• PROTECT IP Act Calls for Search Engine Censorship
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An issue that really needs to be addressed right now is why there are so many people in government positions making decisions about technology that they have no relevant knowledge about.
[QUOTE=JustExtreme;29767288]An issue that really needs to be addressed right now is why there are so many people in government positions making decisions about technology that they have no relevant knowledge about.[/QUOTE] this is what our entire government is based on, or did you not notice?
Indeed, and unfortunately it isn't likely to change :(
Hopefully someone with any sense of Logic can strike this down, because from the jist of it. . . Even having a single infringing link under this bill could get you in deep shit, its just redundant self destruction it seems.
[QUOTE=JustExtreme;29767457]Indeed, and unfortunately it isn't likely to change :([/QUOTE] well, ill just keep making sure people know stuff is broken. eventually that might change stuff.
USA is becoming a dictatorship. Land of freedom my ass.
[QUOTE=Mattk50;29767489]well, ill just keep making sure people know stuff is broken. eventually that might change stuff.[/QUOTE] Just letting people know isn't enough and you're actually making the problem worse.
Just another day in the US where our constitutional rights are being infringed on. Im going to court as a civilian if this passes and sue the fucking government.
[QUOTE=areolop;29767779]Just another day in the US where our constitutional rights are being infringed on. Im going to court as a civilian if this passes and sue the fucking government.[/QUOTE] Good luck with that. :downs: What I mean is that the Supreme Court has never been so politically charged as it is now, and it's 5-4 Republican to Democrat.
What the hell is wrong with these people forgetting about Amendments and the Constitution anyways. How the fuck can people fuck that up? I mean, really, how?
[QUOTE=LinuX;29767970]What the hell is wrong with these people forgetting about Amendments and the Constitution anyways. How the fuck can people fuck that up? I mean, really, how?[/QUOTE] Money can change a thought in an instant.
"Mr. Senator! I was on the phone with these guys from the RIAA, and they said that they'd personally donate $70 Million to a 527 they've set up in your honor as long as you'll agree to vote to sell America's soul to the devil." "Oh goody. It's like free money!"
[QUOTE=areolop;29767996]Money can change a thought in an instant.[/QUOTE] Yes, if you're a greedy fucking dickhead it can.
I propose an amendment to the US constitution that declares all websites to be de facto expression and therefore protected under the first amendment
When did I move to China I do not remember this.
[QUOTE=Blanketspace;29767893]Good luck with that. :downs: What I mean is that the Supreme Court has never been so politically charged as it is now, and it's 5-4 Republican to Democrat.[/QUOTE] It has always been more generally conservative.
What the fuck.
I hope this doesn't pass.
[QUOTE=archangel125;29757265]Old farts who run the show.[/QUOTE] We can all only hope that they start mass dying off, seeing as most of the major conservatives seem to be in the same generation.
[QUOTE=Swilly;29767626]Just letting people know isn't enough and you're actually making the problem worse.[/QUOTE] what
[QUOTE=Melnek;29757779]jesus christ it's terrifying how real this becomes day after day [media]http://www.recombinantrecords.net/images/2009-05-Amusing-Ourselves-to-Death.png[/media][/QUOTE] Yes. This, a thousand times.
[QUOTE=Theater;29776543]Yes. This, a thousand times.[/QUOTE] Seems like stupid conspiracy shit to me.
[QUOTE=Megafanx13;29757233]Who in their right mind thought this was a good idea?[/QUOTE] The idiotic politicans that know nothing, and is trying to control stuff they dont know shit about
[QUOTE=The golden;29777026]Know nothing? They probably know quite a lot. You don't bring about censorship and control by being stupid.[/QUOTE] Actually, yeah you do.
[QUOTE=Megafanx13;29757233]Who in their right mind thought this was a good idea?[/QUOTE] Some fat businessman living in america who has lots of money to "invest" in the corrupt governments of the world.
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