Welp, So Much for That

[forsyth]

Well, the Supreme Court ruled yesterday that "companies have a free-speech right to spend as much as they wish to persuade voters to elect or defeat candidates for Congress and the White House."

Which is, of course, sheerest bullshit, because a corporation is not a person, and has no "free speech rights". Nice to know bribery's legal now, though. This is a hell of a lot more important than some nut winning an election in Massachusetts. And bodes much much worse for our country.

The Worst Presidency Ever is a gift that just keeps on giving.

Comments

[forsythferret.livejournal.com]

Yes, yes it is. Apparently they can't directly bribe donate to campaigns, but they can spend a zillion dollars on ads for or against candidates, which kinda makes it irrelevant.

Which is a much bigger threat to government of, by, and for the people than any election in MA.

[kjatar.livejournal.com]

Uh-huh. Hell, they could even spend the money in ways dictated by the campaign managers, I imagine. Haven't exactly seen much reporting on this today, either. Big shock, right?

[forsythferret.livejournal.com]

Why would they bother? Corporations have much better ad people on retainer than politicians do.

[kjatar.livejournal.com]

Okay, good point.