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22. Congress could fix it if our elected representatives were not beholden to Big Money interests who fund their campaigns.

Reply to flashman13 (Reply #9)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 07:46 AM

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We desperately need to end Big Money's control of elected officials. The only way to accomplish this would be to pass effective campaign finance laws. Unfortunately, the only people who can enact such reforms are completely controlled by Big Money.

And don't get me started on Big Money's control of the media...

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America's downward spiral summed up in a few sentences... [View all] True Dough Saturday OP

If a U.S. citizens dies in 2026, the fair market value of all assets at the date of death, less liabilities.. surfered Saturday #1

It isn't always that simple ToxMarz Saturday #3

You've nailed it FakeNoose Saturday #4

Exactly and to add FHRRK1 Saturday #8

Then they pass the debt on to the heirs as well surfered Saturday #18

Yes that's the point, it is cheaper for them to live on borrowed money than pay their fair share of taxes. ToxMarz Saturday #19

of wealthy PUBLIKKKLAN, by the WEALTHY PUBLIKKKLANS, FOR the wealthy publikklans. pansypoo53219 Saturday #2

Correction. SergeStorms Saturday #6

Sounds like a great idea LilElf70 Saturday #5

Greed is destroying American society. Aussie105 Saturday #7

One of my aunts used to sum up that attitude as wnylib Saturday #11

"I'm not greedy..I. just want more than my fair share." BattleRow Saturday #14

It doesn't have to be that way. Congress could fix all that if we demanded they do it. flashman13 Saturday #9

No they would not Alpeduez21 Saturday #12

I'm not sure how to reply. I guess you are advocating we sit on our ass and do nothing because flashman13 Saturday #17

Congress could fix it if our elected representatives were not beholden to Big Money interests who fund their campaigns. sop Yesterday #22

We need a wealth tax. patphil Saturday #10

"Outlaw billionaires" Seinan Sensei Yesterday #21

Recommended (#99) H2O Man Saturday #13

Do they pay back the loans? nt. druidity33 Saturday #15

Kinda, sorta. Close enough. Joinfortmill Saturday #16

Where do they get the money to make the loan payments? rickford66 Yesterday #20

Maybe a dumb question, but: moose65 Yesterday #23

Exactly. Richard58 Yesterday #25

So exactly how does the scam work? Lokee11 Yesterday #24

It's basically borrowing from peter to pay paul. ihaveaquestion Yesterday #26

It's more than that. The rich also engage in Glaisne Yesterday #27

Kick dalton99a Yesterday #28

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