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- n0th1ng, on 06/19/2008, -0/+107What a joke and embarrassment to us Canadians.
- banderwocky, on 06/20/2008, -1/+52I think we need to examine the computers and ipods of Jims 3 daughters. We can start the witch hunt there.
- artfuldodga, on 06/19/2008, -1/+52I'll play this recording back to him, if I ever get sued.
- IggyPop, on 06/20/2008, -1/+49***** Jim Prentice.
- Chaoticfist, on 06/20/2008, -6/+36What a joke. I have had enough of Harper and the Tories. I want an election. If Barack Obama does not win in the USA then he is welcome to try here. I use to like some of the stuff harper was doing but i can not vote for him when i consider the damage this bill will do and also the fact that it is just a minority goverment. Imagine how they would act if it was a majority goverment *shudders*
- Komodork, on 06/20/2008, -1/+31he got paid under the table to get this bill up, what else do you think. he probably never even read it yet- that's why he is dodging it.
- Apocrypha, on 06/20/2008, -1/+29I am am doing everything in my power as a Canadian citizen to NOT allow this bill to pass as it is. This radio interview has given me new fuel for another letter writing campaign. :)
Prentice clearly does not understand the internet, computers and technology in general. He really should make sure he knows what the hell he is talking about before he opens his big mouth. Oh, well. Bad for him, good for us. :) - asnider, on 06/20/2008, -2/+29I hope this law fails to pass. I also hope that Canadians wake up and vote this government out of power during the next election.
- ploke, on 06/20/2008, -0/+26If you live in the riding Calgary Centre-North, please do us all a favour—make Prentice lose his job. http://www.jimprentice.ca/EN/7118/
- eighties, on 06/20/2008, -0/+23What a lying, coniving, deceitful idiot. Or politician. I think they're synonyms.
- Shuk, on 06/20/2008, -0/+21I hate it when politicians have this ancient view of the internet. The industry must adapt and take a market based approach to this. These people need some perspective. Ask yourself: has any piece of technology ever gotten LESS advanced and convenient over time? Will I tell my kids: back in my day, the internet was so advanced and free, now we can't do all the stuff we did back then. Seems ridiculous.
- rheaume, on 06/20/2008, -1/+21What do you expect? He's a conservative.
Now if you voted for them, f-you. - BoneStamp, on 06/20/2008, -1/+20Canada needs a Scott McClellan to bust this ***** wide open.
- inactive, on 06/20/2008, -0/+18Dear Mr. Ramos,
The House is adjourning late next week until Sept 18th or later if the Government prorogues. The delay in tabling a Bill means the Government is worried about the Bill and we have lots of time to consider a very technical Bill. The Bill is poorly thought through and we have already announced that we will be pushing for major changes. No doubt there will be massive public condemnation and the key stakeholders will have all the time they need to analyze the Bill and develop their case for changes to the Bill if it can be salvaged, I would bet that there will an election before this Bill can complete all stages of the legislative process.
Sincerely,
Paul Szabo MP - BoneStamp, on 06/20/2008, -1/+19They legally obtain all their music using this program called LimeWire. They paid good money for the computer that it runs on.
- TheKoopaBros, on 06/20/2008, -3/+20What a joke this deluded man is. He, his conservative government and his policies make me shamed that such a system can operate in my country.
- BinaryFragger, on 06/20/2008, -0/+16What can you expect from the same idiot who said the government is powerless in stopping Bell from throttling its DSL resellers.
protecting consumers = government's hands are tied, can't do anything
protecting big corporations and the RIAA/MPAA = let's make a new law! - Peko, on 06/20/2008, -0/+16I listened to it live.
My first thought is that Prentice is pretty dim for thinking a show like Search Engine wouldn't be asking hard questions. - nubbler, on 06/20/2008, -0/+15Join this group if you have facebook. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6315846683
There are numerous tips on what you can do about it, including writing to and/or personally meeting your MP. Or just join, the group has been very influencial. - EdmontonEh, on 06/20/2008, -1/+12Front Page Please!!!
- FAHQ2, on 06/20/2008, -1/+12Someone needs to find a picture of Jim Prentice, (or one of his family members, or any politician that supports this bill) using the very popular iPhone.
As we all know anyone in Canada currently using an iPhone (until July11) is using a hacked, unlocked phone, which according to this new law will be illegal.
So if this law passes, these images can act as evidence to sue Jim, (his family member, or politician friends) for the $20,000 fine.
That's the only way to teach this guy, and his supporting politician buddies a lesson.
So diggers, please use your web skills to digg up some dirt on these politicians who support this crazy bill. - aidave, on 06/20/2008, -0/+11Ditto. The Conservatives were ok when they started, but then began to get power-hungry and arrogant. ***** them.
- Apocrypha, on 06/20/2008, -0/+11But it is not at all surprising because US lobbyists paid for this law and their lapdog, Prentice, is all too happy to pretend it's a good thing. The conservatives are fooling a lot of people because they, like the rethuglicans in the US, keep secrets so nobody can complain and call them on their retrograde lunacy.
- Karnatos, on 06/20/2008, -0/+10Nice. He cannot afford more than 10 minutes with a show that understands the implications and has hard questions to ask, a show that is listened to by an audience that understands and is truly concerned about the issues.
I can understand that he may not have been prepared to speak longer than his slotted 10 minutes, but as a Canadian, it is insulting to have him hang up the phone so abruptly and have his office respond and decline to continue the engaging conversation stating "that won't work for us" to the show, and the Canadian public.
Shame on you Jim. - Apocrypha, on 06/20/2008, -0/+10When he says "That's too technical" does he mean for me or him? I can say for sure it is not too technical for me so that only leaves him. It is an issue to do with technology after all. Shouldn't you at least understand it? I can't take him seriously because he doesn't know *****.
- inactive, on 06/20/2008, -1/+11... what a stupid view of the world around you.
- Apocrypha, on 06/20/2008, -0/+10Hmm, I think some other entity like the RIAA is more likely to sue people "on behalf" of the artist. Nevermind that the RIAA has never given one cent to any artists.
- BoneStamp, on 06/20/2008, -0/+9In all fairness, it has it's differences from the US... very strict gun control (this means safety to most people, hunting weapons are easy enough to get). Medical marijuana is widely accepted. Natural disasters are rare. Social programs are reasonably good. Bare breasts are legal in Ontario. Drinking age is 18-19 depending on Province. Cool, distinctive accent.
- BoneStamp, on 06/20/2008, -0/+9Will this protect the tubes?
- Komodork, on 06/20/2008, -0/+9"the only one who can prosecute you is the creator of the work because they are initiating the lawsuit" so this basically means that the artist can sue you not the government. I think we are safe?
- inactive, on 06/20/2008, -2/+11someone involved in politics lied? Alert the media!
- RyanBlack, on 06/20/2008, -1/+10Then GTFO.
- Apocrypha, on 06/20/2008, -1/+10The entire Canadian conservative party is made up of human pieces of *****. People like Stockwell Day should not have a hand in running this country.
- artfuldodga, on 06/20/2008, -0/+8http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/searchengine_20080619_63 ...
- gasoline, on 06/20/2008, -0/+8In every advanced society, the basic services (such as education, healthcare, police) should be provided by the society, because these are the foundation of a well-functioning society. Of course these services are not free. A certain percentage of everyone's income goes to a common fund, from where the money is distributed to those in need.
I live in a country that has healthcare system exactly like that and that system makes me feel safe - no matter what treatment I may need, I will get it, no matter the cost. When every man is out for himself, how do the poor pay for expensive medical procedures? You just let them die, because they're not as successful as you are? - freezerburn666, on 06/20/2008, -0/+8sonofabitch
- WarZpriTe, on 06/20/2008, -0/+8Way to completely misunderstand the reasons that this Bill is garbage and does more to hurt Canadian consumers than anything else.
- tehnico, on 06/20/2008, -0/+8Yes or No Mr. Prentice... For God's sake answer a question pussy.
- evocatus, on 06/20/2008, -0/+8It's apparently "too technical" for our apparent "Industry Minister", and yet, with a grade twelve education, I get it.
I also get the fact that for me to spy/evesdrop on my neighbors internet connection is a criminal offence....however COMMA it's perfectly legal for the media/recording industry to do it.......
Downloading a backup copy of my purchased movie will net me a fine, greater than one for dangerous driving....entirely logical....NOT !
Didn't the Supreme Court of Canada already settle this one for Canadians, a few years ago ? - t4m5t3r, on 06/20/2008, -1/+8he lies because its not about stopping "piracy" or protecting "intellectual property" its about screwing every possible penny out the consumer they can!!
Always has been, always will be! - ploke, on 06/20/2008, -0/+7The bill is not "too technical". I gave it read and pulled out one good section: http://ryancbriggs.net/post/39182078/the-cbc-radio ...
Clause 17, amending section 29.2 (Reproduction onto another medium or device), states that you are allowed to make limited copies for personal use provided that:
(c) the individual, in order to make the reproduction, did not circumvent a technological measure or cause one to be circumvented, within the meanings of the definitions “circumvent” and “technological measure” in section 41;
Basically, under this law you have rights to your media, unless companies decide that you don’t. Thanks a lot Prentice. - freezerburn666, on 06/20/2008, -1/+8go ***** yourself, i'm far from being an american or living in the "51st" state, don't ever ***** say that again.
- DarkSideofMoon, on 06/20/2008, -0/+7I'm sure if you're from Edmonton, AB, you probably already know this, but there's a Fair Copyright for Canada group here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6875186988
There's a meeting Sunday, June 22nd. It'd be cool to know if there's any other Diggers from Edmonton. - TheBogie, on 06/20/2008, -4/+11I've always said that the Canadian Industry Minister was a piece of human *****.
Now do you all believe me? - grimreaperev, on 06/20/2008, -0/+7***** the DMCA!
- EdmontonEh, on 06/20/2008, -0/+7Thanks!
- pradaaddict, on 06/20/2008, -1/+7http://digg.com/political_opinion/Canadian_Parliam ...
Jim Prentice spews foaming ***** about Canadian DMCA in Parliament - Tyr7BE, on 06/20/2008, -0/+6We have Michael Geist, if that counts.
- inactive, on 06/20/2008, -1/+7Canadian media are ga-ga over whoever is in charge at the moment
- Cam_86, on 06/20/2008, -0/+6Bull *****... The way they govern now, is EXACTLY how they acted as opposition. The problem with our democracy(and america's) is there are too many ***** idiots who buy into the campaign ads. The conservative ads last election said harper would bring pride and transparency to Canada, and push for more sovereignty. As opposition party though, in just about every issue, they sided with american interests, and released dozens of secret documents on how to deal with liberal votes.
The people who say harper seemed like a good politician prior to winning the election are actually dumber then those who thought bush was a good politician prior to the '00 election. At least they can use the 'well i thought he would change for national politics' excuse. Harper has always been a tool. As leader of the opposition, and even running for his own parties leadership. He actually called Canada a nation of ambition-less losers(speech to a right-wing washington think-tank, as leader of the opposition) when it was clear gay marriage was going to pass. Thats the kind of ***** you guys voted for. Man up and admit you made a mistake from the start, by being to ignorant towards the issues in the last election, and the leaders personality traits. -
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