Freedom Under Fire

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On Thursday Jan 21st 2010 In a sweeping 5 to 4 ruling the US Supreme Court struck down several longstanding prohibitions on corporate political contributions, saying legislative measures to control such spending infringed upon corporate First Amendment free speech rights.
The decision will now allow corporations and unions to spend unlimited treasury funds on independent political campaign expenditures.
In a statement President Obama said.
"The Supreme Court has given a green light to a new stampede of special interest money in our politics, It is a major victory for big oil, Wall Street banks, health insurance companies and the other powerful interests that marshal their power every day in Washington to drown out the voices of everyday Americans."
This adversely affects every single activist in every sing cause left or right worldwide.
Do you want clean renewable energy?
When companies like Exxon, British Petroleum, and Chevron are allowed to spend unlimited funds on political campaigns what chance does a citizen politician have against that level of funding? And what does that mean for the future of renewable energy and global warming.
Do you want universal health care?
When companies like Blue Cross, Kaiser permanente, and Cigna are allowed to spend unlimited funds on political campaigns what chance does a citizen politician have against that level of funding? And what does that mean for the future of health care in America?
Do you oppose bailouts?
When companies like Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, and AIG are allowed to spend unlimited funds on political campaigns what chance does a citizen politician have against that level of funding? And what does that say to the future of our economy or fairness of taxation in America?
Do you oppose GMO's?
When companies like Monsanto, Cargill, and ConAgra are allowed to spend unlimited funds on political campaigns what chance does a citizen politician have against that level of funding? And what does that mean to the future of farming and food production to the world?
Are you an advocate for free speech and net neutrality?
When companies like Comcast, Verizon, and ATT are allowed to spend unlimited funds on political campaigns what chance does a citizen politician have against that level of funding? And what effect will that have on net neutrality and free speech on web. What's the internet like in China. Don't think it can't happen here!
Call your congressmen.
Call your senators, your Mp's, whatever representatives you have no matter where in the world you are. Write about it, Vlog about it. Tell every one you know. Do what ever you can to oppose this.
This isn't just an American problem!
When the biggest, most powerful, and greediest military industrial complex ever created is allowed to spend unlimited funds on political campaigns what chance does a citizen politician have against that level of funding? And what effect will that have on our prospects for world peace?

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[Joysquigglesparkles]

What was that atrocious footage at the end of the film from?? Is that real????

[insightnew]

That was real. It was footage of Napalm being dropped on villages and rice paddies in Vietnam.

[donfolstar]

Where is this idea of "unlimited" funds coming from? Corporations will still be held to the same rules as individuals are for campaign contributions limits. This video is barking up the wrong tree.

Worry about lobbys or money given to politicians already in office.

[insightnew]

No they won't be held by the same rules. This ruling was not about contributions to a campaign. They will be able to make their own campaigns, produce their own tv commercials and even full length propaganda films either supporting one candidate or attacking another. That's why this is wrong. It circumvents all limits.

You would be free to do the same, if you have the funds.

Do you?

[PropheciesofWar]

Correct if I am wrong, but wasn't there "The Boat" group that produce either a support or an attack advertisement for or against John Kerry back about 5 years ago? If my memory is correct, perhaps you can do a part two to follow up with this video. Just a thought.

[insightnew]

@PropheciesofWar

Swift boat veterans against John Kerry. .Smear campaign. Lies. It was originally put together by Nixon

But lies told over and over end up being believed by some. Told often enough they are believed by many. I can't tell you how many people I know still believe Sadam was responsible for 9-11. A lie told over and over. Now the lies can have unlimited and direct corporate funding. And people wonder why we see this as an atrocity.

[marsCubed]

States in Northern Europe have the highest taxes in the world (on the rich). As a result they have the most wealthy and equal populations, best education, excellent healthcare, they have modern hi tech and innovative economies. and best standard of living by any indicator, freest too. next to no crime. Educated people are difficult to push around. Plus not affected by the crash as they had regulated banks.(Sweden) It is the real face of socialism today. not perfect, but a good working balance.

[eriet1]

5 activist REPUBLICAN apointed judges.never vote republican. everytime republicans win corporate america gets more power.

[colourmegone]

This is the Athenian Empire all over again. You cannot have democracy AND an empire, the two are mutually exclusive. This is the final nail in the coffin of the 'American experiment' and should answer Lincoln's question "Whether.. any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure" once and for all with a resounding 'NO'.

[friendmail2010]

great work

[atthetopofmyvoice]

Excellent work man.

[SpringChatty]

Don't bother voting ? Why waste your time ?

[ThePackers123]

B.S. O T P

[bestVDO]

You are right

and thats why companies are not allowed to fund political parties over here.

political parties should be supported by the people. and no one else.

[JustinJJHCS1]

yes and they are promoting Canadian Hatered and Hatred of foreign company hatred of Freedom of Choice

911 was there final solution and you gave up your Freedom for " National Security" Congratulations you are now living in a police state that advocates Hatred.

you are Taught ot from Cradle to grave and you are told what to think and you Except it without Question.

Know your sources of info.

Question Authority they are Your Representatives.

Free Health will not make you Commies or Pinkos Think