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Are any of you making any political contributions and if so, what are the most beneficial to our cause?

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July 13, 2018, 11:54 AM
6guns
Are any of you making any political contributions and if so, what are the most beneficial to our cause?
I'm talking about the November elections of course.




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July 13, 2018, 11:57 AM
parabellum
Nope
July 13, 2018, 12:05 PM
egregore
Whatever few dollars I could cough up would be not just a drop in the bucket, more like pissing in the ocean. They already have so much money they wouldn't notice.
July 13, 2018, 12:27 PM
cne32507
"All politics is local." That is where I contribute a little, say, $50. Face to face hand he candidate a check. Mention your 2A proclivity. The local alderman or county commissioner has some influence on local 2A issues that arise.
July 13, 2018, 12:41 PM
sjtill
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still deleting phone calls and messages and throwing away junk mail from my wife supporting Ted Cruz. Luckily she used her email address so I don't have to deal with that.


And still getting near-daily calls from TX which I never answer (sorry if that was you JAllen). And more junk e-mails than regular e-mails.

Next time I will set up a new dummy e-mail account for all this crap. And give the VOIP phone number that’s unplugged.


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July 13, 2018, 12:49 PM
ChicagoSigMan
I stopped giving political contributions long ago. Got tired of paying for the privilege of having the country run into the ground. Plus, it's never enough. No matter how much they raise, they always need more and aren't shy about asking for it via phone, email, mail, etc. There's always another crisis that they could fix if they just had a few more dollars from me. And another thing that always bothered me was how every donation I make will somehow be triple matched by some generous benefactor. If they've got people willing to triple match all the donations, why don't they just ask those guys to fund everything instead of pretending the $3 they want from me will make a difference?
July 13, 2018, 12:58 PM
oddball
No longer.

Last time I contributed was to Trump, and I gave until it hurt. But he was obviously a special case given the dire circumstances.



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July 13, 2018, 12:59 PM
6guns
Sorry I asked.

So, you all think we're gonna kick some ass in November no matter what???

I know all the reasons NOT to make political contributions.




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July 13, 2018, 12:59 PM
nhtagmember
nope

not one thin dime from me to anyone or party...

they have yet to demonstrate they deserve it



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July 13, 2018, 01:04 PM
Fenris
I give to the NRA, hoping they spend it to good effect.




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July 13, 2018, 01:06 PM
berto
My money goes to folks suing CA over guns.
July 13, 2018, 01:09 PM
HK Ag
I give, not a lot but it gives me a license to complain.

This time I plan to give to the Senatorial campaigns in Red states with Dem Senators up for reelection. Ill give to their Republican opponents.

F the Democrats!

HK Ag
July 13, 2018, 01:15 PM
6guns
quote:
Originally posted by HK Ag:
I give, not a lot but it gives me a license to complain.

This time I plan to give to the Senatorial campaigns in Red states with Dem Senators up for reelection. Ill give to their Republican opponents.

F the Democrats!

HK Ag


That's what I'm looking for! Any details? Thanks!




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July 13, 2018, 01:15 PM
Crom
I am contributing to Hillary/Warren 2020!

/s


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July 13, 2018, 01:30 PM
Jimbo54
quote:
Originally posted by HK Ag:
I give, not a lot but it gives me a license to complain.

This time I plan to give to the Senatorial campaigns in Red states with Dem Senators up for reelection. Ill give to their Republican opponents.

F the Democrats!

HK Ag



You don't need to give money to earn the right to complain. Just vote in every election and you're covered.

I only give to local candidates and nothing to national parties.

Jim


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July 13, 2018, 01:36 PM
Pickle Rick
My vote is my contribution !


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July 13, 2018, 01:48 PM
tatortodd
quote:
Originally posted by 6guns:
quote:
Originally posted by HK Ag:
I give, not a lot but it gives me a license to complain.

This time I plan to give to the Senatorial campaigns in Red states with Dem Senators up for reelection. Ill give to their Republican opponents.

F the Democrats!

HK Ag


That's what I'm looking for! Any details? Thanks!
I did that in 2010. I gave to 7 republicans in tight races. I still get e-mails and phone calls because my contact info was sold/shared. NEVER again.

I now give to NRA PVF in election season.



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July 13, 2018, 02:13 PM
wrightd
quote:
Originally posted by Crom:
I am contributing to Hillary/Warren 2020!

/s

You mean Warren/Waters, or better, Waters/Warren




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July 13, 2018, 02:28 PM
lastmanstanding
I contribute to Judicial Watch. I consider it a far better investment.


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July 13, 2018, 05:33 PM
arflattop
Lastmanstanding beat me to it. Judicial watch is my sole “political” contribution.

Edited: damned autocorrect


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