Trump Disciples believe all of corporate America is on their side. Especially patriotic multinational corporations who import cheap labor and send jobs overseas.
Schools of business count as “charities”, but of course they are not. Many other things also count as “charities” but are not. The Koch brothers tend to give most of their donations to things that count as “charities” for tax deduction purposes, but are not in fact charities (let alone worthy causes!)
One of the objectives of the Kochs and their ilk is repealing the so-called Johnson Amendment. There is an active movement afoot both within the administration and in Congress to do so. Repeal would allow them to make their unlimited political donations tax-free. Yes, you read that right. Go here to learn more: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/advanced-search?search_api_views_fulltext=Johnson+amendment&sort_by=search_api_relevance
Fight back! Call your congressmen’s local offices and urge them to preserve this vital wall between charitable donations and politics.
tejanolasereyes over 6 years ago
Yup, these guys are making sure nothing good will happen for 99% or americans.
Radish the wordsmith over 6 years ago
What per cent age of the tax breaks the Kocks get is kicked backed to the Republicans as campaign funds?
wiatr over 6 years ago
It always amazes me that one of them funds public TV programs, assuming the David Koch mentioned is one of the two.
braindead Premium Member over 6 years ago
Kochs have admitted Russian interference in our elections?
twclix over 6 years ago
Rebeccah Mercer is ten times worse than any Koch.
Cerabooge over 6 years ago
ATM, instead of promoting the distraction of WhatAboutIsm, why don’t you just work to stop the rule of money, regardless of party?
Radish the wordsmith over 6 years ago
What the Koch’s claim to have given the dems.
NameOfficeTotal Contributions
Baucus, Max (D-MT)Senate$5,000
Johnson, Tim (D-SD)Senate$5,000
Pryor, Mark (D-AR)Senate$5,000
Obama, Barack (D-IL)Senate$4,550
Landrieu, Mary L (D-LA)Senate$4,000
Clinton, Hillary (D-NY)Senate$3,500
Lincoln, Blanche (D-AR)Senate$1,500
Harkin, Tom (D-IA)Senate$1,000
Biden, Joseph R Jr (D-DE)Senate$500
Levin, Carl (D-MI)Senate$500
Radish the wordsmith over 6 years ago
So I guess the rest of the 889 million went to Republicans.
POLITICS
Koch Brothers’ Budget of $889 Million for 2016 Is on Par With Both Parties’ Spending
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/27/us/politics/kochs-plan-to-spend-900-million-on-2016-campaign.html
braindead Premium Member over 6 years ago
Trump Disciples believe all of corporate America is on their side. Especially patriotic multinational corporations who import cheap labor and send jobs overseas.
Except corporate owned media.
Because common sense.
Godfreydaniel over 6 years ago
Schools of business count as “charities”, but of course they are not. Many other things also count as “charities” but are not. The Koch brothers tend to give most of their donations to things that count as “charities” for tax deduction purposes, but are not in fact charities (let alone worthy causes!)
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 6 years ago
One of the objectives of the Kochs and their ilk is repealing the so-called Johnson Amendment. There is an active movement afoot both within the administration and in Congress to do so. Repeal would allow them to make their unlimited political donations tax-free. Yes, you read that right. Go here to learn more: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/advanced-search?search_api_views_fulltext=Johnson+amendment&sort_by=search_api_relevance
Fight back! Call your congressmen’s local offices and urge them to preserve this vital wall between charitable donations and politics.