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38. I will go one step further...

Fri Oct 4, 2013, 05:55 PM

Oct 2013

plu·toc·ra·cy noun \plü-ˈtä-krə-sē\
: government by the richest people

: a country that is ruled by the richest people

: a group of very rich people who have a lot of power

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plutocracy

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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