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Quote by: Yarn In so far as special interest groups are concerned, I think what people are usually complaining about when they complain about them is lobbyist groups that have influence wrought through money and access that is disproportionate to their numerical support in the populace. |
I suppose there may be some truth in that, but what I'm always struck by is how "Special Interests" always manage to be interest groups opposed to a particular parties platform.
So, for instance, when Republicans talk about "Special Interests", who are they talking about?
Well, there's...
Environmentalists -- that would certainly include me.
Labor Unions -- I imagine that would include a few Joe Six-Packs, wouldn't you?
Scientists -- certainlh since the Bush Administration declared war on scientific research.
Any sort of Civil Rights advocates, from Gays, to Feminists, to Blacks and Hispanics.
The
ACLU, the
NAACP,
NOW,
AARP, etc. etc.
And when Democrats talk about "Special Interests", who are
they talking about?
Certainly any sort of
Corporate Interests... Oil & Gas, Banking, Manufacturing, Pharmoseutical, etc. etc.
The Religious Right The Military Arms Industry, also known as the military/industrial complex.
The NRA
etc. etc.
So is there anyone here who doesn't have a strong interest in at least ONE of those 'Special Interests'?
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