Last week the Supreme Court decided, in "Citizens United v. the Federal Elections Commission" that corporations have a right to support or oppose candidates for public office. The left is howling. Adam McKay writes in the HuffPo:
the recent Supreme Court decision on Citizens United v. FEC is so assaultive and destructive towards our country and the welfare of our democracy…
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Editorials in the New York Times and the Washington Post echo the idea that evil corporations will now have tremendous power over politicians. They are taking their cue from the president himself, who said the ruling opens the floodgates for unlimited special interest money to flow into our democracy. Teh White House and Congress are both busy with plans to limit the effects of the ruling.
"Our" democracy indeed. The case was not about big business but rather a small non-profit, Citizens United, which was airing ads promoting its video critical of Hilary Clinton. It puts corporations on a level playing field with unions–a fact that no doubt fuels the left’s outrage–and with citizens themselves. It also takes the state of play back to the early 20th century when, ironically, corporations sought protection against politicians dunning them for campaign contributions. With the Chicago Mafia in the White House, they may well be wary of the decision. read more »