A step towards removing money from politics ?
Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 12:52 amPolitical Crossfire Forums
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A step towards removing money from politics ?
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 12:52 amRe: A step towards removing money from politics ?
Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 7:28 amMoney isn't speech, it's a megaphone that can be used to drown out other speech.
Re: A step towards removing money from politics ?
Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 8:46 amReally? Can you cite in any election proof that someone spent money and forced the opposing candidate to not say what they wanted to?
Re: A step towards removing money from politics ?
Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:07 amThey don't have to force them not to say anything, if they can drown them out no one will notice.
Which is why I chose the metaphor I used.
Which is why I chose the metaphor I used.
Re: A step towards removing money from politics ?
Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:50 amClarity is good.
Easier solution though and it doesn't require judgment by the IRS. Don't allow the donors to 501(c)(4) organizations to remain anonymous. Poof they will no longer be attractive vehicles for political speech.
Easier solution though and it doesn't require judgment by the IRS. Don't allow the donors to 501(c)(4) organizations to remain anonymous. Poof they will no longer be attractive vehicles for political speech.