[Peach]

A direct contribution in the sunlight is how the system works best-- Jack Abramoff is not a special interest group. He has a plethora of clients. A direct contribution from him couldn't possibly be for a vote on an issue or bill. Funneling money from a lobbyist's clients to politicians strikes me as being potentially more sleazy. There is no "sleaze-free zone" when it comes to dirty money. I get the sense that Democrats are celebrating their good character because they took something akin to laundered Abramoff money.

EXCELLENT POINT!

That is one of the best points I've seen made around here in a long time. I'd like to encourage you to send this to your Senators, Rush, Brit, etc. Well done and excellent analysis.

[Phsstpok]

EXCELLENT POINT!

Thanks, but it's Jack's point, not mine (though I agree with it too). My post was giving him kudos for the original post.

Jack Bull, see #862

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[samantha]

There are so many huge,profound,wonderfully thought out,intelligent and informative posts today that it is almost impossible to keep track of them. There are at least 100 posts that could be post of the day, or month, or year. This has to be the single best Sunday thread I have ever seen.