Ican really get things wrong sometimes. Recently I got a notice that Governor Bob Ferguson was coming to Coupeville for a fundraiser. It suggested that the organizers would like to see guests contribute at least $100 and they wouldn’t mind $1,000 or more. As someone who hates our corrupted political system, where people essentially buy politicians and the game is mainly pay to play, I was prepared to be disgusted by the whole event.

On the other hand, I was looking for something to write about for the newspaper. So I asked if I could be a guest for the modest sum of $20, which is my usual contribution to candidates, given my modest income. I was a bit surprised when I was told, of course you can come and contribute whatever you like. So I went, fully expecting to see wealthy backers of th

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