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CrispyQ

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3. I think the real problem is big money in our electoral process. It's a for-profit industry now.

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Fri Oct 31, 2025, 12:11 PM

Oct 31

I'm not saying no one should profit in hall rentals & campaign merch, but the amount spent on our elections is obscene. And the length of the presidential campaign season is insane! We'll have a brief period after the midterms next year when no one campaigns & then after the new year, all bets are off. Or on, rather. Tons & tons of money will be spent & exchanged in the contest for president. Obscene barely describes it. The best democracy money can buy. I saw that on a bumper sticker.

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Are there enough thinking Americans that understand that Republicans are the problem? [View all] kentuck Oct 31 OP

"Someone heard Stevenson's impressive speech and said, "Every thinking person in America will be voting for you." maxsolomon Oct 31 #1

Omg, I love that!! Thanks for sharing! -nt CrispyQ Oct 31 #4

Unfortunately. 45 to 50% of voters don't believe GOPers are the problem overall. Hope that changes next Nov. Silent Type Oct 31 #2

I think the real problem is big money in our electoral process. It's a for-profit industry now. CrispyQ Oct 31 #3