torrentfreak.com — Over the last month or two, we have seen congressional investigations started and bills proposed to deal with file sharing. Not surprisingly, these politicians receive a fair amount of money from the RIAA and MPAA. Doesn’t it make you wonder – Are these politicians for hire?
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redemption289Jun 11, 2007
... Well, whats your problem with the RIAA then? The MPAA is basically the RIAA of movies, but they also happen to basically coerce every film producer into getting an MPAA rating as well.
Closed AccountJun 11, 2007
No suprise here. Politicians don't get to be elected politicians by refusing contributions from big business.If you are still upset, why not relax and read some hilarious quotes on government and other stuff, check out this digg comment: <a class="user" href="http://digg.com/offbeat_news/This_is_by_far_the_best_comeback_line_in_the_history_of_one_liners#c7122095">http://digg.com/offbeat_news/This_is_by_far_the_best_comeback_line_in_the_history_of_one_liners#c7122095</a>
ericj2190Jun 11, 2007
Wow, didn't see that one coming. Next time be sure to label it "BREAKING".
cyber_akumaJun 11, 2007
Not surprising in the least.But the thing I want to ask is, why is this kind of thing even legal? I mean, the potential for abuse over any good it can do is glaringly obvious. Why are private orginizations allowed to fund politicians?
Closed AccountJun 11, 2007
What politician doesn't get paid off some way or another seriously? Pull your head out of your ass.
crimson117Jun 11, 2007
Is $6,000 really all it takes to buy a vote?
macewanJun 29, 2007
If the movie execs are following this discussion you need to read the following article. You're next if you do not innovate the current movie model.<a class="user" href="http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/15137581/the_record_industrys_decline/print">http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/15137581/the_record_industrys_decline/print</a>
utahpirateJan 5, 2008
FWIW, if you look at the site... yes, Obama did actually return the money.
utahpirateJan 5, 2008
That information was not completely available before this past summer. Guess who made it so? (Hint: his middle name is "Hussein".)