The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

I disagree. Walmart might think that the policies supported by Candidate A are better for their business than the policies supported by Candidate B. The issue then comes down to the integrity of the candidate, not the money donated (or the commercial in support of the candidate....whatever type of donation it is). The candidate may have voted for a certain piece of legislation with or without what Walmart did. The problem is when the incumbant says "I want Walmart to support me, so even though I don't like this legislation, I will vote for it anyway.". If the incumbant votes against the legislation, Walmart should be allowed to run ads saying why the incumbant hasn't been good for the community or country or whatever.

The problem isn't the corporation. It is the politician.

How naive.

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by JWBear

How naive.

I don't think so. What power does the money (or whatever type donation) have over the politician except his desire to have more of it?