spendius wrote:soz wrote-
Quote: I've donated $10-$25 to Obama's campaign several times, and it's very easy.
I'll make it easy if you want send me donations.
Speaking for myself, I think Obama would be a good president. I want to help that happen. I know that my little $10 or $25 contributions don't do that much in and of themselves, but if a whole bunch of people are doing it at the same level, then you have a really well-funded candidate who is less beholden to special interests than usual.
Quote:How many people do it?
A whole lot. Last figure I saw for Obama was 477,000 + (individual donors). More than that now I'm sure.
Quote:Why don't you back Mr O at the bookies? I remember him being 6 to 1.
Not my thing.
Quote:It's unheard of here and I have experience of working for candidates of both parties due to leaning on bars with the wrong class of persons. Things are borrowed so to speak. No money. Invitations to banquets arrive in time afterwards. Win or lose.
I think our system is screwy in many, many ways but this is one thing I actually like, and that the internet seems to really be positively affecting. I think there are many good things about candidates being funded by many, many individuals who each contribute small amounts.
