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tialaramex • today at 2:46 AM • 2 replies • view on HN

Interestingly the current "lets stop corporations from spending money on elections" that's popular in several states - wouldn't directly touch Musk because he can just spend the money directly.

I don't think "Oooh. Scary muslims!" works any less well if it's required to say "Elon Musk" rather than "American Apple Pie Goodness PAC" or whatever.

It might make a difference for smaller donors, especially if they're more sensitive about their personal PR.


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rsynnott • today at 8:02 AM

Many countries cap donations by private individuals (capped to 1,000 in Ireland, for instance, for both private individuals and companies). Like, this is a fixable problem.

verdverm • today at 3:17 AM

The US is going to need a constitutional amendment to undo the Citizens United decision. Unlimited money in politics is anything but free speech.