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To: traditional1

I know it is counter-intuitive, but you have it backwards, in fact: the way to break the lobbyist/incumbent lock on DC power is to remove all donation limits, not to further gut the First Amendment by imposing more. With full disclosure, of course, so the voters can clearly see who bought whom...


4 posted on 08/22/2006 7:47:44 AM PDT by EternalVigilance (What would the Founders do?)
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To: EternalVigilance
With full disclosure, of course, so the voters can clearly see who bought whom.

I'm sorry, but you asking for full disclosure when the organization(s) you work for can barely make a filing deadline is hysterical.
9 posted on 08/22/2006 9:14:12 AM PDT by Registered
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To: EternalVigilance

Actually, while I am posting, I should complete my thought...

The organizations you support and have allied yourself with have the financial transparency of a block of cement. Not only that, but they are involved in a non-profit shell game that exists to build direct mail lists and solicit donations.


10 posted on 08/22/2006 10:01:03 AM PDT by Registered
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To: EternalVigilance

"the way to break the lobbyist/incumbent lock on DC power is to remove all donation limits, not to further gut the First Amendment by imposing more. With full disclosure, of course, so the voters can clearly see who bought whom...
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Full disclosure is a joke. So many 501 organizations never file, go out of business, or file after elections that there is virtually no disclosure at all.

I think that full and TIMELY disclosure should be the order of the day with regard to all lobbyists and political organizations. It's only right.


13 posted on 08/22/2006 12:04:03 PM PDT by MineralMan (non-evangelical atheist)
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To: EternalVigilance
With full disclosure, of course, so the voters can clearly see who bought whom..

Pot, kettle, black. Lots of people are still waiting for the organizations your tied to to disclose their financials.

82 posted on 08/22/2006 9:30:37 PM PDT by BigSkyFreeper (There is no alternative to the GOP except varying degrees of insanity.)
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