25-01-2010, 06:02 AM
Yes, John, I've always been gobsmacked at the amount of money wasted in elections in the US, though I am sure it is seen as a good investment by those paying, and it seems to amount to purchasing the office in much the same way as one would purchase a rank in the military in the old days :ridinghorse: (or maybe still?) It is clear that there needs to be major overhaul of elections funding. No donations by individuals or organisations. Equal public funding and air time for all candidates.
But the position of corporate personhood has wide ranging appalling ramifications for all of society. I recommend everyone watch 'The Corporation' if you haven't already done so. It is available in our DPF You Tube channel.
But the position of corporate personhood has wide ranging appalling ramifications for all of society. I recommend everyone watch 'The Corporation' if you haven't already done so. It is available in our DPF You Tube channel.
"The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it." Karl Marx
"He would, wouldn't he?" Mandy Rice-Davies. When asked in court whether she knew that Lord Astor had denied having sex with her.
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"He would, wouldn't he?" Mandy Rice-Davies. When asked in court whether she knew that Lord Astor had denied having sex with her.
“I think it would be a good idea” Ghandi, when asked about Western Civilisation.