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In reply to the discussion: BILL MOYERS: We are so close to losing our democracy to the mercenary class [View all]Volaris
(11,705 posts)54. the only thing i can suggest is that we are just going to have to do it ourselves...
Run for office, on the twin stances of Publically-Funded Federal Elections, and making PAID lobbying an outlawed profession. (also, some kind of limitiations on Terms Served would help--and yes, I know that as a general rule it's a GOP talking point, but it may be a potent weapon if we can turn it into something actually USEFUL) You want to lobby Congress? Then you have to to it the way the rest of us all have to, and pay for your own train ticket.
Watch how fast the pigs start screaming, and then fleeing the city of DC for more lucrative pastures. But make NO MISTAKE, these people swing a big fucking hammer, be ready to defend yourself lol.
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BILL MOYERS: We are so close to losing our democracy to the mercenary class [View all]
kpete
Aug 2013
OP
We See - Rose Colored Reality Versus Clear Lens Reality - I'll Take The Clear Lens Reality Any Day
cantbeserious
Aug 2013
#44
All of this is accomplished by those who are supposed to be smart. Ted Cruz is trying
Thinkingabout
Aug 2013
#3
Be careful what you say here. I put forward the same thought and was ripped apart for it.
BlueJazz
Aug 2013
#42
We are already there. Now they just need to keep us in line with propaganda bubble gum.
Lint Head
Aug 2013
#7
K&R. -- Moyers & Co interview w Mark Liebovich about lobbying growth history was shocking
Overseas
Aug 2013
#8
the only thing i can suggest is that we are just going to have to do it ourselves...
Volaris
Aug 2013
#54
"Mercenary Class" <-- I like this, because the words capture something important
99th_Monkey
Aug 2013
#12
That's why I vote Democratic. My Party stands for democracy, justice, equality and the common man...
Octafish
Aug 2013
#14
Ok ...I'm going to LMFAO anyway. We are however required to zombie vote for dems...
L0oniX
Aug 2013
#52
K&R! I believe that we need a spark to start the protests again, but this time we need leaders and
Dustlawyer
Aug 2013
#40
But when one asks if there is more to any scandal than just the surface
nadinbrzezinski
Aug 2013
#24
once they eliminate the poor and minority votes, all bets are off & they're working tirelessly
spanone
Aug 2013
#65
"They have bought the political system ... making change from within impossible."
limpyhobbler
Aug 2013
#66