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In reply to the discussion: Move to Amend proposed 28th Amendment to be introduced in Congress tomorrow [View all]arely staircase
(12,482 posts)92. i don't think this can work without public financing of campaigns
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Move to Amend proposed 28th Amendment to be introduced in Congress tomorrow [View all]
LongTomH
Feb 2013
OP
Okay, I'm sure the Republican controlled House will give it due consideration and an open vote...
brooklynite
Feb 2013
#11
Those who think something should be done should understand the consequences of what they are seeking
onenote
Feb 2013
#98
Best to not only get the ball rolling, but get the votes on record for 2014
graham4anything
Feb 2013
#76
ALL of the proposed texts I've seen have explicitly protected freedom of the press
NYC Liberal
Feb 2013
#17
Then they would have zero impact on the result of the outcome of Citizens United
eallen
Feb 2013
#25
It'll mean whatever they want it to, and it will only apply to meanies we don't like.
X_Digger
Feb 2013
#53
The NRA's right to advocate for PRD's will not be infringed, so I don't see your opposition?
apocalypsehow
Feb 2013
#56
Opposition to this particular wording? Strong. Opposition to overturning CU? None.
X_Digger
Feb 2013
#57
Glad we can at least both agree that Citizen's United needs to go. What would you suggest
apocalypsehow
Feb 2013
#58
That should still be considered "freedom of the press" and not person vs corporation.
The Wielding Truth
Feb 2013
#69
I do not see where the proposed amendment says the 1'st is revoked. Why all the concern
Vincardog
Feb 2013
#85
So Democratic Underground, LLC would have no right to prevent the government from searching
RB TexLa
Feb 2013
#15
Good points but the problem will still remain of unlimited funds pouring in by corporations
cstanleytech
Feb 2013
#22
Because unless its an amendment a future court could rule it unconstitutional
cstanleytech
Feb 2013
#35
The court, in Citizens United, encouraged Congress to require more transparency in funding.
eallen
Feb 2013
#72
Like I said though the problem is 10 years down the road say congress could
cstanleytech
Feb 2013
#77
Corporations exist at the pleasure of us humans. We allow corporations to exist
rhett o rick
Feb 2013
#40
This would be incredibly helpful, a huge step towards healing & restoring our democracy. nt
99th_Monkey
Feb 2013
#62
K&R! And massive SHAME upon everyone in government not working to overturn it! n/t
Fire Walk With Me
Feb 2013
#63