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8. Citizens United

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Sun Jan 10, 2021, 05:54 PM

Jan 2021

Another reason to write a law to void Citizens United. Put donations back into the people’s hands only. Corporations are not citizens and do not have a citizens interests at heart. This should be the first thing Congress works on to level the playing field. Restoring the equal time clause on all media outlets, even Faux News.

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No Marriott money for Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley and all Republicans who voted against certifying Biden [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2021 OP

Wow, this IS great news! But, we must hold them accountable by writing them, calling them... machoneman Jan 2021 #1

KnR Hekate Jan 2021 #2

Mitt (J. Willard) Romney hoosierspud Jan 2021 #3

Marriott is run by Mormons. ancianita Jan 2021 #7

Like Romney hoosierspud Jan 2021 #9

Yep. Like him they are as patriotic on the other side as we. ancianita Jan 2021 #11

I am an ex-Mormon BlueIdaho Jan 2021 #18

I have Mormon friends. ancianita Jan 2021 #19

I'm thinking Civil War might be bad for business, but what do I know. /nt bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #4

You know..... BigOleDummy Jan 2021 #5

What you said! "outsize influence corporate money has in politics" erronis Jan 2021 #6

Citizens United ad121rome Jan 2021 #8

I hope Citizens United gets neutralized, or negated altogether. What a horrible idea that was! liberalla Jan 2021 #12

Well, there is this... pecosbob Jan 2021 #10

Don't Let Them Stay On Your Properties, Either COL Mustard Jan 2021 #13

Interesting twist... BigmanPigman Jan 2021 #14

This is great and all... EarthFirst Jan 2021 #15

Great OldBaldy1701E Jan 2021 #16

blue cross / blue shield/ anthem? no wonder my preniums keep going up. AllaN01Bear Jan 2021 #17

Hit them in the groin and they're more inclined to do nothing but listen. BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #20

Reuters: Marriott, BlueCross suspend donations to U.S. lawmakers who voted against Biden certificati riversedge Jan 2021 #21

Hallmark Asks Sens. Hawley and Marshall to Return Donations Over Post-Riot Election Challenges Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2021 #22

Even more coming Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2021 #23