The reason there is so much money spent on elections in this country is that there is so much government money being spent, a campaign contribution is an investment.
It is also a protection racket. Ask Bill Gates what happens to you if you don't play the political game and your business competitors do.
189 posted on 07/01/2007 7:13:20 AM PDT by MNJohnnie
(If you will try being smarter, I will try being nicer.)