Monday, January 25, 2010

Plutarchy

The republican is the only form of government which is not at open or secret war with the rights of mankind - Thomas Jefferson

The case Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission is an appeal from the D.C. District Court that was published today.  We the people?  Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness?  All [humans] are created equal?  Nope.  A republic no longer.  We are simply an oligarchy and a plutocracy; we are but a plutarchy.  A powerfully wealthy elite are in control of this country, which was formerly a republic.

Analysis:  The personhood of corporations by Lyle Denniston.

What Should Congress Do about Citizens United? by Erin Miller.

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