The quotation for today, across the jump, focuses our attention on the corrosive and corruptive effects of unlimited donations in support of political campaigns. These unlimited donations are a result of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. A critical aspect of the Citizens United ruling was the Supreme Court's narrow definition of political corruption to mean bribery.
Showing posts with label campaign financing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label campaign financing. Show all posts
Monday, March 26, 2012
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Quotation for Today: The Moneyed Interest and Mitt Romney
The role of money -- post Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision -- is the focus of the quotation for today. What does money say about a political candidate?
Monday, February 27, 2012
Quotation for Today: Creating an American Plutocracy
The quotation for today reminds us again of the loathsome nature of the decision by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. Equally important, the quotation and the article referencing the quotation provide insight into how the majority of the Supreme Court justices viewed the impact of their Citizens United decision.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
A Thousand Words, Vol.1, Issue 3.
In America, you could be in the top 400 of income "earners" and pay an effective tax rate that is between zero and ten percent. Follow me over the jump to learn more about the top 400 "earners" in America.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
PNREF: A Citizens United Created Political Group
Who is the political group Public Notice Research & Education Fund (PNREF)? Who finances PNREF?
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