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Originally Posted by drcampbell
Green Party candidates do not accept corporate contributions, soft money, lobbyist money or special interest money. By not accepting any of that money, they won't be beholden to corporate contributors, party bosses, lobbyists or special interests once elected.
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In a perfect world where people did what they promised, this would be great.
Expecting that somebody will be immune from the temptations from lobbyists and special interest groups is unrealistic.
Being a part of the D, R or Green party doesn't change human nature and I do not believe that the special interests will not find a way to channel their money and influence to anybody and everybody with power.
The reality that we've seen
over and over is that yesterday's candidate that promised "the most open and ethical administration ever" is today's scoundrel.
The answer is to reduce the power and influence of government. If politicians are unable to exert power in a given area, there is no reason for special interests to pursue their influence.
The 10th Amendment, if honored, would take care of this problem.
