Tag Archives: corporations

Sick of Election Ads?

Posted on October 10, 2014 by drsmith50702

As we approach Election Day, the lunacy of our current election funding system is becoming painfully apparent. There is so much cash in the system that candidates have no problem saturating the TV and radio airwaves with vitriolic commercials, clogging … Continue reading →

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Objections to the Clean Elections Amendment

Posted on April 18, 2014 by drsmith50702

I’ve discovered, much to my surprise, that not everyone is reacting to the Clean Elections Amendment with universal acclaim. (OK, maybe not a big surprise.) I have tried to point out that this is not a partisan issue…both liberals and … Continue reading →

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Campaign Cash = ZERO tax bill

Posted on April 16, 2014 by drsmith50702

Why do I believe unlimited campaign donations are so damaging? One major reason is because the contributions of our major corporations buy them the ability to evade taxes. Don’t believe it? Here are the top 5 companies that paid ZERO … Continue reading →

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How dangerous is money in politics?

Posted on February 6, 2014 by drsmith50702

One of the keys to convincing people that a change is needed is to learn how destructive and unsustainable the status quo is. If you don’t believe we have a problem, why should we change? If you don’t believe unlimited … Continue reading →

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How much would the Clean Elections Amendment cost?

Posted on January 27, 2014 by drsmith50702

One of the first questions that must be answered about full federal funding of elections is, “How much would this cost?” Common Cause, Inc., a citizen’s advocacy group, has looked into that question, and this is what they said: (http://www.commoncause.org/site/pp.asp?c=dkLNK1MQIwG&b=4773849) … Continue reading →

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