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37. And that would be actual Fascism

Fri Oct 4, 2013, 11:13 AM

Oct 2013

Mussolini (who invented fascism) once defined it as the "union of state and corporate power". Citizens United already pushed the US dangerously close to fascism but doing away with teh limits would allow corporations and the ultrarich to just outright buy politicians, pushing the US into full fascism.

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Mitch McConnell Will Ask Supreme Court To Scrap Campaign Contribution Limits Entirely [View all] Galraedia Oct 2013 OP

They can't buy enough votes as it is? Dustlawyer Oct 2013 #1

+1 n/t AnotherDreamWeaver Oct 2013 #28

Corruption Is Already One Of The Biggest Problems This Country Faces DallasNE Oct 2013 #30

Jesus Christ, as if our system isn't fucked up enough already gopiscrap Oct 2013 #2

This Liberalynn Oct 2013 #3

Isn't he cute! City Lights Oct 2013 #4

That alone is a disqualifier of the McCutheon v. FEC Buddha_of_Wisdom Oct 2013 #5

So billions of dollars- ruffburr Oct 2013 #6

That would be nice: AnotherDreamWeaver Oct 2013 #29

Before everyone yells and screams, ask yourself this... brooklynite Oct 2013 #7

A government shutdown? Thor_MN Oct 2013 #12

Kock money got us this… Jackpine Radical Oct 2013 #16

Not an even remotely OK assertion. Wilms Oct 2013 #17

Maybe Not Panic Nimyth Oct 2013 #40

That was one election. WilliamPitt Oct 2013 #49

Could it be that it would be better to remove all so called "restrictions," enough Oct 2013 #8

McConnell is a lifelong foe of campaign finace reform Jack Rabbit Oct 2013 #9

That's what's on his mind right at the moment? ffr Oct 2013 #10

McConnell wants a return to the "good old days." Archae Oct 2013 #11

Rec'ing for exposure n/t Hydra Oct 2013 #13

When you are the party of the rich, this tactic works liberal N proud Oct 2013 #14

For those times when $100mn from one person just isn't enough. cui bono Oct 2013 #15

Mitch was saying this shit while his head was momentarily sticking out of a Koch chocolate starfish. L0oniX Oct 2013 #18

Only an amendment to the Constitution will solve this LongTomH Oct 2013 #19

Good Lord!!!!! hahahahahahaha......... Hotler Oct 2013 #20

can't you just set up a corporation and funnel unlimited donations through it? unblock Oct 2013 #21

Well hell yeah, why not? Rebellious Republican Oct 2013 #22

Mitch getting an itch he might be in trouble come election time? Frustratedlady Oct 2013 #23

We will make that an issue here in Ky alfredo Oct 2013 #31

Equating $$$$$$$ to speech is such utter bullshit groundloop Oct 2013 #24

the Republicans will need every penny since demographics aren't in their favor yurbud Oct 2013 #25

Not to worry, the Koch brothers have more money than God. Rebellious Republican Oct 2013 #46

I remember that. I meant the subset of white folks who miss Jim Crow (some of whom might live up yurbud Oct 2013 #47

I support the Citizens United decision but I do not support this. Nye Bevan Oct 2013 #26

What was worth supporting about the CU decision? Blue_Tires Oct 2013 #56

That's the main priority to him at this time? Spirochete Oct 2013 #27

We will do our best. alfredo Oct 2013 #32

I have to agree lift the cap because it doesnt work cstanleytech Oct 2013 #33

Why can't I get time to speak to SCOTUS about it? I also have no sinkingfeeling Oct 2013 #34

Taking advantage of the 5-4 Legacy of Pruneface Octafish Oct 2013 #35

Old fucking wrinkled dog of a turtle. lonestarnot Oct 2013 #36

And that would be actual Fascism Prophet 451 Oct 2013 #37

I will go one step further... Rebellious Republican Oct 2013 #38

Just about every government is in essence a plutocracy. cstanleytech Oct 2013 #44

I think I understand your post. Rebellious Republican Oct 2013 #45

He just doesn't get it. A moraly bankrupt and ethically challenged twit. marble falls Oct 2013 #39

GOP: Let the RIGHT people vote! blkmusclmachine Oct 2013 #41

I am going to request that they..... JimboBillyBubbaBob Oct 2013 #42

Mitch McConnell, Champion of the stinking rich and extremely powerful. redwitch Oct 2013 #43

The RULE OF GOLD beats the GOLDEN RULE, yet again dougolat Oct 2013 #48

And by a five to four vote the SCOTUS Hubert Flottz Oct 2013 #50

He's a desperate man; his party has lost its authority. burnsei sensei Oct 2013 #51

when are Americans going to take a look at even local Gov paychecks & benefits? corruption!! Sunlei Oct 2013 #52

These F'en people like this need to be all thrown out of office. They need to be RKP5637 Oct 2013 #53

Good to see he's focused on what really matters . . . hatrack Oct 2013 #54

We want an America where everyone will be at the mercy of rich idiots BeyondGeography Oct 2013 #55