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By: Judith Ellis

Judith Ellis — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:16:45 +0000

“Unfortunately, government of the people, by the people and for the people no longer exists.”

This is so very sad. But I still believe that we can reverse this, Bob. Let’s keep the faith and see what we can do collectively!
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By: Bob Foster

Bob Foster — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:57:19 +0000

Judith – Yes, it is outrageous, but it has been going on for a very long time. Sadly, there is very little we can do, because Washington is a club and the rules are set by the members. As George Carlin used to say: “…it’s a big club, and you ain’t in it!”

The numbers research was actually done by Newsweek, so I think I may try to contact Ian Yarett (the researcher) to see if he has drilled down any deeper, or has any similar data he could share.

I don’t know how much of the President’s campaign money came from private citizens, but didn’t he turn down the government money that each presidential candidate is given for their campaign? If I remember correctly, McCain took it, but Obama stuck with private money only.(?) So, big business must have made heavy contributions (through various means) to his campaign. I’m sure they also contributed quite well to all the other politicians as well.

I also do not believe that just because a person is rich, they can run for office. Bloomberg buying his 3rd term in office seems to be a perfect example–he is obviously just in it for the feeling of power.

Unfortunately, government of the people, by the people and for the people no longer exists.
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By: Judith Ellis

Judith Ellis — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:41:36 +0000

Thank you very much for your research, Bob. It’s so appreciated.

This is just outrageous! What should we do? I think I will write a piece about your findings on the Huffington Post. But we have to really do something collectively has a nation about this. One thing is for sure. We can’t count on those who we have elected to office to press for campaign financing. Perhaps I’ll start a bi-partisan political action committee. I’ll contact a savvy Washington friend for advice.

How much of President Obama’s campaign money came from corporations and how much came from the donations of average citizens? But with that number it seems highly unlikely that the funds could have come from average citizens. I would like to know the breakdown. I think 100% of Mayor Bloomberg’s campaign money came from his own bank. Does this matter? The former perhaps seems more of an exercise of the people’s will. The other seems like a mayor’s will to power. What are your thoughts?
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