2014 #28
Right on cue post #29. Nice call! neverforget Oct 2014 #67
Wow, 7 minutes later. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2014 #68
Papa Paul and little Bambino ,,, loves it! Cryptoad Oct 2014 #29
good for them stupidicus Oct 2014 #30
Gives me hope! Thanks for posting! JDPriestly Oct 2014 #34
Donors Robbins Oct 2014 #43
these folks might be wealthy DonCoquixote Oct 2014 #47
K & R !!! WillyT Oct 2014 #49
One word--POLITICO. MADem Oct 2014 #51
+1 Tarheel_Dem Oct 2014 #60
Hey, whoever thinks they have what it takes, put it on the table. Thinkingabout Oct 2014 #54
Why would donors, wealthy or otherwise, be ready if she hasn't announced her intentions? Tarheel_Dem Oct 2014 #58
That's a fair question to all the donors to Ready for Hillary PAC. Divernan Oct 2014 #59
It's Definitely a Good Read...Recommend it to All! KoKo Oct 2014 #63
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