3rdnlng Posted April 27, 2012 Posted April 27, 2012 "Try this thought experiment: You decide to donate money to Mitt Romney. You want change in the Oval Office, so you engage in your democratic right to send a check. Several days later, President Barack Obama, the most powerful man on the planet, singles you out by name. His campaign brands you a Romney donor, shames you for "betting against America," and accuses you of having a "less-than-reputable" record. The message from the man who controls the Justice Department (which can indict you), the SEC (which can fine you), and the IRS (which can audit you), is clear: You made a mistake donating that money. Are you worried?" http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304723304577368280604524916.html The website: http://www.keepinggophonest.com/behind-the-curtain-a-brief-history-of-romneys-donors/
TheMadCap Posted April 27, 2012 Posted April 27, 2012 I guess Mittens should have just offered to shake their hands for $1000 and all would be cool...
B-Large Posted April 27, 2012 Posted April 27, 2012 I love the heat coming in this election cycle. Are the GOP going to whimper about big tough Obama, or fight back?
B-Large Posted April 27, 2012 Posted April 27, 2012 I'd actually like the list of donors for both candidates released. I think it would be fascinating to see who donated, their business, and their dirt. I think it would go along way to illustrate why 50% of voters just don't bother.
John Adams Posted April 27, 2012 Posted April 27, 2012 I'd actually like the list of donors for both candidates released. I think it would be fascinating to see who donated, their business, and their dirt. I think it would go along way to illustrate why 50% of voters just don't bother. Open Secrets Always a good review this time of year. Obama's top 2008 donor was the University of California. Then Goldman Sachs, Havard, Microsoft, Google, JP Morgan, Citigroup.
B-Large Posted April 27, 2012 Posted April 27, 2012 Open Secrets Always a good review this time of year. Obama's top 2008 donor was the University of California. Then Goldman Sachs, Havard, Microsoft, Google, JP Morgan, Citigroup. So Obama has raised 200M and we are 8 months out? I think I am reading this correctly.... My gut feeling is this is not what the Framers had in mind when they envisioned a representative Government, and small government at that. So Billions will be spent on elections, can you imagine how that money could really help Citizens, especially the one who are truly needy? thanks for the post
John Adams Posted April 27, 2012 Posted April 27, 2012 So Obama has raised 200M and we are 8 months out? I think I am reading this correctly.... My gut feeling is this is not what the Framers had in mind when they envisioned a representative Government, and small government at that. So Billions will be spent on elections, can you imagine how that money could really help Citizens, especially the one who are truly needy? thanks for the post Maybe not but it's hard to tell free people where they can spend their money.
Alaska Darin Posted April 27, 2012 Posted April 27, 2012 So Obama has raised 200M and we are 8 months out? I think I am reading this correctly.... My gut feeling is this is not what the Framers had in mind when they envisioned a representative Government, and small government at that. So Billions will be spent on elections, can you imagine how that money could really help Citizens, especially the one who are truly needy? thanks for the post Don't worry, campaign finance reform is fixing all these things. You know, just like ObamaCare is going to fix what's wrong with the Health Care "system".
DC Tom Posted April 27, 2012 Posted April 27, 2012 So Obama has raised 200M and we are 8 months out? I think I am reading this correctly.... My gut feeling is this is not what the Framers had in mind when they envisioned a representative Government, and small government at that. So Billions will be spent on elections, can you imagine how that money could really help Citizens, especially the one who are truly needy? thanks for the post It does help the truly needy, by ensuring the right Democrats are elected to office who will make sure the truly needy are helped by the rich paying their "fair share".
Oxrock Posted April 28, 2012 Posted April 28, 2012 I love the heat coming in this election cycle. Are the GOP going to whimper about big tough Obama, or fight back? The nominee is Romney and not Newt, so I'm going with whimper.
/dev/null Posted April 28, 2012 Posted April 28, 2012 Still waiting for DiN, Conner, PJ, etc to stand up for their man C'mon guys, I'm sure Bush did it too. If not Bush, then Reagan, or Nixon. There's got to be some excuse....
Nanker Posted April 28, 2012 Posted April 28, 2012 And the press attacked Nixon as "The Imperial President".
DC Tom Posted April 28, 2012 Posted April 28, 2012 Still waiting for DiN, Conner, PJ, etc to stand up for their man C'mon guys, I'm sure Bush did it too. If not Bush, then Reagan, or Nixon. There's got to be some excuse.... I'm sure Bush did do it, too. And if not...well, he did promise change.
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