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In reply to the discussion: Sheldon Whitehouse [View all]SergeStorms
(18,903 posts)10. It's a start.
Getting the money out of politics is going to be the hardest thing the citizens of the U.S. could ever do. Universal healthcare? That would be a walk in the park compared to stopping the money conveyor belt.
But yes, there has to be a first step, and showing the American people where republican's allegiance lies is a good first step. Thanks for thinking about this.
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The Koch brothers have been running this country with their money for way to long.
KS Toronado
Jun 2021
#4
Here's the short list of common household products the evil Koch companies make:
OMGWTF
Jun 2021
#35
I believe this is the best explanation for Manchin's intransigence on this issue.
bullwinkle428
Jun 2021
#6
I saw that and have to agree. Since the one brother died, the other has been vewwwy quiet.
Frustratedlady
Jun 2021
#16
So it's not just Putin? Makes sense our own oligarchs would be working behind the scenes to
jalan48
Jun 2021
#20
Dark money really is the "root of all evil" when it comes to modern politics.
BobTheSubgenius
Jun 2021
#25
Explains why the bills are similar: conservative foundations write and distribute them to allies
andym
Jun 2021
#26
thanks for this. i'm not sure i saw it before and don't have time to watch it now
orleans
Jun 2021
#38