| Re: Presidential "debates" -- about as anti-democratic as it gets |
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Group: alt.philosophy · Group Profile
Author: tata Date: Aug 20, 2008 17:29
On Aug 20, 4:47 pm, Bert Hyman iphouse.com> wrote:>> The "Commission on Presidential Debates" is a non-profit
>> organization run by the Democratic and Republican parties and funded
>> by corporate sponsors.
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>> Hmm, wonder why they won't let independent candidates participate?
Hmmm, let me think some more . . . why would an organization created
by the two parties that control the nation's political system create
requirements that make it nearly impossible for third party candidates
to join the "debate".
How would you expect minority parties to ever gain enough popularity
to join the debates if they are basically shut out by the media?
> It's a 501(c)(3) corporation; if you think it's partisan or corrupt,
> you should contact the IRS.
(laugh) Do I think a political organization created by the two ruling
parties is partisan?
Nah . . . .
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