Using the same "scare tactics" and distortions he condemns his critics for using, Obama wrongly accused the majority of reversing "a century of law" that could allow our elections to be "bankrolled by America's most powerful interests, or worse, by foreign entities."
Not even close. The law banning spending by foreign corps in our elections wasn't even at issue. The Court reversed a 10 yo ruling that had allowed political speech to be banned based on the speaker's corporate identity.
I guess people really got stoked about the "hope & change" bit & ignored the red flags like his talk of a "civilian national security force". That was the kind of thing that kept me miles away from voting for him. I didn't know at the time that McCain was just as bad a choice. I should have voted for Ron Paul even though I felt like it would be "throwing away my vote" as they say. : ( No more! I will work hard to help effectuate real hope & change :)
I really think Govt thought America was sleeping, complacent. That's why they rolled Obama out. He won like it was a popularity contest & not the presidency. I believe they thought "okay, time to really start the takeover". They didn't figure American's would wake up the way they are.
No no not at all. Capitalism is a big part of what made this country what it is. Nah, I'm not one of those "Capitalism is evil" (while I rake in the cash from the movies I make) people ;-)
Actually my husband & I are getting involved & looking to do grass roots support of the candidate we want for Gov. I won't rule out a Dem or Rep candidate, but I WILL know what they're all about before endorsing them in any fashion!
If your perspective is that Dems and Reps are both corrupt, I suggest to look for a third party. Not just look but become heavily involved and stand up for what you beleive in. Today all we have are follow the leader types. To see someone who can really stick to and defend what he beleives in is something to look up to.
And if it's capatilism you're stating is corrupt, I suggest another form of government entirely.
Hillary is already in pocket to a few. Obama called her out on it in the campaign, & then turns around & makes her Sec of State! ROFL! It's all a circus put on for our amusement & distraction.
I understand that. Where does THAT money come from? Am I to believe none of it comes from big money corporations? What do the CEO's & exec's do with their money when they support a candidate? I'm not trying to be snarky, I would like to know what you believe.
Big money, OLD MONEY, calls the shots here whether we see it or not. I don't claim Dems or Reps, I believe it's all corrupt. That's why Blagojevich was so UN-repentant . He was only going along with how things get done.
@mutterkat,
Everyone I spoke to about politics said the same thing, I'm glad I voted for Ron Paul and was able to sleep at night.
mirsaes 1 year ago
That's from at article by Janet M. LaRue
mutterkat 2 years ago
Using the same "scare tactics" and distortions he condemns his critics for using, Obama wrongly accused the majority of reversing "a century of law" that could allow our elections to be "bankrolled by America's most powerful interests, or worse, by foreign entities."
Not even close. The law banning spending by foreign corps in our elections wasn't even at issue. The Court reversed a 10 yo ruling that had allowed political speech to be banned based on the speaker's corporate identity.
mutterkat 2 years ago 2
I guess people really got stoked about the "hope & change" bit & ignored the red flags like his talk of a "civilian national security force". That was the kind of thing that kept me miles away from voting for him. I didn't know at the time that McCain was just as bad a choice. I should have voted for Ron Paul even though I felt like it would be "throwing away my vote" as they say. : ( No more! I will work hard to help effectuate real hope & change :)
mutterkat 2 years ago
I really think Govt thought America was sleeping, complacent. That's why they rolled Obama out. He won like it was a popularity contest & not the presidency. I believe they thought "okay, time to really start the takeover". They didn't figure American's would wake up the way they are.
mutterkat 2 years ago
No no not at all. Capitalism is a big part of what made this country what it is. Nah, I'm not one of those "Capitalism is evil" (while I rake in the cash from the movies I make) people ;-)
Actually my husband & I are getting involved & looking to do grass roots support of the candidate we want for Gov. I won't rule out a Dem or Rep candidate, but I WILL know what they're all about before endorsing them in any fashion!
mutterkat 2 years ago
If your perspective is that Dems and Reps are both corrupt, I suggest to look for a third party. Not just look but become heavily involved and stand up for what you beleive in. Today all we have are follow the leader types. To see someone who can really stick to and defend what he beleives in is something to look up to.
And if it's capatilism you're stating is corrupt, I suggest another form of government entirely.
CeroAlejandro 2 years ago
Hillary is already in pocket to a few. Obama called her out on it in the campaign, & then turns around & makes her Sec of State! ROFL! It's all a circus put on for our amusement & distraction.
mutterkat 2 years ago
I understand that. Where does THAT money come from? Am I to believe none of it comes from big money corporations? What do the CEO's & exec's do with their money when they support a candidate? I'm not trying to be snarky, I would like to know what you believe.
Big money, OLD MONEY, calls the shots here whether we see it or not. I don't claim Dems or Reps, I believe it's all corrupt. That's why Blagojevich was so UN-repentant . He was only going along with how things get done.
mutterkat 2 years ago
His campaign money didn't come from corporations they came from the Democratic Candidate fund. Just like John McCain received his from the G.O.P.
Neither of the two received money from major corporations or otherwise known as "...Americas most powerful interests.".
CeroAlejandro 2 years ago