Trump Was Right: "She's Raising The Money From The People She Wants To Control." | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Politics

Trump Was Right: "She's Raising The Money From The People She Wants To Control."

I never thought I'd say it, but Trump said one true thing in last night's debate.

4
Trump Was Right: "She's Raising The Money From The People She Wants To Control."
Gage Skidmore

In Trump’s concluding statement he said something very significant about Hillary Clinton and, in a broader sense, political theory. He stated “She’s raising the money from the people she wants to control. Doesn’t work that way.” (I encourage you to read the transcript of the debate here.)

This has been a concern since the ancients. The thought process behind an aristocracy is actually based around this idea. The people with the most money have the most free time to educate themselves and hence would be the most prepared to lead the city-state. So it’s not necessarily that you get money because of your qualifications for politics but it’s because you have money that you are able to be qualified.

It is true that when money gets involved, it complicates things. This is why there is fear of the major media conglomerates taking over so many media outlets: if the conglomerates are paying the salaries of the reporters, the reporters are unlikely to report unbiasedly on issues that involve their business owners. It is why kids feel obligated to oblige even their least favorite of their parents’ rules when they know their parents are paying for college.

In politics, it means that you’re less likely to legislate against the people whose money you took. You feel an allegiance to them, a responsibility to them. The fact that the more money you give, the more influence you have is one of the major complaints of career politicians.

This is one reason why people will praise Trump, and he’ll praise himself: because he doesn’t take donations from people, he’s not reliant on anyone else’s money. I believe he means that this is a solid reason why he’s not “crooked” like Hillary. The flaw in this argument is that instead of legislating to make sure his supporters are not negatively affected by his policies, he would be a step closer: he may be tempted to legislate to make sure he himself is not negatively affected by his policies.

It seems that in our current system, we can’t avoid money or fundraising so we must be vigilant, then, to make sure that our nation’s policies are not going to be unduly influenced by money when assessing both candidates.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Relationships

10 Facts All People In A Large Family Can Confirm During The Holiday Season

The holiday season can be the best and most stressful time of the year, especially when more people are involved.

1442
kids jumping

The holidays are full of lights, sweets, sweaters, and your favorite movies. There's nothing quite like this period from the beginning of December through January. Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Years. The fun of it all.

I don't know about you but with my large Italian family something is always going on during this season. It can be the most wonderful time of the year while also being the most hectic. These are a few things you know if your family is anything like mine during this time.

Keep Reading...Show less
10 things that happen the second Thanksgiving is over
reference.com

To those who celebrate, you just spent an entire day cooking an elaborate meal with all of your favorite foods. You probably ate your body weight in pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes. What happens now? Oh yea, Christmas. It’s time to take out all of the decorations and Christmas themed things that have been sitting in the attic since last year; it’s time to make a reappearance. So, here are 10 things that happen the second Thanksgiving is over.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

18 Things I Want To Do Now That I'm 18

I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

4586
Happy Birthday Cake

For the entirety of my high school career, I was always seen as the goody-two-shoes. I never got in trouble with a teacher, I kept stellar grades, and when I wasn't doing extracurricular activities, I was at home studying. Even when I did go out, it was usually with a bunch of fellow band geeks. The night would end before 11:00 PM and the only controversial activity would be a fight based on who unfairly won a round of Apples-to-Apples when someone else clearly had a better card (I promise I'm not still holding a grudge).

Now that I'm officially an adult, I want to pursue some new things. I want to experience life in a way that I never allowed myself to do prior to entering college. These are the years that I'm supposed to embark on a journey of self-discovery, so what better way to do that than to create a bucket list?

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics

The holiday classics that shaped my life

2820
10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics
Flickr

The holiday season is full of stress, debt, and forced conversation. While we rush through the month of December, it's important to take a step back and enjoy the moments before they're gone. Most families love to watch Christmas movies, but these beloved films provide more than entertainment. Here are 10 life lessons that I've learned from the holiday classics we watch every year.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

202206
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments