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In reply to the discussion: Warren: Americans ‘understand the game is rigged’ [View all]skepticscott
(13,029 posts)62. False..blatantly false
Why do you need to make things up to argue your case?
If you had bothered to report the FACTS about Citizens United, one of many things you'd have to disclose is the following:
The high court decision leaves intact campaign contribution regulations including laws barring campaign contributions to federal candidates from corporations and unions. It also leaves intact laws barring so-called soft-money contributions to political parties.
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2010/0121/Supreme-Court-Campaign-finance-limits-violate-free-speech/(page)/2
But hey, never let the truth get in the way of a righteous rant.
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Warren/Wyden 2016! Protecting consumers from WallStreet and the internet from censorship
ZM90
Jun 2012
#4
If your intent is to take control by any means. The GOP does their job all year around.
freshwest
Jun 2012
#46
What is... the UnFairness Doctrine, Deregulation, and Citizens United, Alex?
Peaceful Protester
Jun 2012
#23
You have it all wrong. You make more money by using your brain than using your back.
dkf
Jun 2012
#31
Remember, Glass-Steagall (1933) had been repealed via the Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act (1999)
Peaceful Protester
Jun 2012
#34
Why do such large discrepencies between exit polling and "the vote" exist
NorthCarolina
Jun 2012
#40
I believe Warren is on the correct path and I believe she will make a great Senator.
Uncle Joe
Jun 2012
#19
The bulk of our elections have been questionable since Bush was appointed by the SCOTUS
pacalo
Jun 2012
#36