This article reveals the true depths of the power of wealth. The wealthy obviously want to keep their affluence and property. They are willing to spend astronomical amounts of money to protect and increase their prosperity. As the saying goes, "you have to spend money to make money." These prosperous families are just in their willingness to protect their earnings, as over 75% of the riches are self-made and not simply inherited. Not only do the families assist the candidates to support their beliefs, they likely also receive political favors. Additionally, it is not surprising that the majority support republicans, as they tend to share political views with the higher class. On the other hand, however, this reveals the struggle that minorities go through to elect a candidate that will help them with their issues. Democrats tend to support the problems which minorities face but this article shows they do not have nearly the same funds available to campaign as republicans. If this campaign gap continues to increase, it will be almost impossible for an "average" person to run for presidency. He would not be able to compete with the candidates who receive millions of dollars. This is not the foundation on which our government was created.
As we learned in AP Gov, the United States was created to be a place of opportunity and equality. One idea emphasized by the Founding Fathers was that all people (which I realize only included white men at the time) should have equal opportunity to voice their political opinions regardless of economic class. When it comes to political campaigns, people of different economic classes clearly do not have the same control over their candidate’s success. Wealthy people can afford to contribute significantly larger sums of money to their candidate’s campaign effort, and therefore greatly impact the success of their preferred candidate. As the article stated, “158 families have provided nearly half of the early money for efforts to capture the White House,” which means that the influence of these wealthy families has affected the presidential election process much more than the opinion of the average individual. Therefore, the wealthy have significantly more authority over the government even though our nation was created to protect the wellbeing of all people. This disparity jeopardizes the existence of the American ideals of fair government and equal opportunity.
I think it is a difficult topic because although I do not think it is fair if the rich are deciding who are president it, but on the other hand if the wealthy want to support someone the believe in then they should be allowed to do so. If the people are expecting political favors in return then that is where corruption comes in, but if they are donating their money just in hopes of helping the candidate be able to have a great campaign then let them. It is ironic that the article said that the republicans are the ones that are receiving the most money because for the past 8 years we have had a democratic president. SO even though the republicans may be receiving larger donations the democrats are still holding their own and having no problem competing in the elections. As long as the political candidates are not promising favors in return or just keeping the money to use for their own selfish needs I do not see much of an issue. However I do know this is hard to keep track of how the money is being used and what is being given in return. I think this article raises lots of interesting points though.
The United States is all about equal rights. That means that poor or wealthy, each and every one of us should have equal opportunity. Lots of people think that it is unfair for more of the power of decision making to be in those that are on the wealthier side. The amount of money one has can determine their future success. For example, Donald trump is a millionaire and has the power to fund his own campaign. This allows him to ultimately have more power than those running against him struggling to find someone willing and that is dependable to fund their campaign. Also, the wealthier families have a large impact on the presidential election. Those that are republican tend to have more money and since republicans are attempting to obtain the white house at the moment, money is being donated more to republicans more so than to the democrats. This means that the wealthy have some power over the government. The influence and contributions that the middle and upper class contribute can not only determine who the next president of the United States is, but also the future of this nation.
I think that this is a controversial topic because some people believe money should not play a role in deciding the government officials, but other think it is necessary. I don’t have an opinion either way, but I don’t think our society can get away from money running elections. Voting citizens usually know about candidates from what they see on television. The only way candidates can get ads on TV are through sponsors and money. Only people with strong political beliefs will donate money and if they feel so strongly to give money to a candidate they should be able to do it. In the article it said that many of the 158 families that give money to the elections are self-made. I think this is an important factor that those who disagree with money running the elections are ignorant of. The people who donate to the elections had to work hard for their money, but also most likely want others to have similar opportunities to live the American dream.
Wealth and politics have a long history of intense interaction in the United States. Many people argue that it is unfair that rich people have more influence in government than the poor. Although this is a very controversial topic, I think that wealthy Americans have a right to play a role in government. They earned their wealth, and they can decide how to spend their money. As presented in this article, Republicans donate a lot more to political campaigns than Democrats. This may be because most wealthy Americans support Republican ideology. They believe that since they are rich, they should have lower taxes. Democrats believe the opposite, which is why most of the wealth veers to the Republican side.
In the United States today, I personally don't think there is an equal distribution of wealth. There are millions that are homeless who can't even afford a meal for themselves, but there are also millions of people who live in huge, gorgeous homes and live a nice life. In my opinion, those who are wealthy do deserve to have a large role in the government. Those people with that much money EARN it for themselves, therefore they have a right to play a role in our government. Anyone is allowed to spend their money as freely as they would like. I also believe that those with more money should have to pay higher taxes than those without, but it is not fair that their money goes towards things such as social security and things that those without as much money use.
This article speaks the truth of what wealth can truly buy. Wealthy people of our nation are using the money they have to control the government. Since they are sponsoring people who support their beliefs, they are therefore placing their own influence on the candidates. The candidates should keep a fair mind and not change their political views just to get the support from the upper class. One of the policies that is being supported is lower tax on income. This directly affects the wealthy people of our nation. They want to use their money to get what they want in the government.
Having the candidate that he or she supports be elected to office is the goal for each voter. While some just show up to the poll on Election Day, others decide to take an active role in campaigns. They might volunteer to make phone calls, place signs on their front yards, or attend debates. Others decide to donate money. Despite some Americans’ complaints that wealthy families who back politicians might get political favors or get to sway the candidate, it is just another way for a citizen to show support for his or her favorite politician. The article says that 138 Republicans are backed by wealthy families in comparison to only 20 Democrats. This imbalance simply results from the fundamental differences between Republicans and democrats. Americans have the freedom to choose how to spend their money, and if that means wealthy families provide financial support to politicians, so be it.
The United States of America is a nation that was formed on set of beliefs that were tested during the American Revolution. These beliefs include equality (regardless of race and later, gender), and the right to liberty, free speech, free religion, free assembly, and due process to law. Given these founding beliefs, this article points out just how unequal society is. The very first line of the article is "They are overwhelmingly rich, white, older and male." That first statement is separating the rich from poor, white from black, young from old, and males from females. As much as I am a feminist (I believe that women are equal to men and should be treated that way), I respect the fact that these able people are supporting the people that they think should lead the country. Because there are so many different social classes in this nation, unfortunately, the poorer classes are unable to financially support their preferred presidential candidates. A reader could analyze this article in many different ways.
I definitely agree with Mallory in regards to having respect for people who are very active in supporting who they believe should be the next leader of our country, long before voting day. It is important to have American citizens really involved in that because who the next president is will make or break our future. I do believe that people who have worked from the ground up and who possess hard earned money have the right to have advantages over others. I mean it is bound to be that way. There will always be advantages and disadvantages in life. Not everything can be equal, especially when it comes to money. It’s not unfair for people who worked hard for their success to do something powerful with that money, especially when it is a beneficial cause, which in this case is the presidential election. I don’t believe people who have the means to put towards something they are passionate about should have to hold back from that. These are people, which the article does say are both American born and immigrants, who achieved the American dream through working hard and building up successful companies. These are self-made people who know what its like to be at the bottom and the top, so I believe their opinions are backed by good experience and very knowledgeable perspectives. On the other hand, it is unfortunate that just because some don’t have as much money or “pull” in society, means they don’t have as much of an influence or say in who will be their next leader of their country, especially when those people may be very knowledgable in american values and issues or are truly passionate about politics.
This article has informed me more about how the Presidential Election is funded. In my opinion I do not think it is fair that just because the rich are funding the candidate they should get to make the majority of the decisions. To me it seems like they have more power just because they are donating their own money. I do however recognize that they are giving large amounts of money to help candidates who are running for President. It just shocks me that the wealthy families contributing are willing to give massive amounts of money to candidates, just so they can keep their wealth and property. Also what shocks me is that the candidate that they are giving all this money to isn’t guaranteed to win. So in some cases, these families have wasted massive amounts of money on a candidate and he/she wasn’t even elected.
I agree completely with Lindsey. The first thing that I recognized about this article was that the focus was on the amount of republicans that were granted a large amount of money from families who were also republicans versus the amount of democrats who were not granted money. So? Republicans have money and they want to support their favored candidate. There is nothing wrong with that except for when the issue becomes over whether those families are doing it for their own benefit or not, because obviously that is not right. Another important aspect of the article that I noticed was that they stated that the majority of the wealthy republican families who donated to several campaigns were not even natural born citizens of the united states. They were from places including Cuba and other distant countries. Whether this technically made them an immigrant at one point or not is another story, however, I think that it just goes to prove that not all stereo typical rich republicans were the ones supplying the money for their candidates. I also agree with Mal in regards to, so what, who care where they are from, what race they are, and how rich they are. They have the means to fund their favored candidates so why shouldn't they?
I agree with many of the others that responded to this post. The individuals and families that have generated their own wealth despite unfavorable circumstances should be allowed to use it as they please. It is no surprise that the majority of these people inclined toward the right end of the spectrum. As any person that has ever worked toward attaining something understands, once a person reaches a goal, he or she will not want to lose it. In this situation, many of the wealthy families that are funding the election desire to preserve their wealth, and vote accordingly. Also, since these families made their wealth themselves, our society should not be infringing on their ability to spend it as they please.
I do agree with many of the comment about this article. The article talks about how many of the rich people funding the presidential election how they get to make some of the decisions. I do not think that is fair. Everyone should be able to make a contribution to the decision, no matter how rich or how poor they are. In the United States everyone is supposed to be equal in one way or another. I do, however, understand that the rich people earned they money they have and can use that money for whatever they want, I just don’t think that because they are wealthy, they should be able to make those decisions. This article is showing how not everyone is equal, and people who have more money are allowed to make more decisions than poor people.
It really boils my blood to think that people have the right to argue and debate how others choose to spend their money. Let me put it this way, if someone works from the ground up (growing up with nothing, taking out loans, working to pay for their own education) and they choose to buy ten sports cars - they are allowed to have those sports cars. People are allowed to indulge in their HARD EARNED AND WELL DESERVED EARNINGS however they please. Likewise, if someone (lets be honest - the dems are talking about Trump) wants to use his HARD EARNED MONEY to finance his campaign then SO BE IT. Here's the deal, if someone has the ability to earn that much money and become such a success story, clearly they are smart enough and have the tools to become our president. Even though I cannot stand to turn on CNN in worries I'll see her face, the same goes for Hillary Clinton. Yeah, she's REALLY rich, so if that's how she wants to fund her campaign then that's how she can fund her campaign. NO ONE has the right to tell someone else how to spend their well deserved money (well, that is unless we are talking about lazy liberals who sit on their couch and wait for their welfare checks to come in (don't pretend like you don't know that's true)).
This article touched on a difficult topic because both sides can easily be defended. It is my belief that those who work hard to make their own money should use it however they want to. Even though these families are ridiculously wealthy, they gained their money themselves and if they want to support the future of their country by supporting the candidate of their choice financially then they have every right to. Even so, the enormous amounts of money that these affluent voters are contributing to the political races heighten the drastic differences between the wealthy few and the many. The article points out the flaws of a capitalist society; those who get to the top do whatever they can to stay at the top. The wealthy will support someone whose policies will reflect their wishes and allow them to keep their current positions. This makes it much easier for the elite to dominate politics and harder for the “common man” to gain office. Therefore, it is my opinion that this is an understandable right for the wealthy and yet a flawed one.
I agree with many of the girls before me, if one has worked hard to make their own wealth, they should be able to do whatever they want with the money, even if it means putting the money towards their favorite candidate. Just because other families aren't as rich as others, does not mean their involvement in politics is any less important. Who is to say that the wealthy always get what they want? We all are equal within the united states, its just the fact that others are richer than others. I will admit that being wealthy does have its advances, but in the long run they were the ones who worked hard and made the fortune that they have, besides the money, i still think everyone has a fair shot, rich or not, to further their contributions to the campaign of their choice.
If someone makes a large amount of money legally, they have the right and freedom to use their money for what they please, and if that means using ones money to support certain presidential candidates, then so be it. This type of money use is a prime example of how the wealthy have more control over the government than the poor. Citizens with a lot of money are able to fund their candidates and help them to gain votes and publicity while the less fortunate people are left with just casting their votes to make a difference in the election. All in all, people with more money have a larger say and more power towards the government than others.
I would definitely have to agree with Skylar, in America if you make your money the right and fair way, you are allowed to spend it on whatever it is that you want. If spending it on presidential candidates is what you desire then go for it. But we have to sit back and realize the wealthy can very strong influence and push our government around. The word of the poor just doesn't seem to be as important. If you are wealthy you can more easily fun your presidential candidate. In the Constitution it is said that we are all equal, but i'd have to disagree. Wealthier people certainly have more of a pull in the government than the less wealthy.
It’s sad to think that the world revolves around money. The influences it makes in people’s lives and the persuasion it has on certain situations is simply astounding. The relation it has with politics is even more interesting. The impact money has on selecting any official, whether it’s politics or any type of business, is crucial now-a-days when selecting anyone to be in charge. Now, it’s less about the person’s capability and more about how much can this person fund so we can do a certain project we’ve been dreaming. I don’t dispute in anyway for the people who donate money that they’ve earned, to benefit the society, but at the same time, if it’s to gain power or a higher social status and get more recognition, then I disagree; it’s all about the person’s intention.
Today in the United States, I personally don't think there is an equal distribution of wealth. There are millions of people who live in huge, gorgeous homes and live a well off life, there are also millions that are homeless who can't even afford a meal for themselves. In my opinion, those who are wealthy do deserve to have a large role in the government. The wealthy people in our country have earned it. They deserve everything because they worked to get to where they are today. I also believe that those with more money should have to pay higher taxes than those without, but it is not fair that their money goes towards things such as social security and things that those without as much money use. Since they have all of this money, they shouldn’t have to worry about spending it on taxes.
This article just clearly proves that when you are wealthy, you have many ways “in.” Even though our constitution clearly states that we are all equal, there is still and will always be a war between the rich and those in poverty. The wealthy can afford to contribute large amounts of money to presidential events and can basically “buy” votes. It is true that rich people have way more influence on politics than those in poverty. Also, this just proves that the Presidential election is obviously funded. The wealthy will support the political leader whose policies and promises will reflect their wishes.
I agree with Skylar and Christine. I believe that anyone should be able to spend their money however they want to. Many people, especially the wealthy, are choosing to spend that money on presidential candidates. Since the wealthy has more money they have a stronger influence on the government since they can fund their presidential candidate. This results in the less fortunate's opinions being unimportant and overlooked. The Constitution states we are equal, but that is not true. We may all have the same rights, but we are not all equal. The wealthier someone is, the more power they have, especially in the government.
I agree with Skylar and Christine. I believe that anyone should be able to spend their money however they want to. Many people, especially the wealthy, are choosing to spend that money on presidential candidates. Since the wealthy has more money they have a stronger influence on the government since they can fund their presidential candidate. This results in the less fortunate's opinions being unimportant and overlooked. The Constitution states we are equal, but that is not true. We may all have the same rights, but we are not all equal. The wealthier someone is, the more power they have, especially in the government.
It makes me kind of sad to see how much this world revolves around what people do with their money. Why are we focusing so much attention on something that does not truly affect us. In America we have freedom of speech, freedom of choice. So why are the choices of these wealthy families being out into question? As Elizabeth said, everyone campaigns in a different way. Everyone wants to show support for the candidate of their choice and some want to show more than others. No it is not good that we have such an unequal balance of wealth in the U.S., but that is not truly what this is talking about. People worked for their money, they should be an,e to spend it in whatever way they want to because it is theirs. Although this increases the wealth, to its core I don't think that there is anything that can prove that the wealthy families shouldn't be able to spend money on their candidate of choice
In the US the distribution of wealth is completely unfair. It seems that for almost every wealthy person living in a mansion, there is a homeless man on the streets. But those with lots of money earned it and worked hard for their wealth, the money did not just appear. With this said, I do believe that those who worked hard for their money should be able to spend it on what they deem important to them. I agree with Skylar and A hritine on this one. If somone would like to use their hard earned money to fun day candidates then so be it, because it is their money and they are the ones in charge of where it goes to.
This article reveals the true depths of the power of wealth. The wealthy obviously want to keep their affluence and property. They are willing to spend astronomical amounts of money to protect and increase their prosperity. As the saying goes, "you have to spend money to make money." These prosperous families are just in their willingness to protect their earnings, as over 75% of the riches are self-made and not simply inherited. Not only do the families assist the candidates to support their beliefs, they likely also receive political favors. Additionally, it is not surprising that the majority support republicans, as they tend to share political views with the higher class. On the other hand, however, this reveals the struggle that minorities go through to elect a candidate that will help them with their issues. Democrats tend to support the problems which minorities face but this article shows they do not have nearly the same funds available to campaign as republicans. If this campaign gap continues to increase, it will be almost impossible for an "average" person to run for presidency. He would not be able to compete with the candidates who receive millions of dollars. This is not the foundation on which our government was created.
ReplyDeleteAs we learned in AP Gov, the United States was created to be a place of opportunity and equality. One idea emphasized by the Founding Fathers was that all people (which I realize only included white men at the time) should have equal opportunity to voice their political opinions regardless of economic class. When it comes to political campaigns, people of different economic classes clearly do not have the same control over their candidate’s success. Wealthy people can afford to contribute significantly larger sums of money to their candidate’s campaign effort, and therefore greatly impact the success of their preferred candidate. As the article stated, “158 families have provided nearly half of the early money for efforts to capture the White House,” which means that the influence of these wealthy families has affected the presidential election process much more than the opinion of the average individual. Therefore, the wealthy have significantly more authority over the government even though our nation was created to protect the wellbeing of all people. This disparity jeopardizes the existence of the American ideals of fair government and equal opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI think it is a difficult topic because although I do not think it is fair if the rich are deciding who are president it, but on the other hand if the wealthy want to support someone the believe in then they should be allowed to do so. If the people are expecting political favors in return then that is where corruption comes in, but if they are donating their money just in hopes of helping the candidate be able to have a great campaign then let them. It is ironic that the article said that the republicans are the ones that are receiving the most money because for the past 8 years we have had a democratic president. SO even though the republicans may be receiving larger donations the democrats are still holding their own and having no problem competing in the elections. As long as the political candidates are not promising favors in return or just keeping the money to use for their own selfish needs I do not see much of an issue. However I do know this is hard to keep track of how the money is being used and what is being given in return. I think this article raises lots of interesting points though.
ReplyDeleteThe United States is all about equal rights. That means that poor or wealthy, each and every one of us should have equal opportunity. Lots of people think that it is unfair for more of the power of decision making to be in those that are on the wealthier side. The amount of money one has can determine their future success. For example, Donald trump is a millionaire and has the power to fund his own campaign. This allows him to ultimately have more power than those running against him struggling to find someone willing and that is dependable to fund their campaign. Also, the wealthier families have a large impact on the presidential election. Those that are republican tend to have more money and since republicans are attempting to obtain the white house at the moment, money is being donated more to republicans more so than to the democrats. This means that the wealthy have some power over the government. The influence and contributions that the middle and upper class contribute can not only determine who the next president of the United States is, but also the future of this nation.
ReplyDeleteI think that this is a controversial topic because some people believe money should not play a role in deciding the government officials, but other think it is necessary. I don’t have an opinion either way, but I don’t think our society can get away from money running elections. Voting citizens usually know about candidates from what they see on television. The only way candidates can get ads on TV are through sponsors and money. Only people with strong political beliefs will donate money and if they feel so strongly to give money to a candidate they should be able to do it. In the article it said that many of the 158 families that give money to the elections are self-made. I think this is an important factor that those who disagree with money running the elections are ignorant of. The people who donate to the elections had to work hard for their money, but also most likely want others to have similar opportunities to live the American dream.
ReplyDeleteWealth and politics have a long history of intense interaction in the United States. Many people argue that it is unfair that rich people have more influence in government than the poor. Although this is a very controversial topic, I think that wealthy Americans have a right to play a role in government. They earned their wealth, and they can decide how to spend their money. As presented in this article, Republicans donate a lot more to political campaigns than Democrats. This may be because most wealthy Americans support Republican ideology. They believe that since they are rich, they should have lower taxes. Democrats believe the opposite, which is why most of the wealth veers to the Republican side.
ReplyDeleteIn the United States today, I personally don't think there is an equal distribution of wealth. There are millions that are homeless who can't even afford a meal for themselves, but there are also millions of people who live in huge, gorgeous homes and live a nice life. In my opinion, those who are wealthy do deserve to have a large role in the government. Those people with that much money EARN it for themselves, therefore they have a right to play a role in our government. Anyone is allowed to spend their money as freely as they would like. I also believe that those with more money should have to pay higher taxes than those without, but it is not fair that their money goes towards things such as social security and things that those without as much money use.
ReplyDeleteThis article speaks the truth of what wealth can truly buy. Wealthy people of our nation are using the money they have to control the government. Since they are sponsoring people who support their beliefs, they are therefore placing their own influence on the candidates. The candidates should keep a fair mind and not change their political views just to get the support from the upper class. One of the policies that is being supported is lower tax on income. This directly affects the wealthy people of our nation. They want to use their money to get what they want in the government.
ReplyDeleteHaving the candidate that he or she supports be elected to office is the goal for each voter. While some just show up to the poll on Election Day, others decide to take an active role in campaigns. They might volunteer to make phone calls, place signs on their front yards, or attend debates. Others decide to donate money. Despite some Americans’ complaints that wealthy families who back politicians might get political favors or get to sway the candidate, it is just another way for a citizen to show support for his or her favorite politician. The article says that 138 Republicans are backed by wealthy families in comparison to only 20 Democrats. This imbalance simply results from the fundamental differences between Republicans and democrats. Americans have the freedom to choose how to spend their money, and if that means wealthy families provide financial support to politicians, so be it.
ReplyDeleteThe United States of America is a nation that was formed on set of beliefs that were tested during the American Revolution. These beliefs include equality (regardless of race and later, gender), and the right to liberty, free speech, free religion, free assembly, and due process to law. Given these founding beliefs, this article points out just how unequal society is. The very first line of the article is "They are overwhelmingly rich, white, older and male." That first statement is separating the rich from poor, white from black, young from old, and males from females. As much as I am a feminist (I believe that women are equal to men and should be treated that way), I respect the fact that these able people are supporting the people that they think should lead the country. Because there are so many different social classes in this nation, unfortunately, the poorer classes are unable to financially support their preferred presidential candidates. A reader could analyze this article in many different ways.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with Mallory in regards to having respect for people who are very active in supporting who they believe should be the next leader of our country, long before voting day. It is important to have American citizens really involved in that because who the next president is will make or break our future. I do believe that people who have worked from the ground up and who possess hard earned money have the right to have advantages over others. I mean it is bound to be that way. There will always be advantages and disadvantages in life. Not everything can be equal, especially when it comes to money. It’s not unfair for people who worked hard for their success to do something powerful with that money, especially when it is a beneficial cause, which in this case is the presidential election. I don’t believe people who have the means to put towards something they are passionate about should have to hold back from that. These are people, which the article does say are both American born and immigrants, who achieved the American dream through working hard and building up successful companies. These are self-made people who know what its like to be at the bottom and the top, so I believe their opinions are backed by good experience and very knowledgeable perspectives. On the other hand, it is unfortunate that just because some don’t have as much money or “pull” in society, means they don’t have as much of an influence or say in who will be their next leader of their country, especially when those people may be very knowledgable in american values and issues or are truly passionate about politics.
ReplyDeleteThis article has informed me more about how the Presidential Election is funded. In my opinion I do not think it is fair that just because the rich are funding the candidate they should get to make the majority of the decisions. To me it seems like they have more power just because they are donating their own money. I do however recognize that they are giving large amounts of money to help candidates who are running for President. It just shocks me that the wealthy families contributing are willing to give massive amounts of money to candidates, just so they can keep their wealth and property. Also what shocks me is that the candidate that they are giving all this money to isn’t guaranteed to win. So in some cases, these families have wasted massive amounts of money on a candidate and he/she wasn’t even elected.
ReplyDeleteI agree completely with Lindsey. The first thing that I recognized about this article was that the focus was on the amount of republicans that were granted a large amount of money from families who were also republicans versus the amount of democrats who were not granted money. So? Republicans have money and they want to support their favored candidate. There is nothing wrong with that except for when the issue becomes over whether those families are doing it for their own benefit or not, because obviously that is not right. Another important aspect of the article that I noticed was that they stated that the majority of the wealthy republican families who donated to several campaigns were not even natural born citizens of the united states. They were from places including Cuba and other distant countries. Whether this technically made them an immigrant at one point or not is another story, however, I think that it just goes to prove that not all stereo typical rich republicans were the ones supplying the money for their candidates. I also agree with Mal in regards to, so what, who care where they are from, what race they are, and how rich they are. They have the means to fund their favored candidates so why shouldn't they?
ReplyDeleteI agree with many of the others that responded to this post. The individuals and families that have generated their own wealth despite unfavorable circumstances should be allowed to use it as they please. It is no surprise that the majority of these people inclined toward the right end of the spectrum. As any person that has ever worked toward attaining something understands, once a person reaches a goal, he or she will not want to lose it. In this situation, many of the wealthy families that are funding the election desire to preserve their wealth, and vote accordingly. Also, since these families made their wealth themselves, our society should not be infringing on their ability to spend it as they please.
ReplyDeleteI do agree with many of the comment about this article. The article talks about how many of the rich people funding the presidential election how they get to make some of the decisions. I do not think that is fair. Everyone should be able to make a contribution to the decision, no matter how rich or how poor they are. In the United States everyone is supposed to be equal in one way or another. I do, however, understand that the rich people earned they money they have and can use that money for whatever they want, I just don’t think that because they are wealthy, they should be able to make those decisions. This article is showing how not everyone is equal, and people who have more money are allowed to make more decisions than poor people.
ReplyDeleteIt really boils my blood to think that people have the right to argue and debate how others choose to spend their money. Let me put it this way, if someone works from the ground up (growing up with nothing, taking out loans, working to pay for their own education) and they choose to buy ten sports cars - they are allowed to have those sports cars. People are allowed to indulge in their HARD EARNED AND WELL DESERVED EARNINGS however they please. Likewise, if someone (lets be honest - the dems are talking about Trump) wants to use his HARD EARNED MONEY to finance his campaign then SO BE IT. Here's the deal, if someone has the ability to earn that much money and become such a success story, clearly they are smart enough and have the tools to become our president. Even though I cannot stand to turn on CNN in worries I'll see her face, the same goes for Hillary Clinton. Yeah, she's REALLY rich, so if that's how she wants to fund her campaign then that's how she can fund her campaign. NO ONE has the right to tell someone else how to spend their well deserved money (well, that is unless we are talking about lazy liberals who sit on their couch and wait for their welfare checks to come in (don't pretend like you don't know that's true)).
ReplyDeleteThis article touched on a difficult topic because both sides can easily be defended. It is my belief that those who work hard to make their own money should use it however they want to. Even though these families are ridiculously wealthy, they gained their money themselves and if they want to support the future of their country by supporting the candidate of their choice financially then they have every right to. Even so, the enormous amounts of money that these affluent voters are contributing to the political races heighten the drastic differences between the wealthy few and the many. The article points out the flaws of a capitalist society; those who get to the top do whatever they can to stay at the top. The wealthy will support someone whose policies will reflect their wishes and allow them to keep their current positions. This makes it much easier for the elite to dominate politics and harder for the “common man” to gain office. Therefore, it is my opinion that this is an understandable right for the wealthy and yet a flawed one.
ReplyDeleteI agree with many of the girls before me, if one has worked hard to make their own wealth, they should be able to do whatever they want with the money, even if it means putting the money towards their favorite candidate. Just because other families aren't as rich as others, does not mean their involvement in politics is any less important. Who is to say that the wealthy always get what they want? We all are equal within the united states, its just the fact that others are richer than others. I will admit that being wealthy does have its advances, but in the long run they were the ones who worked hard and made the fortune that they have, besides the money, i still think everyone has a fair shot, rich or not, to further their contributions to the campaign of their choice.
ReplyDeleteIf someone makes a large amount of money legally, they have the right and freedom to use their money for what they please, and if that means using ones money to support certain presidential candidates, then so be it. This type of money use is a prime example of how the wealthy have more control over the government than the poor. Citizens with a lot of money are able to fund their candidates and help them to gain votes and publicity while the less fortunate people are left with just casting their votes to make a difference in the election. All in all, people with more money have a larger say and more power towards the government than others.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely have to agree with Skylar, in America if you make your money the right and fair way, you are allowed to spend it on whatever it is that you want. If spending it on presidential candidates is what you desire then go for it. But we have to sit back and realize the wealthy can very strong influence and push our government around. The word of the poor just doesn't seem to be as important. If you are wealthy you can more easily fun your presidential candidate. In the Constitution it is said that we are all equal, but i'd have to disagree. Wealthier people certainly have more of a pull in the government than the less wealthy.
ReplyDeleteIt’s sad to think that the world revolves around money. The influences it makes in people’s lives and the persuasion it has on certain situations is simply astounding. The relation it has with politics is even more interesting. The impact money has on selecting any official, whether it’s politics or any type of business, is crucial now-a-days when selecting anyone to be in charge. Now, it’s less about the person’s capability and more about how much can this person fund so we can do a certain project we’ve been dreaming. I don’t dispute in anyway for the people who donate money that they’ve earned, to benefit the society, but at the same time, if it’s to gain power or a higher social status and get more recognition, then I disagree; it’s all about the person’s intention.
ReplyDeleteToday in the United States, I personally don't think there is an equal distribution of wealth. There are millions of people who live in huge, gorgeous homes and live a well off life, there are also millions that are homeless who can't even afford a meal for themselves. In my opinion, those who are wealthy do deserve to have a large role in the government. The wealthy people in our country have earned it. They deserve everything because they worked to get to where they are today. I also believe that those with more money should have to pay higher taxes than those without, but it is not fair that their money goes towards things such as social security and things that those without as much money use. Since they have all of this money, they shouldn’t have to worry about spending it on taxes.
ReplyDeleteThis article just clearly proves that when you are wealthy, you have many ways “in.” Even though our constitution clearly states that we are all equal, there is still and will always be a war between the rich and those in poverty. The wealthy can afford to contribute large amounts of money to presidential events and can basically “buy” votes. It is true that rich people have way more influence on politics than those in poverty. Also, this just proves that the Presidential election is obviously funded. The wealthy will support the political leader whose policies and promises will reflect their wishes.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Skylar and Christine. I believe that anyone should be able to spend their money however they want to. Many people, especially the wealthy, are choosing to spend that money on presidential candidates. Since the wealthy has more money they have a stronger influence on the government since they can fund their presidential candidate. This results in the less fortunate's opinions being unimportant and overlooked. The Constitution states we are equal, but that is not true. We may all have the same rights, but we are not all equal. The wealthier someone is, the more power they have, especially in the government.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Skylar and Christine. I believe that anyone should be able to spend their money however they want to. Many people, especially the wealthy, are choosing to spend that money on presidential candidates. Since the wealthy has more money they have a stronger influence on the government since they can fund their presidential candidate. This results in the less fortunate's opinions being unimportant and overlooked. The Constitution states we are equal, but that is not true. We may all have the same rights, but we are not all equal. The wealthier someone is, the more power they have, especially in the government.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me kind of sad to see how much this world revolves around what people do with their money. Why are we focusing so much attention on something that does not truly affect us. In America we have freedom of speech, freedom of choice. So why are the choices of these wealthy families being out into question? As Elizabeth said, everyone campaigns in a different way. Everyone wants to show support for the candidate of their choice and some want to show more than others. No it is not good that we have such an unequal balance of wealth in the U.S., but that is not truly what this is talking about. People worked for their money, they should be an,e to spend it in whatever way they want to because it is theirs. Although this increases the wealth, to its core I don't think that there is anything that can prove that the wealthy families shouldn't be able to spend money on their candidate of choice
ReplyDeleteIn the US the distribution of wealth is completely unfair. It seems that for almost every wealthy person living in a mansion, there is a homeless man on the streets. But those with lots of money earned it and worked hard for their wealth, the money did not just appear. With this said, I do believe that those who worked hard for their money should be able to spend it on what they deem important to them. I agree with Skylar and A hritine on this one. If somone would like to use their hard earned money to fun day candidates then so be it, because it is their money and they are the ones in charge of where it goes to.
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