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PETER S. LOPEZ on "Rally tomorrow for fair elections and clean government"

2010-08-12T17:31:00Z

Any intelligent being should be cognizant of the fact that we now live under a corporate capitalist ruling class. Still, we need to participate in the elections process, in our government and in democracy in order to keep it real. ~ http://twitter.com/Peta_de_Aztlan

BrooksTruitt on "Rally tomorrow for fair elections and clean government"

2010-08-10T15:54:08Z

WOW ROBERT, What a revelation! We live in a corporate oligarchy. What else is new? I noted some corporations, impatient with lobbying approach, are sending in CEO's to capture governorships and senate seats to cut out "the middle man," so to speak. Maybe we do, as the Tea Party says, need to get our country back, but not from the White House but from CORPORATIONS!

Robert Horowitz on "Rally for fair elections and clean government Aug. 10"

2010-07-31T21:12:07Z

Well, we are working on that and I just didn't know whether she would be able to make it or not. I cannot commit her to an event when that had not been confirmed. If she has to be in DC to vote on something then it's OK with me to send a member of her staff; that's what they're for. When I get more info on attendees and speakers I will revise the article.

Davi Rodrigues on "Rally for fair elections and clean government Aug. 10"

2010-07-30T06:29:32Z

Well here's an ironic twist in relation to politicians and who they are supposed to be working for. Sacramento elected matsui to represent the district, but she sends someone else to represent her before her constituency. This is what's wrong with our present system, Politicians who elevate themselves beyond their station after they are elected. "At the rally, Sacramento Congresswoman Doris Matsui or her representative will sign The Other 98% pledge, and give brief remarks"

Robert Horowitz on "Rally for fair elections and clean government Aug. 10"

2010-07-30T05:20:22Z

Nice Rockwell-esqe imagery, but it doesn't fit the current situation. Joe the donut maker and Jim the dry cleaner are not the ones making the big contributions. It's the giant trans-national corporations. Every single corporate chieftain, manager or worker bee is free to contribute their personal dollars to any candidate, and no one is interfering with that. So, in fact, corporate donations are nothing more than double-dipping. And let's get real, they are not doing it on behalf of their employees, but rather on behalf of executives and shareholders (yes, I realize that many of us are shareholders via our pensions and 401ks). These donations, combined with their influence from lobbying, has allowed large corporations to ship jobs overseas where labor is cheaper and protections for workers and the environment virtually non-existent, and hide their profits overseas so to avoid taxation here at home. The larger point of all this corporate influence peddling is to lower the corporate tax burden, and they have been quite successful at that. Wonder why government is always broke, even though your personal taxes don't ever seem to go down? That's because the effective corporate tax rate today is less than half of what it was in the 1950s, that supposedly blissful by-gone era of Rockwellian lore to which all good Republicans pine to return. I say great, let's start that return to better times by restoring corporate tax rates and shifting the burden off the individuals and back to the corporadoes. Anyway, that's only one of the three points of the Other 98 Plan, and definitely the toughest of the three to accomplish. I guess there is no argument on the other two points. So, everyone, hope to see you at the Rally!

thsas on "Rally for fair elections and clean government Aug. 10"

2010-07-23T22:45:38Z

Agreed. I note that the smallest of size corporations are also the most common, and that a Sub chapter S completely blurs the finanial line between and individual, the owner and his/her corporation as they are one and the same to the tax collector.

cogmeyer on "Rally for fair elections and clean government Aug. 10"

2010-07-22T18:36:05Z

True, and I like how you provided wonderful Norman Rockwell imagery with your examples as well. But a sole owner or mom & pop business can already speak freely as individuals, so frankly there is not much negative impact to them from this ruling. For example there is not much difference if Joe pays for a political ad in his name or does so in the name of his donut shop business. This ruling primarily affects larger corporations and unions who speaking on behalf of thousands of shareholders, members, and employees.

thsas on "Rally for fair elections and clean government Aug. 10"

2010-07-22T18:18:14Z

Every Sub chapter S is a Corporation, formed to create a corporate barrier is an effort to protect private assets. That means the mom and pop dry cleaner you use, the doughnut store guy who works 14 hour days, the lawn service guy pushing a mower when it is 95 degrees, the owner of the little store on the corner who gets robbed every quarter, etc are the bulk of Corporations that are being protected to express an opinion and donate, as would any other citizen.

cogmeyer on "Rally for fair elections and clean government Aug. 10"

2010-07-22T17:49:37Z

Here is the problem Rob. American citizens mostly have the right to free speech. The Supreme Court ruling simply says that if you and I get together and form a corporation, or a union, that entity also has the right to free speech. The wikipedia link that you cite next to your 1st pledge point highlights the many conflicting views on this judgement. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizens_United_v._Federal_Election_Commission For instance, the ACLU is torn on taking a position here. They are asking the right question here... Is the individual right to free speech stifled by the more powerful voice of corporations and unions, to the extent that corporations and unions require free speech limits? So at best this is a challenging constitutional question. But it becomes a very politicized question when you recognize that repealing the law favors incumbent Democrats. And when MoveOn.org is sponsoring the rally, itthen becomes pretty clear what the real motivation here is: Self preservation for a Democrat President and Congress. And big money groups like MoveOn.org worried that they will get drowned out. So I can see the point of being concerned about overbearing corporate dollars funding political ads. But you gotta watch your back when political hack lobbying groups like MoveOn.org say that they are watching out for the little guy.

Rhonda Erwin on "Rally for fair elections and clean government Aug. 10"

2010-07-21T06:30:48Z

I hope I can attend. I'm really going to try and get that Tuesday morning off. Thanks so much for the information and the article!

nicolesfriend on "One week left to support mountain biking in national parks"

2009-12-14T10:46:16Z

Dear Mr. Horowitz, What a great thing you are doing for the community by raising this awareness. I enjoy riding my mountain bike and I am looking forward to the "off-pavement" bike paths. Also, please ignore bf00inquisit, as his comments are hurtful, unnecedsary, and do not pertain. For that matter, ignore MaiLlnh1 as well! Keep up the spectacular work! From, Your Fan

bf00inquisit on "One week left to support mountain biking in national parks"

2009-03-23T00:01:12Z

^ | | Bobby is an idiot, not David!! Sorry for the mix up!! Anyway, I think that Robert needs to get a life you're too rebellious you idiot. GET A LIFE, AND GET A WIFE. don't be so worried about changing the world. I'm sure others think you are annoying too, I'd hate to be your neighbor, co-worker, family, or anything of the sort, I hope you don't have any kids!!!! SO JUST GET A LIFE. You're as annoying as BUSH, oh wait, I bet you LOVE BUSH, well look what he's done to our country you BUSH loving idiot!!!! <<>> Robert: Also your picture is stupid!! Change it I'm sure it annoys others too, you annoying (BUSH LOVING) IDIOT!! PS: You are an idiot and you are annoying!! Stop being so rebellious CLICK ON THIS FOR HELP: http://www.wikihow.com/Not-Be-Annoying L@@K #10 You need some professional help you idiot. -- bf00inquisit

MaiLInh1 on "One week left to support mountain biking in national parks"

2009-03-22T23:42:24Z

this gowd artcle. hope legel suen. i injoy bikeng when i don wah my 14 kid. i move from china to thes playc. i eat doghot when i bike to the parck. -Mai Linh Sacramento

bf00inquisit on "One week left to support mountain biking in national parks"

2009-03-22T23:22:08Z

your an idiot You stupid inquisitor!! Your jokes are NOT funny!!!! Bobby -- bf00inquisit

Robert Horowitz on "One week left to support mountain biking in national parks"

2009-02-13T06:31:07Z

Thanks, David. Flat riding is better than no riding. One day when I am old and incontinent, I'm sure riding out there will be quite the thrill!

David Watts Barton on "One week left to support mountain biking in national parks"

2009-02-11T19:19:45Z

Robert, thanks for posting this. But as a skilled mountain biker, why would you spend so much energy trying to get access to "flat" riding here in town? Very community-minded of you, I must say.