astroturfing wrong target (Score 1)

To me the problem isn't as much the lobbyists and astroturfers as it is the willingness of those in Congress to take their gifts, payments, etc. I am sure many of them are upset that this bill was defeated, if this new group of people had to register, it would have been so much easier for the members of Congress to figure where to get their new "donations." Once Congress starts making laws that puts strict penalties on them getting caught taking this money, then I will be impressed.