5082 () posted 106 days ago by AlphaOmegaFlash 106 days ago by AlphaOmegaFlash +5084 / -2 738 comments share 738 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (738) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 32 ▼ – Nothing_Exempt 32 points 106 days ago +32 / -0 "Debate" No one will have their minds changed. permalink save report block reply ▲ 8 ▼ – deleted 8 points 106 days ago +8 / -0 ▲ 1 ▼ – ObjectiveReality 1 point 106 days ago +2 / -1 That's not how DC corruption works. The politicians don't sell themselves to the highest bidder. But politicians who are happy to take money from a particular source (such as China) are flooded with campaign funds so they are elected. The difference being one can be persuaded or 'bought' while the other was in a singular pocket from the beginning. permalink parent save report block reply
"Debate" No one will have their minds changed.
That's not how DC corruption works.
The politicians don't sell themselves to the highest bidder.
But politicians who are happy to take money from a particular source (such as China) are flooded with campaign funds so they are elected.
The difference being one can be persuaded or 'bought' while the other was in a singular pocket from the beginning.