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In reply to the discussion: With all the corporate political contributions, why aren't stockholders hitting the ceiling? [View all]jsmirman
(4,507 posts)17. Those can be serious end-arounds, though
See Mellon's "contribution" of his art collection - the cause of a serious political controversy back in the day.
The money, as best I understand goes to both parties. I *think* it goes more to the Republicans, while the Dems money comes more from individuals of crazy wealth funneling money into things that are not direct pay to candidates.
Believe me, what's wrong with Wall Street - I could go on and on and on about it. Worked on the Stret long enough to get a working knowledge - the whole system is rigged. And not only are there people who should be in jail and are not, but those who get sentenced get these namby-pamby sentences while people with addictions rot away in our prisons.
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With all the corporate political contributions, why aren't stockholders hitting the ceiling? [View all]
Frustratedlady
Jan 2012
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I wouldn't complain about charitable contributions to the communities...
Frustratedlady
Jan 2012
#16
I agree on WS. I am particularly concerned about the mega computer banks trading 24/7.
Frustratedlady
Jan 2012
#21
I have read and stored the information you presented. I appreciate your thoughtful input.
Frustratedlady
Jan 2012
#31
What corporate contributions? Link please. Obama took no corporate money in 2008.
banned from Kos
Jan 2012
#8
I was referring to the new corporate contributions to political campaigns without limits. I didn't
Frustratedlady
Jan 2012
#10
You spend too much time at ZeroHead. Mark-to-market has been legit since 1993.
banned from Kos
Jan 2012
#19
Because political influence is effectively the corporations' best profit center?
JackRiddler
Jan 2012
#11
I often wonder about the stockholders. Not only about these contributions but don't they give a
jwirr
Jan 2012
#22
I agree. Must be that the yearly reports are in such small print and so complicated to read...
Frustratedlady
Jan 2012
#23
It has been illegal for corporations to contribute to federal candidates since 1910.
former9thward
Jan 2012
#27
And here is the list of recipients from the PAC organized by Goldman Sachs for 2008.
banned from Kos
Jan 2012
#28