Proposition 89: Are you a Sucker?

Thursday, September 28, 2006

Are you a Sucker?

This may sound like a silly question, but let's face it: there are lots of stupid people in the world. So I've created a simple test, which if you fail, confirms that you are a sucker.

TEST: Should paid shills' rationalizations of the conclusion they were tasked with supporting be given equal consideration when opposed by multiple, nonpartial scientific studies?

If you answered yes, then you are a sucker.

UPDATE: Ladies and Gentleman, we have our first contestant. His name is Chris Reed and he is a sucker. But Reed goes beyond being a sucker and actually says that he believes the shills more than nonpartial, scientific studies.

If anyone wants to have some fun with Mr. Reed, I recommend telling him the election is just around the corning and counting how many times he circles the block.

FACTS: Proposition 89 - the Clean Money and Fair Elections

1) Strict contribution and expenditure limits
Prop. 89 ends the fundraising madness with constitutional limits so regular voters aren't drowned out by big money.
* Proposition 89 bans contributions from lobbyists and state contractors
* Proposition 89 limits contributions from corporations, unions, and individuals to state candidates
* Proposition 89 limits corporation donations to initiatives to $10,000

2) Clean Money public financing of political campaigns
Prop. 89 levels the playing field so new candidates can win on their ideas, not because of the money they raise.
* With Proposition 89, candidates who agree to spending limits and to take no private contributions qualify for public funding
* Under Proposition 89, $5 contributions from voters required to prove viability
* With Proposition 89, lean candidates receive enough to run competitive campaigns. They can't raise money beyond public funds

3) Tough disclosure and enforcement for politicians
Prop. 89 stops candidates from hiding behind negative ads and punishes politicians who violate the law.
* Proposition 89 makes wealthy self-funded candidates disclose the amount of personal funds they will spend
* Under Proposition 89, publicly financed candidates must engage in debates
* Proposition 89 imposes mandatory jail time and provides for removal from office of candidates who break the law.

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