Comments on: Why I Don’t Oppose the Citizens United SCOTUS Decision http://intelligenceplease.com/2010/01/27/populism-what/ Curiosities from the Buckle of the Bible Belt to the Beltway Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:11:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Morning Reading – July 7, 2010 « Intelligence, Please… http://intelligenceplease.com/2010/01/27/populism-what/#comment-745 Morning Reading – July 7, 2010 « Intelligence, Please… Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:36:23 +0000 http://intelligenceplease.com/?p=507#comment-745 [...] OVER THIS – Turns out the Citizens United v. FEC ruling actually was a boon for free speech (like I’ve said all along), as unions outspend corporations on political campaigns this year: Labor unions have dominated [...] [...] OVER THIS – Turns out the Citizens United v. FEC ruling actually was a boon for free speech (like I’ve said all along), as unions outspend corporations on political campaigns this year: Labor unions have dominated [...]

]]> By: Nick Williams http://intelligenceplease.com/2010/01/27/populism-what/#comment-161 Nick Williams Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:25:54 +0000 http://intelligenceplease.com/?p=507#comment-161 Let us not forget the millions of dollars in political contributions, the sources of which Obama refused to divulge, from Visa gift cards, in odd amounts like $10.36 and $17.22. Every analyst I've heard speak of this has agreed: that reeks of foreign exchange rates. And that is already against the law. Let us not forget the millions of dollars in political contributions, the sources of which Obama refused to divulge, from Visa gift cards, in odd amounts like $10.36 and $17.22. Every analyst I’ve heard speak of this has agreed: that reeks of foreign exchange rates. And that is already against the law.

]]> By: George http://intelligenceplease.com/2010/01/27/populism-what/#comment-159 George Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:04:43 +0000 http://intelligenceplease.com/?p=507#comment-159 Politicians could also disclose foreign entity contributions...and people could decide if that candidate was worthy of their vote. Politicians could also disclose foreign entity contributions…and people could decide if that candidate was worthy of their vote.

]]> By: Joseph Mosby http://intelligenceplease.com/2010/01/27/populism-what/#comment-158 Joseph Mosby Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:50:42 +0000 http://intelligenceplease.com/?p=507#comment-158 I too agree with SCOTUS' decision, but I also recognize an inherent risk that this particular decision would allow foreign corporations (let's use Sony for example) the ability to funnel money through their American entity to influence decisions. Essentially, the law didn't distinguish between individuals and corporations as far as free speech goes, and I think SCOTUS made the right call to err on the side of free speech. I keep hearing ideas about tax breaks if you donate to a political campaign (not a bad idea, in my opinion), and I'd certainly support full disclosure of any corporate donations on candidate websites. I think you'd see a lot of donations from Altria Group rejected by the candidates. I too agree with SCOTUS’ decision, but I also recognize an inherent risk that this particular decision would allow foreign corporations (let’s use Sony for example) the ability to funnel money through their American entity to influence decisions.

Essentially, the law didn’t distinguish between individuals and corporations as far as free speech goes, and I think SCOTUS made the right call to err on the side of free speech.

I keep hearing ideas about tax breaks if you donate to a political campaign (not a bad idea, in my opinion), and I’d certainly support full disclosure of any corporate donations on candidate websites. I think you’d see a lot of donations from Altria Group rejected by the candidates.

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