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Frank Ryan · 10-11-2008, 07:30 AM

http://www.sltrib.com/ci_10690463

Jeff Lebowski · 10-11-2008, 03:38 PM

Absolutely I am. The level of corruption in Utah state politics is unbelievable right now. Articles like this are published almost daily:

http://deseretnews.com/article/1%2C5...3611%2C00.html

We are doing all we can to try to throw the bums out, including campaigning for RaDene Hatfield who is trying to oust Curt Bramble. One of the main issues we are highlighting is campaign finance ethics. According to Utah law, there is no limit as to how campaign donations are spent. So corporations donate to legislators (who often run unopposed) allowing them to stockpile large sums of cash which they can spend for anything; boats, cars, new home, whatever. Some legislators make hundreds of thousands of dollars. There is a push now to change the law so that unused campaign money is either returned to the party or donated to charity (which is typical for states with an actual two-party system).

The sad thing is, most people don't even seem to care. As long there is an R by the name, they assume all is well. It is maddening.

10-11-2008, 07:30 AM	#1
Frank Ryan Formerly Mastershake Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 707	anyone in utah following this story? http://www.sltrib.com/ci_10690463 __________________ And maybe if we tell the truth about the past, maybe we tell the truth about the present -- Ken Loach

10-11-2008, 03:38 PM	#2
Jeff Lebowski Charon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the heart of darkness (Provo) Posts: 9,564	Absolutely I am. The level of corruption in Utah state politics is unbelievable right now. Articles like this are published almost daily: http://deseretnews.com/article/1%2C5...3611%2C00.html We are doing all we can to try to throw the bums out, including campaigning for RaDene Hatfield who is trying to oust Curt Bramble. One of the main issues we are highlighting is campaign finance ethics. According to Utah law, there is no limit as to how campaign donations are spent. So corporations donate to legislators (who often run unopposed) allowing them to stockpile large sums of cash which they can spend for anything; boats, cars, new home, whatever. Some legislators make hundreds of thousands of dollars. There is a push now to change the law so that unused campaign money is either returned to the party or donated to charity (which is typical for states with an actual two-party system). The sad thing is, most people don't even seem to care. As long there is an R by the name, they assume all is well. It is maddening. __________________ "... the arc of the universe is long but it bends toward justice." Martin Luther King, Jr.