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Koch Brothers putting in "work" against the health care bill
Posted on 3/24/17 at 2:54 pm
Posted on 3/24/17 at 2:54 pm
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whether you agree with it or not this is just something I feel is the downfall of the US. Where special interests direct the thinking and voting of politicians.
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One of the premiere organizations funded by billionaires Charles and David Koch is vowing reelection cash for Republicans who help thwart the American Health Care Act.
Millions of dollars is on the line for lawmakers who buck President Donald Trump, House Speaker Paul Ryan and others who back the current Obamacare replacement bill.
Americans for Prosperity, which boasts 35 chapters across the nation and an army of grassroots activists, say the current legislation is too tepid for the level of policy reform needed.
“We want to make certain that lawmakers understand the policy consequences of voting for a law that keeps Obamacare intact,” Americans for Prosperity president Tim Phillips said, CNN reported Thursday. “We have a history of following up and holding politicians accountable, but we will also be there to support and thank the champions who stand strong and keep their promise.”
whether you agree with it or not this is just something I feel is the downfall of the US. Where special interests direct the thinking and voting of politicians.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 2:56 pm to tke857
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Where special interests direct the thinking and voting of politicians.
It's a major problem for sure. Real campaign finance reform with teeth is the answer but Citizens United makes that impossible.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 2:57 pm to tke857
Republicans: muh George Soros
Democrats: muh Koch brothers
Democrats: muh Koch brothers
Posted on 3/24/17 at 3:19 pm to tke857
I posted about this today
The Koch bros promised millions in campaign monies to all NO votes
But Speaker Ryan was lobbied hard as well.
The Koch bros promised millions in campaign monies to all NO votes
But Speaker Ryan was lobbied hard as well.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 3:19 pm to tke857
MUH CONSERVATIVE PRINCIPLES!!!
Posted on 3/24/17 at 3:22 pm to Draconian Sanctions
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Real campaign finance reform with teeth is the answer but Citizens United makes that impossible.
This board loves CU. Maybe that changes now.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 8:22 pm to tke857
It's not a problem it all and we should all be proud the Kochs stepped up in response to the threat Trump made to work against those opposed to TrumpCare.
You would rather a sitting President have the power to punish political opponent and private citizens be prevented from helping to defend these people?
Welcome to Venezeula.
You would rather a sitting President have the power to punish political opponent and private citizens be prevented from helping to defend these people?
Welcome to Venezeula.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 8:23 pm to David Banner
quote:Both are dumb.
Republicans: muh George Soros
Democrats: muh Koch brothers
Posted on 3/24/17 at 8:29 pm to boogiewoogie1978
quote:Freedom isn't just a necessity when it's convenient.
This board loves CU. Maybe that changes now.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 8:33 pm to tke857
Don't know if true since CNN sourced.
But if true, geaux Koch bros!
But if true, geaux Koch bros!
Posted on 3/24/17 at 8:34 pm to tke857
So we're going to blame this on the Koch bros instead of it being a shitty bill?
Posted on 3/24/17 at 8:38 pm to boogiewoogie1978
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Real campaign finance reform with teeth is the answer but Citizens United makes that impossible.
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This board loves CU.
How can this board love Citizens United and want to drain the swamp at the same time. I never could understand that.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 9:02 pm to Bullethead88
I am curious - if the Koch brothers want to spent that much capital to fight this, why in the hell don't they pay some folks big dollars to devise a plan that people can support? I'm beginning to think there is no such plan - and that's pretty sickening after all the years of fighting it.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 9:03 pm to David Banner
quote:
Republicans: muh George Soros
Democrats: muh Koch brothers
Idiots: muh "muh"
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