[Peace-discuss] It's Wrong. It's Corrupt. And It's Been Happening For *Far* Too Long.

[David Johnson via Peace-discuss]

It's Wrong. It's Corrupt. And It's Been Happening For *Far* Too Long.

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I support the end of corruption in government and pay-to-play politics.
Mayday.US is a nonpartisan group using the people's money to challenge big
donors - perhaps the last chance we have to stop the madness. Actor Jason
Alexander makes a strong point in this 30-second video: All citizens should
keep this in mind every time they hear a political ad paid for by a special
interest PAC.

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Sometimes children's books just illustrate things so clearly.

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Give Jason Alexander about 30 seconds to break it down.


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"Do you know what 'Paid for by...' really means? It means a billion dollars
in the last election. Our government is filled with people who have been
paid for, but no one should have more influence than you." - Jason Alexander


And politicians may pretend it doesn't make them beholden to their donors,
but...


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Transcript:

 
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About:

This video <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtTyRWc0OvQ>  and graphics are
all from MAYDAY.US <https://mayday.us/> . You can follow them on Twitter
<https://twitter.com/MAYDAYUS>  or Like them on Facebook
<https://www.facebook.com/MAYDAYdotUS> . Just don't give up on a democracy
free from corruption. If people like you take a stand and join Mayday PAC,
we just might be able to get the government we deserve. Thumbnail image by
Alan Light
<http://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Alexander#mediaviewer/File:Jasonalexande
r_jerryseinfeld.jpg> , used under Creative Commons license.

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.         Economy <http://www.upworthy.com/economy> 

.         Politics <http://www.upworthy.com/politics> 

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