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joether -> RE: Money in politics (7/8/2014 8:14:59 PM)
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I would agree with DS in it being very limited. Say, 1/10th the year's salary of the public office. You can devote it all to your own election campaign, give it to others, or none at all. Would quickly allow middle class folks the chance to run for public office. Since we see what happens when millionaires get into Congress (what is this, the 2nd least productive Congress in 238 years?). Most of them wanted to be elected for their egos rather than that silly notion of 'serving the good people of their district/state'. Corporations, organizations of every stripe are disallowed from donating. Since that would mean a person could 'donate' over the 1/10th limit (and that would be not allowed). And would like all those organizations to give a full disclosure on who has donated. After all, wouldn't it be amusing to find China has been bankrolling the GOP?
When you have to pick between just two cars when looking for new wheels, how much freedom do you have in overlooking the quirks or problems? Not much of any. Compare that to hundreds of cars, makes, models, colors and features? It would force those seeking office to show us actual concrete plans rather than 'a pie in the sky of an idea'. Those up for re-election would have to show they have 'brought home the bacon' for their district/State.
Right now, those people up for election really have no competition. So should any of us be surprised at the 'quality' of our Congress? What is their approval rating these days? 5-12%?
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