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To: Paul Kern who wrote (129143)1/24/2010 11:10:54 AM
From: epicure  Respond to of 542043
 
Voting doesn't matter when you own the candidates, though, does it?



To: Paul Kern who wrote (129143)1/24/2010 11:24:04 AM
From: Dale Baker  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 542043
 
Corporations are much better at buying 100 cases of beer and renting a hotel ballroom to schmooze Congress and their staffs. Seems to get more attention on Capitol Hill than the average voter at the bar trying to make his voice heard.

I wonder what supporters of this situation will say when some of the Hollywood billionaire studios decide to peel off $50 million to advertise in favor of their own pet causes?

Then it will be the evil liberal onslaught all over again....



To: Paul Kern who wrote (129143)1/25/2010 8:59:17 PM
From: Cogito  Respond to of 542043
 
>>Corporations can't vote in local, state or national elections nor can the belly up to the bar and order a beer.<<

But the Supreme Court evidently believes that they have been guaranteed free speech by the Constitution. Thus, though they may not be able to vote, they will have the power to influence the outcome of elections.


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