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Comment on Social media on the Hill by Joe May

Joe May — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:59:57 +0000

It looks like they have taken that Web site down! I saw the government wiki’s great social media listing a few days ago, but now the domain, govsm.com, appears to have been taken down. Hmmm.

Comment on Why MoveOn is targeting Target by T-Mobile and Target partner up | Techman.info

T-Mobile and Target partner up | Techman.info — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:00:28 +0000

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Comment on Google Adwords and political disclaimers by Eric Brown

Eric Brown — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:30:16 +0000

Nice post on your site and I look forward to see what will happen. Many thanks for the comment.

Comment on Google Adwords and political disclaimers by Roy Temple

Roy Temple — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:11:28 +0000

Do you agree that this is pretty much a slam dunk? Also, any insight into why they chose to seek this now? I elaborated on these topics in a blog post this morning.

Comment on More on Minnesota Forward and Target by Laura Hedlund

Laura Hedlund — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 15:57:04 +0000

When I first heard the news about Target’s donations I had a visceral reaction. I created a meetup Boycott Target page. An AP reporter googled “Boycott Target” And today my picture is in the Wall Street Journal.

I am grateful to the gay community for rallying around this issue. Gay marriage means greater freedom and rights for all people. I am upset for another reason.

America was founded on the radical idea (for the time) that all are created equal. When corporations can spend millions, even hundreds of millions, on elections, there is a real danger of corporations owning government. If a Senator A does not vote the way BIG X wants, then BIG X puts out a campaign that Senator A regularly eats dog meat. This is should not be a left or right issue. One person. One vote. Corporations can not die in battle, or be sent to prison. The idea of personhood for corporations is silly. A few billionaires obsessed with money does not create a vibrant economic future for all. Minnesota has a stronger economy than most states because we were blessed with generations of business leaders committed to the public good and not obsessed with private greed. Let Bush tax cuts expire. Bring back the estate tax. Reduce the deficit. The ultra rich can continue to seek there 10th big house while forgetting how many houses they have. Perhaps, the donations of Bill Gates is an example of a new type of business leadership. We need a trust economy. United We Stand. PS. Please do not take this as anti-rich. I believe camels can easily walk thru the eye of a needle.

Comment on PMA update by Weekly Lobbying News Round-Up « LobbyBlog.com

Weekly Lobbying News Round-Up « LobbyBlog.com — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:01:50 +0000

[...] to whom PMA and its lobbyists sought access.” A good round-up of stories on the charges is at Political Activity Law. The Department of Justice’s press release is here, “Lobbyist Indicted for Orchestrating [...]

Comment on Minnesota Forward and Emmer’s response by Don

Don — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:31:11 +0000

Just as it is Emmer’s right to voice his opinion, it is my right not to shop at Target. I feel that what it said in a statewide political contest pertains to residents of that state. But policies of a nationwide corporation affect people of other states where the company operates. I disagree with Target’s decision to use some of the profits they received from me to attempt to influence an election for a candidate whose views drastically differ from mine.

Comment on The case against Rep. Maxine Waters by The case against Rep. Maxine Waters | Political Activity Law … | The Daily Conservative

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:45:39 +0000

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Comment on Minnesota Forward and Emmer’s response by Minnesota Forward and the race for governor | Political Activity Law/Political Law/Election Law

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:01:30 +0000

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Comment on DISCLOSE 2.0: What’s next? by Tecnocrata Digital

Tecnocrata Digital — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:20:29 +0000

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