I don't disagree that by the time they are national candidates they are

but having risen to wealth is different than being born absurdly wealthy IMO. Though I would argue a huge issue for our political system is the inability to compete nationally without massive coffers of money, but that is a whole other issue.
I grew up in a family with little education or money, i'm the only HS grad, much less post-graduate degree holder, in my immediate family. My economic situation is far different than when I was growing up, but I still remember what life was like growing up somewhat poor and still advocate for social programs to help the poor, as they sure as hell helped me get to where I am today. I certainly can still relate to it.

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Posted: 12/05/2017 at 12:22AM

Politics & musicians. -- thankbud 12/04/2017 1:29PM

So you don't like Ted Nugent? ** -- DarylS 12/04/2017 4:28PM

That's different ** -- Beerman 12/04/2017 4:39PM

LMAO ** -- typed by ben 12/04/2017 4:58PM

I read somewhere that musicians have very little influence on politics... -- `lag 12/04/2017 4:01PM

Being realistic, that isn't just musicians and actors -- Tafkam Hokie 12/04/2017 6:14PM

It is ironic coming from people that are for the most part very wealthy and -- fordham 12/04/2017 2:38PM

Everybody starts somewhere. Very few born wealthy ** -- typed by ben 12/04/2017 3:44PM

That is true, but at the point they are making their rant on stage not many -- fordham 12/04/2017 4:17PM

Did you help vote in a lifelong millionaire/billionaire? -- Manbearpig 12/04/2017 8:17PM

What prez candidate in the last 50 years was coming from a middle class -- fordham 12/05/2017 09:21AM

Coming from? Several grew up that way -- Manbearpig 12/05/2017 09:53AM

Almost every time ANYONE voted they did. ** -- RTFC 12/04/2017 11:20PM

I don't believe that was true for many candidates last election -- Manbearpig 12/04/2017 11:31PM

The median net worth of a Senator was over 1M last year -- RTFC 12/04/2017 11:49PM

I don't disagree that by the time they are national candidates they are -- Manbearpig 12/05/2017 12:22AM

You are kicking dirt here. I will give you "don't take directions..." -- typed by ben 12/04/2017 5:22PM

Doesn't that apply to many politicians, too? -- statmanfromHCyrs 12/04/2017 3:19PM

Country Joe and the Fish... ** -- aint2Hokie4me 12/04/2017 2:05PM

...five six seven open up the pearly gates ** -- chumley 12/04/2017 9:17PM

Ha. Luckily I saw Henley when he had a cold. No rant, just singing. ** -- 48zip 12/04/2017 1:34PM

Henley was arrested in 1980 for giving cocaine to a 16 year old prostitute -- VaAkita 12/05/2017 12:42AM

I don't disagree that by the time they are national candidates they are

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