stuckinbig10country wrote:jvquarterback wrote:Ddawg wrote:jvquarterback wrote:
And Mitt ....... He's bribed, er contributed to, every legislator in the state starting from the smallest municipality.
Actually - that's a jaw dropping accusation. It would be interesting to see the documentation, charges, on-going investigations, to back up such a serious charge.
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Just about every republican candidate in nh got money from Romney or his PAC.
So...That's what PAC's do.
You can say that about any Political Action Committee. I've worked for a company that donated to EVERY candidate in any state they had operations.
So if you feel that PAC's are just bribe money, then sure, you're claim is valid. You'd have to say the exact same thing about the PAC's set up by Obama, Reid, Soros, etc.
Bingo. There is a universe of difference between legal PAC donations and illegal bribery. Your semantics and terminology is pretty "fast and loose." More specifically, your definition is just wrong. One is legal and sanctioned and controlled by regulations and laws, the other is not and prosecuted. One is sneaky and underhanded. The other is up front, in the open, and reported (which is exactly what Romney does).
"Difference Between Political Contribution and Bribe"
Political Contribution vs Bribe
There is an ocean of difference between a political contribution and bribe. However, some people who are getting disillusioned with modern political systems contend that the two concepts are just the same and their only difference is seven syllables.
In strict legal parlance, political contribution is sanctioned by existing statutes. In the United States, getting political contribution is a constitutional right of candidates running for public office. Bribe on the other hand is outright dirty money. The act of accepting a bribe is prohibited under the law wherever you are.
Following these basic premises, giving political contribution is a legitimate act to support a candidate, the party, or a political action committee. In contrast, a bribe is intended to corrupt good judgment and the political processes. Because of this, it is considered illegitimate and punishable.
Because a bribe is illegal and is given discreetly, there is no limit to the amount you can give. Anyone can also give or accept bribes. On the other hand, a political contribution is subject to rules and regulations mandated by Federal, state, or local statutes.
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