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A few more thoughts about big money in politics

Yesterday I did a little reading and learned that money can’t really buy elections. But when it’s evaluated and facts are set out, it becomes complicated. Not because money can buy elections (it can’t), but because so much money is … Continue reading

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Where is the proof that money can buy elections?

Yesterday I was talking to my cousin Thomas, a resolute pessimist, about the upcoming election. He asked, “Is there any hope?” I’m afraid I snapped at him. (Optimists can snap, you know. We don’t bite but we snap.) His response … Continue reading

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How I learned some facts of life…by reading this gov release

Not often do I see anything from the Securities and Exchange Commission that commands my attention. But just now, on Twitter, I picked up this terrific release from the SEC, headed by a solid intro from Gary Gensler, the SEC … Continue reading

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