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betsuni

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32. I'm afraid no matter how much it's repeated it won't make much of a dent.

Reply to RandySF (Reply #30)

Fri Feb 3, 2023, 11:11 PM

Feb 2023

The fundamental populist belief is that everyone else is corrupt. Reality has nothing to do with it.

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Once Again, DNC Panel Blocks Vote on Dark Money Ban in Democratic Primaries - CommonDreams [View all] GGoss Feb 2023 OP

There's nothing the DNC can do about it anyway. RandySF Feb 2023 #1

Very disappointing. lindysalsagal Feb 2023 #2

Uhh, how they hell are they suppose to ban Super PACs? W_HAMILTON Feb 2023 #3

Exactly n/t Still Sensible Feb 2023 #4

Thank you. Super PACs can't contribute directly to candidates or coordinate with them. betsuni Feb 2023 #14

"Common Dreams" Itchinjim Feb 2023 #5

Once again, the DNC has no ability to block independent expenditures. brooklynite Feb 2023 #6

+1 uponit7771 Feb 2023 #7

OK... So Color Me Confused. Why Didn't They Allow A Vote? GGoss Feb 2023 #11

It implies coordination with independent PACs, which is illegal. RandySF Feb 2023 #12

RandySF... Help Me Out Here GGoss Feb 2023 #15

The money isn't being given to the DNC. It's being given Phoenix61 Feb 2023 #18

Ok... Maybe I'm Gettin It Now... GGoss Feb 2023 #19

Candidates have to report all donations and expenses, as Santos is currently finding out. Phoenix61 Feb 2023 #21

Ok... So What Was The Problem With The Resolution They Froze Out ??? GGoss Feb 2023 #22

Symbolic and stupid at the same time. Phoenix61 Feb 2023 #23

OK, But Did You See Post #17 ? GGoss Feb 2023 #24

Purity test. "We're not owned by corporate America." Phoenix61 Feb 2023 #25

LOL, I'm Really OK With That... GGoss Feb 2023 #26

Anti-establishment purity test. betsuni Feb 2023 #27

And That's What It Sounded Like To Me GGoss Feb 2023 #34

Yes, conspiracy theory purity test nonsense to attack Democrats for a fantasy revolution. betsuni Feb 2023 #35

I wouldn't, because it's clear they do not. W_HAMILTON Feb 2023 #28

You have to ask them (btw, Bernie is not a Democrat) RandySF Feb 2023 #31

Shit kicking article, Dems have no power to stop outside groups uponit7771 Feb 2023 #8

What about a certain 501(c)(4) organization that is supposed to be a "social welfare organization" Just A Box Of Rain Feb 2023 #9

Sounds like performative nonsense to me. How could the DNC enforce such a ban? tritsofme Feb 2023 #10

Wouldn't a vote imply coordination with independent PACs? RandySF Feb 2023 #13

More anti-Dem bullshit from common dreams. Elessar Zappa Feb 2023 #16

And... More Anti-Dem Bullshit From Some In The Democratic Party GGoss Feb 2023 #17

Maybe they should have forwarded it to the Firm Condemnations Panel. KY_EnviroGuy Feb 2023 #20

I don't consider commondreams worth the time. LiberalFighter Feb 2023 #29

Let me clarify a few things. RandySF Feb 2023 #30

I'm afraid no matter how much it's repeated it won't make much of a dent. betsuni Feb 2023 #32

It's a DSA-driven resolution, to boot. RandySF Feb 2023 #33

That makes sense. betsuni Feb 2023 #36