A step towards removing money from politics ?
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A step towards removing money from politics ?
by The dane » Wed Nov 27, 2013 12:52 am
A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be.
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Re: A step towards removing money from politics ?
by The Dharma Bum » Wed Nov 27, 2013 7:28 am
Money isn't speech, it's a megaphone that can be used to drown out other speech.
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Re: A step towards removing money from politics ?
by dontworrybehappy » Wed Nov 27, 2013 8:46 am
Really? Can you cite in any election proof that someone spent money and forced the opposing candidate to not say what they wanted to?
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Re: A step towards removing money from politics ?
by The Dharma Bum » Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:07 am
They 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.
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Re: A step towards removing money from politics ?
by Winchester » Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:50 am
Clarity 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.
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