How many of us can afford $900,000 or $38 million of our own money to run for President (or even want to run)? How many small donors are there out there who could support, let's say, three candidates for President to the tune of $40 million a month per candidate? Over a period of 12 or more months? What could some of that wealth do if directed to public education, healthcare, renewable energy? Why do we have Presidential campaigns that run for two years and seem to be getting longer? Just some random thoughts over morning coffee.  And bravo to Charles for his advocacy for democracy!