The real blowback of the Citizens United decision begins today
and jumps into full effect in January. We're miles behind those who wanted this decision the most--I suggest we start thinking about real, workable ways to fight it and to engage Joe and Jane SixPack. We discovered that some in the Democratic Party ARE paying attention to us--that's a very good (but miniscule) start right there.
No doubt you've seen the FUD commercials way too much already (even my 13 year old laughed at the "Scary China" ad) but I don't think we've seen anything yet. It's gonna get much, much worse.
2. I think one of the easiest ways to engage the SixPacks is to tell them that
the tidal wave of attack ads and robocalls they've just had to endure were almost certainly paid for with shadow financing and 2012 will be even worse if we don't do something about it. They may not give a crap that businesses are buying their politicians and elections, but they sure as hell are sick of the ads.
5. One of the Few Places Bipartisanship MIght Actually be Workable
is an attempt to pass a constitutional amendment either limiting certain kinds of contributions or else removing the personhood of corporations.
Lots of populist right-wingers agree with populist Democrats on this issue. It's a tall order, but with the Supmeme Court setting a precedent, it might be the only way.
8. Republicans will do nothing to diminish their fundraising advantage.
Sorry to say, but those Tea Party extravaganza's weren't paid by the rubes that attended. Big Business has their Party and Mass Media channel. The only winners were the top 5% who'll get their taxcuts extended. Nothing else really matters to this Party. The bottom 95% will continue to slide down the SOL curve....and that includes the rubes who can't seem to figure this basic fact out.
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