Comments on: Politico: Peterson stonewalls Obama’s finance proposal http://minnesotaindependent.com/37231/politico-peterson-stonewalls-obamas-finance-propoal News. Politics. Media. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:43:11 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Mary http://minnesotaindependent.com/37231/politico-peterson-stonewalls-obamas-finance-propoal/comment-page-1#comment-32565 Mary Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:10:05 +0000 http://minnesotaindependent.com/?p=37231#comment-32565 This is exactly why we need to put a premium on campaign finance reform and limiting PAC contributions. Public opinion, i.e. democracy, can't work if the voice of constituents is drowned out by bullhorns in the hands of a few contributors with access to vast amounts of wealth. If we continue operating under the current system, not only will sensible finance regulation remain out of reach, but so will any other legislation designed to support a healthy middle class. So kiss health care reform, effective public education, social security, a strong and steady gnp, and a sustainable environment goodbye. This is exactly why we need to put a premium on campaign finance reform and limiting PAC contributions. Public opinion, i.e. democracy, can’t work if the voice of constituents is drowned out by bullhorns in the hands of a few contributors with access to vast amounts of wealth.

If we continue operating under the current system, not only will sensible finance regulation remain out of reach, but so will any other legislation designed to support a healthy middle class. So kiss health care reform, effective public education, social security, a strong and steady gnp, and a sustainable environment goodbye.

]]> By: Super Rookie http://minnesotaindependent.com/37231/politico-peterson-stonewalls-obamas-finance-propoal/comment-page-1#comment-32523 Super Rookie Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:59:28 +0000 http://minnesotaindependent.com/?p=37231#comment-32523 I am still waiting for a call to the Big Show. I don't have time to bleed! I am still waiting for a call to the Big Show. I don’t have time to bleed!

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