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Who's really running the country? Leonard Leo, Ginni Thomas, the corrupt Supremes they've bought, and their super-rich backers:

"From those early discussions among Leo, Thomas and Crow would spring a billion-dollar force that has helped remake the judiciary and overturn longstanding legal precedents on abortion, affirmative action and many other issues."

~ Heidi Przybyla


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politico.com/news/2023/09/10/g

POLITICOWhat Ginni Thomas and Leonard Leo wrought: How a justice’s wife and a key activist started a movementThanks to the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling, a trove of so-called "dark money" was about to be unleashed. Two activists prepared to seize the moment.
William Lindsey :toad:

And all of this is happening in the shadows, the dark, with no daylight shining in:

"The movement’s triumphs are now visible but its engine remains hidden: A billion-dollar network of groups, most of which are registered as tax-exempt charities or social welfare organizations. Taking advantage of gaps in disclosure laws, they shield the identities of most of their donors and some of the recipients of the funds."

A formula for corruption.


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"A key question is now this: Did Leonard Leo use millions in nonprofit contributions in a conspiracy with others to illegally enrich himself and his friends, including the Thomases? (Narrator: Duh.)

~ Jay Kuo


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statuskuo.substack.com/p/what-

The Status KuoWhat About Ginni?By Jay Kuo