that the people in the committee are also getting money under the table from the groups that favor censorship. I wonder how much you have to pay for a vote in a simple committee? Do they have a secret list of how much a vote costs? Can you imagine if someone stole the list and published it? It would be high treason.
Just another example that the U.S. is no longer a democracy, but a plutocracy, where the rich companies and people get (via paying) the laws passed that they want and avoid taxes.
for cops to hid police brutality - take down the content. The feeling seems to be that they can avoid another Rodney King incident by simply arresting anyone videotaping them.
It's funny that cops say "if you don't have anything to hide you shouldn't worry", but when it is the other way around...
Wouldn't it be more to the point of responsible policing to make sure the police don't use excessive force? Even on "Cops" we see people being taken down with way excessive force.
Americans are in far more danger from the police here than they are in danger from all the terrorists in the world.
here wants to restrict the internet just as much as Iran and China, except they are calling it "Protect IP", but it has the same result - censoring the Internet.
castigate China for blocking sites, then we turn around and do the same thing?
We have become one of the most hypocritical nations on earth; we claim to be a democracy, yet we are more a plutocracy. Seats in Congress can be bought for the right amount, decisions in all the courts can be influenced by money in the right pockets, Cops take bribes right and left. State legislatures kiss the ass of any big corporation that gives them enough money.
We castigate other countries for civil rights violations then turn around and do the same thing. People disappear under the guise of "terrorists" and are never heard from again.
here would absolutely love such a law! No more snarky remarks by anyone, no criticism by the bloggers. It would be so great for them! A great way to silence opposition. They could argue that even criticism is an insult so you would get fined. The agencies like the FCC, FDA, DOJ, TSA would love it as well.
Wonder if it would make it through challenge at the SOTUS? Maybe the Supremes aren't that corrupt (yet).
on the wrist is the best that can be expected. When it's common for the thug cops in NYC to beat the crap out of people, a mere pepper spraying isn't a big deal for Internal Affairs. Unless the cops actually shoot someone down, internal affairs doesn't pay attention.
allowing the feds to cut off sites that criticize the government under the guise of Protect IP. The feds want to control the internet as closely as North Korea or China.
that the music companies such as Universal Music are totally corrupt and dedicated to stealing from musicians. Anyone who thinks that the music companies care about artists is sorely deluded.
Lots of luck to zoe trying to collect. She might try at attorney, but most of the attorneys will already be in pay of the music labels.
the judge simply order the sheriff to seize any property they own and get it over with? Righthaven is simply a shakedown company, only one step above the mob.
ha. They don't believe the detainees have any rights anyway. It's only a matter of time before they simply start shooting them or maybe adopt the old "push them out of an airplane with no parachute" bit.
The government "detains" people under secret laws that no one knows about. This is clearly a sign that the government is corrupt beyond belief. Himmler and his cohorts would be proud of our government today.
Lovely comment! So true! The governments, at city, state, and federal have been bribed outright and no longer give a rats tushie about voters - it is all about doing what the corporations want.
the RIAA/MPAA contributes enough "campaign contributions" (aka bribes) to the right people in Congress and the White House, so it's not surprising the government is involved. It's not a question of Obama or the Republicans or the Democrats; they are all equally guilty.
The government is supposed to be for the people, but nowdays it's for businesses to screw the people.
With the right amount of money in the right places, you can get a new law, get an old one repealed, get a favorable decision in any court, and get any government agency to kiss your tushie.
won't get involved...the (ex-)entertainment industry lawyers that run the DOJ will not let it happen unless it interferes with them cracking down on "piracy".
can always find a judge who will do their illegal bidding. Judges know there are benefits to doing whatever the spooks tell them to do; you might find a nice envelope with cash in it.
There are way enough dishonest and shady judges in the country at both state and federal level to allow the government to get away with pretty much anything. This extends all the way to the SCOTUS.
trust DHS or any government "security" agency? The DHS steasl stuff that goes through their screening, fondles young girls in ways that would send ordinary people to prison for long terms, etc, I am far more afraid of my own government's "security" agencies than any terrorist group.
On the post: House Judiciary Committee SOPA Hearings Stacked 5 To 1 In Favor Of Censoring The Internet
Odds in favor..
Just another example that the U.S. is no longer a democracy, but a plutocracy, where the rich companies and people get (via paying) the laws passed that they want and avoid taxes.
On the post: MPAA Helped Police Seize 'Pirated' DVDs That Were Actually Fully Authorized
Just shows..
On the post: Google Reveals 70% Increase In Requests For Content Removal; Including Law Enforcement Wanting To Hide Police Brutality
Interesting way..
It's funny that cops say "if you don't have anything to hide you shouldn't worry", but when it is the other way around...
Wouldn't it be more to the point of responsible policing to make sure the police don't use excessive force? Even on "Cops" we see people being taken down with way excessive force.
Americans are in far more danger from the police here than they are in danger from all the terrorists in the world.
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Congress...
On the post: Hardware Store That Doesn't Play Any Music Has To Fight Off Collection Society Demanding A License Fee
Next thing you know..
On the post: PROTECT IP Renamed E-PARASITES Act; Would Create The Great Firewall Of America
So we...
We have become one of the most hypocritical nations on earth; we claim to be a democracy, yet we are more a plutocracy. Seats in Congress can be bought for the right amount, decisions in all the courts can be influenced by money in the right pockets, Cops take bribes right and left. State legislatures kiss the ass of any big corporation that gives them enough money.
We castigate other countries for civil rights violations then turn around and do the same thing. People disappear under the guise of "terrorists" and are never heard from again.
On the post: Justice Department Wants To Be Able To Lie In Response To Freedom Of Information Requests
Why surprise?
The government no longer believes in citizens' rights, which is the trademark of 3rd world weak governments. Guess we've reached that.
On the post: State Government In Australia Seeks To Issue $12k Fines If You Insult Its Gaming Minister Michael O'Brien
Politicians...
Wonder if it would make it through challenge at the SOTUS? Maybe the Supremes aren't that corrupt (yet).
On the post: NYPD Finally Admit That Police Broke The Rules With Pepper Spraying; May Slap Anthony Bologna On The Wrist
A slap..
On the post: EU Legal Review Agrees With US: ACTA Dreadfully Written; Wide Open To Interpretation
Legality..
On the post: The Connection Between Wikileaks Censorship And PROTECT IP: Censorship Through Cutting Off Service Providers
Great opening..
On the post: Silicon Valley Patent Lawyers Set Up A Dog Park In Eastern Texas To Keep Cases There
Just wonder..
Does Texas have anything like a judicial review board? Or a legal ethics board? Or anything remotely resembling honest judges or impartial juries?
Must be nice to be a juror there and a judge.
On the post: Universal Music Keeps Trying To Claim Zoe Keating's Royalty Checks, Despite Having Nothing To Do With Her
Just goes to show..
Lots of luck to zoe trying to collect. She might try at attorney, but most of the attorneys will already be in pay of the music labels.
On the post: Righthaven Still Trying To Avoid Paying Any Legal Fees Of Those It Illegally Sued
Why doesn't..
On the post: What If A Court Gave An Important Ruling, But We Were Not Allowed To Know What It Was?
Secrecy..
The government "detains" people under secret laws that no one knows about. This is clearly a sign that the government is corrupt beyond belief. Himmler and his cohorts would be proud of our government today.
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Lovely!
On the post: Worst Kept Secret Now Confirmed: Government Was Very Involved Helping RIAA/MPAA Negotiate Six Strikes
Follow the money...
The government is supposed to be for the people, but nowdays it's for businesses to screw the people.
With the right amount of money in the right places, you can get a new law, get an old one repealed, get a favorable decision in any court, and get any government agency to kiss your tushie.
On the post: If The DOJ Really Wants To Review Anticompetitive Patenting, Why Doesn't It Look At Intellectual Ventures?
The DOJ
On the post: How Certain Judges Let The Feds Hide Questionable Spying Activity
The feds..
There are way enough dishonest and shady judges in the country at both state and federal level to allow the government to get away with pretty much anything. This extends all the way to the SCOTUS.
On the post: Homeland Security Says Homeland Security Hasn't Abused Airline Passenger Info
Why would anyone...
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