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In reply to the discussion: Rep. Neguse resolution to overturn Citizens United [View all]BurnDoubt
(1,679 posts)Have a HEARTBEAT. They are NOT CITIZENS.
Beyond that, an individual should be allowed political donations in the amount of $1,000.00 aggregate total, and must show proof of citizenship. At least most citizens might be able to afford to make a donation that might have some impact. You can guess the relative impact of Millions of Dollars versus Hundreds of Dollars in the mis-dis-information campaigns we endure for months-on-end.
Citizens United is OPEN BORDERS Wild West logic (tune in to Deadwood for an illustration), and the damage and chaos done to our Nation is obvious and indisputable. Oligarchs and Billionaires have influence across all aspects of our political spectrum, and can actually buy influence far beyond the 99%.
The Heritage Foundation used its influence to pack the Supreme Court (The "Clarence Tomas Winnebago Gambit), and steer their agenda through Congress.
Never forget the hue and cry when citizens intrude on THEIR business and try to tell them how to behave (Global Warming, anybody?).
Speech is Speech.
Money is money.
See the difference???