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patphil

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5. A tiny amount compared to the quarter of a billion Musk gave to the Trump campaign.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Sep 19, 2025, 07:49 PM

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But, in any event, even Soros should have not been able to contribute that money. None of those billionaires should have the ability to influence any election with their immense wealth.
They shouldn't have the right, or ability, to give any more than you or I to any election.

Citizens United may be the worst decision ever handed down by any Supreme Court ever.

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How much did Musk donate to them? StarryNite Friday #4

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Please try. Please. paleotn Friday #9

Thanks, George! JoseBalow Friday #3

A tiny amount compared to the quarter of a billion Musk gave to the Trump campaign. patphil Friday #5

ANY amount for Democrats like Newsom means that Newsom and democracy do have rich benefactors. ancianita Friday #6

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Warm thanks to George Soros flamingdem Saturday #14

Awesome. byronius Saturday #15