I find this appalling- that this is what business "leaders" in our country are up to.
If I found out there was a meeting like this of Republican high-rollers I would feel EXACTLY the same way.
I'm not naive- I realize the role Big Bux plays in modern politics. It is short-sighted, however. As long as our candidates are for sale- the citizens will grow more weary and cynical.
Interesting, just now on Neil Cavuto's show he was discussing these issues with his panel. What would happen...for instance...if politicians TOLD THE TRUTH??? Would we tolerate it? Or would we welcome it?
Speaking from personal experience, the blunt truth will not get you elected. People do not want to hear there is not plenty of money to satisfy their demands for the nanny government to take care of them. Nobody wants to hear Social Security is a scam and is financially unsound in its current form. You'll lose an election telling the truth.
The truth is not comfortable or pretty and Americans want comfortable and pretty.