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38. Thanks, everyone, for the nice feedback -- here's a link to the published comment

Thu Apr 3, 2014, 05:13 PM

Apr 2014

Please note that you will see a second comment by me that is basically a rewording of the first. I didn't intend to post twice, but when something like five hours passed without my first comment showing up, I figured the Times had simply declined to publish it. (I dunno -- thought maybe they objected to my use of the word 'oligarchs' or something!) So I posted a slightly reworked version of the same thing and posted again. And wouldn't you know it, both showed up in a matter of minutes. Aargh!

Anyway, here's the link: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/03/opinion/the-court-follows-the-money.html#permid=11485664:11487398

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Nice job as usual mark. Doctor_J Apr 2014 #1

K&R. Well said. Overseas Apr 2014 #2

We see that same insane mindset here on DU regularly. JoePhilly Apr 2014 #3

Well, I think in some areas, there is some validity to the charge . . . markpkessinger Apr 2014 #5

I'm talking specifically about the notion that ... JoePhilly Apr 2014 #9

Agree with you there n/t markpkessinger Apr 2014 #11

We need to amend the Constitution to define "person" as a human being. JDPriestly Apr 2014 #53

The arguement over voting for the lesser of two evils is one of my real fears. If you do not vote jwirr Apr 2014 #4

People that won't vote for the lesser of 2 evils are just plain stupid. AAO Apr 2014 #23

Example: riqster Apr 2014 #29

Great analogy! n/t markpkessinger Apr 2014 #44

democrats=scalding water. tomp Apr 2014 #66

prefect. mikeysnot Apr 2014 #6

I wonder what their DU name is. sufrommich Apr 2014 #7

Good one It's sad, but true. nt okaawhatever Apr 2014 #52

Well done mcar Apr 2014 #8

Excellent response, but I wonder whether ... frazzled Apr 2014 #10

That's certainly a possibility . . . markpkessinger Apr 2014 #12

That too ... frazzled Apr 2014 #14

I think that the old adage about never ascribing to malice Fortinbras Armstrong Apr 2014 #67

Excellent Response Liberalynn Apr 2014 #13

Absolutely markpkessinger Apr 2014 #41

One of the Professors of European History Liberalynn Apr 2014 #55

Heinlein said... Wounded Bear Apr 2014 #15

You realize that Heinlein's personal politics were a bit problematic, Maedhros Apr 2014 #33

Yes, I know about his politics, in general... Wounded Bear Apr 2014 #36

True. [n/t] Maedhros Apr 2014 #40

I'm not much on either. riqster Apr 2014 #47

Maybe it's not a "purist attitude?" Maedhros Apr 2014 #50

I hear you, and agree in principle. riqster Apr 2014 #54

Don't get me wrong - I vote in every election, and never advocate staying away from the polls. Maedhros Apr 2014 #58

No argument with any of that. riqster Apr 2014 #64

The revolution has already occurred Augiedog Apr 2014 #16

what a good post tishaLA Apr 2014 #20

I agree .. there was a coup in 2000 sunnystarr Apr 2014 #32

Paranoia? Not a bit of it. riqster Apr 2014 #48

We've reached this sorry state because we stopped expecting our elected representatives Maedhros Apr 2014 #34

True. Sad indeed. riqster Apr 2014 #49

excellent post.. wish I could rec too.. 2banon Apr 2014 #60

Right. If we stop voting you better believe that the right wing will continue to vote totodeinhere Apr 2014 #17

Great reply ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2014 #18

K&R stage left Apr 2014 #19

Impeach Clarence Thomas!!!!!! chuckstevens Apr 2014 #21

And, before that, some of the DC Dems need to call for that Doctor_J Apr 2014 #25

Of course, not voting is not the answer dotymed Apr 2014 #22

Look at the ages of these Justices... Trust Buster Apr 2014 #24

Good point. I'd add that 2014 is also crucial. riqster Apr 2014 #30

Well said Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2014 #26

I agree that we shouldn't just stop voting illachick Apr 2014 #27

I agree--Excellent response emsimon33 Apr 2014 #28

K & R riqster Apr 2014 #31

great response! BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2014 #35

Thanks! But understand . . . markpkessinger Apr 2014 #45

oh, I see--thanks for clarifying! BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2014 #46

if one agrees that we have a government bought and paid for by a small group of wealthy people, Warren Stupidity Apr 2014 #37

Oh, I'm in full agreement with you on that! markpkessinger Apr 2014 #39

If they had total control BlindTiresias Apr 2014 #56

Thanks, everyone, for the nice feedback -- here's a link to the published comment markpkessinger Apr 2014 #38

+1000 lark Apr 2014 #42

Wow, awesome! Thank you! nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2014 #43

Thank you. Cha Apr 2014 #51

Post removed Post removed Apr 2014 #57

Nicely done Bobbie Jo Apr 2014 #59

K & R SunSeeker Apr 2014 #61

Thank you very much... Bookmarking. n/t freshwest Apr 2014 #62

I would bet money that poster is not a Democrat. DCBob Apr 2014 #63

one should also ask... tomp Apr 2014 #65

Original times comment writer responds. Terence Stoeckert May 2014 #68