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denem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-14-10 01:40 PM
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It's time to allow corporations to directly contest seats in Congress.
Edited on Tue Dec-14-10 01:43 PM by denem
Why the subterfuge? After all, they are people, have free speech, and the necessary financial resources.

The Chair recognizes Exxon, the senior senator from Texas.

People are people. 30 years US incorporation to qualify.

C'mon Tony, you know the law.
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Blue Meany Donating Member (986 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-14-10 02:26 PM
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1. I'm all for it as long as they can be drafted, pay income taxes, serve time
in prison for their crimes, and be subject to the death penalty like all other citizens.
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Hannah Bell Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-14-10 02:33 PM
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2. why even bother with congress? or the presidency? just let globo-corp rule by diktat.
Edited on Tue Dec-14-10 02:34 PM by Hannah Bell
this farce is a waste of time & money.

too many middlemen with their hands out.

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guitar man Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-14-10 02:48 PM
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3. They are already there
Have been for a long time :(

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jtrockville Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-14-10 04:32 PM
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4. Murry Hill Inc already challenged my representative (MD's 8th)
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