For those who have not kept up with this case, the Supreme Court ruled recently that portions of the McCain-Feingold (yes, that McCain) Act regulating when and how much money businesses can spend to buy ads or other campaign materials is UNCONSTITUTIONAL under the 1st Amendment. Bravo. But congress critters are not deterred. All the talk about “special interest this” and “special interest that” means nothing. What these weasels are actually saying is “the special interests that are not in favor of me.” Unions were not regulated under the law because they are “not for profit” or “non-profit” entities. The results of this are the staggeringly powerful ACORN’s and SEIU’s in our current predicament. It was open season for them, no season for private sector businesses. It is ludicrous. So now I guess is a good time to get into a discussion about the Spirit of the Law vs. the Letter of the Law.
“They [crooked congress critters] said they were still exploring their options. But with the Supreme Court ruling that there is "no basis for allowing the government to limit corporate independent expenditures," they will have to proceed cautiously to ensure subsequent legislation is not challenged and struck down again. “
A prime example of the fact that the Grade “A” Assholes in Washington do not get it, or do not care. Probably both. Instead of hearing the message that this is not a constitutional pursuit, they are now dedicated to working around the ruling. We will never get anywhere until we have a total culture change in DC, because these people do not know how to take “NO” for an answer. NO means NO.
Another thing, while I am ranting a little. You can call it a “fee” if you wish, but I know what it is, and so do you, it is a “TAX”. I am so sick of all the euphemisms.
Read the whole sickening mess here:
FOXNews.com - Lawmakers Race to Limit Corporate Spending on Elections After Court Ruling-KOOK
