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Bluesaph

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4. We have to do it outselves

Reply to Bluesaph (Original post)

Fri Dec 12, 2025, 03:33 PM

Dec 12

For example. I love what James Telarico says and I would donate to his campaign even though he’s not in California. But number one for me now is seeing WHO IS FUNDING HIM. Because whoever funds is who OWNS.

Sadly, I can’t bring myself to send him any of my hard earned $.

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Lobbying $ is disqualifier for me [View all] Bluesaph Dec 12 OP

Our electoral process is a for-profit industry & the ones who can change it, are a subset of those who benefit from it. CrispyQ Dec 12 #1

Of course DUU Dec 12 #2

It's a circle jerk of money and power. Irish_Dem Dec 12 #3

We have to do it outselves Bluesaph Dec 12 #4

States should redefine corporate charters to prohibit political contributions. pecosbob Dec 12 #5