Two word answer: Citizens United
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This is an area where I probably differ considerably from my rightie brothers and sisters.
In my view, Citizens United was the single most idiotic SCOTUS decision in my lifetime.
Even a blindfolded ten year old knows the difference between speech and money, and apparently our Supreme Morons don't.
I have a theory. RINO's like the decision, and populists don't. Let's find out.
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Citizens United Explained
The 2010 Supreme Court decision further tilted political influence toward wealthy donors and corporations.
This is an area where I probably differ considerably from my rightie brothers and sisters.
In my view, Citizens United was the single most idiotic SCOTUS decision in my lifetime.
Even a blindfolded ten year old knows the difference between speech and money, and apparently our Supreme Morons don't.
I have a theory. RINO's like the decision, and populists don't. Let's find out.