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joshcryer

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14. The precedent set makes us a defacto oligarchy.

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Wed Apr 2, 2014, 11:32 PM

Apr 2014

Because the SCOTUS can only consistently rule one way on the matter of unlimited individual contributions. The previous ruling would have to be overturned to stop unlimited individual contributions.

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A Fed Up Bernie Sanders Obliterates The Koch Fueled Supreme Court Majority [View all] babylonsister Apr 2014 OP

k&r for Bernie Sanders. n/t Laelth Apr 2014 #1

It is time.... SCVDem Apr 2014 #2

I want to see Iwillnevergiveup Apr 2014 #3

As Bob Dylan sang Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2014 #5

Oh, he's finally fed up? What took him so goddamned long? And what kind ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2014 #4

Do you know how clueless you sound? Google works. Hell, babylonsister Apr 2014 #10

Apparently it is you who are clueless - as to how informed I am. I have followed politics every ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2014 #16

If you know him, then why did you ask what took him so long? pnwmom Apr 2014 #18

Yes, he has always been a strong, consistent voice. But the OP's source describes him as ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2014 #20

Considering his age and lack of a national organization, I will be surprised if he runs. pnwmom Apr 2014 #23

I can tell you this. If he runs as a Democrat and challenges Hillary, I will support him. nt ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2014 #24

Aren't you special. babylonsister Apr 2014 #19

Yes, I am special. And your dig at me is still wrong and always will be. I also respect his ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2014 #21

Sanders is one of the most outspoken progressives in the Senate. pnwmom Apr 2014 #15

I do know that. Read post 16. nt ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2014 #17

Another little push for him to get into the 2016 race? polichick Apr 2014 #6

I don't know if that would ever work, but babylonsister Apr 2014 #11

K&R Bobbie Jo Apr 2014 #7

K&R Digit Apr 2014 #8

K & R for Bernie! n/t RoccoR5955 Apr 2014 #9

I hope richie richers loose their asses. lonestarnot Apr 2014 #12

K&r... spanone Apr 2014 #13

The precedent set makes us a defacto oligarchy. joshcryer Apr 2014 #14

I bet Sen Sanders can tell the Difference between the Dems and the recons.. Cha Apr 2014 #22