Did you know: Former Sen. Chris Dodd is the CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America, the film industry’s largest lobby, and he is mad that
you are mad about SOPA. The revolving door between CONgress and lobbyist's offices seems to be working fine (for them.)
Former Senator Dodd says:
“A so-called ‘blackout’ is yet another gimmick, albeit a dangerous one, designed to punish elected and administration officials who are
working diligently to protect American jobs from foreign criminals,” Dodd added. “It is our hope that the White House and the Congress will call
on those who intend to stage this ‘blackout’ to stop the hyperbole and PR stunts and engage in meaningful efforts to combat piracy.”
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No wonder SOPA is back on the table. The revolving door landed Dodd in the cushy driver's seat of the MPAA. Bet he's making serious bank now, and oh
look, he's still trying to make laws too.
Sorry former Sen. Dodd, SOPA is the gimmick in this scenario and a dangerous one too. You think we are protesting SOPA to punish officials?
No.
Mr. Dodd, people and business are actually protesting because SOPA sucks. What is a gimmick is for the House to say SOPA is off the table and then 24
hours later say it's back on.
Facing a competitive reelection bid for his Senate seat in 2010 and trailing against both of his likely Republican challengers in public opinion
polling,[9] Dodd announced in January 2010 that he would not seek re-election for a sixth term in the Senate. Polls of Connecticut voters in 2008 and
2009 had consistently suggested Dodd would have difficulty winning re-election, with 46% viewing his job performance as fair or poor and a majority
stating they would vote to replace Dodd in the 2010 election.[10] ] Dodd was succeeded by Richard Blumenthal. On March 1, 2011, the Motion Picture
Association of America announced that Dodd will head that organization. [3]
Wikipedia link - sign their petition against SOPA/PIPA on your way through
Scrub SOPA
Send PIPA packing.
edit on 18-1-2012 by DancedWithWolves because: (no reason given)
