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> 2.8 million votes short why does this bother you, but corporate campaign contributions dont ? I voted for Trump because he doesn't need the money, so he can'

• alphabettsy 10y ago
  I agree that the outsized influence of the rich and powerful completely distorts our democracy, but I honestly can't believe this is even being presented as a credible argument still. Most rich people don't need the money, their own motivations drive them toward greater riches. I can hardly imagine someone claiming good moral character and ethics of someone with his questionable at best business and personal history. You honestly believe big money didn't help him get elected? I supposed he just ended up with a cabinet of mega donors and billionaires?
• int_19h 10y ago
  Just because he doesn't need the money, doesn't mean that he doesn't want more money. By all accounts, he's already cashing in on his role as a president big time. The payments to his properties from the government in order to arrange for his security as he travels around already number in the millions. And that's one of the most minor financial conflicts of interest that he is involved in. And where did I say that it bothers me? I merely pointed out that it's not a democracy if the vote of the majority is disregarded.