Can the Cronies

Can the Cronies

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2014/07/06/crony_capitalism_infects_washington_123219.html

""At the start of his political career, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., was a man of modest means. After a lifetime in "public service," he has a net worth of up to $12 million.

Sen. Reid often sponsors legislation that benefits firms represented by lobbyist sons Rory and Key, according to Peter Schweizer, president of the Government Accountability Institute.

Between 1998 and 2002, firms connected to the Reid family earned more than $2 million "from special interests that were represented by the kids and helped by the senator in Washington," the Los Angeles Times reported.

Corruption in Washington is driven more by extortion than bribery, Mr. Schweizer says. Bills have been introduced, "crises" manufactured primarily to extort contributions.""

Just leave us alone, and get you hand out my pocket.



Dave Farnsworth