Musings about establishing a Leadership PAC
Recent news media articles report that President Trump’s leadership political action committee (PAC) has raised more than $170 million. The PAC reportedly raised the money following his defeat in his bid for a second term as President.
I’m thinking of establishing my
own leadership PAC. Apparently, the only real limitation on how a leadership
PAC can spend its money is a $5000 cap on a contribution to each political
campaign. Money in a leadership PAC can legally fund an individual’s personal
expenditures without limitation – at least if news media reports are correct.
You like me, don’t you? You
think that I, like Donald Trump, deserve to live a luxurious lifestyle paid for
by someone else, don’t you? Wouldn’t you contribute generously to my leadership
PAC even if contributions aren’t deductible on your taxes? Generous support for
my leadership PAC may also help me, like Trump, enjoy a lavish lifestyle while
concurrently managing my personal finances in a way that allows me to legally
avoid paying income taxes.
Unlike Trump, I’m not a
narcissist. I’ll thank you for your generosity and not demand unquestioning
loyalty. Unlike Trump, no entity that I’ve led has ever declared bankruptcy. Unlike
Trump, I’ve not acquired a reputation as a liar. To frame those remarks in
positive statements, I’m trustworthy. I’m a competent fiscal manager. And I’ll
not seek revenge if after contributing to my PAC you subsequently decide you
prefer not to give my PAC any additional gifts.
Furthermore, I don’t have
hundreds of millions of dollars of debt coming due in the next few months (or
ever!). I try to be nice to people and find no pleasure in making necessary
decisions even if the decision may cause hurt (no gleeful “You’re fired!” from
me). I trust good science as a basis for decision making. I try to gather a
reasonable amount of data before making a decision (nobody ever has all of the
facts). I like learning. I read a wide variety of materials. I prefer substance
over show. I try to live a life defined by generosity, service and
relationships instead of a life characterized by achievement, status and
wealth.
Liking to think the best of
people, I’m optimistic about my PAC’s success. Since people have donated $170
million to Trump’s leadership PAC, my leadership PAC, once established, I hope
that my PAC might receive contributions of at least several million. I hope you
agree my PAC would represent a good use of your money. Additionally, I promise to
account fully and openly for all donations and expenses.
So, when I establish my
leadership PAC, I’m counting on you to contribute generously.
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