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Do We Want To Be The Generation That Destroyed Ourselves?
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 09:46:03 in Green
“Are you filling your pockets?
I hope the cash you have made floats, or maybe you can use it as an air filter from the gray haze that continues to envelope the globe.
Do you really believe that all these billions of humans feeding off this planet daily and blindly without thought of sustainability are not breaking ecosystems around the globe.
REALLY?
WAKE UP!”
I hope the cash you have made floats, or maybe you can use it as an air filter from the gray haze that continues to envelope the globe.
Do you really believe that all these billions of humans feeding off this planet daily and blindly without thought of sustainability are not breaking ecosystems around the globe.
REALLY?
WAKE UP!”
Dahun replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 12:44:33
“Sustainablitity is far improved by utilizing modern technology. technology such as clean coal and nuclear can provide ample poer and clean air. Developing natural gas can do this as well. Modern hybrid agriculture provides yields many times "organic" methods; relying on dated methods would require far more land and would cause many millions to starve.
Providing the power and food we need is sustainability. Trying to rely on the most inefficient, costly ways of doing things and failing to utilize ample supplies of energy is not sustainable. It leads to the exact opposite.”
Providing the power and food we need is sustainability. Trying to rely on the most inefficient, costly ways of doing things and failing to utilize ample supplies of energy is not sustainable. It leads to the exact opposite.”
Dahun replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 10:12:56
“Your assertion that I get paid for telling the truth is absurd as you are aware. Your suggestion that I am in favor of pollution is nonsense. I am 100% in favor of technology that works. Wind and solar do not; even James Hansen, the father of global warming, agrees with this. He also recognizes that building nuclear power is the only way to reduce pollution and to reduce carbon emissions. He feels this is important; I do not.
Your other suggestion that sea levels are rising at some uncontrolable rate is nonsensical and is completely at odds with scientific analysis which shows a very slow rise. You should also be aware that for nine years the planet has cooled. This is an indisputable fact. The IPCC acknowledges it, if you have somehow have been under a rock or confine your research to left-wing blogs you are missing out on reality.
I seem to have upset you by simply posting factual data showing that the leaders of pro man made warming are purposely manipulating data. Unless you are not interested or don't want the truth you should welcome this disclosure. Yet, somehow disclosing these facts upsets you. Why?”
Your other suggestion that sea levels are rising at some uncontrolable rate is nonsensical and is completely at odds with scientific analysis which shows a very slow rise. You should also be aware that for nine years the planet has cooled. This is an indisputable fact. The IPCC acknowledges it, if you have somehow have been under a rock or confine your research to left-wing blogs you are missing out on reality.
I seem to have upset you by simply posting factual data showing that the leaders of pro man made warming are purposely manipulating data. Unless you are not interested or don't want the truth you should welcome this disclosure. Yet, somehow disclosing these facts upsets you. Why?”
As Supreme Court Hears Landmark Campaign Finance Case, Public Funding Solution is Missing
Commented Sep 12, 2009 at 23:06:22 in Politics
“You go directly to the head of the class!”
As Supreme Court Hears Landmark Campaign Finance Case, Public Funding Solution is Missing
Commented Sep 12, 2009 at 23:03:46 in Politics
“By the way Bob, you must think U.S. naive. Where you not a Ranger? Are you not trained to be alert to movement around you?
Look, the People stir, some are finally awake, others rub their eyes and rise.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way Bob, but please no more attempts at story telling, it is conduct unbecoming of an Officer!
Publicly Funded Campaigns Only
Break the Grip of Greed from the Neck of OUR Nation !!!”
Look, the People stir, some are finally awake, others rub their eyes and rise.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way Bob, but please no more attempts at story telling, it is conduct unbecoming of an Officer!
Publicly Funded Campaigns Only
Break the Grip of Greed from the Neck of OUR Nation !!!”
American Plutocracy: Corruption Is in the Eye of the Beholder
Commented Aug 01, 2009 at 11:32:02 in Politics
“The "Public Plan" must include, publicly funded campaigns only as the LAW OF THE LAND!
You get what you pay for.
When the pounding Fathers envisioned our self governing foundation, they proclaimed, "We the People", not those the powerful.
It was from the chains of oppressive barons that we struggled from our infancy, as we now stand erect and empowered, we must finally break the grip of greed from the neck of our Nation!”
You get what you pay for.
When the pounding Fathers envisioned our self governing foundation, they proclaimed, "We the People", not those the powerful.
It was from the chains of oppressive barons that we struggled from our infancy, as we now stand erect and empowered, we must finally break the grip of greed from the neck of our Nation!”
dsws replied on Aug 02, 2009 at 00:51:07
“Many of the founders favored land ownership as a requirement for voting rights.”
dmyron replied on Aug 01, 2009 at 18:43:24
“"the pounding fathers"- autoerotic much?”
McNamara's Evil Lives On
Commented Jul 08, 2009 at 13:58:46 in Politics
“The profit center called Vietnam, was the direct result of the failure of Americans to heed the dire waring Eisenhower proffered in 59. and to break the grip of greed and remove the "revolving door" between the penta gone and the M.I.C.
Every war and conflict since, including the "cold war" have been mass marketed to the citizenry for the sole benefit of the oil/weapons barons and financiers of WAR!
One clean sweep will one day stop these criminals from carnage policy for profit.
When the citizens of this Nation and others finally cut the connection between the masters of the universe and elected and hoped to be elected representatives, we will only then have true representational government.
Clean elections means honest governance. $$$$$$$$ still is the root of all evil!”
Every war and conflict since, including the "cold war" have been mass marketed to the citizenry for the sole benefit of the oil/weapons barons and financiers of WAR!
One clean sweep will one day stop these criminals from carnage policy for profit.
When the citizens of this Nation and others finally cut the connection between the masters of the universe and elected and hoped to be elected representatives, we will only then have true representational government.
Clean elections means honest governance. $$$$$$$$ still is the root of all evil!”
Taibbi's Scream: Stop the Political System That Lets Goldman Sachs and Others Run Roughshod Over Society
Commented Jul 07, 2009 at 23:11:55 in Business
“ONE SWEEP to CLEAN ELECTIONS!
The simple solution is PUBLICLY FUNDED CAMPAIGNS ONLY!
Remove the $$$$ remove the influence!
You get what you pay for, thats why the barons don't spare the coin for your representatives.
Clean it up America or you will never see daylight again!”
The simple solution is PUBLICLY FUNDED CAMPAIGNS ONLY!
Remove the $$$$ remove the influence!
You get what you pay for, thats why the barons don't spare the coin for your representatives.
Clean it up America or you will never see daylight again!”
Risk of Major Social Upheaval Likely if Bank Bonanza Continues
Commented Jun 26, 2009 at 10:28:48 in Politics
“The current token was the Obama election.
Just a crumb for the appeasement of the masses. A little something from the barons to cool our collective anger. PLEASE!”
Just a crumb for the appeasement of the masses. A little something from the barons to cool our collective anger. PLEASE!”
Risk of Major Social Upheaval Likely if Bank Bonanza Continues
Commented Jun 26, 2009 at 10:23:48 in Politics
“Sure, just like JP Morgan investing you TARP $$$ in tankers to continue to manipulate the oil market. Right! Invest!”
Risk of Major Social Upheaval Likely if Bank Bonanza Continues
Commented Jun 26, 2009 at 09:42:51 in Politics
“By the way, 100 million American families could have been loaned $100,000 each interest free and the cost would be 10 trillion. The net effect however would have been to rocket our economy and the entire planet out of deep depression. To bad we don't have 40,000 lobbyists working on our behalf.”
emmacop replied on Jun 26, 2009 at 11:15:54
“Fascinating to see the Democratic mindset at work.
First, there's an obvious wave throughout these comments that our elected politicians cannot be held accountable and can't be fired. I would suggest that philosophy is primarily Democratic in nature. Compare how quickly the rotten eggs in each party are discarded.
Second, why not lower taxes instead of "loaning" yourself back your own money and having to pay interest on it? Again, something so obvious a Democrat can't see it. Believe it or not, you have the makings of a Republican with that comment.
Third, it is far more difficult for corruption to occur when then don't have any money to spend in the first place. Right now Obama's running the printing presses but he can't get away with that for much longer. The Chinese ain't buying his debt anymore either.”
First, there's an obvious wave throughout these comments that our elected politicians cannot be held accountable and can't be fired. I would suggest that philosophy is primarily Democratic in nature. Compare how quickly the rotten eggs in each party are discarded.
Second, why not lower taxes instead of "loaning" yourself back your own money and having to pay interest on it? Again, something so obvious a Democrat can't see it. Believe it or not, you have the makings of a Republican with that comment.
Third, it is far more difficult for corruption to occur when then don't have any money to spend in the first place. Right now Obama's running the printing presses but he can't get away with that for much longer. The Chinese ain't buying his debt anymore either.”
hark replied on Jun 26, 2009 at 10:15:26
“We need to invest, not go on a spending spree.”
exoevolution replied on Jun 26, 2009 at 10:13:21
“We have MILLIONS of Lobbyists, with our VOTES!
But, first we need TWO things to give our votes "meaning".
First, "PUBLIC" CAMPAIGN FINANCE reform, that will prevent the CORPORATIONS from buying & owning "our" elected politicians.
Second, TERM LIMITS! The President can only serve 2 terms. Congress max. 2 - 5 year terms - Senate max. 2 - 6 year terms.
Then our VOTES will LOBBY for WE THE PEOPLE!”
But, first we need TWO things to give our votes "meaning".
First, "PUBLIC" CAMPAIGN FINANCE reform, that will prevent the CORPORATIONS from buying & owning "our" elected politicians.
Second, TERM LIMITS! The President can only serve 2 terms. Congress max. 2 - 5 year terms - Senate max. 2 - 6 year terms.
Then our VOTES will LOBBY for WE THE PEOPLE!”
Risk of Major Social Upheaval Likely if Bank Bonanza Continues
Commented Jun 26, 2009 at 09:27:57 in Politics
“B.I.N.G.O.
Bought and paid for!”
Bought and paid for!”
Risk of Major Social Upheaval Likely if Bank Bonanza Continues
Commented Jun 26, 2009 at 09:27:01 in Politics
“You are clearly misinformed. The small/midsized business/entrepreneurs don't belong to the "Donor class".
They are the worker bees of society, building innovation and creating something from nothing. Most work hand in hand with their employees and incentivise them via direct production/profit sharing arrangements.
They do not have the access or the reigns on the government that the barons of Wall St. enjoy. They sacrifice and sweat in hopes of creating what they dream.
Theirs is what was a cornerstone of the "American Dream". Now the barons will sweep them up and reap the harvest they did not sow.
You have misplaced your anger. Focus on the masters of the universe and their wholly owned subsidiaries, your government and the main stream media mass marketing machine.
For the vast majority of us, The small business owner is a working stiff/serf, just like you, and they have put everything they have on the line in empty hope for a fair chance that will not be granted.”
They are the worker bees of society, building innovation and creating something from nothing. Most work hand in hand with their employees and incentivise them via direct production/profit sharing arrangements.
They do not have the access or the reigns on the government that the barons of Wall St. enjoy. They sacrifice and sweat in hopes of creating what they dream.
Theirs is what was a cornerstone of the "American Dream". Now the barons will sweep them up and reap the harvest they did not sow.
You have misplaced your anger. Focus on the masters of the universe and their wholly owned subsidiaries, your government and the main stream media mass marketing machine.
For the vast majority of us, The small business owner is a working stiff/serf, just like you, and they have put everything they have on the line in empty hope for a fair chance that will not be granted.”
Remembering My Father
Commented Jun 21, 2009 at 21:57:04 in Living
“Remember, unforgiving is a chain that holds at both ends. I now it can be the hardest thing to do, but for your own heath and peace, forgive him!”
MikeRdg replied on Jun 21, 2009 at 23:34:11
“Forgiving means different things to different people. Sometimes, we have to be careful using the term. For some forgiving means they must condone, brush away what an individual has done, for others it meaning not hating the person, but not approving of their actions........ it can mean all kinds of things.
Forgiveness at the wrong stage of healing can damage the individual --- it is like a the stages of grief --- we must pass through the hurt, pass through the pain, pass through the anger { and being angry is part of recognizing what the individual did was wrong }, and cross into healing ourselves, reconstructing ourselves. There may be some act so heinous it is o.k. of one never forgives, but moves forward in their lives.
Forgiveness does not mean we must accept the actions of the person, as if it never happened -- we can do this if we choose --- but means rebuilding. And we don't owe someone forgiveness, some need to earn it -- things given too freely at times is not valued by those of more callous nature.
We may need to accept a past, acknowledge, and put into prospective.
the pressure of having to forgive at the wrong stage, can be an added burden to an individual who is in the process of healing.”
Forgiveness at the wrong stage of healing can damage the individual --- it is like a the stages of grief --- we must pass through the hurt, pass through the pain, pass through the anger { and being angry is part of recognizing what the individual did was wrong }, and cross into healing ourselves, reconstructing ourselves. There may be some act so heinous it is o.k. of one never forgives, but moves forward in their lives.
Forgiveness does not mean we must accept the actions of the person, as if it never happened -- we can do this if we choose --- but means rebuilding. And we don't owe someone forgiveness, some need to earn it -- things given too freely at times is not valued by those of more callous nature.
We may need to accept a past, acknowledge, and put into prospective.
the pressure of having to forgive at the wrong stage, can be an added burden to an individual who is in the process of healing.”
Remembering My Father
Commented Jun 21, 2009 at 21:19:07 in Living
“Alec,
Thanks, likewise to you.
None of us are perfect, making the effort with love, is what will matter most in the end.
Most of us humans understand frustration well.
All the best
Pierre”
Thanks, likewise to you.
None of us are perfect, making the effort with love, is what will matter most in the end.
Most of us humans understand frustration well.
All the best
Pierre”
Is JPMorgan a Bank or a Government-Funded Casino?
Commented Jun 09, 2009 at 12:45:32 in Business
“So Halsey, do we start a real action to bring down these giants by their wallets?
What can five citizens do to stop the masters of the universe?
Your suggestion to move all deposits to credit unions is solid. I suggest you add local banks that are local lenders that service their own portfolios as well. Not brokers that sell their paper to some lazy institution that fails to follow basic due diligence protocols.
Lets see how far we can move the ball forward!”
What can five citizens do to stop the masters of the universe?
Your suggestion to move all deposits to credit unions is solid. I suggest you add local banks that are local lenders that service their own portfolios as well. Not brokers that sell their paper to some lazy institution that fails to follow basic due diligence protocols.
Lets see how far we can move the ball forward!”
Is JPMorgan a Bank or a Government-Funded Casino?
Commented Jun 09, 2009 at 12:28:42 in Business
“Please, we all know this is a "supply and demand" based market! Right? Right!
And its all China's fault. yeah that's it, China!”
And its all China's fault. yeah that's it, China!”
Is JPMorgan a Bank or a Government-Funded Casino?
Commented Jun 09, 2009 at 12:25:46 in Business
“Your TARP $$$$ hard at work to raise your cost of living and shift more $$$$ to the few barons of industry!
Have a nice ride to the bottom!
One big problem these greedy morons fail to see as usual:
When they have finally choked the life out of the goose that laid the golden eggs (the consumer) the will be holding the limpnecked lifeless bird in one bloodsoaked hand, with the other stuffed in their cashed overfilled pocket and ask, "what happened"! Greed is always shortsighted, always!”
Have a nice ride to the bottom!
One big problem these greedy morons fail to see as usual:
When they have finally choked the life out of the goose that laid the golden eggs (the consumer) the will be holding the limpnecked lifeless bird in one bloodsoaked hand, with the other stuffed in their cashed overfilled pocket and ask, "what happened"! Greed is always shortsighted, always!”
Is JPMorgan a Bank or a Government-Funded Casino?
Commented Jun 09, 2009 at 12:16:09 in Business
“These big bank "players", own and direct, the "Peoples" elected representatives with legal bribery!
JP Morgan was the single largest holder of home heating oil futures contracts for the New England market for the better part of 07-08. Some 60%= of the total contracts controlled by a bank, never taking delivery of a single barrel. These players are part of the energy market manipulation that has caused the economic downturn worldwide.
Everything we eat, drive, wear, live in, everything has an energy component in its cost of goods. The entire economy has been thrown out of balance by this continued shift of over a trillion $$ per year in added cost of goods including all direct crude derivatives.
There is a simple solution! Make publicly funded campaigns the LAW of the LAND! Remove the $$$, remove the access, remove the influence, of corporate interests from the "PEOPLES" elected representatives.
Presently, We the People have taxation without representation.
The root of all this is $$$$$$$$$. Until we stop legalized bribery of our elected officials, we will continue to have "Policy for Profit",
Choose America! Our current system bought Iraq, energy, heath care, a penta gone budget out of control, no bid contracts, global warming, a financial meltdown,..........
Ready for real change, you get what YOU pay for! EXXON MOBLE JP Morgan Halliburton understand that, why not you?”
JP Morgan was the single largest holder of home heating oil futures contracts for the New England market for the better part of 07-08. Some 60%= of the total contracts controlled by a bank, never taking delivery of a single barrel. These players are part of the energy market manipulation that has caused the economic downturn worldwide.
Everything we eat, drive, wear, live in, everything has an energy component in its cost of goods. The entire economy has been thrown out of balance by this continued shift of over a trillion $$ per year in added cost of goods including all direct crude derivatives.
There is a simple solution! Make publicly funded campaigns the LAW of the LAND! Remove the $$$, remove the access, remove the influence, of corporate interests from the "PEOPLES" elected representatives.
Presently, We the People have taxation without representation.
The root of all this is $$$$$$$$$. Until we stop legalized bribery of our elected officials, we will continue to have "Policy for Profit",
Choose America! Our current system bought Iraq, energy, heath care, a penta gone budget out of control, no bid contracts, global warming, a financial meltdown,..........
Ready for real change, you get what YOU pay for! EXXON MOBLE JP Morgan Halliburton understand that, why not you?”
Report on Cheney Shows Why We Need The Truth
Commented Jun 03, 2009 at 19:15:10 in Politics
“The evidence is already overwhelming. Any, I said any fifth grader could prosecute this case with a simple time line and get the death penalty for at least a hand full of these criminal profiteers.
The motive, as disgusting as it sounds is and always was $$$$$$$$$ !!!”
The motive, as disgusting as it sounds is and always was $$$$$$$$$ !!!”
Are Speculators to Blame for Soaring Oil Prices?
Commented May 29, 2009 at 11:04:23 in Business
“When a bank owns 60% of the heating oil contracts for an entire region, and has secured these contracts with near interest free public funds, there is a deeply criminal and immoral aspect to these "Free market" manipulations!
This condition will not change until Americans outlaw corporate contributions to ALL politicians. Publicly funded campaigns only will remove the money. Remove the $$$, remove the influence!
When you by the rule makers, you make the rules! Its just that simple!”
This condition will not change until Americans outlaw corporate contributions to ALL politicians. Publicly funded campaigns only will remove the money. Remove the $$$, remove the influence!
When you by the rule makers, you make the rules! Its just that simple!”
ranchomerced replied on May 29, 2009 at 22:17:47
“It is already illegal to contribute more than $2000 to a politician if you are a business I think?”
Mogamboguru replied on May 29, 2009 at 12:22:52
“The last one is a very good point. I cosign that.”
Are Speculators to Blame for Soaring Oil Prices?
Commented May 29, 2009 at 10:56:01 in Business
“Bingo, these criminal enterprises are presently using our free TARP $$$ to further manipulate the energy sector.
Everything you eat, wear drive and live in has an energy component that is a significant aspect of the cost of goods.
What are you willing to do to stop these criminals?”
Everything you eat, wear drive and live in has an energy component that is a significant aspect of the cost of goods.
What are you willing to do to stop these criminals?”
My Written Testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
Commented May 14, 2009 at 08:26:36 in Politics
“LTC Alexander, Your exacting description of the flawed reasoning for this carefully constructed program of cruelty and torture, reveals the true intent of the perpetrators of these crimes. Just as the summary dismissal and release into the general population of hundreds of thousands of armed, trained Iraqi soldiers by the bushco cabal added fuel to the fire that lifted crude prices and military expenditures to new record heights, the deliberate rubbing of the Iraq and Muslim wound we as a Nation opened, was filled with the burning salt of torture.
The principals of this great crime knew well, just as you do, that this would further inflame the resolve of the adversary and expand their ranks. War was planned before they took the reigns of power in boardrooms and backrooms of the oil/weapons business. The finishing touches were completed under the secret energy meetings dick chaired just weeks after moving into his high office, well before 9/11.
Does one begin to consider that their was motive to ignore the warnings of the P.D.R. of August of 2001.
Hundreds of billions/trillions have been made over the entire period by the oil/weapons barons.
Follow the $$$$$$ !!!!”
The principals of this great crime knew well, just as you do, that this would further inflame the resolve of the adversary and expand their ranks. War was planned before they took the reigns of power in boardrooms and backrooms of the oil/weapons business. The finishing touches were completed under the secret energy meetings dick chaired just weeks after moving into his high office, well before 9/11.
Does one begin to consider that their was motive to ignore the warnings of the P.D.R. of August of 2001.
Hundreds of billions/trillions have been made over the entire period by the oil/weapons barons.
Follow the $$$$$$ !!!!”
The Real Motive Behind the Cheney Family Torture Tour
Commented May 14, 2009 at 06:17:37 in Politics
“The MOTIVE; is now, was then, and forever will be, $$$$$$$$$$.
Hundreds of billions were gleamed from the National treasury and future generations trust for the simple sake of policy for profit. The inteligence was fixed around the policy. The policy was fixed around the PROFITEERS, most of whom sat down with dick to finish the plan in the first weeks of their criminal cabal TAKING POWER in the infamous secret energy policy shaping meetings.
As in every great crime that does not involve love, simply follow the $$$$$$$$$$$!!!!!!!!!”
Hundreds of billions were gleamed from the National treasury and future generations trust for the simple sake of policy for profit. The inteligence was fixed around the policy. The policy was fixed around the PROFITEERS, most of whom sat down with dick to finish the plan in the first weeks of their criminal cabal TAKING POWER in the infamous secret energy policy shaping meetings.
As in every great crime that does not involve love, simply follow the $$$$$$$$$$$!!!!!!!!!”
4headTrailer replied on May 14, 2009 at 09:42:24
“I wonder if Obama can release the names of those that attended that energy policy meetings the Dick had. He is no longer in office so it should no longer be protected.”
luziannagirl replied on May 14, 2009 at 08:30:04
“You pretty much hit that nail on head, mon P-cher . Money = the cake, inflicting torture = the icing.”
dRwOOD replied on May 14, 2009 at 08:17:55
“The LOVE of money & power........ power which also results in $$$$$$$$$
Viscious cycle it is”
Viscious cycle it is”
Cancer Research Website Really Arlen Specter Campaign Fundraiser
Commented May 08, 2009 at 07:24:01 in Politics
“So the genius that brought us the magic bullet, continues to show us the lengths he will go to get and stay ahead. He has sold his soul before, it will not surprize me to see him sell out again and again.”
Corruption Is Dangerous to Your Health
Commented May 06, 2009 at 14:20:38 in Politics
“Not enough people remember Eisenhower's warning of 50 years ago.
The revolving door between the M.I.C. and the Penta Gone, is a well oiled machine who's operators control wholly owned subsidiaries in congress and the main stream media.
Policy for profit. This is by far the greatest threat to our Nation and the entire human race!
Greed!”
The revolving door between the M.I.C. and the Penta Gone, is a well oiled machine who's operators control wholly owned subsidiaries in congress and the main stream media.
Policy for profit. This is by far the greatest threat to our Nation and the entire human race!
Greed!”
JulieSA replied on May 06, 2009 at 14:40:09
“Every government program is subject to this, and the larger the program, the more room for corruption. Lobbyists are all over the cap and trade bill like flies on poop, and the favors are being doled out to the favorites as speak. Just wait until the health bill is being worked on. What a bonanza that will be for the well-connected.
Obama's econ advisors are alumni of Goldman Saks, Citigroup, Freddie Mac. (Geithner himself is a tax cheat.) Chris Dodd got favors from Countrywide. Tom Dachle had to drop out--he's made so much money from his insider lobbying and "consulting", he flunked the smell test. Richardson's nomination blew up on the launch pad. Murtha and Viclosky are under investigation for their association with PMA .
Yes, it's a revolving door, but it's not just defense spending. The nexus of finance companies, unions, and their political lapdogs seems to be getting worse, maybe because only one party has any power. It's a real culture of corruption.”
Obama's econ advisors are alumni of Goldman Saks, Citigroup, Freddie Mac. (Geithner himself is a tax cheat.) Chris Dodd got favors from Countrywide. Tom Dachle had to drop out--he's made so much money from his insider lobbying and "consulting", he flunked the smell test. Richardson's nomination blew up on the launch pad. Murtha and Viclosky are under investigation for their association with PMA .
Yes, it's a revolving door, but it's not just defense spending. The nexus of finance companies, unions, and their political lapdogs seems to be getting worse, maybe because only one party has any power. It's a real culture of corruption.”
Corruption Is Dangerous to Your Health
Commented May 06, 2009 at 08:17:03 in Politics
“When "We the People", have finally had enough of wholly owned subsidiaries running our duly elected "public servants", change will come with one simple law.
PUBLICLY FUNDED CAMPAIGNS ONLY !
Remove the money, remove the influence!
We know the answer to clean government includes a 20 year min. sentence for any participant in a bribe, both the giver and receiver. What is a campaign donation if not a bribe, at the levels these criminals play on. Policy for profit brought us Iraq. Have we not had enough yet. Policy for profit brought us the deregulation of every donor class industry and are the results still not clear folks?
You get what you pay for. When we pay the freight for the election process as a free Nation, we control our destiny.
Only a naive fool would believe campaigns donations into the millions are not influence purchases.
Free and equal airtime on all public airways and cable systems that traverse the public way for qualified candidates. Stiff fines and sanctions to any agency, candidate or organization that violates the truth in advertising standards that will accompany the shiny new election law. A citizen drafted board of standards that is drawn annually from all 50 states to oversee the accuracy of ALL political advertising including attempted political propagandist/pundits.
Only when we can trust the content of the messages the media to has been granted the right to feed us, will we have a chance to lift ourselves out of this darkness!”
PUBLICLY FUNDED CAMPAIGNS ONLY !
Remove the money, remove the influence!
We know the answer to clean government includes a 20 year min. sentence for any participant in a bribe, both the giver and receiver. What is a campaign donation if not a bribe, at the levels these criminals play on. Policy for profit brought us Iraq. Have we not had enough yet. Policy for profit brought us the deregulation of every donor class industry and are the results still not clear folks?
You get what you pay for. When we pay the freight for the election process as a free Nation, we control our destiny.
Only a naive fool would believe campaigns donations into the millions are not influence purchases.
Free and equal airtime on all public airways and cable systems that traverse the public way for qualified candidates. Stiff fines and sanctions to any agency, candidate or organization that violates the truth in advertising standards that will accompany the shiny new election law. A citizen drafted board of standards that is drawn annually from all 50 states to oversee the accuracy of ALL political advertising including attempted political propagandist/pundits.
Only when we can trust the content of the messages the media to has been granted the right to feed us, will we have a chance to lift ourselves out of this darkness!”
themainpoint replied on May 06, 2009 at 10:56:15
“"change will come with one simple law....PUBLICLY FUNDED CAMPAIGNS ONLY !"
You are so right on with this. And that law must say that candidates also can't use their own money for unfair advantage. But it seems that not enough voters are yet demanding equal and publicly funded elections where the best candidate wins (rather than the candidate willing to scrounge up the most donations).
Our reps seem in no hurry to pass such a law though, so voters must make more clear how much they want such a law.
For now, Americans could just agree to stop voting for anyone who runs and accepts donations or uses their own money to gain an unfair advantage to win public office. (But these candidates with no money for advertising would need lots of voters to volunteer skills and time to help them get their word out)
One promising alternative, is for voters to direct the state reps who work for them in their state legislatures to pass a constitutional amendment that would outlaw campaign donations and mandate equal, publicly funded campaigns. If enough states passed such a law, our United States Constitution would be amended and this country would be back on the right track.”
You are so right on with this. And that law must say that candidates also can't use their own money for unfair advantage. But it seems that not enough voters are yet demanding equal and publicly funded elections where the best candidate wins (rather than the candidate willing to scrounge up the most donations).
Our reps seem in no hurry to pass such a law though, so voters must make more clear how much they want such a law.
For now, Americans could just agree to stop voting for anyone who runs and accepts donations or uses their own money to gain an unfair advantage to win public office. (But these candidates with no money for advertising would need lots of voters to volunteer skills and time to help them get their word out)
One promising alternative, is for voters to direct the state reps who work for them in their state legislatures to pass a constitutional amendment that would outlaw campaign donations and mandate equal, publicly funded campaigns. If enough states passed such a law, our United States Constitution would be amended and this country would be back on the right track.”
essbird replied on May 06, 2009 at 09:25:44
“I agree. I was thinking yesterday that there is no effective difference between a bribe in a third-world country and a "campaign contribution" here. The puzzle is how to get it moving. The status quo, including the elected representatives, have no incentive to change things, and an honest politician cannot survive and be successful in the current hog wallow.
I don't see this sweeping change coming from inside. Even when you get past the legislative process, you get beaten by the Supreme Court and the doctrine of "commercial free speech". This will need to be a grass roots thing. Perhaps a reality-based counterpart to those ridiculous corporate-sponsored "Tea Parties" that could unite people from all parts of the political spectrum, that will show that people will hold their elected representatives accountable, and have the force to trump the onslaught of money that will oppose it.
This is a watershed moment in our history, and in the words of Lincoln, will determine whether "this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."”
I don't see this sweeping change coming from inside. Even when you get past the legislative process, you get beaten by the Supreme Court and the doctrine of "commercial free speech". This will need to be a grass roots thing. Perhaps a reality-based counterpart to those ridiculous corporate-sponsored "Tea Parties" that could unite people from all parts of the political spectrum, that will show that people will hold their elected representatives accountable, and have the force to trump the onslaught of money that will oppose it.
This is a watershed moment in our history, and in the words of Lincoln, will determine whether "this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."”
grooveygrover replied on May 06, 2009 at 08:40:04
“yes, this is the way to go”
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