• @distantsounds
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    324 hours ago

    “We must overturn the disastrous Citizens United Supreme Court decision and move to public funding of elections,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders.

    ‘That’s Oligarchy,’ Says Sanders as Billionaires Pump Cash Into Trump Campaigns

    ftfy, Common Dreams

    • @[email protected]
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      72 hours ago

      You’re not wrong, but let’s not lose sight of the fact that the ratio is decidedly in favor of ultra-Conservatives

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        16 minutes ago

        Which makes it even dumber that Dems prioritize fundraising above the wishes of their constituency. Just look at how far to the right Kamala has been dragged by the donors, and marvel at the Dem strategists’ head scratching as to why she’s slipping in the polls. This system is totally broken for all but the rich and corporations.

      • @distantsounds
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        -32 hours ago

        imo, painting this as a ratio thing or a lib v conserv problem, is language that will not help to remove it. Money should not be a metric for policy whether aligns with your beliefs or not.

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          52 hours ago

          I agree, which is why I said you’re not wrong. But when focusing efforts, you need to know what you’re up against and not presume they’re all created equal.

          • @distantsounds
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            21 hour ago

            Definitely. I’m not trying to be combative here either. This is a class issue and both established political parties operate through the means of their financial backers. Looking at this as “both sides are wrong” may be the best way to get a push for non-partisan resolution and actually get citizens u removed