What Percentage of Campaign Contribution Will Trump Hide in a Secret Account?

 

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart

Trump is nothing more than a common grifter. I don’t know why, but investigations begun several years ago after questions were asked but not answered about where his excess campaign funds are, as well as millions of dollars donated to the smallest inauguration in modern history, suddenly came to a halt.

It is fair to assume that Trump used millions of dollars for his own interests. It is on record that he embezzled money from his own charity.

MOVING AHEAD TO 2024

In just two weeks Trump supporters donated tens of millions of dollars to his campaign. How much of that will be used for the purpose intended?

Today’s “Republicans” are experiencing disappointments far more significant than raising money. They are losing close races in swing states and in some red states. Candidates supported by Trump in these primaries are struggling.

The most important change is found in recent polls. A FOX News poll shows President Biden gaining 12 points over Trump. Independents now favor Mr. Biden by nine points.

For me the meaning is clear. A growing number of voters are rejecting party affiliation and throwing their support to candidates whose position on the issues most important to them and their families.

I have encouraged my readers to take this position for years. I continue to believe that voting for a party is ignorant and a gift to our failed professional politicians. I began as an Independent in 1968 and will remain so for the remainder of my life. The only change in my choices is the result of changes within the Republican Party.

Beginning in 1981, the once Grand Old Party began moving away from the principles of the Party of Lincoln in support of special interest. Today’s Plutocracy is the result of this change. Extremism began to invade the right-wing in 2010 with the election of men and women who called themselves the “TEA Party.” In 2018 a group seeking to move our government even farther to the right, calling themselves the “Freedom Caucus” took control of the Republican side of the aisle in the House of Representatives. These groups are the reason our government is dysfunctional today.

In a recent survey, 27 percent claimed to be Republican voters, and another 27 percent said they were Democrats. 43 percent identified themselves as Independents.

Voting is our most important right, and guaranteed by the First Amendment. We, the people, have a single weapon against a corrupt and disengaged government. It must be used during every election and used wisely. The legislative branch wields the greatest power in Washington. It has been corrupted over centuries because our Founding Fathers failed to place term limits on all 435 Representatives, and 100 Senators. This must change if our nation is to survive.

CHANGE THE CONSTITUTION AND SAVE AMERICA

There is no need to explain why our presidents have term limits. They are allowed to serve two terms or a maximum of 10 years. Term limits must be placed on the legislative and judicial branches as well. The level of corruption in the House, Senate, and Supreme Court is unforgivable. Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. This is what has happened in Washington, and will eventually result in the destruction of the United States from within.

Another change is logical and necessary. We are the only nation conducting free and fair elections whose campaign season lasts for nearly two years. This is why the money spent on campaigns is so great and wasted. The total amount of money spent in a general election could buy new homes for every American family. It could fund healthcare for all for the next decade.

The average campaign season in most countries lasts about three months. That’s enough. In America, by election day, I hate all the candidates. I’m tired of listening to the same old claims and just seeing their faces everywhere is upsetting.

Politics is THE ugliest profession.

Op-ed by James Turnage

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Sources: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/06/24/trump-fundraising-republicans-nervous-00164588

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