How do you lose your individual voice in a democracy? Your vote gets muted by hundreds of millions in corporate dollars in a political process where your vote counts far less than those dollars. It's why a corporation in Texas can have a far bigger say in what happens in a New York election than a registered voter in New York.
The Supreme Court, courtesy of Citizens United vs. FEC has ensured a corporation's (and non-constituent's) First Amendment "rights" while muting the First Amendment rights of the individual voter and constituent.
The President of the United States has to raise a staggering $1 billion to get elected to a job that pays him $400,000 a year. You don't think he's going to be owing a few corporations some favors? Do you honestly believe your voice amounts to a hill of beans in comparison to corporate dollars?
In this broadcast, Clint Hulsey interviews Dave Levinthal from Opensecrets.org in the opening 20 minutes and reveals the hidden underbelly of campaign financing. In the remainder of the broadcast, Clint and Gus Bridi discuss the ramifications of campaign financing and its impact on a vast array of issues effecting American politics today.
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