Do lobby groups and Super PACs work to deliberately override the democratic principle in promoting their own self-serving political, business and other marginal interests through t... moreDo lobby groups and Super PACs work to deliberately override the democratic principle in promoting their own self-serving political, business and other marginal interests through tightly focussed, near-predatory, private agendas?
Were they allowed, for ulterior reasons, into lawful existence to specifically upset and supersede the basic democratic principle? How does that benefit the lawmakers who promoted it?
Their operating methods and limits of action seem to be governed more by self-determined rules, policies and guidelines rather than being properly controlled by strong laws imposed by government to the benefit of all.
If you could affect the situation, would you be in favour of Super PACs and paid lobbyists being able to influence government or against? less
Some of the folks still talking on here about that old news do not live in the US, could not and did not vote, and thus did nothing to prevent or otherwise affect the election's ou... moreSome of the folks still talking on here about that old news do not live in the US, could not and did not vote, and thus did nothing to prevent or otherwise affect the election's outcome. Therefore, I believe they have no basis for complaint. Do you agree/disagree and why?
Here is her statement:
Violence is an American tradition. It has been part of the American story since colonization. These violent acts continue from generation to generation. Raci... moreHere is her statement:
Violence is an American tradition. It has been part of the American story since colonization. These violent acts continue from generation to generation. Racial violence, violence toward women and children are still prominent in today’s society. Racism and Patriarchy are two oppressive systems the US was colonized on and they breed violence to this day..
I am a #METOO survivor and I am focusing on violence toward women and the intersectionality with other oppressive systems. Women of color who may not have an economic advantage that others have access to, are disproportionately impacted by violence. We recently heard how a woman of color was dismissed by police officers when it was reported she was raped, all because she had a troubled past. These kind of stories are everyday in this country. Anita Hill was smeared and dismissed when she shared her story regarding a male in power. There are countless stories throughout history and currently where women who break their silence are smea... less
Son of Bob Goodlatte Blasts Father Over Strzok FiringBobby Goodlatte has donated to his dad's Democratic rivals and urged others to alsoBy Josh Gardner, Newser StaffPosted Aug 13, ... moreSon of Bob Goodlatte Blasts Father Over Strzok FiringBobby Goodlatte has donated to his dad's Democratic rivals and urged others to alsoBy Josh Gardner, Newser StaffPosted Aug 13, 2018 6:30 PM CDT51 comments CommentsChairman Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., sighs during a break of a House Judiciary Committee hearing. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)(Newser) – The son of a high-ranking House Republican has prominently come out in support of a Democrat for his father's seat. Bobby Goodlatte, son of House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte, tweeted Sunday that he'd given the "maximum allowed donation to Jennifer Lewis," who he notes is the Democrat running for Rep. Goodlatte's seat, which he announced he would not be running for re-election. "I've also gotten 5 other folks to commit to donate the max. 2018 is the year to flip districts," the younger Goodlatte wrote. "Let's do this!" Outlets including Politico picked up the story as Bobby Goodlatte continued to tweet, fleshing out some of the reasoning behind the bo... less
