@ToolPackinMama The fossil fuel and related industries donate money to political campaigns. Then, instead of people going "We should not vote for this corporate shill who is corrupt and on the take" they go "Yay! They've got a $20m donation in their campaign chest! We're gonna win!"
We voted these assholes in, and I don't just mean the Republicans. We keep acting like getting huge donations from rich people and industry is good, when it is corruption, and it means our politicians are corrupt.
Totally agree! This is exactly what Justice Democrats do. They recruit, train and support progressive candidates in Primaries to run against Corp. Dems! Why I support them in their efforts. The ones who are successful in winning the primary (Like AOC) are then supported by Justice Democrats in the General Election. It is not an easy task, but one I totally support!
@ToolPackinMama True. Including ours.