Posted on 01/08/2016 8:46:06 AM PST by House Atreides
“He’s openly bragged he’s bought politicians.”
He means campaign donations. Exactly like the donations that are funding Ted Cruz’s campaign and super PACs. Will you admit Ted Cruz is bought and paid for in the same way you say Trump has “bought politicians?
There’s lots more to be said. If what wasn’t an issue in September regarding Sen. Cruz ‘eligibility is now an issue, then possible ties to the Mafia, possible graft with politicians, especially in light of his previous confessions of buying politicians, are an issue. He needs to be vetted.
Good Point.
Speaking of campaign contributions...check out this scam.
The NRSC is all over FACEBOOK again today with their presidential poll.
https://yourvoice.nrsc.org/landing/presidential-poll/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=20160104_nrsc-lb-votetrumprubiocruz_facebook&utm_content=nrsc&utm_term=83920800
Just be aware that when you vote for Trump you will get emails trying to sell you BOGUS Trump gear and the $$ goes to finance Rubio and Cruz (who used to head the NRSC!)and other senate republicans!
This is the National Republican Senatorial Committee and they are CONNING you to hurt the Trump campaign!
They’ve been doing this for months. http://towncriernews.blogspot.com/2015/09/more-gop-fundraising-on-trump-name-now.html
BTW....NRSC gives Ted Cruz big $$$!
2. Senate Conservatives Fund $315,991
https://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/contrib.php?cycle=2016&cid=N00033085&type=I&newmem=N
I always brought a dozen donuts to a Town father who would eventually sign our drawings. BUT....He would have signed them anyways....cuz that's his job.
State Reps, senators, whomever....that's their job...
Universities have criteria....Like 2 year, 4 year degrees, certificate programs, entrance requirements.....blah, blah, blah.
Only an idiot would think these seminar sessions are part of an actual “University”.
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Trump was taking advantage of “idiots” and taking their money? Is he against the disabled and least fortunate of our fellow citizens?
Just like Cruz's eligibility 'problem' there's nothing here but it is a political issue that should be gotten out of the way.
“...it is a political issue that should be gotten out of the way.”
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Yes, I agree. We need to fully vet and air all allegations of TRUMP’S INVOLVEMENT WITH THE MAFIA AND POLITICAL CORRUPTION. And we need to do that soon.
When asked why he gave to both parties, he didn’t say he gave out of his ideological beliefs, but rather to be able to call on them for favors. Sen. Cruz’ large donors appear to be mostly ideological in nature. And his many small donors (like me) are likely all ideological.
trump has a peculiarly transactional view of political giving.
As well, we know he has given extensively to politicians in an above-board fashion. He has yet to be investigated for cash under the table transactions. We already know he paid hundreds of illegals in cash near slave wages under the table.
“appear to be mostly ideological in nature”
real solid, what a joke.
Yes.
We wouldn’t want to find out after the election that Cruz, for instance, was owned by the Mafia.
For those without principles, it is a joke.
As a business person, I FULLY understand the importance of buttering both sides of the bread.
As a former Congressional Aide, I distinctly remember the Congressman giving preference to meeting with people that had contributed to his campaigns.
Donations didn’t buy the Congressman’s favor, but they often bought some of his time.
Put yourself in their position...you need money to run for office. Two people want to meet with you - one gave you $1000 and the other gave you nothing. You only have time to meet with one. Who are you going to sit down with?
Now if you are a real estate developer and your competition gives donations to certain politicians, you’d better donate to those politicians as well, especially in an area that is dominated by only one party.
“Just because some lawyer and client think it’s fraud don’t make it true.”
Just because you don’t see a legitimate purpose to class action suits doesn’t mean that is true, either. But, since you deemed to play it fast and loose, I did too. What is good for the goose is good for the gander.
Old news.
You didn’t get it, it’s the “principles” that are the joke.
I understand. But does it go beyond the ordinary “you’ll get a hearing. “?
The circumstances surrounding the building of trump tower, with hundreds of illegals paid near slave wages in cash under the table raises the question. It’s at least going to be an issue.
To you. To trump. And to other fundamentally cynical folks.
I ask like the Cruz campaigns and super PACs being run on 100% donated money?
You equivocate.
Principles based on that kind of emotional equivocation are logically inconsistent and therefore a joke.
I disagree. trump has been asked, why do you give money to dammocraps like pelosi and reid? Are you in favor of their politics? And the answer is no, I give to both sides not for ideological, but rather for favors. Many of Sen. Cruz ‘ big super pac donors back only Republicans for ideological reasons. If you can’t see the difference perhaps you may be blinded by your cynicism.
“No one, no matter how rich or popular they are, has a right to scam hard working New Yorkers. Anyone who does should expect to be held accountable.”
This from a New York Democrat.
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