I like this idea and yet, I have problems with the money in politics. It's a huge machine, an absolutely corrupt machine, created in part by the fucking Supreme Court of these seemingly dis-united States. Citizens United was the end. The minute permission was granted to let businesses/corporations be "people" all was lost. PACs are awful. We have to get money out of politics any way we can. It's grotesque. The constant begging for money, the manipulative scare tactic texts coming from unknown sources is exhausting and infuriating. The begging for cash.
Representatives running for Congress in states outside of mine don't even reveal which state they're from when they beg. The constant email asks that are patronizing and also extremely manipulative. They ask their constituents, Democrat and Republican alike, to support their campaigns regardless of how some of us struggle financially. They win and then they give us next to nothing. During the 2020 election I spent what was a fortune to me at the time donating to all kinds of politicians. I didn't do that for 2024. I made two modest donations to Kamala. I made a donation or two to Katie Porter because she's one of the most sincere and intelligent politicians I've ever seen, I'd like her to be president one day, and of course, she lost because Schiff had more financial support. I'm thrilled that she's running for governor of California. The whole system has to be upended. I think I can count on one hand how many politicians I admire. I think I trust them, too. The system needs to be burned to the ground and rebuilt. I think we may beyond grassroots really being able to compete with billionaires and huge corporations. There. Rant ends here.
You’re absolutely right—our political system isn’t just broken; it’s built to keep power in the hands of the few. Citizens United didn’t create the corruption, but it put it on steroids. The Supreme Court handed billionaires and corporations a golden ticket, declaring that money equals speech and allowing them to pour unlimited cash into elections through Super PACs. Now, the same politicians who beg struggling voters for donations turn around and cater to the ultra-wealthy who’ve bought their way into power—billionaires born with silver spoons in their mouths, using their checkbooks to drown out the voices of people who actually live with the consequences of policy.
Katie Porter losing to Schiff? That’s Citizens United in action. Money buys airtime, visibility, and ultimately, victory. The best candidates don’t always win—the richest ones do. Grassroots, no matter how passionate, is like trying to fight a wildfire with a garden hose.
That’s also why I put forward the GoFundMe concept—not because it’s a perfect solution, but because people need to stop sitting back, complaining, and doing nothing. This is about pushing people to think, argue, and actually take action instead of just wringing their hands and waiting for change that will never come. The system needs to be burned down, but the real question is: what rises from the ashes? If grassroots isn’t enough anymore, what is? Because talking about it isn’t going to change a thing.
So I think I could get behind this. I agree with it in principle and have been channeling my rage and hopelessness into empowerment by donating to organizations that fight the injustices happing around us. That said, I have not donated to politicians or political parties yet, and I think that speaks volumes about my faith in them to do the right thing.
That makes complete sense, and your approach—channeling frustration into action—is powerful. Supporting organizations that actively fight injustice is already a meaningful way to create change.
Just to clarify, the GoFundMe idea is only a concept at this stage, not something set in motion yet. The key here is exploring new ways to break out of the usual political dynamics and empower real change. Your skepticism toward politicians is understandable, and it's exactly why fresh, outside-the-box thinking is needed. If we want something different, we have to build it differently.
I’m channeling my energy into ideas that can lead to something new—because real transformation won’t come from the usual places. It starts with bold thinking, new approaches, and people like you who are willing to engage with both ideas and action.
I totally support the outside-the-box approach and think we need more like it. I get ahead of myself and start thinking would I support this now if it was an option, and I think I could.
I like this idea and yet, I have problems with the money in politics. It's a huge machine, an absolutely corrupt machine, created in part by the fucking Supreme Court of these seemingly dis-united States. Citizens United was the end. The minute permission was granted to let businesses/corporations be "people" all was lost. PACs are awful. We have to get money out of politics any way we can. It's grotesque. The constant begging for money, the manipulative scare tactic texts coming from unknown sources is exhausting and infuriating. The begging for cash.
Representatives running for Congress in states outside of mine don't even reveal which state they're from when they beg. The constant email asks that are patronizing and also extremely manipulative. They ask their constituents, Democrat and Republican alike, to support their campaigns regardless of how some of us struggle financially. They win and then they give us next to nothing. During the 2020 election I spent what was a fortune to me at the time donating to all kinds of politicians. I didn't do that for 2024. I made two modest donations to Kamala. I made a donation or two to Katie Porter because she's one of the most sincere and intelligent politicians I've ever seen, I'd like her to be president one day, and of course, she lost because Schiff had more financial support. I'm thrilled that she's running for governor of California. The whole system has to be upended. I think I can count on one hand how many politicians I admire. I think I trust them, too. The system needs to be burned to the ground and rebuilt. I think we may beyond grassroots really being able to compete with billionaires and huge corporations. There. Rant ends here.
You’re absolutely right—our political system isn’t just broken; it’s built to keep power in the hands of the few. Citizens United didn’t create the corruption, but it put it on steroids. The Supreme Court handed billionaires and corporations a golden ticket, declaring that money equals speech and allowing them to pour unlimited cash into elections through Super PACs. Now, the same politicians who beg struggling voters for donations turn around and cater to the ultra-wealthy who’ve bought their way into power—billionaires born with silver spoons in their mouths, using their checkbooks to drown out the voices of people who actually live with the consequences of policy.
Katie Porter losing to Schiff? That’s Citizens United in action. Money buys airtime, visibility, and ultimately, victory. The best candidates don’t always win—the richest ones do. Grassroots, no matter how passionate, is like trying to fight a wildfire with a garden hose.
That’s also why I put forward the GoFundMe concept—not because it’s a perfect solution, but because people need to stop sitting back, complaining, and doing nothing. This is about pushing people to think, argue, and actually take action instead of just wringing their hands and waiting for change that will never come. The system needs to be burned down, but the real question is: what rises from the ashes? If grassroots isn’t enough anymore, what is? Because talking about it isn’t going to change a thing.
Absolutely. Start it up, Mary. I'll donate. xo
So I think I could get behind this. I agree with it in principle and have been channeling my rage and hopelessness into empowerment by donating to organizations that fight the injustices happing around us. That said, I have not donated to politicians or political parties yet, and I think that speaks volumes about my faith in them to do the right thing.
That makes complete sense, and your approach—channeling frustration into action—is powerful. Supporting organizations that actively fight injustice is already a meaningful way to create change.
Just to clarify, the GoFundMe idea is only a concept at this stage, not something set in motion yet. The key here is exploring new ways to break out of the usual political dynamics and empower real change. Your skepticism toward politicians is understandable, and it's exactly why fresh, outside-the-box thinking is needed. If we want something different, we have to build it differently.
I’m channeling my energy into ideas that can lead to something new—because real transformation won’t come from the usual places. It starts with bold thinking, new approaches, and people like you who are willing to engage with both ideas and action.
I totally support the outside-the-box approach and think we need more like it. I get ahead of myself and start thinking would I support this now if it was an option, and I think I could.
Let’s see how people respond to this article. I just hope the pushback isn’t performative outrage masquerading as political activism.