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Biggest surprise among supporters: Al "Net Neutrality is the 1st Amendment issue of our time" Franken. Among opponents: Bachmann.

jsundquist 15y ago
Sadly the support for it is directly connected to where they get their money from (For democrats and republicans). Here is Bachmann's top sources of donations: http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cid=N00027493&cycle=2012 http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cid=N0002... Notice no Movie/Music Industry in the top 5 Then here is Franken's: http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cid=N00029016&cycle=2012 http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cid=N0002... Time Warner is his number one supporter. I would imagine that they are for it.
- jsundquist 15y ago
  Just checked, and Time Warner is on the list of supporters of SOPA: http://theoriesofconspiracy.com/2011/11/list-of-major-companies-supporting-sopa.htm http://theoriesofconspiracy.com/2011/11/list-of-major-compan...
- GHFigs 15y ago
  Time Warner is his number one supporter OpenSecrets:"The organizations themselves did not donate, rather the money came from the organizations' PACs, their individual members or employees or owners, and those individuals' immediate families." The first clause is in red and bold. (Edit:I apologize to the reader(s) who felt that directly quoting the links cited by the parent comment was objectionable.)
  - burgerbrain 15y ago
    What is your point?
- Gormo 15y ago
  > Sadly the support for it is directly connected to where they get their money from (For democrats and republicans). Chicken or egg?
wyclif 15y ago
Al Franken is totally owned by Hollywood and the music industry. The RIAA loves Al Franken. He's a complete hypocrite. Mr. "Net Neutrality" my ass.
- windexh8er 15y ago
  Al Franken is a joke. Initially I thought he had good intent, but then I realized he's just another shit "actor" turned "politician". Unfortunately those words are more interchangeable than ever and reflects the current state of dismal affairs that is the United States government as a whole.
  - Natsu 15y ago
    Actors possess most of the skills required to get elected. A successful actor starts out being well-liked, well-known and rich. They also have an easy time getting press and experience dealing with them. Knowing what the hell you're doing is, sadly, not required.
    - beagle3 15y ago
      > Knowing what the hell you're doing is, sadly, not required. This sentiment is exactly why they can keep doing it. It reflects an implicit (and unfortunately, widely held) assumption that they're trying to get elected to help their fellow men, constituents and otherwise do good. Sadly, there is no supporting evidence for this assumption, and endless supporting evidence against it.
      - Natsu 15y ago
        While I value competence and indeed vote with it in mind, it has not proven to be a prerequisite to getting elected. Understanding the problems is an important first step towards solving them, but understanding alone is, obviously, not enough to fix the problems here.
        beagle3 15y ago
fl3tch 15y ago
Yeah, Bachmann stood out to me, too. Really shows that even a broken clock is right sometimes.

jsundquist 15y ago

Sadly the support for it is directly connected to where they get their money from (For democrats and republicans). Here is Bachmann's top sources of donations: http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cid=N00027493&cycle=2012 http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cid=N0002... Notice no Movie/Music Industry in the top 5 Then here is Franken's: http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cid=N00029016&cycle=2012 http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cid=N0002... Time Warner is his number one supporter. I would imagine that they are for it.

jsundquist 15y ago
Just checked, and Time Warner is on the list of supporters of SOPA: http://theoriesofconspiracy.com/2011/11/list-of-major-companies-supporting-sopa.htm http://theoriesofconspiracy.com/2011/11/list-of-major-compan...
GHFigs 15y ago
Time Warner is his number one supporter OpenSecrets:"The organizations themselves did not donate, rather the money came from the organizations' PACs, their individual members or employees or owners, and those individuals' immediate families." The first clause is in red and bold. (Edit:I apologize to the reader(s) who felt that directly quoting the links cited by the parent comment was objectionable.)
- burgerbrain 15y ago
  What is your point?
Gormo 15y ago
> Sadly the support for it is directly connected to where they get their money from (For democrats and republicans). Chicken or egg?

wyclif 15y ago

Al Franken is totally owned by Hollywood and the music industry. The RIAA loves Al Franken. He's a complete hypocrite. Mr. "Net Neutrality" my ass.

windexh8er 15y ago
Al Franken is a joke. Initially I thought he had good intent, but then I realized he's just another shit "actor" turned "politician". Unfortunately those words are more interchangeable than ever and reflects the current state of dismal affairs that is the United States government as a whole.
- Natsu 15y ago
  Actors possess most of the skills required to get elected. A successful actor starts out being well-liked, well-known and rich. They also have an easy time getting press and experience dealing with them. Knowing what the hell you're doing is, sadly, not required.
  - beagle3 15y ago
    > Knowing what the hell you're doing is, sadly, not required. This sentiment is exactly why they can keep doing it. It reflects an implicit (and unfortunately, widely held) assumption that they're trying to get elected to help their fellow men, constituents and otherwise do good. Sadly, there is no supporting evidence for this assumption, and endless supporting evidence against it.
    - Natsu 15y ago
      While I value competence and indeed vote with it in mind, it has not proven to be a prerequisite to getting elected. Understanding the problems is an important first step towards solving them, but understanding alone is, obviously, not enough to fix the problems here.
      - beagle3 15y ago

fl3tch 15y ago

Yeah, Bachmann stood out to me, too. Really shows that even a broken clock is right sometimes.