Posted on 04/01/2012 11:46:02 AM PDT by John Semmens
A group of 30 Democrats called for President Obama to use an upcoming Congressional recess as an opportunity to appoint five new Federal Election Commissioners. The appointments are deemed essential to blunt the impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Citizens United case.
“As it stands now, anyone can say anything he wants about any candidate without fear of repercussion,” said Minority Chief Deputy Whip Peter Welch (D-Vt). “The FEC as it is now constituted is unable to properly regulate what may be said during the very important campaign ahead. By making recess appointments the President can staff the FEC with people we can trust to put the clamps on unwarranted criticisms of the Administration’s policies and prevent voters from being misled by right-wing propaganda.”
In addition to making the requested recess appointments, the group urged the IRS to “launch investigations of all 501(c)(4) groups affiliated with super-PACs that are attacking the President or other members of the Democratic Party under the guise of so-called freedom of speech.”
“The Government must use every tool at its disposal to defend itself from those who would undermine its authority,” Welch argued. “If people know that the IRS will be on their case if they try to bring down the Government I think we’ll see them exercise more discretion in what they say or do.”
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Almost got me... again.
With O’banana, satire has a way of becoming reality... better be careful, this may inspire them...
I had to double-check - you almost got me (again!)
1) Unless a conservative says something the Left doesn't like. Then they'll sic their attack dogs (the "news" media) on you.
2) The Left wishes to reserve the right to say anything they want about anyone for themselves.
Good one John. Keep up the good work. :)
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