They say the house always wins, but in the case of "Casino" Jack Abramoff it was the guy holding the keys to the front and back doors that made out like a bandit. Like thousands of other lobbyists (close to 14,000 individuals were registered as such in 2009 according to the Center for Responsive Politics) Abramoff peddled access to influence, which he bought with generous campaign "donations" and perks such as luxury "fact-finding" trips.
Abramoff wasn't too picky about who his clients were, had...
It is assholes like this that make Flockall so important. When is the GOV going to realise that the only way to help people is directly. While they talk shit about doing something, give billions of dollars to corporations hoping for trickle down, the average everyday person is getting screwed. If the GOV was serious about doing something, they would have given the money to people so we could hold these corps accountable for their actions.
So I say FU GOV, while you are talking I am building! Flockall makes it easy for small businesses to do business online. Focused on Independent clothing, art, authors and handmade products, we use word of mouth social advertising to help brands expand. FU GOV, the people run this shit and your time card has been punched.
Missy
SUICIDEGIRL
California, USA
MAY 07, 2010 06:00 AM