Full disclosure: Are you a paid political operative?

[paineinthearse]

I have observed an increase in the number of members who consistantly post in support of one person or group.

Just as K Street lobbyists register with Congress, I feel it is ethical and right for all paid political operatives* to register their affiliations here.

For the record, I derive zero payments from political organizations or individuals.

I invite all who do derive capital or any other gain to state their affiliation and status.

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* An employee of or contractor for any political party, elected official, candidate, PAC, lobbying interest....or "paid disruptor gloom-and-doomer & pot-stirring."

[acmejack]

1. I wish I was!

Hell, at this juncture I would settle for being a paid anything...

[C_U_L8R]

2. You got that right !

Whatever happened to the Clinton years of prosperity.

Bush has been just devastating to my finances.... no kidding

[benburch]

3. Yes!

I am paid by www.WhiteRoseSociety.org, Inc. to support Liberal and Progressive media and causes.

And my boss is a slave driver...

[emulatorloo]

4. Don't forget to include paid disruptor gloom-and-doomer & pot-stirring

not just paid supporter of a person or group.

Now here is my full disclosure: I do not derive capital or any other gain from posting on DU or anywhere else for that matter

[paineinthearse]

5. edit period is still open.....will do! nt

[linazelle]

17. Amen to the mention of disruptors--paid at that. I am not one of them. nt

[feistydem]

6. I'm a (sometimes paid) affordable housing activist

I donate to Sierra Club, Habitat for Humanity, MoveOn, and some democratic candidates.

And your DU name is spot-on. :spank:

[applegrove]

7. No thanks. I would never accept payment for this. This is from the heart!

[paineinthearse]

13. Thanks for being honest....

I was actually hoping to get some replies from people who are one-theme oriented and closely allied with certain factions. You know, the kind who use Rovian tactic of discreditiation and namecalling, jumping all over posts that are contrary to their position.

[applegrove]

22. That is pretty much everyone! We all jump. This stuff is personal!!

[Chan790]

8. Yup...on and off.

It has nothing to do with anything cogent to democratic politics or discussed on this forum however. It's a state of CT non-partisan issue specifically contained to the city of Hartford public schools and literacy concerns. Second rule of Fight Club applies.

I also have resumes in with at least 18 candidate running for office on a state or federal level, but since none of them have hired me yet, anything I say is still as a PC. Donate $ to and act as an unpaid activist for PeTA, various environmental orgs, PP of A, NARAL, ACLU and a lot of other people.

[Crunchy Frog]

9. I sure wish I was.

I definitely could use the money.

[blm]

10. Unpaid stickler to historic record, facts, BFEE battler, and promoter of

anti-corruption agenda.

A paycheck every now and then would be a pleasant addition, but an unnecessary motivation for patriotic duty.

btw....back at bartcop and old MWO, we exposed some moonies who troll the political boards as part of their moonie mission and tithe to the Unification church. Moonies, bushbots, no difference.

[BiggJawn]

11. No, I do this for a hobby.

Need to get laid and get a life, don't I? :crazy:

[blm]

12. heh...I have a hub who works nights.

Newsrooms are a bitch....always deadlines to be met and breaking news.....and hurricanes.

[BiggJawn]

24. Whoa! are you suggesting something?

Please say you are....It would SO make my day!
:hi:

Naw, I know what you mean, I used to work nights when I was married, too. Not a popular arrangement...

[blm]

31. heh....I meant that is why I'm here sometimes at night.

But, I appreciate the compliment. ;))))))))

[PowerToThePeople]

14. I need more money, "hack for rent, leftist ideals."

Oh, I guess this isn't something that needs to be "sold" on this board.

[CornField]

15. I've asked, but none will have me.

LMAO!! DEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAANNNNN, I do you long time.

[Tom Rinaldo]

16. Nope. My loyalty, such as it is, has to be won...

...and no one has offered me a cent. The money all seems to flow in the other direction, lol.

[welshTerrier2]

18. no but i'm willing to entertain offers

maybe i can get to the point of having a campaign hire me just to shut me up ... that might be something to shoot for ...

and if the money was really, really good ... hmmmmmmm ...

nahhhhhhhhhh!! forget it ... tell them to keep their trifles and trinkets ...

[MH1]

19. Not paid - I wish! But focused.

I support almost all national Dems, some more strongly than others.

I mostly post here in support of one person, but also on other topics as I have time.

My reason for posting mostly on that one person is because sadly, there seems to be a campaign of disinformation, even smearing, of that person; and I believe that it is in the best interests of the Democratic Party to debunk that disinformation whenever I can.

I am first and foremost a Democrat. I will post on the topics that I feel are most important to restoring Democratic leadership to our country, my state, and my locality.

And oh yeah, I do get paid to be a Democrat - but just on Election Day, because I am on my local Election Board. :patriot:

[MrSlayer]

20. No.

Unfortunately.

[Aimah]

21. I've Volunteered

I've volunteered for several politicians but I've never mentioned any support for them in the chats. The most I've done is hand out signs, go door to door and make phone calls to get support during election periods. I've only worked for politicians who are mainly local or under the radar so it really wouldn't make an impact anyway if I blabbed off about them.

[DemDogs]

23. No dough -- but a true believer

There have always been a lot of DUers who support a particular candidate and post things favorable to that candidate. I haven't noticed any difference in the number or even who they are supporting.
I am an Edwards supporter because I think he's what our party needs. I don't get paid for thinking so, and I don't get paid for writing it.

[thebigidea]

25. as if those who are would bother to actually respond to this thread

I guess they're too busy with that "political jujitsu" stuff that's worked so well.

[Tom Rinaldo]

30. One time I was in a San Francisco Demonstration

We protested outside of the Soviet consulate demanding our back pay after learning from Right Wing media that the Soviets supposedly had been funding anti war activists.

We still didn't get one red cent.

[FreedomAngel82]

26. Nope not me

[sofa king]

27. Jesus, I wish someone would pay me.

Then I'd be able to afford to search my previous posts.

[DiverDave]

28. If anyone wants to hire me, I would be

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[Douglas Carpenter]

29. If anyone could tell me where to apply....

It would sure beat my other job