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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRebekah Mercer publishes "what she believes" in the WSJ - a rare public statement
She posted this to her facebook which is how I saw it - it sounds all well and good, but her actions do not match...at all:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/forget-the-media-caricature-heres-what-i-believe-1518652722
Over the past 18 months, I have been the subject of intense speculation and public scrutiny, in large part because of the philanthropic investments of the Mercer Family Foundation and the political contributions made by my father and me. I dont seek attention for myself and much prefer to keep a low profile. But my natural reluctance to speak with reporters has left me vulnerable to the medias sensational fantasies.
Some have recklessly described me as supporting toxic ideologies such as racism and anti-Semitism. More recently I have been accused of being anti-science. These absurd smears have inspired a few gullible, but vicious, characters to make credible death threats against my family and me.
Last month a writer for the Financial Times suggested mysteriously that my political goals are something she has never publicly defined. In broad strokes this is what I believe:
(OP commentary - laughable bullshit here)
I believe in a kind and generous United States, where the hungry are fed, the sick are cared for, and the homeless are sheltered. All American citizens deserve equality and fairness before the law. All people should be treated with dignity and compassion. I support a United States that welcomes immigrants and refugees to apply for entry and ultimately citizenship. I reject as venomous and ignorant any discrimination based on race, gender, creed, ethnicity or sexual orientation.
As a federalist, I believe that power should be decentralized, with those wielding it closely accountable to the people they serve. There is obviously a role for the federal government. But I support a framework within which citizens from smaller political entitiesstates, counties, cities, towns and so oncan determine the majority of the laws that will govern them. Societys problems will never be solved by expensive, ineffective and inflexible federal programs.
--SNIP--
Squinch
(50,955 posts)should matter no more than what I think. Unfortunately, since Citizens United, hers is one of the only voices that does matter and she's just a moron with a wealthy father.
CatMor
(6,212 posts)Generic Brad
(14,275 posts)She must suspect that a Mueller subpoena is on it's way. This reeks of pre-emptive damage control.
rockfordfile
(8,704 posts)brush
(53,789 posts)50 Shades Of Blue
(10,011 posts)Pull the other leg, Bek!
Best_man23
(4,898 posts)No way that came from her.
I agree this is a preemptive move, I think her lawyers told her a Subpoena from Mueller is incoming.
Lucky Luciano
(11,257 posts)like the museum of natural history etc. That is probably playing a role too - even better would be if they were wrapped up with the russian thing.
Skittles
(153,169 posts)she is certainly doing all she can to fuck America
asiliveandbreathe
(8,203 posts)Oh me, me, me - I'm being vilified..poor dear...stick your federalist beliefs up your ass..it is NOT up to you to decentralize govt...it is up to WE THE PEOPLE..if it was up to WE THE PEOPLE, YOU wouldn't be in this country that we love so dear....citizens from smaller political entities..states counties cities and towns..WE THE PEOPLE WILL DECIDE ..not you!!
Do you have a 1st amendment right, of course you do, WE ALL DO...take a hike...
blueinredohio
(6,797 posts)herding cats
(19,565 posts)Nice to know the heat is being felt, but I dont buy this meager attempt to play her in a new less harsh light. Funny how being tied to the likes of Trump and Bannon is causing them problems, huh?
She, and her father, are still complicit in all the evils being done by the current administration. I know this simple fact and I hold a grudge. Every innocent person harmed by their policies daily I hold the Mercers equally responsible for. Im proud to say I helped spread their names and involvement far and wide when most still only knew of the Kochs.
GoCubsGo
(32,086 posts)There is a special place in Hell for you and your vile, criminal family.