US Rep. Jim McGovern: A Constitutional Amendment to Repeal Citizens United, restore

[SixthSense]

Run time: 01:57 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGeCWOxzpP4   Posted on YouTube: November 17, 2011 By YouTube Member: RepJimMcGovern Views on YouTube: 1061   Posted on DU: November 18, 2011 By DU Member: SixthSense Views on DU: 1301

 

[timtom]

1. OMG

My rec brought it up to ZERO!!

Who the hell would unrec THIS???

Thanks for posting, BTW!

[Phlem]

2. I know!

Proof of trolls?

probably.

-p

[newarkitect]

3. The 99% need to get behind this!

This is where it's at folks. The Civil Rights struggle brought legislation in the form of the Civil Rights Act in 1964. Now the Occupy Wall Street movement has skillfully, amazingly carved out the political space for legislation to begin reversing the extraordinary carnal damage that Citizens United has wrought upon our very democracy. It's time right now to recognize this and seize the initiative. Thank you Rep. Jim McGovern!

[Maineman]

4. We need a whole lot more than one amendment! I suggest 6:

1. A CORPORATION IS NOT A PERSON:

“Constitutional rights and protections as provided herein extend only to natural persons, not to business entities, trade groups, corporations, or governments. Persons representing or advocating for the interests of entities and organizations must clearly identify themselves as such, and all such communication must occur in a public forum.”

2. MONEY IS NOT SPEECH, LYING IS NOT PROTECTED:

“Constitutionally protected speech is auditory or visual messages that are intended to be an accurate reflection of ideas, facts, or artistic expression. Deceit or intentional misrepresentation, whether or not recognized by human sensory mechanisms, whether put forth by persons, entities, or governments or their representatives is not protected speech. No form of money or barter is protected speech.”

3. GET MONEY OUT OF POLITICS:

“All campaign and campaign related expense for public office, whether for federal office or elected office in any of the several states, shall be paid from public funds fairly distributed to viable candidates. No candidate or campaign shall accept donations or spend personal funds for or on behalf of his or her campaign.”

4. FORCE THE SENATE TO FUNCTION:

“If three-fifths of the House of Representatives conclude that the Senate is unable to function effectively or to carry out its constitutional duties, all members of the Senate shall immediately be subject to recall elections. Such elections shall be held no sooner than 90 days and no later than 120 days from the date of recall.”

5. FAIR VOTING, STOP GERRYMANDERING:

“States may not consider political affiliation, socioeconomic circumstances, or religious preferences when determining representation and voting districts for members of the House of Representatives. All existing districts shall be redrawn within one year of final passage of this amendment. Allotted time and facilities for voting shall be equally and fairly distributed. Congress shall set forth a federal holiday weekend for the purpose of voting on federal candidates.”

6. DISCONTINUE THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE:

“Henceforth, the President and Vice President of the United State of America shall be elected by popular vote of the people, each citizen having one vote.”

[karmkay]

5. my new congressman

Because we've been recently redistricted, I am now in Jim McGovern's district, and damn proud of it!!