They Spent $1.4 Million on the Campaign, and All We Got Was This Lousy Press Release
Let's say you spent a bunch of money to subject a measure (say a bag fee) to a referendum. Then you spent $1.4 million on the campaign itself (with a big $25 assist from one Seattle resident). And you knew that you were going to win (which you have thus far, 58-42). Wouldn't you then see fit to throw a party with some ice sculptures or something? Or at least spend a few bucks on some appetizers and booze for your fellow travelers and the junket hounds? Or even just hold down a bar and let them buy their own? Alas, all the American Chemistry Council gave us was a press release. So while they enjoy a post-coital cig after a rough treatment of our democracy, we're stuck reading another round of their talking points.
Next time we want a giant donkey pinata
1 comment(s)
Seely says:
Granted, the Chemoneybags spend tons of dough, and the measure likely wouldn't have seen the light of day without their involvement. But I'd have been really interested to see whether the measure passed without their involvement once it was cleared for the ballot. I'll put my cards on the table here: I was opposed to it. Why? Because I thought taxing paper bags was an overreach. Stick to plastic, and that would have been fine. I know a ton of people who agree. I bet it would have been close, but the No's still would have had it.
Posted On: Wednesday, Aug. 19 2009 @ 10:39AM