Go Johnny Go...Johnny be GOOD.

[Mythsaje]

John Edwards is certainly right about one thing. We don't need to replace corporate Republicans with Corporate Democrats. Corporations and their lobbyists might not be the thing that's most wrong with our republic, but they're damn sure close to the top of the list. Because of their status as artificial "persons," they have consistently made the argument that spending money = free speech when, as any average joe and jill on the street can tell you, it just ain't so.

Energy lobbyists have been the backseat drivers in the Bush Campaign, and we could certainly argue that they've exerted a massive influence on other legislation that hasn't been good for America, not to mention policy decisions that never even reach congress. Administrative Code is NOT voted on, it's just implemented at the behest of whoever happens to be holding the boss-stick at whatever point in time when it becomes important.

Corporations aren't inherently evil. This is true. But they ARE inherently amoral. Their only justification for existence, their only goal, is to increase profits for the shareholders. Thus spake the Supreme Court. Except, well, shouldn't a valid argument be that they should also work for the common good as well. This used to be a requirement. No more.

One thing I'm surprised John Edwards hasn't brought up yet has been the legal fiction of corporate "personhood" and the fact that we need to eliminate it. It's something that Thom Hartmann mentions on a regular basis and, given the fact that Thom is a Edwards supporter (something to consider, since he's probably the smartest MAN in radio today--the smartest WOman probably being Rachel Maddow) I seriously doubt JE is unaware of the importance of this issue.

It's time we took back control of this country from the monied interests. And ending corporate personhood would be a good start, along with REAL campaign reform. I'm glad JE has brought up the issue of public financing, even if some people consider it merely a campaign tactic. It's still important. And the fact that he's still doing as well in Iowa as he is, without spending the money the others have spent, speaks volumes. Some people use the fact that he's not in the lead, considering how long he's been there, as an excuse to bash him. But money talks, as much as we'd like it to shut up sometimes. Still, he's doing quite well.

The Post has him coming out the winner in this latest debate. I think he's hit his stride, and that means the people will have a better chance to hear where he's coming from. The corporate masters and their stooges aren't going to like it, but I'm willing to bet the People (It is still We the People, right?) will catch on fairly quick.

So...

Go Johnny Go

[AuntPatsy]

1. A message that begs the listener to stand up and agree loudly. He is saying

all the right things lately, sure hope he can make them happen.

[saracat]

2. Absolutely.The smart money is on Edwards.Johnny B Good indeed.We need this man in office!