It amazes me how they spend so much and so willingly to win an election but then never want to be taxed. Why not give back to the country that makes you rich? And why Bloomberg?
Timothy Mellon. What is a WASP doing donating to someone he wouldn’t have been caught dead having dinner with 10 years ago? Inherited money can be better spent on fixing things like climate change.
It’s really a shame Timothy Mellon went this direction considering his stepmother Bunny designed the White House Rose Garden and helped Jackie Kennedy decorate the more formal rooms. Fortunately, his family members don’t agree with his views per a 2018 Vanity Fair article.
It’s not what it means to his bank account…it’s what it means to the account he is giving it to. $250 may not mean anything to me, but to a person who can’t afford groceries it means a lot.
Just think if that money went to a worthwhile cause like ending poverty or food/water scarcity how much better off everyone would be. Not just filling the pockets of fat cats hell bent in world destruction/domination.
And those are just the ones we know about. The dark and hidden money, the in-kind donations of 24/7/365propaganda by Right Wing media--that's not even mentioned there.
I know the message is supposed to be getting money out of politics but until we actually get money out of politics its somewhat problematic that he'll put up $1B to try to get himself elected but only $60M to others.
Politicians have proven that they can spend campaign contributions faster than oligarchs can accumulate wealth.
Few people are willing to impoverish themselves for an ideology.
The problem isn't what oligarchs are willing to spend, it is how cheaply Americans are willing to sell their vote.
Buy a country, pick a cabinet to destroy, all you need is a check over 7 million dollars and white skin but you best be European decent and ready to fuck up shit for anyone who makes less than you and who is different than you in a multitude of ways!
Over a trillion dollars funnelled by the top 7 donors into the Republican Party machine...first and too obviously, nobody gives away a trillion dollars without expecting at least that in 'quid pro quos'. But even more, imagine if they poured that money into education, health or social services?
Sadly, Trump voters will never understand that he only survives with the support of a few billionaires. Everything he does has to be focused on benefitting those few. The millions who voted for him are irrelevant, and have to suffer for the few. If only enough of them had the intellect to see it.
This is bullshit. The fact of the matter is that 5 million of the people who voted for Biden in 2020 decided that their egos couldn't stomach voting for a black woman, and they made every excuse in the book to justify their ignorant decision. Money might help, but the problem is flakey voters.
Remember, all those "donators" expect one single thing; being able to a piece of the pie Uncle Elon is keeping for himself. Sooner than you think, Trump and Musk will cut even deeper into the foundation of the country to satisfy the appetite of those poor top donors. Your quality of life will suffer
Citizens United and McCutcheons have been two of the worst blows inflicted upon the US by the Supreme Court in our nation's history. Until we can remove big money from elections, we're totally screwed.
Every one of them woill have their taxes raised to 90% very shortly. They should know that. Because the alternative is a Revolution and they would lose a lot more. This way, they never miss a meal. Which they actually did to tens of thousands of children around the world.
Socialism is way better than what we have - where some are working and homeless while others have not only more than they need, but more than they could possibly ever spend.
They didn't work hard for it, other people worked hard for them to get it. Most inherited it. The people who work the hardest make the least. I have a hard time telling whether religion or capitalism is the worst thing humans ever invented/which I would choose if I could rid the world of 1 thing.
I didn't say that. I do not want someone taking away any money that I worked hard to get. I do not like socialism nor communism. I work my ass off. Next time you call me a moron, your penis will have a terrible itch.
Interesting how George Soros is conspicuously absent from this list of top political donors. You can bet Republicans will be scratching their heads over that one.
Good ol' Bloomberg who blew $500mil on a fake 5 month DNC political bid just to siphon votes from Sanders then dropped out when it was clear Sanders wouldn't get the nomination so that Biden would.
I just need to understand why it’s ok for people that contribute massive amounts of money to a party can make decisions for that party. There has never been a clearer line than that when it comes to buying power. Such corruption it’s sickening.
The people need to make these people feel the consequence of the decision to donate to the end of our nation! Make them feel fear like Trump makes our Congress and law firms feel. Make them back off during the next election cycle and say, “Not this time…it’s just not worth the hassle.”
USA, you have had decades to do something about this, but you just watched as it got worse and worse. This is the inevitable conclusion of what you allowed to happen on your watch. The question is, what are you going to do now?
As an outsider, and having lived in the USA, it never ceased to amaze me how drawn out and wasteful elections are there. Limits on funding and implementing another method for timing could make a huge difference. Like many countries, UK elections are called and completed inside 6 weeks.
Imagine... All these people with all that campaign money to literally burn... investing it in legitimate, worthy causes. School lunch programs, Veteran's programs, homeless & mental health programs.
And to think, that money could have been used to deal with socio-economic problems, but no, it just got spent on morons instead who want to perpetuate said problems...
They spent ALL of this money to get Republican politicians and America gets a bunch of clowns in red baseball caps destroying the foundations of our democracy. With the extent of their wealth, they could actually have done meaningful things to make America great. Instead, they kept a felon free.
Delete "has joined," insert "heads." Most of history's despots couldn't GAF what the people thought of them. But Diaper Donnie is OBSESSED with dictating the narrative, to make himself the most dearly beloved leader to ever sell his country down the river. Move over, Neville Chamberlain.
Billionaires migrating to the Dark Side left &right. #ProfilesInCourage #DumpCitizensUnited #DumpFAUXEntertainment #KillSinclair #MakeRealityAConsensusAgain
#OustTeamFelon47
I wouldn’t piss on my fellow jews who support this felonious administration if they were on fire. These collaborators should remember what happened to those in Europe after WW2..
Forefathers pledge at the end of Declaration of Independence was their willingness to sacrifice all for establishing our democracy, freedom & non-authoritarian rule. Not how they could become rich, powerful or manipulate it for self benefit! Service, not being served! Giving all, not taking all!
There should be a limit to the amount of money one person can contribute to a campaign. Money is power allowing Musk to purchase the last election. These last 4 months do not represent the American people values. This is the 1% values.
To this Canadian, it's always mind-boggling how the influence of $ in US politics is not more contested. In Canada, the highest number on that chart would be 1750$. Doesn't matter if you're a billionaire, that's the cap. Fix that, you'll fix your democracy.
If you want to look for people or places to boycott, this should help. I'll just point out that U-LINE, the shipping-and-supply company, is privately owned by the Uihleins: third on the list, anti-gay, anti-abortion, anti-Union. Encourage your workplace to stop buying from them. Find alternatives.
That bottom one is hilarious! Vince & Linda McMahon donated $23,000+. So, she could get a temporary title, a note on her resumé, and all for the focused task of eliminating the Department of Education.
Google states that Mr Bloomberg donated 50 mil to VP Harris. Double hmmm. Over 63 mil to trump and 50 to Harris. Both surprising and disappointing if true.
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And, it's why they never show up to Town Halls. They don't represent their constituents, just their donors.
Thanks Citizens United for the new feudal lords!
EXTREMISTS
FASCISTS
NAZI'S
AND
CAUCASIANS
But look at that beautiful chart. What is more democratic than allowing these billionaires to buy elections!
Elon spent the Avg. American equivalent of $250 to buy a Presidency.
Think about that.
Repeal Citizens United!
Buy your shipping/packing/warehouse supplies elsewhere!
Exhibit A: disinformation rises even if it is a lie.
United, we shall overcome this scourge."
this will be a more interesting group of names to know
Few people are willing to impoverish themselves for an ideology.
The problem isn't what oligarchs are willing to spend, it is how cheaply Americans are willing to sell their vote.
We need Mr. MacFarlane to chime in.
I suspect there are a couple of people on both sides who don't show up for similar reasons.
The absolute wealthiest are better at covering their tracks.
They use lobbyists, foundations, science-for-hire "experts," & astroturf groups to get politicians to do their will, so they don't look like assholes.
(Recall the PEW Research study that found people who didn't consume any news were better informed than Fox viewers.)
Next, figure out how they
made these billions, then,
stop using their products
or services.
Follow the money pipe.
End the money pipe.
https://www.newsweek.com/american-businesses-supporting-donating-donald-trump-list-2027957
This revolution will start with cutting the head off the snakes.
Read that again...
In "the greatest democracy in the world" you can buy your ticket to government and destroy it and the lives of millions of people.
From the Thomas/Scalia view, billionaires simply deserve more speech than the rest of us.
"Originalism" was always about rolling back meaningful social protections to serve those in power.
It’s as clear as day
Isn't it about time we started talking about...
PUBLICLY FUNDED ELECTIONS !
Even spending billions of tax dollars on elections
...would cause much less damage
...than Citizens United.
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They should be looking over their shoulders every waking moment.
Where are they now? We should be keeping track.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kylemullins/2024/11/04/the-billions-behind-the-2024-presidential-election/
The Supremes handed it to them!
Hear me. I know you're not going to like this because the very rigged system that educates us stupid, hammers the counter into your child brain.
Hope is a weapon wielded upon us. It keeps you placid.
Action is how fight and win.
SMH
Dude, you can do better than that.
#OustTeamFelon47
No happy ending.
Linda McMahon got the job!
Vince & Linda McMahon the pedophiles!
opened the door
AMERICA IS FOR SALE !!
A fool and his money are easily parted
It’s almost as if corruption and the profit motive are linked!