Nye Bevan
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Fri Dec-09-11 07:36 PM
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| 103. I agree, but as you can see from this thread, we are in a tiny minority in DU on this issue. |
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I can't think of any other issue where so many DUers were opposed to the ACLU's position.
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| -Bernie Sanders Proposes A Constitutional Amendment To Overturn Citizens United |
Galraedia |
Dec-08-11 12:51 PM |
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This is all nice but nothing gets done, no change until........ |
musiclawyer |
Dec-08-11 12:59 PM |
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The President has no role in a Constitutional amendment process, for starters. |
Demit |
Dec-08-11 01:36 PM |
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self delete |
progressoid |
Dec-08-11 05:06 PM |
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Do you mean no official role? |
No Elephants |
Dec-09-11 09:52 AM |
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Constitutional Amendments do not go to him for a signature |
Ter |
Dec-09-11 06:11 PM |
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Sen Reid, please sit down. |
Aleric |
Dec-08-11 03:32 PM |
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That's all nice but nothing gets done, no change until... |
Aleric |
Dec-08-11 03:35 PM |
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You have no idea what you are talking about. |
savalez |
Dec-08-11 05:08 PM |
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That's all nice but nothing gets done, no change until... |
AlbertCat |
Dec-08-11 09:45 PM |
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+1 And propose it again and again so the public can see which roaches oppose it. |
No Elephants |
Dec-09-11 09:57 AM |
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Anyone got a list of the DINOs that extended Bush's Tax Cuts for the 1%? |
Shoe Horn |
Dec-09-11 05:47 PM |
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I agree. nt |
Sarah Ibarruri |
Dec-08-11 08:42 PM |
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to do what? |
Enrique |
Dec-08-11 08:56 PM |
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In my humble opinion, this doesn't go nearly far enough.... |
Scuba |
Dec-08-11 01:03 PM |
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Didn't you learn the lesson of Prohibition? "Positive" rights under the Constitution do NOT work |
happyslug |
Dec-08-11 04:53 PM |
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Wow. I hope you didn't write all that just for me.... |
Scuba |
Dec-08-11 05:09 PM |
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That is some lesson in what |
truedelphi |
Dec-08-11 07:30 PM |
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Wow! Thanks. |
Gore1FL |
Dec-08-11 09:49 PM |
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Well... |
No Elephants |
Dec-09-11 10:04 AM |
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Thanks for bringing this here. K & R. |
freshwest |
Dec-08-11 01:05 PM |
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No real change is possible unless this is overturned. n/t |
deacon |
Dec-08-11 01:25 PM |
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Possible, but much harder. And would require more of us. |
No Elephants |
Dec-09-11 10:30 AM |
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KNR - occupy nt |
Zorra |
Dec-08-11 01:33 PM |
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Can't wait to see it passed and signed. |
DocMac |
Dec-08-11 01:36 PM |
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knr |
KansDem |
Dec-08-11 01:37 PM |
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funny |
oldhippydude |
Dec-08-11 02:00 PM |
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Bush v Gore |
Enthusiast |
Dec-08-11 02:51 PM |
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There was a series of bad decisions |
kenfrequed |
Dec-08-11 03:17 PM |
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And that's why it won't make...... |
howmad1 |
Dec-08-11 05:58 PM |
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That's because it wasn't "wisdom". |
Enthusiast |
Dec-08-11 02:49 PM |
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There really was no "wisdom" to speak of. |
EnviroBat |
Dec-08-11 03:07 PM |
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www.wolf-pac.com... join the fight. |
Exultant Democracy |
Dec-08-11 02:02 PM |
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CHeck out Alternet of HOW Citizens United came to be,,,turned my stomach!!!! |
benld74 |
Dec-08-11 02:37 PM |
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Go Bernie... |
SoapBox |
Dec-08-11 02:56 PM |
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Sadly true, but mad kudos to Bernie nevertheless |
peace frog |
Dec-08-11 04:56 PM |
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good on ya bernie |
certainot |
Dec-08-11 03:04 PM |
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One of the few left in congress, that the corporatists have not yet |
ooglymoogly |
Dec-08-11 03:04 PM |
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bernie usually does the first hour with thom hartmann on fridays, 12EST |
certainot |
Dec-08-11 03:14 PM |
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This is the kind of man we need to run for the president. kr nt |
ooglymoogly |
Dec-08-11 03:16 PM |
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RECOMMENDED! also suggest sending Sanders an email or calling his office to praise him for this. |
Bill USA |
Dec-08-11 03:28 PM |
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This is a much better attempt at an amendment than most I've seen |
onenote |
Dec-08-11 03:40 PM |
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Thank you, Bernie Sanders. |
JDPriestly |
Dec-08-11 03:51 PM |
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Best wording, so far. |
Maineman |
Dec-08-11 03:56 PM |
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About Time |
gussmith |
Dec-08-11 04:13 PM |
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This could be something to rally around. |
LuvNewcastle |
Dec-08-11 04:14 PM |
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The message of OWS is very clear: This country has been rigged to make the |
No Elephants |
Dec-09-11 10:19 AM |
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I'm not a RWer but I think it's a bad idea. |
Nye Bevan |
Dec-09-11 07:23 PM |
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it doesn't address non-profit corporations, a bad flaw. |
provis99 |
Dec-08-11 04:46 PM |
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And if they did, Unions would have to be added |
happyslug |
Dec-08-11 04:58 PM |
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the more we can restrict lobbyists and groups, the better. |
provis99 |
Dec-08-11 11:07 PM |
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That violates the First Amendment |
happyslug |
Dec-09-11 04:29 PM |
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no, a new Constitutional Amendment does not violate the Constition. |
provis99 |
Dec-09-11 05:38 PM |
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For many, that would be an equitable trade. |
Xithras |
Dec-08-11 11:21 PM |
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It's not only unions, though. Amnesty International, NAACP, ACLU, |
No Elephants |
Dec-09-11 10:26 AM |
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Would it be such a terrible thing.. |
Xithras |
Dec-09-11 01:55 PM |
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Wow. You would want the NAACP to be criminally prosecuted |
Nye Bevan |
Dec-09-11 07:26 PM |
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Thing is, would you want to eliminate, say, the NAACP from protection? |
No Elephants |
Dec-09-11 10:23 AM |
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Love him, but lotsa luck there. nt |
onehandle |
Dec-08-11 05:05 PM |
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Well, if he succeeds, we'll either have an amendment or know who stopped it. |
No Elephants |
Dec-09-11 10:27 AM |
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If it fails - keep introducing it. This needs to happen NOW!! |
Initech |
Dec-08-11 05:07 PM |
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'bout time. n/t |
Buenaventura |
Dec-08-11 05:14 PM |
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Thanks, Senator Sanders! |
City Lights |
Dec-08-11 05:15 PM |
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Looks like a good amendment to me |
muriel_volestrangler |
Dec-08-11 05:26 PM |
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Didn't Merkley already do this? Is this a matter of just doing it over and over until |
AllyCat |
Dec-08-11 05:29 PM |
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He's not the first - some Dems have introduced something similar - but this is important! |
UrbScotty |
Dec-08-11 05:31 PM |
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Thank you, Bernie. Elect more Bernie's to congress!!!!! |
Dont call me Shirley |
Dec-08-11 05:31 PM |
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K&R |
McCamy Taylor |
Dec-08-11 06:06 PM |
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You go Bernie |
Marnie |
Dec-08-11 06:22 PM |
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+1000 |
Raksha |
Dec-09-11 12:44 AM |
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K&R. |
dotymed |
Dec-09-11 09:57 AM |
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On the bright side, Presidents last 4 to 8 years. Conceivably, Bernie could remain in Congress till |
No Elephants |
Dec-09-11 10:33 AM |
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Vigilance! |
Veracious |
Dec-08-11 07:01 PM |
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I wonder how far this will get? |
mysuzuki2 |
Dec-08-11 07:06 PM |
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About as far as a Yes Men spoof |
Jim_Shorts |
Dec-08-11 08:25 PM |
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Unfortunately, I think you are right. |
mysuzuki2 |
Dec-08-11 11:04 PM |
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Go Bernie! |
FailureToCommunicate |
Dec-08-11 07:09 PM |
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link to email from Bernie. He wants us to sign a petition ... |
Bozita |
Dec-08-11 07:20 PM |
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A link to the YouTube video of Bernie speaking out on his amendment. |
LongTomH |
Dec-08-11 07:38 PM |
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I don't see how that would affect Citizens United |
eallen |
Dec-08-11 07:42 PM |
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Section 4 |
onenote |
Dec-09-11 01:14 PM |
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So, the NYT, Fox, and NBC could be censored during elections?! |
eallen |
Dec-09-11 04:55 PM |
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If it only allowed regulation of what the candidate controls it would be meaningless |
onenote |
Dec-10-11 07:33 AM |
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Thank Bernie !!! - K & R !!! |
WillyT |
Dec-08-11 07:44 PM |
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Bernie is one of the few true patriots left /nt |
still_one |
Dec-08-11 08:30 PM |
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K&R n/t |
myrna minx |
Dec-08-11 08:35 PM |
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once again, Bernie gets my vote! Sounds good to me |
wordpix |
Dec-08-11 08:36 PM |
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Bless you, Mr. Sanders! |
unkachuck |
Dec-08-11 08:45 PM |
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He is a TRUE AMERICAN |
lovuian |
Dec-08-11 11:22 PM |
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please! |
Texas Lawyer |
Dec-08-11 10:14 PM |
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Vital, historic move |
Tsiyu |
Dec-09-11 12:23 AM |
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Well, that'll go nowhere fast in this CONgress. |
blkmusclmachine |
Dec-09-11 05:24 AM |
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Not DOA at all. |
azul |
Dec-09-11 09:32 AM |
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OWS brought attention to this very issue |
fascisthunter |
Dec-09-11 01:02 PM |
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k&r n/t |
Hotler |
Dec-09-11 12:15 PM |
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Limited liability? Limited rights. n/t |
Bolo Boffin |
Dec-09-11 12:50 PM |
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K&R |
Jefferson23 |
Dec-09-11 01:01 PM |
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Aww too late to rec. |
pam4water |
Dec-09-11 01:22 PM |
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You go, Bernie! He has not forgotten what a blow to our.. |
mvd |
Dec-09-11 02:01 PM |
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I wonder why he hasn't tried to get more cosponsors? |
Freddie Stubbs |
Dec-09-11 02:02 PM |
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kick |
yurbud |
Dec-09-11 02:10 PM |
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Hell YES |
and-justice-for-all |
Dec-09-11 04:42 PM |
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Note that this amendment would apply also to LLC's, including DemocraticUnderground. |
Nye Bevan |
Dec-09-11 04:51 PM |
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Exactly! No one has proposed anything that distinguishes DU from Citizens United. |
eallen |
Dec-09-11 04:58 PM |
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I agree, but as you can see from this thread, we are in a tiny minority in DU on this issue. |
Nye Bevan |
Dec-09-11 07:36 PM |
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He'd better wait for a national Democratic sweep (pres, congress, govenorshipes.. |
Kahuna |
Dec-10-11 08:31 AM |
#105 |
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