Liberal free for all coming to an end

[TracyCoxx]

Originally Posted by smc

although I will show you examples of voter suppression during the Bush administration by Republicans, including a case in New Hampshire that resulted in a guilty plea and prison time for an operative of the Republican National Committee.

Good. I have no stomach for voter fraud from either side.

Originally Posted by ila

Really, Tracy? You should study your country's history. The USA is all about taxation without representation. That is how it all started.

Freedom of speech is in Amendment number 1. That is what I am referring to.

Originally Posted by smc

In 2002, Republican officials in New Hampshire attempted to reduce the number of Democratic voters by jamming phones....

Ok, I stand corrected. It seems that republicans do attempt to influence elections. I still think it's far more rampant on the democrats side.

Originally Posted by smc

I'm glad to hear that. Let's be more specific. Do you therefore support H.R.5175, The DISCLOSE Act, which was introduced in Congress earlier this year? Its official brief description is: "To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit foreign influence in Federal elections, to prohibit government contractors from making expenditures with respect to such elections, and to establish additional disclosure requirements with respect to spending in such elections, and for other purposes."

Yeah, I still say yes, why not?

Originally Posted by smc

The Republican leadership argued that the Democrats were trying to "rig the system" to their advantage. How can there be an advantage for any one side in mandating full disclosure in a democracy, unless someone wants to keep something a secret?

I don't understand republicans' problem with this. And I suspect it's probably not a valid concern.

Originally Posted by randolph

Its obvious the Repubs are against this. They would lose elections.

Why?