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Originally Posted by dc_dux
So...there was really no point to your "Who was Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac donating to? Why, what did they get in return?" post. I get it!
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Did you read my post #186. You often give us information about who is contributing to Republicans, but I have not seen where you have done the same with Democrats. You seem to suggest that the contributions are a corrupting influence, perhaps it is in some isolated cases. But I don't think it is the norm, do you? So my point was more along the lines of your lack of a point.
And I took a jab at the whole "cherry picking" thing. I admit I do it. Whatever it means to you I don't know, but I assume anything I read has a point of view and is subject to critical thinking and questioning on my part, including fact checks.
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On the other hand, it was an effective way to avoid acknowledging that half of Obama's contributions have come from small contributors (under $200).....a record high percentage for any election in our lifetime. I dont know what you think might be "cherry-picked" about that.
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Acknowledged. Obama is getting many people involved in politics who are normally apathetic. I think that is good for our country. I think political contributions is connected to free speech, and there should not be any artificial limits or restriction. I think voters are smart enough to vote for people of their choice and are not unduly influenced by available campaign funds at certain levels. For example if it takes $100,000 to effectively run a mayoral race in a small town, having $1 million won't make a difference in my opinion.
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Originally Posted by abaya
So that's all you need to believe in her? Interesting standards. I know a shit-ton of people who can live up to those standards.
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I think there are a "shit-ton" of people who could be President/Vice President, in Congress or local/state political office. I don't think the basis of our government was founded on the principle that only "elitist" could hold high office.
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As for Biden, well... I'll take humility (even fake humility!) any day, over someone who thinks she's "wired" to be VP. But hey, as long as SHE says she's "ready to lead," it MUST BE TRUE!!! Because if you say something, it becomes real, right? Maybe we really do live in Harry Potter-land.
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Is this the post I missed?
He did not endorse Obama during the primaries, why?
He said Obama was not qualified, why?
He was running against Obama, but now he thinks Obama is the answer, why?
I see a pattern with Biden and the "fake" thing.