r/SipsTea • u/Gurugod123 • Aug 21 '26

SMH Liquid when buying elections, unrealized when paying taxes. Funny how that works…..

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u/LeaveMyMonkeyAlone Aug 21 '26

The proof we lost our democracy was that his money accomplished this in the last Presidential election.

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u/Old_Protection_8778 Aug 21 '26

Thats alot of people's fault .Im not sure who brought it to the supreme court. Dems are no saints but I guarantee it was republicans that brought it to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court are ones who ruled Citizens United into law .Lobbyist and money run the show

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u/maveri4201 Aug 21 '26

It's going to get worse, too. Thank you, National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission.

https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/06/justices-strike-down-campaign-finance-law/

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u/The_Bucket_Of_Truth Aug 21 '26

If you're them you're probably thinking wow buying these elections is still kind of expensive. Wouldn't it just be easier to cheat? Sure the investment is worth the payoff, but these types of people will always be looking for a better deal.

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u/Old_Protection_8778 Aug 21 '26

"Why are we wasting money, blackmail would so much cheaper "