charlesejohnson
join:2000-09-26
75023-6816
|  Throw the bums out
This sort of thing will continue until and unless real campaign finace reform is enacted. IMHO if we wish to have a democracy then ONLY registered voters eligible to vote in the election in question should be allowed to contribute, and the contributions should be strictly limited to a few thousand dollars. The law should also apply to the candidate - if he can vote in the election then he can make the same limited contribution to his campaign. Of course we still have freedom of speech - outside agencies can express their views as much as they please, but ONLY with simple and accurate identification (NO Friends of Billy Joe Bob Congressman).
My contribution to the effort is to vote straight anti-incumbent in every election after sending a letter to the incumbent regarding my views. If only incumbents appear on the ballot, I write someone in. |
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stevejc
join:2001-12-29
Buffalo, NY
| Charles, I've been voting anti-incumbent for years!! Unfortunately, there aren't enough of us to make a difference. It's the people's own fault for what they get. Time after time, they believe the lies, and the politicos thrive on the masses stupidity.
Perhaps if congressional salaries & raises were dictated by referendum (just as my boss decides my pay and raises, not me) within the individual districts. But then there would be the fear that it could be in direct conflict with the federal minimum wage laws. I'd propose the same exemption enjoyed by waiters and waitresses. Congress also gets the bulk of it's income through *tips*, and should be exempt.
"A person is smart, people are stupid." |
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IPG0d
Premium
join:2002-05-02
Stevenson, WA | reply to charlesejohnson
God Bless you my child keep up the good work......
and you guys said there was no Intelligent life in here?
you have restored my faith in humans a tad my friend |
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