Submitted by RamaSchneider t3_11cayhe in vermont
thisoneisnotasbad t1_ja2vz3d wrote
Reply to comment by RamaSchneider in And more on those Becca Balint did something wrong re FTX stories ... by RamaSchneider
I usually don’t engage you because you don’t seem interested in actual discussion but this time I would like to point out you are very mistaken.
>The only reason we know about the FTX money is because those guys were very unsophisticated regards avoiding disclosure
They knew the exact dates of the VT election cycle and the donations were made to actively prevent reporting until after the primary. In fact, according to 7 days this timing is a common tactic to avoid having the source of the money disclosed in a time period that impacts the outcomes.
RamaSchneider OP t1_ja2xix5 wrote
The sophistication I'm referring to is the dark money side of things ... all those bucks that show up with no direct personal accountability. Those reporting dates are common knowledge too, but they're not designed to allow folks to get around public reporting.
My point is a sophisticated process would have removed the names of FTX and individuals several organizational donations before it hit Vermont's market with, yes, perfect timing. Remember - FTX and associated people are being prosecuted for the WAY they gave, not for WHEN they gave, and that is the disclosure I'm referring to.
As far as money in politics goes? Back to the post's introductory point. This is a systemic problem that can be fixed.
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