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Diva's avatar

The horse that got out of the barn to give rise to the worst GOP driven steal of our government and life as Americans. I cried that day. I had a foreshadowing. It has come to be worse than we could have ever imagined

JoAnn Baker Paul's avatar

I assume you’re referring to Citizens United? I worked SO hard initially in the 80s to stop it from passing……a scam the highest order!

Diva's avatar

I am. Thank you for your work. Total hijack of our countries Voting Democracy and election integrity. It perpetuates the continue corruption of our elected officials as well.

Save our democratic republic's avatar

Pass the legislation to prohibit billionaires and corporations from buying politicians and our elections. It will make politicians answer to constituents. Simple

JoAnn Baker Paul's avatar

No it's far from simple. Many years ago, when citizens united came about onto the floor, it was so intentionally promoted in a false way. Just the name citizens united is the complete opposite of what it is.

JoAnn Baker Paul's avatar

Citizens united basically says that corporations are equal to human beings and that they have the same rights. Obviously not true. A passing of this bill though however gave corporations all the power that they have now. The power of this far more powerful than individual human votes and rights.

Carolyn johnson's avatar

It needs to be abolished!!!!!!!

nancy sonne's avatar

Just ask yourself and then do some searching to find the answers this question: “Just who benefits from ‘Citizens United’?” It sounds warm and fragrant, wholesome, like homemade bread and cranked out ice cream, doesn’t it? Do some research, some reading of trusted sources. And, then do some analytical thinking. Now, ask yourself the same question again, armed with facts and truths and hard evidence with examples. Who benefits from Citizens United? Who is harmed and left behind?

Nisanga's avatar

Citizens United Should End, but Please speak about taxes intelligently. Go to FreedomLawSchool.org and get educated.! Only Those People Who live in Washington DC or are Federal Employees or Work for the Government Owe Federal Income Taxes.!!! Al the Things like the Roads, and the Schools are Already Being Paid for from Other Funds.! The IRS and Income Taxes have been Corrupt from the Beginning.!

DebPer's avatar

Someone needs to straighten those frames.

Lea's avatar

stop the talk!!!

LanguageMatters's avatar

Healthcare and Affordable Housing!

Stability and security help people thrive!

Carol Wynn's avatar

CU is what got us here!! Wealthy donors steering policy to where they want it!

Observer's avatar

I wouldn’t call it “the anniversary of Citizens United,” as if it’s something to celebrate. That day sounded the death knell for democracy…government of, by, and for THE PEOPLE. It wasn’t citizens who were united, it was BILLIONAIRES UNITED to take over the U.S. and turn it into a playground for oligarchs, while the rest of us, in slave-like fashion, minister to their “needs.”

Quick Ideas So U Can Help NOW's avatar

somebody w a large platform- please create a marketing campaign, a kit - instructions Where the people can go grab the kit and in a 3click effort join the effort to send a consistent message (For the love of God, please add white shoe polish to get the protest on vehicle windows! The people have moving billboards to send messages to the world, but the movement has to be started in order for people to follow)

Cathy's avatar

Please check how your Congress people are voting. I did this and my Dem house member - Josh Riley- scores an “F”. It’s a big wake up call for me.

https://progressivepunch.org/scores.htm?house=house