>Why else would anyone give that kind of money to politicians without expecting something in return? There's a polite theory it is done for altruistic reasons

>Why else would anyone give that kind of money to politicians without expecting something in return? There's a polite theory it is done for altruistic reasons to make the country a better place for all and that it is the exercise of free speech and you are also free to give Trump, Biden, Pelosi & McConnell vast amounts of cash. But yes we're all adults here.