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Old 01-26-2015, 08:02 PM
 
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Yup, best democracy that money can buy.

Koch brothers set $889 million budget for 2016

Seriously.....889 million dollars? And its not even 2016 yet. This next election is going to show just how much money can effect an election. And the answer may be shocking.

Because I think money can only effect a vote by about 5%. Yes that matters in some elections, but money only goes so far. At a certain point you have to be able to convince people of your platform.

Gods...I'd hate to live in a swing state. The advertisements are going to be non-stop.

 
Old 01-26-2015, 08:04 PM
 
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I'll give you that. Effective or not the ads are torturous.
 
Old 01-26-2015, 08:08 PM
 
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I'm so glad I don't live in one of the ****hole Koch states.
 
Old 01-26-2015, 08:08 PM
 
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I'll give you that. Effective or not the ads are torturous.
The estimates for the next election seem to indicate 2-3X as much spending. If you live in a swing state....I feel so bad for you. Seriously.
 
Old 01-26-2015, 08:09 PM
 
Location: New Jersey
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Soros has been doing this for years.
 
Old 01-26-2015, 08:13 PM
 
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Soros has been doing this for years.
Funny i don't get any calls from him, thankfully no one really calls me that's because i vote green party
 
Old 01-26-2015, 08:14 PM
 
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Soros has been doing this for years.
You obviously do not know the math. 800 million would probably be more then Soros has spent on things like this in his entire life.

Last election the Koch brothers spent 400 million.

Seriously some insane numbers. And for what really are disappointing results for the money spent to be honest.
 
Old 01-26-2015, 08:14 PM
 
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If they wanna waste their money, oh well.
 
Old 01-26-2015, 08:16 PM
 
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Conservatives wanted no monetary limits for political campaigns and have stymied nearly every attempt at campaign finance reform well you have your wish. Billions will be flowing into the upcoming election cycle. Call me naive but after the elections these billionaires will want to be repaid or their efforts. Who will get screwed in the end? The middle class.

One day all this money and all the corruption that this money will generate will come to a head and all the nation will learn what these "conservatives" and their policies have wrought on this nation.

Welcome to Brazil.
 
Old 01-26-2015, 08:22 PM
 
Location: Florida
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The estimates for the next election seem to indicate 2-3X as much spending. If you live in a swing state....I feel so bad for you. Seriously.
That's why god created DVRs, remotes and mute buttons.

Maybe they'll just give people money and buy votes rather than throw money at swaying the brain dead. And why not a billion? Cheapskates.
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