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Exilednight

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6. Let me correct this for you. Corporations can

Thu Apr 20, 2017, 01:25 PM

Apr 2017

Not directly donate to a candidate, but they CAN donate any amount they want to a candidate's SuperPac or special interest group.

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When a friend is addicted to something that is harmful to them [View all] ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 OP

There is no such thing as "corporate campaign cash." Corporations cannot, by law, DanTex Apr 2017 #1

Thank goodness they can't influence the outcomes ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #2

Who said that? DanTex Apr 2017 #3

Are you implying that you've pointed out ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #11

I've pointed out that this OP contained false information. DanTex Apr 2017 #14

OK you are right, corporate superpac cash is a ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #18

There is very little corporate SuperPAC cash backing Democrats. DanTex Apr 2017 #21

Well, that is quite an assertion ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #24

It's public record. Look at the donors, they are individuals, not corporations. DanTex Apr 2017 #25

What color is the sky on your world ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #27

My world is based on facts. Yours is not. DanTex Apr 2017 #31

I'll let treasury Secretary Tim Geithner ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #32

Sure, have him speak about Dodd-Frank, the strongest set of financial regulations DanTex Apr 2017 #35

Ah yes, the fearsome teeth of Dodd Frank ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #41

"Fearsome" isn't really the right term. DanTex Apr 2017 #48

No Glass Steagall were much more stringent regulations ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #54

Glass Steagall was passed before WWII. And it wasn't necessarily more stringent, DanTex Apr 2017 #72

Who would you appoint as Secretary of the Treasury, Mike Ditka? Rachel Ray? Stephen Colbert? George II Apr 2017 #85

what are you talking about ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #87

We have either ignorant progressives who dont understand your points or Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #52

Anti-Democratic worldview? Them's fightin words! ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #56

On one memorable occasion, the money going to a SuperPAC actually came from one of the campaigns! Kentonio Apr 2017 #49

Let me correct this for you. Corporations can Exilednight Apr 2017 #6

Yes, they can. But that's not "corporate campaign cash" it's corporate SuperPAC cash. DanTex Apr 2017 #7

The line between campaigns and SuperPacs become more blurred Exilednight Apr 2017 #8

That's true for presidential campaigns, and maybe some high profile state campaigns. DanTex Apr 2017 #13

SuperPac contributions are not public record. By law Exilednight Apr 2017 #74

Actually, yes, SuperPACs are required to report their donors. DanTex Apr 2017 #81

There are plently of avenues to funnel cash to where campaigns can use it... so annabanana Apr 2017 #119

Would you like to name them? Or is this just something you read on the internet? DanTex Apr 2017 #129

If you are going to use analogies, use ones you are fully educated on. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #4

I bow to your superior understanding of addiction ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #9

I wasn't attempting to articulate my superior understanding of addiction. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #12

Indeed you did not articulate your superior understanding ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #15

I want to call democrats addicts. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #19

Thanks for once again asserting something without ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #23

The assertion was yours. That is where it started. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #33

I know I'm laughing ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #37

I love smiles and laughter. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #40

OFFS! Foamfollower Apr 2017 #5

FOFS! ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #10

It costs money to win elections...we have a good shot...so no to your entire post. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #16

Some people believe in bringing a plate of cookies to an all out war. Foamfollower Apr 2017 #17

Yes, you've boiled down exactly what I was advocating ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #20

I don't think you read my post fully. Foamfollower Apr 2017 #26

Oh I read it all right ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #28

you're....not a real professor, are you? Skittles Apr 2017 #43

Indeed...I am appalled at the multitude of these very divisive posts... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #39

Wow, you don't say. Money? Huh. Who'd da thunk it? ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #22

I saw your many posts on the subject... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #38

I do consider Trump the danger ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #46

but not Republicans BainsBane Apr 2017 #55

No one is discussing the corporate puppets ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #59

It's a tax designation BainsBane Apr 2017 #69

+1 betsuni Apr 2017 #95

Tl;dr ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #98

Yeah, that would require caring about the issue BainsBane Apr 2017 #113

What's wrong with bumber stickers? ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #114

It is people who assume things, speak in bumper stickers Vesper Apr 2017 #120

yeah, I know about bumper stickers ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #123

Yes, many use them when they have no point and are easily confused by simple typos. Vesper Apr 2017 #128

+1 Skidmore Apr 2017 #105

BainsBane: False assertion truthaddict247 Apr 2017 #115

I don't know why this point is so difficult to understand BainsBane Apr 2017 #125

My mouth is getting full of all of the words ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #84

no, corporations are NOT the only source Skittles Apr 2017 #44

That's like, your opinion man ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #45

You seem to think ignorance of the issue is cute BainsBane Apr 2017 #53

sorry, busy spitting out the words you are attributing to me ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #88

Provide evidence truthaddict247 Apr 2017 #116

Considering you haven't followed my points in this thread at all BainsBane Apr 2017 #124

I agree. The glibness adds nothing. Demit Apr 2017 #130

Actually, no private money is best BainsBane Apr 2017 #51

Which is precisely why the solution you just suggested will never be implemented in this country. AtheistCrusader Apr 2017 #73

it would take a monumental effort, to be sure BainsBane Apr 2017 #76

I cannot craft a universal standard/principle that would apply to both sides fairly. AtheistCrusader Apr 2017 #77

The OP is arguing to make the field even more unequal BainsBane Apr 2017 #79

Tend to agree. AtheistCrusader Apr 2017 #82

I am? ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #89

Campaign finance reform is enormously important BainsBane Apr 2017 #29

+1000000000 treestar Apr 2017 #36

Enjoyed reading and on point. +1 nt. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #47

You have patience, well said. JHan Apr 2017 #64

Yet we see pride in refusing to know any of it BainsBane Apr 2017 #70

Well said. n/t emulatorloo Apr 2017 #94

You might find some interesting information at this link. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #108

+1 betsuni Apr 2017 #111

Yes, this, and it is set back by all the other Trump insanity Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 #122

You're not much of a politician if you can't take their money... yallerdawg Apr 2017 #30

Yes, and if you give them the finger ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #99

How are they going to win without money? treestar Apr 2017 #34

No no you are off script ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #42

Do you even care about this issue? BainsBane Apr 2017 #50

Telekinesis. Duh! grossproffit Apr 2017 #92

Kick NCTraveler Apr 2017 #57

Sadly you don't understand Federal Campaign Finance Laws. George II Apr 2017 #58

Just for the record, I think this OP makes a very good point. Stonepounder Apr 2017 #60

Many of us fully understand how relevant it is. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #62

yes, there are some Democrats who have been fighting to improve the system and hooray for them. ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #91

Interesting reading if you have time. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #86

thanks ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #90

Yet somehow the other party controls all 3 branches of federal government IronLionZion Apr 2017 #61

lol ++++++++++++++ JHan Apr 2017 #63

Freedom isn't free IronLionZion Apr 2017 #65

Clinton had a billion dollar warchest killbotfactory Apr 2017 #75

Sounds like a bad investment IronLionZion Apr 2017 #78

+1 betsuni Apr 2017 #112

Saying that you have to be an "earner" to be part of the Democratic stable isn't a purity test. That Guy 888 Apr 2017 #66

Yep you and Sanders are martyrs mythology Apr 2017 #67

Cool. I guess that puts you in the pro-corruption camp ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #103

That's truthaddict247 Apr 2017 #117

geeez,,,, Cryptoad Apr 2017 #68

I heed your command, Cryptoad ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #102

We Democrats know who our friends are. johnp3907 Apr 2017 #71

Are Democrats human? oldcynic Apr 2017 #80

Seriously? All that arguing over whether lexington filly Apr 2017 #83

Well put! oldcynic Apr 2017 #93

Why not give examples of corporate influence? Is it too much to ask for some evidence to back up betsuni Apr 2017 #96

This message was self-deleted by its author ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #101

Again with the insults. I knew it! betsuni Apr 2017 #104

Oh, the insult-filled post I was replying to was self-deleted, good call. betsuni Apr 2017 #109

Are you honestly truthaddict247 Apr 2017 #118

What? betsuni Apr 2017 #121

Oh wait, get it! truthaddict247 -- when a friend is addicted, accusing me of being dishonest. betsuni Apr 2017 #127

Why did so many White Men vote for Trump ? JI7 Apr 2017 #97

Racism? 30 years of GOP lies about Clinton? ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #100

Because Democratic Emphasis on Equal Rights for All was Succeeding delisen Apr 2017 #107

Who or what is financing The Outreach Tour? The first step is to make sure "corporate" delisen Apr 2017 #106

Good point. betsuni Apr 2017 #110

Lol. Squinch Apr 2017 #126