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92. That's my question. What will be that final straw? n/t

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BREAKING: Caps on Total Campaign Giving Struck Down by U.S. Supreme Court [View all] Hissyspit Apr 2014 OP

I had a feeling they would go for broke! CJCRANE Apr 2014 #1

So they have actually completely destroyed even the smallest thread of the campaign finance reform. lostincalifornia Apr 2014 #2

Citizens United was their surprise for the 2010 mid-terms. CJCRANE Apr 2014 #6

Harldly anything wasn't left before, now even that is gone. lostincalifornia Apr 2014 #11

Sadly, some morons still try to spin CU like it was a positive thing Blue_Tires Apr 2014 #68

The only thing "positive" is that these rich MF'ers will make fools of themselves spending so much Dustlawyer Apr 2014 #117

Rich liberal interests... IkeRepublican Apr 2014 #132

Glenn Greenwald loves the CU ruling. Ikonoklast Apr 2014 #122

All I could think of when I heard the news today was Romney's voice. redwitch Apr 2014 #134

We no longer have a "balance of power" in our government. The SCOTUS has taken rhett o rick Apr 2014 #13

It sure seems that way lostincalifornia Apr 2014 #16

Call this what it really is-Fascism ... aggiesal Apr 2014 #100

Well, if we're too stupid or lazy or inept RiverNoord Apr 2014 #115

If you are trying to stir us on to greater things, you are failing. nm rhett o rick Apr 2014 #116

Nope, I'm just tired of the 'hero/villian' nonsense of RiverNoord Apr 2014 #126

Deliberate. How anyone can use reason to come to the conclusion that this is just or fair is beyond gtar100 Apr 2014 #3

The day democracy died. Jackpine Radical Apr 2014 #4

22NOV1963. nt awoke_in_2003 Apr 2014 #51

Maybe so, but it wasn't obvious at the time. Jackpine Radical Apr 2014 #61

they are not even awoke_in_2003 Apr 2014 #79

No they are not, because they know Americans are too supine to do a damn thing about it villager Apr 2014 #94

The Koch brothers and their ilk will soon be buying every single election now. LonePirate Apr 2014 #5

There is a movement to boycott Koch brothers goods and products. Read post under "Politics 2014." Cal33 Apr 2014 #80

Right down to the smallest school board and city council member. CanonRay Apr 2014 #93

Quiet Roy Rolling Apr 2014 #7

don't hold your breath! mikeysnot Apr 2014 #44

bastard people florida08 Apr 2014 #8

And the (almost complete) corporate dotymed Apr 2014 #9

. BumRushDaShow Apr 2014 #10

I'm not exactly surprised, but this is a horribly bad decision. ananda Apr 2014 #12

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! OnyxCollie Apr 2014 #14

K&R Solly Mack Apr 2014 #15

Yep, that'll do it. malthaussen Apr 2014 #17

GOTV bpj62 Apr 2014 #18

I will not surprise me if the opposite effect will be seen 2banon Apr 2014 #101

Read more: Link to source DJ13 Apr 2014 #19

Ruling here: joshcryer Apr 2014 #25

Thank you DJ13 Apr 2014 #47

oh fucking no. BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2014 #20

Corporations are people, and corporations can by votes. Thank you supreme court for destroying the lostincalifornia Apr 2014 #21

Roberts' Court is our downfall mehrrh Apr 2014 #22

We have a lot of rich Democrats also. juajen Apr 2014 #135

Christ, read the dissent, they basically redefined corruption: joshcryer Apr 2014 #23

Caps on Total Campaign Giving Voided by U.S. Supreme Court - link enclosed OKNancy Apr 2014 #24

Throwing cash at politicians is not "the most fundamental First Amendment activity.” It is bribery. SunSeeker Apr 2014 #37

yup, Roberts' opinion says right there, "Campaign giving is free speech" wordpix Apr 2014 #63

... Scuba Apr 2014 #26

Exactly toby jo Apr 2014 #46

+1000 mountain grammy Apr 2014 #66

+1 Blue_Tires Apr 2014 #69

Until the revolt theHandpuppet Apr 2014 #77

That's my question. What will be that final straw? n/t 2banon Apr 2014 #92

None, for Americans. Climate change spasms will eventually force a break-up into smaller polities villager Apr 2014 #95

This is so often in my mind... we need to rise up. nt JudyM Apr 2014 #98

+1 Enthusiast Apr 2014 #104

April Foo-- Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2014 #27

USA Today- Supreme Court lifts ban on aggregate campaign donations PoliticAverse Apr 2014 #28

This proves it. baldguy Apr 2014 #29

well rtracey Apr 2014 #30

.... handmade34 Apr 2014 #38

thank you rtracey Apr 2014 #113

sometimes handmade34 Apr 2014 #119

The cap stands on individual contests. earthside Apr 2014 #31

Correct - USA Today link underpants Apr 2014 #40

Until someone sues to raise that cap. joshcryer Apr 2014 #49

Exactly. If it interferes with free speech to have a general cap, it interferes Nay Apr 2014 #87

Maybe a bit longer but definitely before 2016. joshcryer Apr 2014 #123

I call it lancer78 Apr 2014 #56

This will bite the Repugs on the rear MosheFeingold Apr 2014 #86

Even if that's true, Dems don't seem to know how to spend the money. We have Nay Apr 2014 #90

This I didn't know mostlyconfused Apr 2014 #103

No, the Kochs are small players, just effective MosheFeingold Apr 2014 #128

They've been turned into boogie men mostlyconfused Apr 2014 #141

The Kochs ARE boogiemen MosheFeingold Apr 2014 #142

I'm sick to my stomach Politicub Apr 2014 #32

Me too underpants Apr 2014 #34

It's already hear. zeemike Apr 2014 #50

I'm just speechless. myrna minx Apr 2014 #88

Welcome to the United States of Koch-Adelson. Orrex Apr 2014 #33

I think it's safe to say Ichingcarpenter Apr 2014 #35

And the flood gates have been open fasttense Apr 2014 #36

Oh good. vi5 Apr 2014 #39

They'd better remember JFK's words: Brigid Apr 2014 #41

Progressivism is not compatible with corporate rule Politicub Apr 2014 #45

The really big money will still go in via dodgy 501(c)(3) and (4)s muriel_volestrangler Apr 2014 #42

I have mixed feelings about this... brooklynite Apr 2014 #43

No surprise by your feelings on the matter Ichingcarpenter Apr 2014 #64

Well, I'll admit that I don't believe in unilaterally disarming... brooklynite Apr 2014 #84

I notice there is a patterns with Supreme Court decisions... TRoN33 Apr 2014 #48

we have Fascists on the Supreme Court! VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #52

Three Cheers for the Plutocrats! Jeff In Milwaukee Apr 2014 #53

It's official, we have a plutocracy spinbaby Apr 2014 #54

"What the Supreme Court Got Right" by Glenn Greenwald--- msanthrope Apr 2014 #55

I have no admiration for war monger Glenn Greenwald. Dawson Leery Apr 2014 #109

Government for Sale. NT Adrahil Apr 2014 #57

I think you can take down the For Sale sign--it's sold. lastlib Apr 2014 #76

somebody needs to ask if they believe in one person one vote or one billionaire one vote yurbud Apr 2014 #58

Thanks for the links, everyone. I got interrupted. Hissyspit Apr 2014 #59

Another gift from bush v Gore .... Botany Apr 2014 #60

Welcome to America.... Oakenshield Apr 2014 #62

but but but DonCoquixote Apr 2014 #65

Impeach the Corporate Owned Supreme Court aintitfunny Apr 2014 #67

A sobering wake up call to the Sanders/Warren crowd....... Trust Buster Apr 2014 #70

Love your phraseology...skew farther to the left. CANDO Apr 2014 #75

I never mentioned the middle class and poverty..... Trust Buster Apr 2014 #81

Based on the issues and polling, Sanders and Warren are as centrist as they come. Enthusiast Apr 2014 #106

I didn't say you did. CANDO Apr 2014 #140

Yeah, it goes with "no time to put on your 'purist' swagger" ... Nihil Apr 2014 #137

We're doomed. SoapBox Apr 2014 #71

This is an open admission by the court that our democracy is up for sale jimlup Apr 2014 #72

disgraceful……n/t dhill926 Apr 2014 #73

Call this what it really is-Fascism ... aggiesal Apr 2014 #74

Queue GOP removing donation limits. Evasporque Apr 2014 #78

What else are corporations supposed to do with all that cash? raouldukelives Apr 2014 #82

I thought april fools day was yesterday. nt littlewolf Apr 2014 #83

How is this different than that horror Citizens United? Whisp Apr 2014 #85

C U applied to corporations, associations, & labor unions. progressoid Apr 2014 #89

sounds like a coup! Whisp Apr 2014 #96

Well, we always have our choco rations and our victory gin to fall back upon, right? Javaman Apr 2014 #91

The chocolate ration has been increased. Brigid Apr 2014 #97

double plus good! nt Javaman Apr 2014 #112

R moneybags now have no excuse to limit donations!! give! give! open bars, resorts & 'clubs' cost$$$ Sunlei Apr 2014 #99

Senate Confirmation. The Stranger Apr 2014 #102

He did indeed. historylovr Apr 2014 #121

Could this be the end of astroturf? They_Live Apr 2014 #105

When I've given to candidates directly it's not tax free or anonymous, like the Slush 501c(3)&Dark4 stuffmatters Apr 2014 #130

Nail ... GeorgeGist Apr 2014 #107

FUUUUUUU~! sakabatou Apr 2014 #108

Are the Justices Able to Read English? You Could Have Fooled Me.... stuartsdesk1 Apr 2014 #110

the ruling today can be boiled down to one simple phrase... Javaman Apr 2014 #114

Boooooooo! Dopers_Greed Apr 2014 #111

I still don't get the point greymattermom Apr 2014 #118

Your Congressman now allowed to wear sponsors' logos on his clothing in the Capitol building. tclambert Apr 2014 #120

Depressing.......... Beacool Apr 2014 #124

I'm predicting Illinois will get a republican governor. mucifer Apr 2014 #125

Corrupt scum. blackspade Apr 2014 #127

America, R.I.P. blkmusclmachine Apr 2014 #129

Time to post George Carlin's rant on "The Owners" IkeRepublican Apr 2014 #131

Too many people on this thread are... icarusxat Apr 2014 #133

Unbelievably corrupt ruling. blackspade Apr 2014 #136

I know I should not have been, but I was kind of shocked by the ruling. pam4water Apr 2014 #138

And now, more killings at Ft. Hood, allegedly a guy back from the wars Ned Fenwick Apr 2014 #139

We have to recognize we are dealing with some real intellectual lightweights, especially Roberts. greatlaurel Apr 2014 #143

It was a republic. Orsino Apr 2014 #144