tangerinegreen555
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Isn't it a little amusing that all the candidates saying they won't take money from millionaires are millionaires themselves?
Mayor Pete!
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Dr.Amber Trichome
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That is so true! What a twisted system!
tangerinegreen555
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Thanks Citizens United and stupid republican SCOTUS appointments.
I posted 3 years ago that SCOTUS was the big prize. Now we have two new idiots (one a drunken dry humper) to solidify money in politics for decades.
some have published books are older and have had a full career..having amassed$1M by age 70 is not unusual especially if you have a portfolio.
tangerinegreen555
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Very true.
But we're not talking about just ONE million dollars here, are we?
A common man who accumulates 1 million, probably tax deferred so it's actually less, isn't the same thing.
I know a guy who wrote a local book here about the local mafia in the 1950's-70's. He made around $15,000, just sayin'.
with the exception of the billionaires running, most are supported through grassroots efforts regardless of their net worth which = support of 'we the people'. to have working class giving their last $5 for a cause, is powerful and the way forward no polling required.
it's not mayor pete's time because he has to resort to 'donor class' which means 'favors owed' and we're right back to neo liberal..i saw something in him i didn't like.
we've suffered much, our country is crumbling around us and folks like amazon pay $0 in taxes just to have the chance to give cities thousands of underpaying jobs. i saw an ad for them delivery is $17/hr then they switched it up to a flat per diem. jeff bezos can fvck himself because his warehouses are dangerous and no one wants to work a 14-16 hour day for 8 hours which is what the per diem is all about..one flat fee for allllllllllllll those amazon prime packages. fvck that!
in my area people have been saying letting amazon in was a big mistake.
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tangerinegreen555
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And if 2/3 of the country is living pay to pay and in debt, what part of society is really giving money to political candidates?
i for one- that part..also the sick, the homeless, the unemployed..the low wage worker all contribute because they believe in 'together we stand; divided we fall'.
just like pelosi, someone has to do this. there's no kicking this down the road because we won't have a road, in a country, to kick it down with.
maybe i won't buy concentrate this week and just smoke flower..maybe i'll make my lunch this week to take to work. i can find $5, to donate to the candidate of your choice- to HELP them.
Trump*
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tangerinegreen555
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Are you preaching?
I gave money in the past to local candidates, not millionaires.
I wouldn't give anything until after the convention when a nominee is locked in. Until then, it's a dream or a waste. There's a lot of charities more deserving who will use the money for the betterment of society.
I'd bet that less than 20% directly donate money to political causes. The economy isn't as it appears and money is tight for the common man.
Voting works better. Get 10 friends out next year, check in September and make sure they're registered. It doesn't cost anything to text people.
I got a few people out last year, every vote helps.
i adjusted my post.
yes, voting worked well in 2016, and except for a missing group, we would've had a different president..that's how well it worked..for/against.
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sandman83
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aka, I won't put my money where my big fat mouth is. I like to screech about problems that other people have to pay for.
Herb & Suds
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Still praying for Bernie , I see
hanimmal
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I wonder if there is some reason you trolls out covering for Dear Leader before the holidays?
tangerinegreen555
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It worked better in 2018, I wonder why?
It didn't work out well in '16, and there's a half dozen reasons why, not just one. You can't blame one group of people and then dismiss Bernie Babies either.
sandman83
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more name calling? Interesting choice of tactics, I've not said a single word defending anyone. Just asking questions that seem to rile up the panties!
hanimmal
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i didn't mention any groups- what group are you talking about? Bernie Babies? you just gave yourself away Tangie.
Padawanbater2
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What I find amusing is how anyone, let alone anyone pretending to be politically savvy, can deny that donations from millionaires/billionaires are anything but legal bribes and that the people who give them to candidates expect a return on their investments
military is turning on Trump* along with Christianity Today..this is what was needed for it to start and here it is:
Troops Overwhelmingly Support Sanders; Abandoning Trump*
Trump* Should Be Removed from Office
www.christianitytoday.com
and just in case any VETS! here are wondering which rightie got them their COLA back in 2013- it wasn't a rightie at all (those that care soooooo much about VETS!):
President Signs Veterans COLA Bill
Thursday, November 21, 2013
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 – President Barack Obama today signed legislation by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to provide annual cost-of-living adjustments in benefits for veterans with service-connected disabilities and for their survivors.
The legislation, for the first time in years, ends a Department of Veterans Affairs practice of rounding down benefits.
“I applaud the president for signing into law the measure that addresses one of the major concerns brought to my attention by veterans service organizations,” said Sanders, who chairs the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.
“This law will prevent the VA from rounding down disability compensation and certain survivor benefit cost-of-living adjustments,” Sanders added. “These seemingly small amounts of money add up over time and will contribute to the financial stability of millions of veterans and their survivors.”
The Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013 ties annual cost-of-living increases for veterans to the same Bureau of Labor Statistics consumer price index that is used to annually adjust Social Security benefits. For the coming year, the measure would increase compensation benefits by 1.5 percent on Dec. 1 for almost 4 million veterans and survivors.
“Providing adequate financial compensation to our veterans and their families is our responsibility as a nation. We owe them an enormous debt of gratitude for their service and sacrifices,” said Sanders.
www.sanders.senate.gov
Troops Overwhelmingly Support Sanders; Abandoning Trump*
Trump* Should Be Removed from Office
Trump Should Be Removed from Office
It’s time to say what we said 20 years ago when a president’s character was revealed for what it was.
www.christianitytoday.com
and just in case any VETS! here are wondering which rightie got them their COLA back in 2013- it wasn't a rightie at all (those that care soooooo much about VETS!):
President Signs Veterans COLA Bill
Thursday, November 21, 2013
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 – President Barack Obama today signed legislation by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to provide annual cost-of-living adjustments in benefits for veterans with service-connected disabilities and for their survivors.
The legislation, for the first time in years, ends a Department of Veterans Affairs practice of rounding down benefits.
“I applaud the president for signing into law the measure that addresses one of the major concerns brought to my attention by veterans service organizations,” said Sanders, who chairs the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.
“This law will prevent the VA from rounding down disability compensation and certain survivor benefit cost-of-living adjustments,” Sanders added. “These seemingly small amounts of money add up over time and will contribute to the financial stability of millions of veterans and their survivors.”
The Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013 ties annual cost-of-living increases for veterans to the same Bureau of Labor Statistics consumer price index that is used to annually adjust Social Security benefits. For the coming year, the measure would increase compensation benefits by 1.5 percent on Dec. 1 for almost 4 million veterans and survivors.
“Providing adequate financial compensation to our veterans and their families is our responsibility as a nation. We owe them an enormous debt of gratitude for their service and sacrifices,” said Sanders.
President Signs Veterans COLA Bill
The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont.
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