Comments on: 5 Reasons Why Last Week’s Supreme Court Decision Means The End of Democracy As We Know It http://matadorchange.com/5-reasons-why-last-weeks-supreme-court-decision-means-the-end-of-democracy-as-we-know-it Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:34:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Theodore Scott http://matadorchange.com/5-reasons-why-last-weeks-supreme-court-decision-means-the-end-of-democracy-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1#comment-6202 Theodore Scott Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:58:43 +0000 http://matadorchange.com/?p=2563#comment-6202 Why do people think that Bush "stacked" the Supreme Court? I keep hearing this repeated. George W. Bush appointed two of the nine Supreme Court Justices (Roberts and Alito). We might as well say that Clinton or Reagan stacked the court, with each of them having appointed two as well. If Obama gets to appoint one more, is he stacking the court? Why do people think that Bush “stacked” the Supreme Court? I keep hearing this repeated.

George W. Bush appointed two of the nine Supreme Court Justices (Roberts and Alito). We might as well say that Clinton or Reagan stacked the court, with each of them having appointed two as well. If Obama gets to appoint one more, is he stacking the court?

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]]> By: truefictions http://matadorchange.com/5-reasons-why-last-weeks-supreme-court-decision-means-the-end-of-democracy-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1#comment-6179 truefictions Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:13:46 +0000 http://matadorchange.com/?p=2563#comment-6179 Accept this "new right" and the responsibility that comes with it. Corporations and people will now be able to sound off what their opinions on the country's policies are in an increased voice (money talks), but lets not forget that more money backing a candidate only means more votes if the electorate is easily fooled and not aware of their rights and voting powers. People will now be able to "increase the volume" of the voice their opinions have by increasing the amount of resources (money) they chose to allocate to a certain candidate, the people will also have the added benefit of viewing how strongly some corporations will like to see certain candidates in power (by monitoring how much the corporations pay in), this in turn will empower the people to continue or not, to channel "pseudo energy" (money) to the corporations that pursue policies that are incompatible with each individuals beliefs. Less regulation and more liberty will lead to a more transparent society IMO. Peace Accept this “new right” and the responsibility that comes with it.

Corporations and people will now be able to sound off what their opinions on the country’s policies are in an increased voice (money talks), but lets not forget that more money backing a candidate only means more votes if the electorate is easily fooled and not aware of their rights and voting powers. People will now be able to “increase the volume” of the voice their opinions have by increasing the amount of resources (money) they chose to allocate to a certain candidate, the people will also have the added benefit of viewing how strongly some corporations will like to see certain candidates in power (by monitoring how much the corporations pay in), this in turn will empower the people to continue or not, to channel “pseudo energy” (money) to the corporations that pursue policies that are incompatible with each individuals beliefs.

Less regulation and more liberty will lead to a more transparent society IMO.

Peace

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]]> By: Jared Krauss http://matadorchange.com/5-reasons-why-last-weeks-supreme-court-decision-means-the-end-of-democracy-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1#comment-6176 Jared Krauss Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:19:28 +0000 http://matadorchange.com/?p=2563#comment-6176 I'm split on this. While I accept corporations as part of America, I do what I can to support the little guy in the little spending power that I have. That being said, I won't inconvenience myself just to not buy at Wal-Mart. However, I do not like the power that the corporations have, but that is some what rooted in a form of jealousy. If I had that sort of power, I feel, I would use it to the best of my ability. However, I know that there are people who would disagree what my "best" is and what is actually "best" in their opinion. Also, I am a Constitutionalist, but that requires a nearly objective interpretation of the Constitution. I want as few restrictions by the government on my personal life as possible, barring I interfere with another person's rights. So, my problem is this: while I may disagree with why the corporations are spending the money and how much they spend and yes it does make it harder for average people to make in the world of politics- it is equally hard for me to not support a decision that limits the government's involvement in my life. With this standard in place, it also opens up the ability to individuals with money to spend as freely as they like, which if I remember correctly is very limited right now. What option to I turn my shoulder too, and which do I accept into my embrace? I’m split on this. While I accept corporations as part of America, I do what I can to support the little guy in the little spending power that I have. That being said, I won’t inconvenience myself just to not buy at Wal-Mart. However, I do not like the power that the corporations have, but that is some what rooted in a form of jealousy. If I had that sort of power, I feel, I would use it to the best of my ability. However, I know that there are people who would disagree what my “best” is and what is actually “best” in their opinion.

Also, I am a Constitutionalist, but that requires a nearly objective interpretation of the Constitution. I want as few restrictions by the government on my personal life as possible, barring I interfere with another person’s rights.

So, my problem is this: while I may disagree with why the corporations are spending the money and how much they spend and yes it does make it harder for average people to make in the world of politics- it is equally hard for me to not support a decision that limits the government’s involvement in my life. With this standard in place, it also opens up the ability to individuals with money to spend as freely as they like, which if I remember correctly is very limited right now.

What option to I turn my shoulder too, and which do I accept into my embrace?

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]]> By: Hal Amen http://matadorchange.com/5-reasons-why-last-weeks-supreme-court-decision-means-the-end-of-democracy-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1#comment-6166 Hal Amen Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:55:36 +0000 http://matadorchange.com/?p=2563#comment-6166 so do corporations so do corporations

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]]> By: truefictions http://matadorchange.com/5-reasons-why-last-weeks-supreme-court-decision-means-the-end-of-democracy-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1#comment-6162 truefictions Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:33:33 +0000 http://matadorchange.com/?p=2563#comment-6162 I think the Supreme Court made a sound decision, it is indeed a matter of free speech and Americans need to learn about the great responsibility they have in "voting with their wallets". If someone does not agree with the behavior of corporation A, B or C, they should cut down on the size of that corporation by not purchasing any more of their products, this will certainly make corporations think twice about power abuse. Government regulations often cause much more problems then they solve, they have a global history of terrible management and corruption. Peace I think the Supreme Court made a sound decision, it is indeed a matter of free speech and Americans need to learn about the great responsibility they have in “voting with their wallets”.
If someone does not agree with the behavior of corporation A, B or C, they should cut down on the size of that corporation by not purchasing any more of their products, this will certainly make corporations think twice about power abuse. Government regulations often cause much more problems then they solve, they have a global history of terrible management and corruption.

Peace

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]]> By: Kathy http://matadorchange.com/5-reasons-why-last-weeks-supreme-court-decision-means-the-end-of-democracy-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1#comment-6161 Kathy Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:25:20 +0000 http://matadorchange.com/?p=2563#comment-6161 *&@^&^$ activist judges! *&@^&^$ activist judges!

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]]> By: Nancy http://matadorchange.com/5-reasons-why-last-weeks-supreme-court-decision-means-the-end-of-democracy-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1#comment-6160 Nancy Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:14:29 +0000 http://matadorchange.com/?p=2563#comment-6160 I completely frightening decision. The court that Bush stacked is starting to wreak havoc. I liked that Obama's SOTU called the justices out to their grim faces. I completely frightening decision. The court that Bush stacked is starting to wreak havoc. I liked that Obama’s SOTU called the justices out to their grim faces.

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]]> By: unbjames http://matadorchange.com/5-reasons-why-last-weeks-supreme-court-decision-means-the-end-of-democracy-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1#comment-6153 unbjames Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:17:24 +0000 http://matadorchange.com/?p=2563#comment-6153 Disgusting. Spending a form of "speech"? I guess this is what you can expect from a court stacked with right-wing Bushies! Disgusting. Spending a form of “speech”? I guess this is what you can expect from a court stacked with right-wing Bushies!

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]]> By: Amir http://matadorchange.com/5-reasons-why-last-weeks-supreme-court-decision-means-the-end-of-democracy-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1#comment-6152 Amir Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:31:43 +0000 http://matadorchange.com/?p=2563#comment-6152 What I mean to say, simply, is we obviously have to adapt to a new system of democracy. What I mean to say, simply, is we obviously have to adapt to a new system of democracy.

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]]> By: Amir http://matadorchange.com/5-reasons-why-last-weeks-supreme-court-decision-means-the-end-of-democracy-as-we-know-it/comment-page-1#comment-6151 Amir Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:28:00 +0000 http://matadorchange.com/?p=2563#comment-6151 I've always been of the opinion that, with respect to our system, Huxley's prophecy is more accurate than Orwell's. His seems more in tune with our corporatocratic, profit-driven, media-controlled, manipulative, mind-numbing, material-worshiping-induced and dependent lifestyle (I love hyphens...and parentheses, sorry I'm not sorry). Sadly, this is nothing new, as Julie so pointed out. Corporations have been in control for a very long time. And I'm certain that many, if not most, of us are extremely disappointed and disgusted by this ruling. But, we have hope. We have the advantage. It is us that these corporations depend on for their profit. Without our money, they can't survive. One solution? Boycott those that don't serve our needs and desires. It's so easy for each person to do. Ride a bike instead of drive = less money for the oil companies = less campaign spending. Buy locally instead of at the giant chains = less money for the giant suppliers killing our world = less campaign spending. I know I'm preaching to the choir... Also, go watch Food Inc., The Corporation, Religulous, King of Corn, Home (and I'm sure there are plenty of others), check out http://www.storyofstuff.com/, take what you will from these, but share resources! Although this definitely proves that something is inherently wrong (read: evil) in the system, it does not prove we can't keep changing the world. Eventually, nature will win - it's up to us if we make it easy or hard on us. I’ve always been of the opinion that, with respect to our system, Huxley’s prophecy is more accurate than Orwell’s. His seems more in tune with our corporatocratic, profit-driven, media-controlled, manipulative, mind-numbing, material-worshiping-induced and dependent lifestyle (I love hyphens…and parentheses, sorry I’m not sorry).

Sadly, this is nothing new, as Julie so pointed out. Corporations have been in control for a very long time. And I’m certain that many, if not most, of us are extremely disappointed and disgusted by this ruling.

But, we have hope. We have the advantage. It is us that these corporations depend on for their profit. Without our money, they can’t survive. One solution? Boycott those that don’t serve our needs and desires. It’s so easy for each person to do. Ride a bike instead of drive = less money for the oil companies = less campaign spending. Buy locally instead of at the giant chains = less money for the giant suppliers killing our world = less campaign spending. I know I’m preaching to the choir…

Also, go watch Food Inc., The Corporation, Religulous, King of Corn, Home (and I’m sure there are plenty of others), check out http://www.storyofstuff.com/, take what you will from these, but share resources!

Although this definitely proves that something is inherently wrong (read: evil) in the system, it does not prove we can’t keep changing the world. Eventually, nature will win – it’s up to us if we make it easy or hard on us.

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