Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
7 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
What are the DU sentiments towards large Democratic donors, who also donate to Republican candidates (Original Post) Baitball Blogger Mar 2013 OP
I dislike large donors generally, but those who support both parties are probably the worst of all. denverbill Mar 2013 #1
I hope Obama is listening. Baitball Blogger Mar 2013 #6
I'm for getting money out of the political process altogether Blue_Tires Mar 2013 #2
Hedge Fund Managers! vlyons Mar 2013 #3
Ha! +1 Glassunion Mar 2013 #4
get the money out of politics and the politics out of money ! olddots Mar 2013 #5
As long as money is allowed in politics, we are grateful they give it to us. nt bemildred Mar 2013 #7

denverbill

(11,489 posts)
1. I dislike large donors generally, but those who support both parties are probably the worst of all.
Tue Mar 19, 2013, 02:23 PM
Mar 2013

They clearly don't agree with one party of the other so they are clearly are simply buying support for whatever specific policy they are peddling, whether it's big banks or frackers or drug companies.

Blue_Tires

(55,445 posts)
2. I'm for getting money out of the political process altogether
Tue Mar 19, 2013, 02:24 PM
Mar 2013

And yes, I do keep a winter home in Fantasyland

 

olddots

(10,237 posts)
5. get the money out of politics and the politics out of money !
Tue Mar 19, 2013, 03:00 PM
Mar 2013

When these billionaires play both sides of the fence they never loose but the 99% sure do .

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»What are the DU sentiment...