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Originally posted by prb
onetime2:
I didn't defend what Kerry did. Neither did I defend the political process that allows ALL other politicians to do as Kerry did. I simply pointed out that political service to special interest groups over the general public good is different in kind. In Kerry's case, at least SOME public good was done - - a project half done got completed where it might not have. What public good has been accomplished as a result of the administration's secretly drafted energy policy? We know how the oil and coal industry have benefitted.
The influence of money over our political leaders in this country is appalling and is one of, if not the greatest, problems we encounter in effecting needed change in this country. I am sure you are as troubled as I am over how much influence monied interests are able to control the behavior of our present White House.
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Finger pointing away from one action towards another similar one helps what exactly? It just distracts from the original question/point. I am absolutely disgusted by the influence that contributors have on politicians but I'm even more disgusted by the attitude that says "there's nothing we can do about it" or "so and so did the same or worse".
You act like this White House is somehow different than the last. I seem to remember closed door national healthcare meetings and very questionable contributions from operatives from the Chinese government in the last White House.
Notice I don't use it as an excuse, I say it's unacceptable now for Bush and it's unacceptable for Kerry, Clinton, and everyone else who allows it to go on. Until voters stop buying into the partisan finger pointing that minimizes these activities nothing will change.