[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

I doubt Perry was purchased by Merck. His accepting campaign donations is in line with current political practices-which I think should be reformed as it is unseemly. Unfortunately, in American politics as practiced today we must be guided by the “principle of relative filth.” Perry’s sin, if any, was very small.

[bwc2221]

Texas has perhaps the most lax political ethics laws and regulations in the country. What Texans view as good ol’ boys wheeling and dealing the rest of the country (outside of the Beltway and CrOOK County) views as corruption.

[faucetman]

“Perry’s sin, if any, was very small.”

WHAT? It's not about politicians accepting campaign contributions from corporations, it's about what you are willing to do, to get that money.

Maybe Perry should contact Celgene Corporation and see if they would be willing to contribute to his campaign if he was willing to promote thalidomide for them. Hey, it's still legal. People can “opt out”. No big deal.