Discussion: Mulvaney: I Only Talked To Lobbyists Who Donated To My Congressional Campaign

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Stunningly candid admission that the government is indeed for sale. Scum(s).

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Yep, that’s what he said. Interesting in that he had no fear of saying this in the Trumpian “we’re open for business” era. Sad!

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Why isn’t this the beginning of a bribery prosecution?

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At least he is an honest crook. Almost the definition of pay to play.

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When asked about Mulvaney’s comments about lobbyists, Mulvaney spokesman John Czwartacki told the New York Times, “He was making the point that hearing from people back home is vital to our democratic process and the most important thing our representatives can do. It’s more important than lobbyists and it’s more important than money.”

That’s a point that needs to be made?

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They aren’t draining the swamp…they’re training it. Lesson number one, Pay me and I’ll talk to you.

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Because IOKIYAR at least until November
I hope Democrats have the balls to go after him

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Well, this certainly answers any questions people may have about your integrity.

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Bribery and/or extortion is now the #1 priority of any Republican. So glad Mulvaney has cleared that up for voters.

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Just an ordinary every day run of the mill
Koch
Sucker

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I know it’s naive but I actually find this admission of bribery shocking.

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And this is why progressive issues have such a hard time breaking through against entrenched business and money. Most organizations don’t have the cash to donate to all the candidates, to pay $5K for cocktail parties every week, and so don’t get heard like Wal*Mart and the NRA.

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Mulvaney is all that is wrong with our system. He’s the last person you ever want to represent you.

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Isn’t this the very definition of corruption?

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The “pay to play” that is widespread in the Trump Admin… So when they accused Clinton of doing this, they were simply projecting…

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Kinsley gaffe.

I note that nobody has proposed a solution, even though it’s obvious. So I will (part of theAmericanist’s agenda, if anybody cares): enact a law such that if you cannot legally vote for an elected official or candidate, you cannot contribute to their campaign, either.

(That means ONLY constituents who are registered to vote in a district – for the House – or a state, for a Senator or governor, can contribute to each respective campaign. So no corporate contributions, either – they ain’t ACTUALLY people, yanno. Only individuals are people. This goes right at Buckley vs. Valeo – the Supremes may be deluded that ‘money = speech’, but it ain’t voting.)

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“During the speech, Mulvaney also urged members of the banking industry to support his legislative proposals to curb the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s power.”

I doubt this was a hard sell.

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Just like they prosecuted all the banksters and sub-prime mortgage thieves that caused the recession in 2000?

Don’t hold your breath. Democrats like getting $400,000 per speech from Wall Street, too.

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At least he is honest about his pay to play scheme, harkens back to the good old days when you could buy a Legislator and he would stay bought.

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