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Rick,
Your material from Opensecretsorg. Only shows some of the 'current' candidates, and some of their funding. Having had 24 hrs. to think about it, I'm sure 'in my heart' that my theory is valid, and correct.
Some 'seed' $ for Santorum, Bachman, and maybe even Cain, probably ACTUALLY came from contributors who WANTED to divide the conservative vote, in primaries and caucases, in order to insure Romney would get the nomination. Some could have been Romney supporters, and some could have been Barry supporters, as its obvious Barry REALLY wants Romney to be his opponent.And of coarse, with the super pacs, its easy to disguise where the $ is coming from, especially the 'non-profit' ones, which don't ever have to disclose.
I also have heard 'voices in the wilderness' warning that while everyone is focused on the PRESIDENTIAL contest, and the effect these superpacs are having, the same rulings that enable them for National elections, also allow such funding/advertising for ALL races; State and even Local.
If its true that 'all politics is local', and the municipal and state governments actually have a more immediate and direct effect on our dily lives, think for a minute what that means; Big $ can buy mayors, city councils, state legislatures in order to get 'sweetheart deals' on taxes, for moving their businesses, favorable regulation, etc. There is a LOT that goes on at the local and state level! Granted, corruption has always been possible, but these new 'rules' make it much easier/more likely. And, as we have seen already, these superpacs will be able to do carpetbombing negative ad campaigns, while the candidates can keep their hands clean.
On Sherriff Joe, Holders shown a history of 'bluffing', and then backing down. I THINK Joe knows this, and has the cajones to call him on it. I really DON'T think the justice dept. has the goods. Am watching it closely, as I live in Az.
By the by, Arpaio has the nationally recognised best unit in the country, for handling animal abuse cases, and other depts. from around the country regularly send their people here, for training. Not a lot of people know that, especially with all the focus on "chain Gangs", "Tent City", "Pink underwear" and "Green Balogna". National coverage often loses the fact that the Chaingangs are VOLUNTARY, and there is always a waiting list; the inmates WANT to be on them; its not like in "Cool Hand Luke". The Balogna has green food coloring in it, its NOT 'spoiled'. Yes, he does die the (men) inmates underwear pink; Hey, if you don't want to wear pink underwear, don't do the crime! As for the tents, no one has died or even been hospitalised for heat prostration, etc. The military stationed in Az. regularly go through worse.
Jim
Your material from Opensecretsorg. Only shows some of the 'current' candidates, and some of their funding. Having had 24 hrs. to think about it, I'm sure 'in my heart' that my theory is valid, and correct.
Some 'seed' $ for Santorum, Bachman, and maybe even Cain, probably ACTUALLY came from contributors who WANTED to divide the conservative vote, in primaries and caucases, in order to insure Romney would get the nomination. Some could have been Romney supporters, and some could have been Barry supporters, as its obvious Barry REALLY wants Romney to be his opponent.And of coarse, with the super pacs, its easy to disguise where the $ is coming from, especially the 'non-profit' ones, which don't ever have to disclose.
I also have heard 'voices in the wilderness' warning that while everyone is focused on the PRESIDENTIAL contest, and the effect these superpacs are having, the same rulings that enable them for National elections, also allow such funding/advertising for ALL races; State and even Local.
If its true that 'all politics is local', and the municipal and state governments actually have a more immediate and direct effect on our dily lives, think for a minute what that means; Big $ can buy mayors, city councils, state legislatures in order to get 'sweetheart deals' on taxes, for moving their businesses, favorable regulation, etc. There is a LOT that goes on at the local and state level! Granted, corruption has always been possible, but these new 'rules' make it much easier/more likely. And, as we have seen already, these superpacs will be able to do carpetbombing negative ad campaigns, while the candidates can keep their hands clean.
On Sherriff Joe, Holders shown a history of 'bluffing', and then backing down. I THINK Joe knows this, and has the cajones to call him on it. I really DON'T think the justice dept. has the goods. Am watching it closely, as I live in Az.
By the by, Arpaio has the nationally recognised best unit in the country, for handling animal abuse cases, and other depts. from around the country regularly send their people here, for training. Not a lot of people know that, especially with all the focus on "chain Gangs", "Tent City", "Pink underwear" and "Green Balogna". National coverage often loses the fact that the Chaingangs are VOLUNTARY, and there is always a waiting list; the inmates WANT to be on them; its not like in "Cool Hand Luke". The Balogna has green food coloring in it, its NOT 'spoiled'. Yes, he does die the (men) inmates underwear pink; Hey, if you don't want to wear pink underwear, don't do the crime! As for the tents, no one has died or even been hospitalised for heat prostration, etc. The military stationed in Az. regularly go through worse.
Jim
Jim
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