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TDale313

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1. Get the big money out of politics.

Reply to Cicada (Original post)

Mon Aug 15, 2016, 09:20 AM

Aug 2016

Yes, everyone does it. Yes, unless you do it in a really stupid way it's legal. That's the fucking problem!!! The system works for those who can afford access and lobbiests and screws everyone else.

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Why is pay for play a scandal? 100 % do it. [View all] Cicada Aug 2016 OP

Get the big money out of politics. TDale313 Aug 2016 #1

LOL. Thanks for your "concern." PSPS Aug 2016 #2

Grow up and accept the status quo of big money in politics happydaze Aug 2016 #3

And what exactly are they paying for? A foundation that does nothing but good around the world. bullimiami Aug 2016 #4

Wow. LWolf Aug 2016 #5

Thank you! Lars39 Aug 2016 #6

You're welcome. LWolf Aug 2016 #7

Yes, RuPaul has more political wisdom than you do, odd S that sounds Cicada Aug 2016 #14

lol LWolf Aug 2016 #15

This IS the system we have! procon Aug 2016 #8

It should be a scandal; it should not be "business as usual" alarimer Aug 2016 #9

It's called patronage.... Adrahil Aug 2016 #10

It's bribery. Not perhaps from a strictly legal standard of proof basis, closeupready Aug 2016 #11

If your local community college offers an introductory course in ethics at a reasonable price... Act_of_Reparation Aug 2016 #12

Actually, it's not pay for play... TheDebbieDee Aug 2016 #13