Money in politics

"mkbruin, Atlas VP" (mkbruin) 01/31/2018 at 15:58 • Filed to: None

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This doesn’t bode well...

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Based on the DNC filing, they are sitting about $200k away from insolvency. There’s been stories for the past few months that Ellison and Perez absolutely loathe fundraising, spending an absolute miniscule amount of time calling donors... and the results show it.

Heading into what should be a kick-ass midterm and ridiculous potential for a blue wave, being unable to receive support from the national party is going to hurt Democrats.

It should be interesting to watch the money to see if it’s being funnelled to PAC’s and directly to candidates rather than the DNC and how that plays out long-term.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > mkbruin, Atlas VP 01/31/2018 at 16:08

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Is that a Gillet Vertigo?

fintail > mkbruin, Atlas VP 01/31/2018 at 16:10

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No need for worry, Soros has all the money in the world and can buy anything - emails, Benghazi, pizza parlors, etc.

Azrek > mkbruin, Atlas VP 01/31/2018 at 16:13

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Sounds like we need them to help balance all of our budgets due to their vast experience?

Sigh...

Azrek > mkbruin, Atlas VP 01/31/2018 at 16:17

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Ok, I propose that if you want to be a Politician...you have to play Simcity and survive 10 in game years. But you have to do this online...with us being able to watch.

B/Xmrrmvr > mkbruin, Atlas VP 01/31/2018 at 16:22

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Ellison has no power in his bullshit Deputy Chair position, this is on Perez.

Brian, The Life of > mkbruin, Atlas VP 01/31/2018 at 16:26

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Public, taxpayer-financed elections is probably the only thing that could truly fix what is broken about this country.

crowmolly > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 01/31/2018 at 16:26

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BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > crowmolly 01/31/2018 at 16:27

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Am I missing something here?

crowmolly > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 01/31/2018 at 16:29

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TahoeSTi > mkbruin, Atlas VP 01/31/2018 at 16:31

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The Democrats can’t manage money and they shot themselves in the foot with Hillary. With any luck, the Republicans downfall will come shortly after the Democrats.We could use a new party or two at this point.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > mkbruin, Atlas VP 01/31/2018 at 17:20

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I hacked the RNC and found their latest filings.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > mkbruin, Atlas VP 01/31/2018 at 17:41

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My take: traditional democrats are fed up with the DNC and are turning away from national election support. Their only hope is for Warren Buffett or one of the Koch brothers to put a D by their name.

Mercedes Streeter > B/Xmrrmvr 01/31/2018 at 17:44

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To this day I adore your username. :)

Spanfeller is a twat > mkbruin, Atlas VP 01/31/2018 at 17:47

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I actually like seeing this.

If anything the republicans proved that they don’t really have party motifs or interests but instead are reflected by their current leader/highest office holder. Why should the GOP or the DNC exist if they can’t adhere by a set of logical ideals? Not that it is possible in the current climate where being outrageous stands out or where an individual can build a brand as powerful as a party on its own.

I’d rather see independents be funded independently and not huge parties keeping huge sums of money to place their candidate.

duurtlang > TahoeSTi 02/01/2018 at 02:46

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Two new parties? You guys need a true functional multi party democracy. A democracy where no single party has a majority so coalitions and cooperation are always necessary.