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“I bet that’s news to Jimrob, who’s posted more than once saying he’s cheerfully complied with many previous DMCA requests.”

DMCA required the posting of a statement acknowledging a desire to comply with DMCA rules which included an agent of service. This was not done by FR until a couple weeks ago. Righthaven is suing websites that didn't comply with these requirements.

If Jim is lucky he'll get out of this being tapped for only 10k-20k, which of course the donors will easily ante up for during the next FAT. The danger is if they ask for more, Jim draws a line in the sand and they decide to go after the individual posters of the copyright work...which is an option for them. At that time Jim will have to make a decision to fight the lawsuit, which he will lose, or give up all the information he has on those posters so Righthaven can sue them personally. Rightahevn has shown they don't care who or what the target is (they're suing Democrat Underground and the Democratic Party of Nevada) they just want that 3k-10k they can get out each of them.

The problem is FR is not like most of the other small websites they have already settled with. It's one of the largest political websites in the country and has significant value. Jim may try to tie the value based on what he collects on donations, but any smart lawyer will know income generation doesn't necessarily relate to intrinsic value.

It's like someone who has owned a piece of property that has significantly increased in value but still charges a meager rent to a tenant. It's not the rent, it's the underlying value.

And that is Jim's problem with this lawsuit. Rightahven may decide to get a quick touch and go off him which would be Jim's best case scenario, but if they figure FR is worth much more than the donations Jim receives they may decide to go for the big payout. And you can believe after all these miniscule settlements they're looking for a payday off some website.

“It most likely violates the law, since the DMCA requires that copyright holders give the violator a takedown notice before they take any legal action.”

Except that the DMCA ruling required the website to first post a notice with an address for their agent of service for such requests. Any website that didn’t do so loses their protection under DMCA.

Jim put up his notice two weeks ago. Word on the street is most websites, including FR, are not going to fight and are negotiating a settlement since the violations are clear and they didn’t avail themselves of the protections brought by the DMCA ruling.

"This poor lass has devoted the last two or three decades of her life to the gruesome indignities of American politics, shaking hands with morons, forfeiting all privacy, wearing a fixed grin, warily eyeing the bouncy blondes on her husband’s campaign staff and trying to retain her girlish figure through the endless parade of bull roasts, picnics, fundraising banquets and state fairs."

Yes, except Michelle didn't do this. Because her husband is black he got to go to the head of the line.

Then there is this little gem...I love it when dems swerve into the truth and let their slip show. In almost every article they write there is one little naked moment when a real, naked thought slips through their proton sheild hull plating.

"Pick a personal cause to champion. Have a staff of hundreds of flattering aides. Wreak vengeance on her enemies."

Seriously, WTF is up with that line?

If Palin were to be elected she would be the most ineffectual president since Obama.

“Why are you promoting the occupation propaganda?’

So if Palin isn’r elected we’re all doomed?

This article doesn’t make any sense.

“By right he should be the front runner.”

First, there is no “right”. If there is one it would be to Palin who was the VP candidate in ‘08. Second, according to this poll Romney IS the frontrunner, if by 3 points. Plus the margin of error is 3 and that means there is as good a chance Romeny is up by 6 as it could be even.

Palin, by “right” of her Irish heritage and evangelical Christian (meaning Non-Mormon) foundation is the “annointed one” of Ireland. Big deal.

Agreed, unfotunately too many voters, including repubs, continue to look to the government to “solve their problems”.

Anyway, to me reducing the size of gubmint and lowering taxes in itself is a solution and we’re going to need politicians to do that for us.

Yu talking to me? I don’t see where I questioned you clarity, I understand it completely.

“You are right there, a snapshot of how the media can manipulate numbers to create a story, as the previous posts have pointed out.”

Then show us how they were manipulated. You’ve spen this entire thread claiming the CNN article doesn’t match the poll then quote the numbers for repubs in the poll when the comment in question referred only to TP members and supporters.

I looked at what was offered regarding the poll and couldn’t find where the TP numbers were broken out but the TP question was asked so those numbers should be available to the pollster and client.

” Right now Palin is just firing people up, however, when she comes up, there is a major negative reaction by those on the left. That causes supporters to react the opposite way and support her more (to the point of supporting her for the highest office in the land).”

Using that logic maybe we should be supporting Ann Coulter for Prez.

The link you put up was a Boston Herald article commentig on the CNN poll.

“This poll is meaningless page filler.”

The poll is snapshot of what might happen if the election were held today, that’s all. I’ve never heard a poll claiming to be anything more.

Is it the final word? No. Does it show a bearing? Yes.

“MSM trying to limit our choice of candidates to losers.”

Wasn’t Palin in the poll?

I think the data you cite includes all republicans while the statement about Palin coming in third was among those who identified themsleves as TP members or supporters.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if the Tea Party members do have some suspicions about Sarah, but at this point I don’t see a lot better than her out there either.”

Agreed. But we still have time, I’m hoping for a star to surface (maybe Bachman?) so we don’t have to rely on all these 2008 retreads with so much baggage.

Internals... Data

This wll exploe a few heads. Of course CNN will be accused of bias...until they show a poll with Palin in the lead then they will be hailed as the Oracle at Delphi.

Wishful thinkingt makes for poor political strategy.

“Same with bigamy and polygamy (that latter, apparently okay with God of the OT).”

Don’t leave out slavery, incest, murder and genocide.

You didn’t answer the question. Where is all the evidence of my Romney support?

McCain repositions himself successfully every 6 years. One only has to look at him to see how it’s done.