Money - the poison of politics and other musings about the principles of proper government

Floyd Fitzgibbons
for U.S. Congress

Nevada District 3

Money – the poison of politics:
Experience shows that money and politics are a poisonous mix. Countless are the number of politicians who have become corrupted by money. Rampant is the terrible influence on governmental decisions in pursuit of money both in reckless spending and wresting it from citizens through heavy taxation. As rare as diamonds are the politicians who are not affected by money. The love of it truly is the root of all evil.

Candidates who raise large amounts of money from others should be viewed with the highest degree of suspicion. The tendency toward reciprocation is human nature. In some cases it literally becomes bribery. Almost any candidate who will prostitute themselves in a campaign will almost surely do the same when in office.

This being indisputable, it is obvious the proper course of action is to find politicians who will shun the influences of money – beginning in their political campaigns. This is a tangible measure of discipline and character long before the work of elected office takes place. It is my personal opinion that candidates for office should use only their own money to distribute their position on issues. That is what I have always done.

Character:
The genius of our nation is that it is a Republic – government based on laws (the highest of which is the U.S. Constitution) made by elected officials from their states or districts for the good and safety of society. It is not a democracy (which, in time, has always become “mob-rule”)! Elected officials should be those who are honest, wise and good – thus having the fortitude to stand up for true and correct principles of proper government regardless of the circumstances. Any signs of compromise in principle in a candidate will surely evolve into them becoming the object of greater manipulation once in office. Wisdom commends us to seek candidates who are steadfast and immovable in their determination to adhere to the highest standards and the proper role of government.

Fitzgibbons for Congress – Nevada District 3
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