The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 521

Alex · 01-23-2010, 01:34 PM

Again, I'm not so concerned about "buying" a congressman in terms of corrupting the person so that they begin voting the way you want to.

The "buying" I'm talking about is the power to make sure that a candidate can't get they're message out without your support. So even if no person sacrifices their ideals only the ones with massive corporate support can get there message out effectively and thus only they will generally get elected.

And that form of "buying" is only aided by adding more congressmen to the equation. At least until such time as the pool is so increased that a candidate can efficiently campaign through face-to-face, door-to-door communication and need not rely on mass distribution.

sleepyjeff · 01-23-2010, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Again, I'm not so concerned about "buying" a congressman in terms of corrupting the person so that they begin voting the way you want to.

The "buying" I'm talking about is the power to make sure that a candidate can't get their message out without your support. So even if no person sacrifices their ideals only the ones with massive corporate support can get their message out effectively and thus only they will generally get elected.

And that form of "buying" is only aided by adding more congressmen to the equation. At least until such time as the pool is so increased that a candidate can efficiently campaign through face-to-face, door-to-door communication and need not rely on mass distribution.

Oh, I see. Yeah, I suppose you are right about that form of "buying".

Alex · 01-23-2010, 03:36 PM

I can not believe I homophoned "their" twice, two different ways, in one post.

Typing homophones is the most idiot-looking thing I do.

Gemini Cricket · 01-23-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

I can not believe I homophoned "their" twice, two different ways, in one post.

Typing homophones is the most idiot-looking thing I do.

Saayyyy, are you looking for this thread?

Colon, capital "d"

Alex, I thought this was a homophone:

sleepyjeff · 01-23-2010, 04:28 PM

My new word of the day....homophones.....

JWBear · 01-23-2010, 07:04 PM

Are those gay telecommunications devices?

sleepyjeff · 01-25-2010, 12:37 PM

Gn2Dlnd · 01-25-2010, 03:16 PM

Homophone! It'ss your dime misster, sstart talkin'!

JWBear · 01-27-2010, 08:42 PM

Congress and SCOTUS got their collective asses handed to them on a platter tonight!

flippyshark · 01-27-2010, 08:47 PM

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Congress and SCOTUS got their collective asses handed to them on a platter tonight!

Yes! It was a beautiful thing. Where has this dynamic guy been for the last six months?

01-23-2010, 01:34 PM	#1
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Again, I'm not so concerned about "buying" a congressman in terms of corrupting the person so that they begin voting the way you want to. The "buying" I'm talking about is the power to make sure that a candidate can't get they're message out without your support. So even if no person sacrifices their ideals only the ones with massive corporate support can get there message out effectively and thus only they will generally get elected. And that form of "buying" is only aided by adding more congressmen to the equation. At least until such time as the pool is so increased that a candidate can efficiently campaign through face-to-face, door-to-door communication and need not rely on mass distribution.
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01-23-2010, 03:36 PM	#3
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I can not believe I homophoned "their" twice, two different ways, in one post. Typing homophones is the most idiot-looking thing I do.
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sleepyjeff Go Hawks Go! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parkrose Posts: 2,632	My new word of the day....homophones..... __________________ River Guardian-less
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Are those gay telecommunications devices? __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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sleepyjeff Go Hawks Go! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parkrose Posts: 2,632	lol __________________ River Guardian-less
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Gn2Dlnd Parmmadore Jim Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Casita del Queso Posts: 3,810	Homophone! It'ss your dime misster, sstart talkin'! __________________ Does anyone still wear a hat?
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Congress and SCOTUS got their collective asses handed to them on a platter tonight! __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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