Took You a Full Year To Realize They Wasted Your Money, Sheldon?
Sheldon Adelson is a tad slow on the uptake.
He has just now come to the conclusion that all the money he gave Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney was wasted. You know, you’d think he would have learned that after Newt wasted enough money to burn a wet elephant. But, no, he didn’t. He gave $10 million to Mitt, who already had enough money to burn a herd of wet elephants.
So he’s had a political epiphany.
So now Adelson is thinking of setting up his own super PAC to get involved in congressional and presidential races. The Times reports that Adelson is likely to be a bit more careful next time around on who to support in the primary.
“He’s very focused on picking someone who can win,” a Republican strategist “involved in the discussions” told the Times. “He wants to ensure whatever candidate he gets behind reflects that philosophy and can win the general election.”
But, see, here’s the problem. If it’s someone who supports Adelson’s philosophy, they cannot win. Because they support Adelson’s philosophy.
Which is probably a good thing.
Thanks to Deb for the heads up.
What’s his philosophy? Make a bazillion dollars and give it to others who only hang out with bazillionaires?
1Looks like Shelden finally found out what ROI stands for.
2“If it’s someone who supports Adelson’s philosophy, they cannot win. Because they support Adelson’s philosophy.”
Thanks JJ I just love circular logic. I’ll sit in the corner now.
3Here’s a lovely article about the fossil fuel companies who bought a bunch of politicians and now expect their money’s worth in shredded environmental and health laws and regs:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/national/cia-interrogation-report/key-findings/
4Adelson is a total corkscrew! And look who ended up screwed! Hisownself!
5That’s a really old photograph of Shelly, like maybe at his bar mitzvah, a hundred years or so ago. Old codger must think he’s done enough damage to NV, so he’s outsourcing his brand of evil to other states.
Welcome to Carson City, home of the Michele Fiore crap shoot and six shooter bang fest. I like casinos and showgirls, but that’s no way to govern.
Texas, I feel your pain.
6If he’s focused on picking somebody that can win, he might not want to ever consider giving Newt or Mitt any money ever again. He might want to consider donating to Hillary.
7These PACs are supposed to be independent of the political parties, yet some Republican strategist is working with Adelson on getting this all set up.
Somebody care to do something about this?
I didn’t think so.
8Sorry, I had the wrong link in #4, in case anyone cares. That’s a good one too, with highlights of the torture report, but the one about wanting ugly political favors for your $$$ is here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/07/us/politics/energy-firms-in-secretive-alliance-with-attorneys-general.html
If your state suddenly has laws against federal regulations about clean air or renewable energy, these slimeballs are why.
9Interesting,to say the least,Rhea.
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