Read on Twitter
People wonder why our wealthy elitist congressmen and senators get away with what is deemed corruption.
They write legislation that enables them to do so plus have the means to challenge constitutional case law. Examples:
1/?
They write legislation that enables them to do so plus have the means to challenge constitutional case law. Examples:
1/?
Speech and debate clause.
Initially used to protect non-legislative materials. Now congress members use private email (like gmail) to conduct official business - making it near impossible for investigations to obtain proof bc of S&D.
2/?
Initially used to protect non-legislative materials. Now congress members use private email (like gmail) to conduct official business - making it near impossible for investigations to obtain proof bc of S&D.
2/?
McDonnell decision.
An official act related to bribery can not include meetings or events.
Now exchanges of favors can be done in the form of events. $90k for an event that costs $15k, pocket the rest. Can’t be used in an investigation or to open one
3/?
An official act related to bribery can not include meetings or events.
Now exchanges of favors can be done in the form of events. $90k for an event that costs $15k, pocket the rest. Can’t be used in an investigation or to open one
3/?
Citizens United.
Allows corporations to be treated as individuals. This is how campaign finance has gotten out of control. The rise of Super PACs and more power to lobbyists.
4/?
Allows corporations to be treated as individuals. This is how campaign finance has gotten out of control. The rise of Super PACs and more power to lobbyists.
4/?
Over 50% of congress members are as wealthy as 1% of the general population.
Their legislation and power to appeal court rulings has enabled them to enrich themselves corruptly without it being called corruption.
5/?
Their legislation and power to appeal court rulings has enabled them to enrich themselves corruptly without it being called corruption.
5/?
While we sit around and wonder why so many people on both sides feel disenfranchised, it’s bc elected officials don’t represent them or legislate for them.
They preach about privilege while live more privileged than almost everyone you know. That needs to change.
End
They preach about privilege while live more privileged than almost everyone you know. That needs to change.
End
