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Originally Posted by mntlblok
Am I to get the sense that political donations are what might skew the operations of the CDDs? Have recently read similar things about the sugar business gaining outsized influence. Apparently the Fanjuls have members in both parties. :-) Never been a fan of mercantilism.
Have long wondered why it seems to be that only Illinois politicians ever get sent to prison over corruption issues. Well, maybe the occasional Louisiana one. . .
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Corporate (or any) "political contributions" aren't "corruption". It's been legalized, to the detriment of most of us.
& I think Louisiana on a % of population basis, is pretty close to Chicago.