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Originally Posted by f3lix
Ninjaface - the financing isn't a problem, it's the idiots who don't do any research on their own, don't know who they really are supporting, and press a button (or pull a lever) for some yahoo based on some tv ads.
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I think corporate sponsorship of politicians is a problem. The constituents are no longer concern #1 at that point. They want to keep those companies happy so once they are out of their current office, they can be a part of the revolving door of heading corporations - holding public office - heading corporations - holding public office - and so on. This includes a seat on the house or senate, being a mayor, governor, presidential appointee, cabinet member, etc, etc.
Just look at Donald Rumsfeld. He worked with the Reagan administration as special envoy to the Middle East where he met with the likes of Saddam Hussein. He also worked with the Nixon and Ford administration.
And for his corporate side, he was Chief Executive Officer, President, and then Chairman of G. D. Searle & Company, a worldwide pharmaceutical company.
He is one example of many more just like him.