Re: Promote Peace: Boycott USA goods
John P. Mullen wrote:
> Kevin Gowen wrote:
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>> John P. Mullen wrote:
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>>> Kevin Gowen wrote:
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>>>> John P. Mullen wrote:
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>>>>> However, I'm interested in calling for an investigation of Bush's
>>>>> use of taxpayer's money to support his reelection bid.
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>>>>> That *is* something 'Mericans can do.
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>>>>> :-)
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>>>> Why would that be investigated? Have you ever filed out a 1040?
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>>> Cause it is against the law.
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>> Really? Have you heard of the Federal Election Campaign Act? Every
>> presidential election bid since 1976 has been partially funded by
>> taxpayer dollars.
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> Right. However, Bush used other taxpayer dollars that he was not
> entitled to use. For example, frequent informational trips by
> Condelessa Rice into battleground states. *That* is a criminal offense.
Really? What statute? Do you have a case supporting that position?
>> Did you notice the part at the top that asks if you want to contribute
>> $3 to the Presidential Campaign Fund and says:
>> This fund helps pay for Presidential election campaigns. The fund
>> reduces candidates' dependence on large contributions from individuals
>> and groups and places candidates on an equal financial footing in the
>> general election. If you want $3 to go to this fund, check the "Yes"
>> box. If you are filing a joint return, your spouse may also have $3 go
>> to the fund. If you check "Yes," your tax or refund will not change.
>>
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> Yes, but the dollars I object to are not covered by that fund.
Which dollars are they?
--
Kevin
"This is the best election night in history."--Democratic National
Committee chairman Terry McAuliffe, Nov. 2, 2004, just before 8 p.m. EST
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