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In reply to the discussion: When a friend is addicted to something that is harmful to them [View all]DanTex
(20,709 posts)14. I've pointed out that this OP contained false information.
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There is no such thing as "corporate campaign cash." Corporations cannot, by law,
DanTex
Apr 2017
#1
Sure, have him speak about Dodd-Frank, the strongest set of financial regulations
DanTex
Apr 2017
#35
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
We have either ignorant progressives who dont understand your points or
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2017
#52
On one memorable occasion, the money going to a SuperPAC actually came from one of the campaigns!
Kentonio
Apr 2017
#49
Yes, they can. But that's not "corporate campaign cash" it's corporate SuperPAC cash.
DanTex
Apr 2017
#7
That's true for presidential campaigns, and maybe some high profile state campaigns.
DanTex
Apr 2017
#13
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
It costs money to win elections...we have a good shot...so no to your entire post.
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#16
Yes, many use them when they have no point and are easily confused by simple typos.
Vesper
Apr 2017
#128
Which is precisely why the solution you just suggested will never be implemented in this country.
AtheistCrusader
Apr 2017
#73
I cannot craft a universal standard/principle that would apply to both sides fairly.
AtheistCrusader
Apr 2017
#77
yes, there are some Democrats who have been fighting to improve the system and hooray for them.
ProfessorPlum
Apr 2017
#91
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
Why not give examples of corporate influence? Is it too much to ask for some evidence to back up
betsuni
Apr 2017
#96
Oh wait, get it! truthaddict247 -- when a friend is addicted, accusing me of being dishonest.
betsuni
Apr 2017
#127
Who or what is financing The Outreach Tour? The first step is to make sure "corporate"
delisen
Apr 2017
#106