That's where we part ways then. I want an informed public, not one that is even more clueless than it is now.

That would be unconstitutional. People have a right to not have govt restrict free speech. Also, the problem is still that we let them get away with it. We do not need laws to cleanup govt. We need people to stop being stupid.

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"To take from one, because it is thought his own industry and that of his father has acquired too much, in order to spare to others who (or whose fathers) have not exercised equal industry and skill, is to violate arbitrarily the first principle of association, "to guarantee to everyone a free exercise of his industry and the fruits acquired by it."

-Thomas Jefferson

Jviehe, do you have any stats on what cycle of elections saw the highest % of incumbents defeated? (Or maybe Goober or someone else with a knowledge of these things?)

It would be interesting to see what the highest level of anti-incumbent sentiment has ever been. And what theoretically it would take to send enough Congressmen and Senators home this time.

I suspect it was 1994, but I cant be sure. That would take more research than I wish to do. You would think with a congressional approval rating lower than any in history, it would happen now, but people are dumb masses. Democrats offer to take money from the rich and buy them things. As long as 5% of the country is paying for everything, and govt has the power to keep it that way, itll continue. I dont see a way to educate the masses as to their stupidity. Especially when the govt is willing to spend a trillion as soon as some hardship looks apparent.

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"To take from one, because it is thought his own industry and that of his father has acquired too much, in order to spare to others who (or whose fathers) have not exercised equal industry and skill, is to violate arbitrarily the first principle of association, "to guarantee to everyone a free exercise of his industry and the fruits acquired by it."

-Thomas Jefferson

They can say anything they want, they can even put bif old signs in their yards. The candidates would not be allowed to take their money is all.

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Socialism doesn't create a rising tide that lifts all boats. It drains the lake and teaches the boat riders not to help themselves by rowing.

Jesus loves you, allah wants you dead

"Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others."

Ayn Rand

That would be unconstitutional. Giving money to a candidate is free speech, and has been confirmed as such by the supreme court.

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"To take from one, because it is thought his own industry and that of his father has acquired too much, in order to spare to others who (or whose fathers) have not exercised equal industry and skill, is to violate arbitrarily the first principle of association, "to guarantee to everyone a free exercise of his industry and the fruits acquired by it."

-Thomas Jefferson

Public financing isn't constitutional, but be that as it may, anything can become constitutional if the people will it.

Do people really want change or do they just enjoy griping about it ?

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Socialism doesn't create a rising tide that lifts all boats. It drains the lake and teaches the boat riders not to help themselves by rowing.

Jesus loves you, allah wants you dead

"Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others."

Ayn Rand

Do you think we should change the constitution to eliminate free speech?

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"To take from one, because it is thought his own industry and that of his father has acquired too much, in order to spare to others who (or whose fathers) have not exercised equal industry and skill, is to violate arbitrarily the first principle of association, "to guarantee to everyone a free exercise of his industry and the fruits acquired by it."

-Thomas Jefferson

Hence the saying "Money Talks"?


Why can't we have a "NONE OF THE ABOVE" Box!!!

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Great Quotes from Great Americans:

"With regard to the words 'general welfare', I have always regarded them as qualified by the details of the powers connected with them. To take them in a literal and unlimited sense would be a metamorphisis of the Constitution into a character which there is a host of proofs was not contemplated by its creators."James Madison, Father of the Constitution

No. I think you should be free to say whatever you want.

I think it should be illegal to give money to polititians.

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Socialism doesn't create a rising tide that lifts all boats. It drains the lake and teaches the boat riders not to help themselves by rowing.

Jesus loves you, allah wants you dead

"Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others."

Ayn Rand