Politics
WaPo reports:
A proposal before the Securities and Exchange Commission would require publicly-traded companies to disclose political contributions.
Aside from the annoyance of ever-greater regulation by the SEC, the disclosure of political contributions seems to be a more reasonable requirement. Stockholders have an interest in knowing the voluntary contributions made by the companies in which they share ownership.
But this leads to a potential problem in the Age of Obama. Ask yourself, why do unions oppose secret ballots? The answer has been made excessively clear since Obama's term began. Retribution is easier when you know your enemy's name.
Obama has proved himself to be a typical Chicago politician in this regard. He's not afraid to use muscle against those who get in his way. The SEC contribution list would be sorted by party affiliation and companies at the top of the "Republican" side would soon learn the reason you don't mess with Obama.
It's a sad commentary on the state of American democracy - but, alas, I cannot say it isn't true.
Integrity, character and honor are definitely not traits that Obama has or can ever attain. Unfortuantely Obama needs these virtues like Michael Moore needs Jenny Craig.
His legacy will be more disgraceful than any other event or person in the history of this great nation.
Sad.