Vermont becomes first state to call for a Citizens United Resolution

[AntiParty]

The Wolf PAC got through to Vermont! Vermont is the first state to call for constitutional convention to get money out of politics. Congratulations Vermont and way to lead a common sense overdue change.



Vermont first state to call for constitutional convention to get money out of politics - Brattleboro Reformer

 

[Moonglow]

I would love to see this adopted in every state..

 

[Steven_R]

Does that whole "getting money out of politics" thing apply to all money going to money going to politicians, or just big business? Do Unions, Soros & Bloomberg, and Hollywood fundraisers all get shut down, or does this apply solely to the Koch Brothers?

 

[shart_attack]

Does this mean they will be keeping George Soros out of our business, too — or just the American corporations???

 

[bripat9643]

The Wolf PAC got through to Vermont! Vermont is the first state to call for constitutional convention to get money out of politics. Congratulations Vermont and way to lead a common sense overdue change.

Good luck getting any red state to approve that.

 

[bripat9643]

I would love to see this adopted in every state..

Of course you would, along with the Soviet Constitution.

 

[AntiParty]

Does that whole "getting money out of politics" thing apply to all money going to money going to politicians, or just big business? Do Unions, Soros & Bloomberg, and Hollywood fundraisers all get shut down, or does this apply solely to the Koch Brothers?

Here is the pledge of the driver behind this, the Wolf PAC.

The Plan - Wolf PAC

 

[AntiParty]

The Wolf PAC got through to Vermont! Vermont is the first state to call for constitutional convention to get money out of politics. Congratulations Vermont and way to lead a common sense overdue change.

Good luck getting any red state to approve that.

The funny thing about the term Conservative is it actually means unwilling or slow to change. Change happens no matter what when it's necessary. Some people know when to be Conservative and when to be Liberal.

Overturning Citizens United is a Liberal thought, it takes thinking, not a lack of. It also takes Liberal amounts of Action to change.

This is one of the longest term common sense problems in America....If the red stands against it, they will simply be exposed even more as profit mongers who work for Corporations instead of the people.

 

[AntiParty]

Does that whole "getting money out of politics" thing apply to all money going to money going to politicians, or just big business? Do Unions, Soros & Bloomberg, and Hollywood fundraisers all get shut down, or does this apply solely to the Koch Brothers?

Another thing.

I see lot's of people stand up for Citizens United just because they saw Unions donating to politicians.

Need I say, "two wrongs don't make a right?"

Why create or justify something terribly wrong just because not enough people fought against the initial problem? I just don't get it. Why double down on bad decisions?

 

[RoshawnMarkwees]

The Wolf PAC got through to Vermont! Vermont is the first state to call for constitutional convention to get money out of politics. Congratulations Vermont and way to lead a common sense overdue change.

Good luck getting any red state to approve that.

The funny thing about the term Conservative is it actually means unwilling or slow to change.

Which is exactly why today's democrats and lefties are really pseudo-liberal, neocons, stuck in the 1960's.

 

[Not2BSubjugated]

The Wolf PAC got through to Vermont! Vermont is the first state to call for constitutional convention to get money out of politics. Congratulations Vermont and way to lead a common sense overdue change.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiiOUp-V6-4

Vermont first state to call for constitutional convention to get money out of politics - Brattleboro Reformer

What is it, specifically, that you don't like about the Citizen's United decision? I'm honestly curious.

 

[natstew]

Ah, The Socialist Republic of Vermont!

Now that the Democrats no longer have a monopoly on 'big money' they have a problem with it. Such fucking hypocrites!
They sure didn't have a problem with it when their supporters were the only ones allowed unlimited contributions.

What the 'Citizens United' decision did was to 'level the playing field' and Democrats don't like that.

 

[editec]

Ah, The Socialist Republic of Vermont!

Now that the Democrats no longer have a monopoly on 'big money' they have a problem with it. Such fucking hypocrites!
They sure didn't have a problem with it when their supporters were the only ones allowed unlimited contributions.

What the 'Citizens United' decision did was to 'level the playing field' and Democrats don't like that.

Natstew, have YOU ever been misinformed.

The DEMS rake in the dough, too.

 

[natstew]

Does that whole "getting money out of politics" thing apply to all money going to money going to politicians, or just big business? Do Unions, Soros & Bloomberg, and Hollywood fundraisers all get shut down, or does this apply solely to the Koch Brothers?

The Wolf PAC got through to Vermont! Vermont is the first state to call for constitutional convention to get money out of politics. Congratulations Vermont and way to lead a common sense overdue change.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiiOUp-V6-4

Vermont first state to call for constitutional convention to get money out of politics - Brattleboro Reformer

AntiParty, Dollars are not citizens??? That doesn't even relate to 'Citizens United'.
The Supreme Court ruled that contributions in the form of dollars is speech and protected in the first amendment.
I normally wouldn't agree, but when a crucifix in a jar of urine was ruled to be speech by the Supremes, it also made almost any action by a person to be some form of speech. You Liberals can't have it both ways. If a crucifix in a jar of urine is speech, so is the act of giving money to a candidate, and, if a union is persons so is a corporation. A corporation is a group of people incorporated, same as a union. Again you Liberals can't have it both ways. The United States Constitution applies to Conservatives as well as Liberals.

You are such losers!

 

[JakeStarkey]

Does that whole "getting money out of politics" thing apply to all money going to money going to politicians, or just big business? Do Unions, Soros & Bloomberg, and Hollywood fundraisers all get shut down, or does this apply solely to the Koch Brothers?

Quit yer whinging. It applies to big money, all big money. Do understand that Big Business out spends unions about 90 to 1 in political campaigns. So keep it balanced.

 

[natstew]

The Wolf PAC got through to Vermont! Vermont is the first state to call for constitutional convention to get money out of politics. Congratulations Vermont and way to lead a common sense overdue change.

Good luck getting any red state to approve that.

The funny thing about the term Conservative is it actually means unwilling or slow to change. Change happens no matter what when it's necessary. Some people know when to be Conservative and when to be Liberal.

Overturning Citizens United is a Liberal thought, it takes thinking, not a lack of. It also takes Liberal amounts of Action to change.

This is one of the longest term common sense problems in America....If the red stands against it, they will simply be exposed even more as profit mongers who work for Corporations instead of the people.

Actually, Politically Conservative means nothing of the sort! What it means is, 'Operate within the confines of the United States Constitution'.

 

[natstew]

Ah, The Socialist Republic of Vermont!

Now that the Democrats no longer have a monopoly on 'big money' they have a problem with it. Such fucking hypocrites!
They sure didn't have a problem with it when their supporters were the only ones allowed unlimited contributions.

What the 'Citizens United' decision did was to 'level the playing field' and Democrats don't like that.

Natstew, have YOU ever been misinformed.

The DEMS rake in the dough, too.

Where have I been misinformed?

 

[Darkwind]

Does that whole "getting money out of politics" thing apply to all money going to money going to politicians, or just big business? Do Unions, Soros & Bloomberg, and Hollywood fundraisers all get shut down, or does this apply solely to the Koch Brothers?

Quit yer whinging. It applies to big money, all big money. Do understand that Big Business out spends unions about 90 to 1 in political campaigns. So keep it balanced.

So, that is a no.

 

[natstew]

Does that whole "getting money out of politics" thing apply to all money going to money going to politicians, or just big business? Do Unions, Soros & Bloomberg, and Hollywood fundraisers all get shut down, or does this apply solely to the Koch Brothers?

Quit yer whinging. It applies to big money, all big money. Do understand that Big Business out spends unions about 90 to 1 in political campaigns. So keep it balanced.

Jake, you are wrong again. Just quit making shit up!

Note: Percentages may not add up to 100% as money can be given to third party
candidates or outside spending groups and PACs not affiliated with either party.
Rank Organization Total '89-'14 Dem % Repub % Tilt
1 ActBlue $102,652,175 99% 0%
2 American Fedn of State, County & Municipal Employees $61,819,629 80% 1%
3 National Education Assn $58,970,590 56% 4%
4 AT&T Inc $57,024,350 41% 57%
5 National Assn of Realtors $55,558,528 41% 44%
6 Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers $45,572,151 91% 2%
7 Goldman Sachs $45,254,315 53% 44%
8 United Auto Workers $41,920,628 71% 0%
9 Carpenters & Joiners Union $41,577,299 71% 9%
10 Service Employees International Union $38,699,798 84% 2%
11 Laborers Union $38,401,420 83% 7%
12 American Federation of Teachers $37,271,575 89% 0%
13 Communications Workers of America $36,472,773 86% 0%
14 Teamsters Union $36,355,957 88% 5%
15 JPMorgan Chase & Co $35,116,206 47% 51%
16 United Food & Commercial Workers Union $34,173,003 86% 0%
17 United Parcel Service $32,685,942 35% 64%
18 Citigroup Inc $32,493,212 48% 50%
19 National Auto Dealers Assn $32,267,410 31% 68%
20 EMILY's List $31,891,545 98% 0%
21 American Bankers Assn $31,629,002 36% 63%
22 AFL-CIO $31,594,825 60% 3%
23 Machinists & Aerospace Workers Union $31,399,047 98% 1%
24 American Medical Assn $30,175,387 40% 59%
25 Microsoft Corp $29,710,808 55% 43%
26 Blue Cross/Blue Shield $29,589,474 36% 63%
27 National Beer Wholesalers Assn $29,457,760 35% 64%
28 General Electric $28,598,723 47% 52%
29 National Assn of Home Builders $27,888,130 34% 65%
30 Lockheed Martin $27,662,177 42% 57%
31 Bank of America $27,254,075 41% 57%
32 National Assn of Letter Carriers $26,362,109 84% 9%
33 Morgan Stanley $26,351,875 42% 56%
34 Verizon Communications $26,022,007 40% 58%
35 Deloitte LLP $25,456,997 36% 63%
36 Plumbers & Pipefitters Union $24,682,898 83% 4%
37 Credit Union National Assn $24,555,655 47% 51%
38 Newsweb Corp $24,536,871 40% 0%
39 Operating Engineers Union $23,705,723 82% 14%
40 Ernst & Young $23,595,151 42% 57%
41 International Assn of Fire Fighters $23,304,560 79% 16%
42 American Hospital Assn $23,203,351 52% 46%
43 Time Warner $23,061,927 73% 25%
44 PricewaterhouseCoopers $22,776,097 35% 64%
45 Sheet Metal Workers Union $22,676,778 95% 2%
46 Boeing Co $22,110,093 46% 52%
47 American Dental Assn $22,102,908 43% 54%
48 UBS AG $21,762,486 40% 58%
49 Altria Group $21,548,432 29% 69%
50 Comcast Corp $21,014,434 56% 43%
51 Northrop Grumman $20,338,651 42% 57%
52 Honeywell International $20,214,400 44% 54%
53 AFLAC Inc $20,151,059 43% 56%
54 Pfizer Inc $20,125,069 35% 64%
55 Air Line Pilots Assn $19,923,047 82% 17%
56 National Rifle Assn $19,892,153 17% 82%
57 Union Pacific Corp $19,831,018 27% 72%
58 Natl Assn/Insurance & Financial Advisors $19,592,624 41% 58%
59 Koch Industries $18,445,223 8% 91%
60 American Assn for Justice $18,337,608 80% 3%
61 American Postal Workers Union $18,033,408 86% 2%
62 Club for Growth $17,767,232 0% 95%
63 Raytheon Co $17,628,034 43% 55%
64 Ironworkers Union $17,627,340 92% 6%
65 United Steelworkers $17,451,080 94% 0%
66 Credit Suisse Group $17,406,840 41% 57%
67 United Transportation Union $17,320,750 87% 11%
68 New York Life Insurance $17,272,057 49% 50%
69 National Rural Electric Cooperative Assn $16,926,890 47% 52%
70 FedEx Corp $16,904,127 39% 59%
71 General Dynamics $16,851,877 46% 53%
72 Akin, Gump et al $16,691,500 61% 37%
73 American Institute of CPAs $16,221,545 41% 58%
74 National Air Traffic Controllers Assn $16,216,800 77% 20%
75 Chevron $15,927,730 19% 64%
76 Anheuser-Busch $15,759,563 48% 51%
77 National Cable & Telecommunications Assn $15,758,510 47% 52%
78 Reynolds American $15,617,048 22% 77%
79 Exxon Mobil $15,301,677 13% 85%
80 Wal-Mart Stores $15,233,582 32% 67%
81 KPMG LLP $15,200,703 34% 65%
82 DLA Piper $15,054,028 68% 31%
83 Merrill Lynch $14,867,217 37% 62%
84 GlaxoSmithKline $14,692,693 30% 69%
85 CSX Corp $14,613,830 34% 65%
86 News Corp $14,252,563 58% 41%
87 Walt Disney Co $14,252,307 68% 30%
88 Wells Fargo $14,022,376 36% 62%
89 American Financial Group $14,006,735 15% 73%
90 Indep Insurance Agents & Brokers/America $13,961,400 34% 64%
91 American Health Care Assn $13,900,578 51% 48%
92 Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance $13,864,504 39% 60%
93 American Crystal Sugar $13,764,709 61% 38%
94 Associated Builders & Contractors $13,710,832 1% 98%
95 University of California $13,710,586 89% 9%
96 Prudential Financial $13,528,613 48% 50%
97 American Society of Anesthesiologists $13,497,537 41% 58%
98 WPP Group $13,422,734 53% 45%
99 Southern Co $13,306,489 28% 70%
100 National Restaurant Assn $12,784,931 16% 82%
101 Securities Industry & Financial Mkt Assn $12,598,098 40% 59%
102 Human Rights Campaign $12,348,409 89% 8%
103 American Optometric Assn $12,240,683 57% 42%
104 MetLife Inc $12,231,761 51% 47%
105 Home Depot $12,178,415 25% 74%
106 American Academy of Ophthalmology $12,021,708 50% 49%
107 United Technologies $11,902,694 46% 52%
108 Natl Active & Retired Fed Employees Assn $11,833,700 78% 21%
109 Eli Lilly & Co $11,770,205 31% 67%
110 Saban Capital Group $11,733,772 89% 0%
111 General Motors $11,499,062 39% 60%
112 National Assn of Broadcasters $11,418,839 44% 55%
113 Associated General Contractors $11,334,397 14% 85%
114 Painters & Allied Trades Union $11,327,480 85% 12%
115 American Maritime Officers $11,161,331 46% 53%
116 Ford Motor Co $10,947,547 39% 60%
117 UST Inc $10,930,093 22% 77%
118 Exelon Corp $10,825,745 42% 56%
119 Skadden, Arps et al $10,806,174 77% 22%
120 Independent Community Bankers of America $10,709,335 42% 57%
121 Seafarers International Union $10,566,343 83% 16%
122 AIG $10,553,330 49% 50%
123 Amway/Alticor Inc $10,529,985 0% 96%
124 National Cmte to Preserve Social Security & Medicare $10,428,606 82% 17%
125 Freddie Mac $10,297,509 43% 56%
126 MBNA Corp $10,280,913 16% 83%
127 Patton Boggs LLP $10,229,456 72% 27%
128 American Airlines $10,197,956 43% 56%
129 Blackstone Group $10,044,653 45% 51%
130 American Trucking Assns $10,041,068 27% 72%
131 American Physical Therapy Assn $9,991,483 49% 50%
132 BellSouth Corp $9,804,479 43% 56%
133 National Fedn of Independent Business $9,725,484 6% 93%
134 Lehman Brothers $9,711,614 52% 46%
135 Greenberg Traurig LLP $9,622,536 62% 37%
136 Amalgamated Transit Union $9,607,718 93% 6%
137 Harvard University $9,577,540 87% 12%
138 American Council of Life Insurers $9,567,128 38% 61%
139 Transport Workers Union $9,560,399 95% 4%
140 MGM Resorts International $9,553,542 44% 50%
141 Archer Daniels Midland $9,451,567 42% 57%
142 Aircraft Owners & Pilots Assn $9,342,513 43% 56%
143 Fannie Mae $9,141,727 53% 46%
144 National Rural Letter Carriers Assn $9,032,100 71% 28%
145 Wachovia Corp $8,572,244 30% 69%
146 National Cmte for an Effective Congress $8,447,690 99% 0%
147 Interpublic Group $8,336,012 65% 33%
148 Marine Engineers Beneficial Assn $8,190,179 73% 25%
149 Bristol-Myers Squibb $7,971,249 23% 76%
150 MCI Inc $7,659,436 45% 54%
151 Bear Stearns $7,287,973 55% 43%
152 BP $6,950,903 30% 69%
153 Enron Corp $6,546,528 28% 71%
154 Andersen $6,267,620 37% 62%
155 Vivendi $6,073,117 60% 33%
156 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp $5,541,781 36% 62%
Based on data released by the FEC on April 20, 2014.

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Act Blue, a George Soros funded PAC is #1
2 thru 6 are Unions
You don't find a Corporation until you get to 7th
8 thru 14 are unions
15 is a corporation

 

[Steven_R]

Does that whole "getting money out of politics" thing apply to all money going to money going to politicians, or just big business? Do Unions, Soros & Bloomberg, and Hollywood fundraisers all get shut down, or does this apply solely to the Koch Brothers?

Another thing.

I see lot's of people stand up for Citizens United just because they saw Unions donating to politicians.

Need I say, "two wrongs don't make a right?"

Why create or justify something terribly wrong just because not enough people fought against the initial problem? I just don't get it. Why double down on bad decisions?

So it's a problem when one political party's backers throw money at candidates, but it's not a problem when the other political party's candidates throw money at candidates.

Either it's a problem that needs to be eliminated or it isn't. Which is it?