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When did I mention Newton? These SuperPACs have sprung up in support of ALL the candidates. I'm sure there is one for Obama and just as sure there is one for Paul. There is no limit on donations and no accountability for what's said by them. That is what makes them dangerous. Just in my humble opinion of course...
 
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We've always had laws about politicians and money, just like we've always had loop holes around those laws. Its like the tax code. Sure its designed to be fair, but its fairer for some than it is for others.
I beg to disagree ... progressive income tax was never designed to be fair.

51% of households pay no federal income tax ... zip, zero, nada
Many middle income and upper-middle income households pay 25% to over 30%
Most upper income individuals pay less than 15%


I'm thinking NOT fair ... progressive income tax never has been fair ... never will be fair
 
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We've always had laws about politicians and money, just like we've always had loop holes around those laws. Its like the tax code. Sure its designed to be fair, but its fairer for some than it is for others.
Yeah but now with how the SC has ruled that loophole just got as big as the universe.
 
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errrr.. isn't this thread about the SuperPACs and not tax rates?
 
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I sure would like to know much about super pac's. I've read that already this year, 246 new ones have been created. Why so many when there are few candidates?
It's like a shell game where it is difficult to track who gives what to whom.
 
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I sure would like to know much about super pac's. I've read that already this year, 246 new ones have been created. Why so many when there are few candidates?

Because SuperPACs don't necessarily back any single candidate, many PACs are "issue oriented". For example, there might be a group that wants more morality in government that ends up backing Christian candidates. Or there might be a PAC that is pro health care and buys ads to promote certain health issues that the government is considering.
 
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