Topic: The Powerful Names Behind Campaign Cash
Sojourning_Soul's photo
Tue 06/05/12 06:09 AM


http://news.yahoo.com/video/politicalpunch-27931751/the-money-men-behind-campaign-cash-29549892.html

Peccy's photo
Tue 06/05/12 06:30 AM
That pretty much says it all for these two clowns. From Mitt not disclosing, to Obama appointing more ambassadors than any president in the past 20 years.

msharmony's photo
Tue 06/05/12 07:40 AM
where is the part that 'says it all' about Paul...?

interesting


anyhow....DOCUMENTED contributions here

http://www.opensecrets.org/pres12/contrib.php?id=N00005906

boredinaz06's photo
Tue 06/05/12 07:54 AM




The amount of money being raised by the two keister clowns should be criminal, thanks to the SCOTUS calling corporations people we will no doubt see much larger contributions (pay offs) in the future.

boredinaz06's photo
Tue 06/05/12 07:57 AM
Edited by boredinaz06 on Tue 06/05/12 08:00 AM

msharmony's photo
Tue 06/05/12 07:57 AM





The amount of money being raised by the two keister clowns should be criminal, thanks to the SCOTUS calling corporations people we will no doubt see much larger contributions (pay offs) in the future.


the above sight reveals where contributions are coming from and how much


advertising costs money, as well as refuting ridiculous allegations (from all sides,,,)

boredinaz06's photo
Tue 06/05/12 08:01 AM






The amount of money being raised by the two keister clowns should be criminal, thanks to the SCOTUS calling corporations people we will no doubt see much larger contributions (pay offs) in the future.


the above sight reveals where contributions are coming from and how much


advertising costs money, as well as refuting ridiculous allegations (from all sides,,,)


What are you talking about, Ron Paul has raised far less than the two media darlings.

msharmony's photo
Tue 06/05/12 08:04 AM







The amount of money being raised by the two keister clowns should be criminal, thanks to the SCOTUS calling corporations people we will no doubt see much larger contributions (pay offs) in the future.


the above sight reveals where contributions are coming from and how much


advertising costs money, as well as refuting ridiculous allegations (from all sides,,,)


What are you talking about, Ron Paul has raised far less than the two media darlings.


I guess he isnt getting the same support, which equals less advertising, and less chance to win

exactly my point


Sojourning_Soul's photo
Tue 06/05/12 09:30 AM








The amount of money being raised by the two keister clowns should be criminal, thanks to the SCOTUS calling corporations people we will no doubt see much larger contributions (pay offs) in the future.


the above sight reveals where contributions are coming from and how much


advertising costs money, as well as refuting ridiculous allegations (from all sides,,,)


What are you talking about, Ron Paul has raised far less than the two media darlings.


I guess he isnt getting the same support, which equals less advertising, and less chance to win

exactly my point




His principles aren't for sale to the bankers, lobbyists and special interests robbing the nation. THAT'S the difference!

msharmony's photo
Tue 06/05/12 09:51 AM









The amount of money being raised by the two keister clowns should be criminal, thanks to the SCOTUS calling corporations people we will no doubt see much larger contributions (pay offs) in the future.


the above sight reveals where contributions are coming from and how much


advertising costs money, as well as refuting ridiculous allegations (from all sides,,,)


What are you talking about, Ron Paul has raised far less than the two media darlings.


I guess he isnt getting the same support, which equals less advertising, and less chance to win

exactly my point




His principles aren't for sale to the bankers, lobbyists and special interests robbing the nation. THAT'S the difference!



and what about the INDIVIDUALS who are free to donate to whatever candidate they choose?

The difference is, he hasnt appealed to enough people willing to ACT with donations to help his campaign

Peccy's photo
Fri 06/08/12 06:29 PM










The amount of money being raised by the two keister clowns should be criminal, thanks to the SCOTUS calling corporations people we will no doubt see much larger contributions (pay offs) in the future.


the above sight reveals where contributions are coming from and how much


advertising costs money, as well as refuting ridiculous allegations (from all sides,,,)


What are you talking about, Ron Paul has raised far less than the two media darlings.


I guess he isnt getting the same support, which equals less advertising, and less chance to win

exactly my point




His principles aren't for sale to the bankers, lobbyists and special interests robbing the nation. THAT'S the difference!



and what about the INDIVIDUALS who are free to donate to whatever candidate they choose?

The difference is, he hasnt appealed to enough people willing to ACT with donations to help his campaign
LOL! You really don't understand how high-end politics works do you? It has nothing to do with popularity, it has to do with who has the most money and can borderline lie about their opponent.

Sojourning_Soul's photo
Fri 06/08/12 06:41 PM










The amount of money being raised by the two keister clowns should be criminal, thanks to the SCOTUS calling corporations people we will no doubt see much larger contributions (pay offs) in the future.


the above sight reveals where contributions are coming from and how much


advertising costs money, as well as refuting ridiculous allegations (from all sides,,,)


What are you talking about, Ron Paul has raised far less than the two media darlings.


I guess he isnt getting the same support, which equals less advertising, and less chance to win

exactly my point




His principles aren't for sale to the bankers, lobbyists and special interests robbing the nation. THAT'S the difference!



and what about the INDIVIDUALS who are free to donate to whatever candidate they choose?

The difference is, he hasnt appealed to enough people willing to ACT with donations to help his campaign


Raising $80M from small $20-50 donations from individuals isn't a show of support? rofl

msharmony's photo
Sat 06/09/12 12:02 AM











The amount of money being raised by the two keister clowns should be criminal, thanks to the SCOTUS calling corporations people we will no doubt see much larger contributions (pay offs) in the future.


the above sight reveals where contributions are coming from and how much


advertising costs money, as well as refuting ridiculous allegations (from all sides,,,)


What are you talking about, Ron Paul has raised far less than the two media darlings.


I guess he isnt getting the same support, which equals less advertising, and less chance to win

exactly my point




His principles aren't for sale to the bankers, lobbyists and special interests robbing the nation. THAT'S the difference!



and what about the INDIVIDUALS who are free to donate to whatever candidate they choose?

The difference is, he hasnt appealed to enough people willing to ACT with donations to help his campaign


Raising $80M from small $20-50 donations from individuals isn't a show of support? rofl



Im not sure where the 80 million figure comes from,,but its obviously not ENOUGH against what was raised by the other candidate,,,,

Sojourning_Soul's photo
Sat 06/09/12 06:00 AM
Edited by Sojourning_Soul on Sat 06/09/12 06:11 AM
Since "banks" will contribute to all campaigns, their "donations" to RP are simply the $2,500 figure or less. They also ride at the very bottom of the RP fund list

Robme and Obozos MAJOR contributers are banks and crony wall street corps! Next are the rich individuals, the same banks and corps under other names and enterprises, next is more banker donations under the guise of their "employees", contractors, unions and elite action groups (hedge funders protecting their illgotten gains).

RPs donations list is headed up by Armed forces personnel, then a few "automatic" donations from corps and business (a write off of course), then millions of individual small donations!

The super PACs are a pretty good indication of who backs who....

Corrupt politicos collecting millions from other politicos and the very wealthy unaffected by the bad leadership and corruption to which they are a part..... these of course back the two-faced coin of Obozo and Robme!

Pauls super PACs are funded by individuals and small business, PEOPLE who actually want a change, are employed (if lucky) by the elites who back the continued corruption of the other two!

The media of course goes with BIG money and BIG business...their bread and butter!

The fact that RP has made the splash that he has, against the odds, the power money, the corruption, a biased media and their corporate sponsors, is in a word AMAZING! It is also a pretty good indicator that the POPULAR or "peoples" support.....is behind RP!

He would not be where he is in this corrupt system, based on greed and cronyism, if money and power was the only indicator of POPULAR support!

msharmony's photo
Sat 06/09/12 08:08 AM

Since "banks" will contribute to all campaigns, their "donations" to RP are simply the $2,500 figure or less. They also ride at the very bottom of the RP fund list

Robme and Obozos MAJOR contributers are banks and crony wall street corps! Next are the rich individuals, the same banks and corps under other names and enterprises, next is more banker donations under the guise of their "employees", contractors, unions and elite action groups (hedge funders protecting their illgotten gains).

RPs donations list is headed up by Armed forces personnel, then a few "automatic" donations from corps and business (a write off of course), then millions of individual small donations!

The super PACs are a pretty good indication of who backs who....

Corrupt politicos collecting millions from other politicos and the very wealthy unaffected by the bad leadership and corruption to which they are a part..... these of course back the two-faced coin of Obozo and Robme!

Pauls super PACs are funded by individuals and small business, PEOPLE who actually want a change, are employed (if lucky) by the elites who back the continued corruption of the other two!

The media of course goes with BIG money and BIG business...their bread and butter!

The fact that RP has made the splash that he has, against the odds, the power money, the corruption, a biased media and their corporate sponsors, is in a word AMAZING! It is also a pretty good indicator that the POPULAR or "peoples" support.....is behind RP!

He would not be where he is in this corrupt system, based on greed and cronyism, if money and power was the only indicator of POPULAR support!


come on SS,,,I know he is your candidate and thats fine, but money is money

no use brushing off some money as inevitably corrupt and other money as clean

here are the figures, no commentary, just numbers



of the top 20 'listed' donors to Obamas campaign, there are
5 universities,
5 law firms,
4 internet/computer companies,
2 government entities,
one health entity, and
2 miscellaneous companies

his major superpacs are
1911 united (created by two fraternities)
priorities usa (created by the former press secretary)


his campaign raised 217 million (44/57 percent small/large contributions) of which 104 million has been spent



of the top 20 'listed' donors to Paul's campaign

7 are government (this includes military branches)
5 are computer/internet related
3 are telecommunications companies
2 are aeronautics companies
fed ex
and 2 other miscellaneous




his major superpacs are
Endorse Liberty (funded primarily by paypal founder Peter Thiel)
Liberty USA PAC (random anonymous funding)
Revolution PAC (random anonymous funding)
Santa RIta Super PAC (Created by dallas based land developer, Donald Huffines)

his campaign raised 39 million (44/54 percent small/large contributions) of which 36 million has been spent

Sojourning_Soul's photo
Sat 06/09/12 02:32 PM

2012 Campaign Bundlers

For Obozo:
http://www.opensecrets.org/pres12/bundlers.php?id=N00009638

For Robme:
http://www.opensecrets.org/pres12/bundlers.php?id=N00000286&cycle=2012

For Paul:

None Listed

msharmony's photo
Sat 06/09/12 03:58 PM



he has plenty of PACS compared to OBAMA,, money is contributed in many different ways, and its all still MONEY

the quibbling over who donates is a nonsense issue,, in my opinion,,,

Sojourning_Soul's photo
Sat 06/09/12 06:41 PM
Edited by Sojourning_Soul on Sat 06/09/12 06:52 PM




he has plenty of PACS compared to OBAMA,, money is contributed in many different ways, and its all still MONEY

the quibbling over who donates is a nonsense issue,, in my opinion,,,


So if bankers and wall street, corporations and billionaires back a candidate, you think the average person has as much chance to address or influence issues to that candidate, and that they would even matter to them? surprised slaphead rofl

I have some beachfront property in Arizona I'll sell you! laugh

Paul does "meet and greets" at every event with the people, allows them a picture opportunity.

The others "CHARGE" people for that... at least $5,000 if you want to just get a picture taken with them (unless of course it's "for the press" cameras)!

Yep, sounds like power and money backing a candidate doesn't influence them, or make ANY difference at all! slaphead

As intelligent as your are, you can't possibly be that stupid!

msharmony's photo
Sun 06/10/12 02:04 AM
Edited by msharmony on Sun 06/10/12 02:10 AM





he has plenty of PACS compared to OBAMA,, money is contributed in many different ways, and its all still MONEY

the quibbling over who donates is a nonsense issue,, in my opinion,,,


So if bankers and wall street, corporations and billionaires back a candidate, you think the average person has as much chance to address or influence issues to that candidate, and that they would even matter to them? surprised slaphead rofl

I have some beachfront property in Arizona I'll sell you! laugh

Paul does "meet and greets" at every event with the people, allows them a picture opportunity.

The others "CHARGE" people for that... at least $5,000 if you want to just get a picture taken with them (unless of course it's "for the press" cameras)!

Yep, sounds like power and money backing a candidate doesn't influence them, or make ANY difference at all! slaphead

As intelligent as your are, you can't possibly be that stupid!



I know people who took pictures with OBama when he has visited vegas, there was no such outrageous fee.

That they lump together individuals who work in a place doesnt mean that everyone in that place wants the same things

I know politics has pushed us to believe in the groupthink nonsense,,but thats just what it is

so what,,if MICROSOFT corp contributes 10million, that doesnt mean that anyone with INFLUENCE in microsoft donated,, that is a tabulation of all people with microsoft AND Their family members who donated,,,,, they could have donated more than anyone to candidate A but their DECISION MAKERS contributed to candidate B

lobbyists, I see the power connection

donations from large groups of INDIVIDUALS in a company, not so much