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Originally Posted by hi_im_god
it isn't as if spending billions influencing elections by direct advertising is an alternative to lobbying.
it's an adjunct.
they'll do both. the fact an industry lobby group can run ad's in favor of those already in their pocket and against those that aren't only serves to increase the effectiveness of that lobbying.
i'm still perplexed by a "peoples" movement like the tea party missing the obvious fact that this decision only strengthens corporate influence over both parties.
if you're against big government, you should be aghast. it's only getting bigger with this decision. that isn't bursting into tears. it's just a cold eyed assessment of reality.
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If anything it clears the air, and a path to resolution. We now know that any proposed " change in the law" ie. The McCain- Feinburg bill, is now officially moot. There is no gray area left.
So rather than the folks that benefit from lobbyists write "laws" to limit or erase their own benefits, we now need a Constitution Amendment to prohibit such acts.
I agree with the decision and look forward to ratifying an amendment that knocks this crap off once and for all.