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Rachel Maddow - Montana the best chance of saving US democracy from 'Citizens United' (Original Post) Galraedia Jun 2012 OP
Whatever it takes, wherever it comes from. Thanks, Galraedia. freshwest Jun 2012 #1
Another way is make corporate money invalid. bjobotts Jun 2012 #2
 

bjobotts

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2. Another way is make corporate money invalid.
Mon Jun 4, 2012, 01:28 AM
Jun 2012

Since elections are the backbone of our democracy we should take away the profiteering so there is nothing to spend so much money on.
1) Electioneering can only begin 3 mos before an election
2)Since it is our democracy and our airwaves then campaign ads must be free to air for all candidates which will bring down the number allowed.
3) Each candidate must be given equal time

I'm sure others can come up with more along these lines but what this will do is make huge campaign donations and PAC electioneering funding useless...the money is no good as there is nothing to spend such huge amounts on.
I've not heard anyone discuss this prospect. It is our government...for, by and of the people and so must be made available without the corruption of profiteering...else the election profiteers of the media will just keep charging more and more. There must be a ceiling...Democracy demands it.

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