http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8473253.stm "The US Supreme Court has rejected long-standing limits on how much companies can spend on political campaigns.
The ruling is likely to change the way presidential and congressional campaigns are funded, including this year's crucial mid-term elections.
The court's 5-4 vote ends a 20-year ban on businesses using money from their own funds to pay for campaign ads. "
sigh. Reminders of why I moved far away from people.
oh and: kleptocracy, noun: A government characterized by rampant greed and corruption.
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