Originally Posted By ecdc <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44011308" target="_blank">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44011308</a> Here's a disturbing story about a firm that formed a few months ago, funneled millions to Mitt Romney's campaign, and then dissolved, leaving no trace of who is giving this kind of money. The address provided is a building in Manhattan with no record or indication of the "company" ever having been there. This is a direct result of "Citizens United." And we don't know if this money just came from a reclusive billionaire who doesn't want to be known, if it came from the Mormon church, or if it came from a Saudi oil tycoon. I personally doubt it's the latter two, but you get the idea. This goes beyond political party; our Democracy is being hijacked by corporations and the ultra-wealthy.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo It is nothing new I am afraid, since democracy of Greece and Rome, it has been so. And the CHADs issue was one of the many signs that show it.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo And the GOP cry for smaller government fits right in here. In the UK, when services are purchased, they go through a rigerous checking process to ensure it is fare, equitable and gets the most bang for the tax payer's money. Then there are strong terms and conditions, outcomes and service credits for non delivery. It is to protect the public to ensure good services are provided and to ensure that a politician's own company (or his Brother in Law's) do not get all the contracts. But it is expensive to do. With small government, there are not the resources available, and the free market unregulated screws over everyone. This makes the rich richer, and the GOP like that.
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