Would you rather have the NRA or labor unions deciding how politicians vote?

[KharmaTrain]

3. The Sad Tale Of 2012...

This is a direct affect of Citizens United. Part of this is NRA flexing its muscle but its also being used to shakedown its members. The money's flying "fast and furious" around the beltway this year and the NRA has pledged to play with the big boys. It's not keeping up with the unions but with the Kochs and Roves. This "theory" that somehow there was some "plan" to use this scandal to push for an assault rifle ban or other gun control is classic NRA fear mongering. This meme has been flying around hate radio and revved up the wing and gun nuts to write checks so the NRA can be a player in this year's election. The Democrats who will vote for contempt do so in hopes of avoiding the NRA using their big bankroll against them...but I suspect it will only help a few.

The other sad story is how union influence has diminished...or at least the perception it has. Wisconsin still stings. If there was the need for an energized and rejuvenated union movement, it's now.

Cheers...