[goldstategop]

The FEC regulations are horsesh*t.

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")

[NormsRevenge]

"They've tried to take a light hand, and it looks like they might have succeeded,"
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a gentle hand can work wonders if applied properly, (not to mention a good swift kick in the arse) ;-)

[Eastbound]

Does this mean we can start breathing again? I'm turning kinda purple.

[gondramB]

So what does this mean for message boards?

Does the 500 person limit apply only to emails?

[RandallFlagg]

Are you logged in?

If so, DON'T TELL ANYONE!!

I'm with ya, Jim. This is a steaming pile. The time is now.

[thoughtomator]

Just the fact that they felt the decision was theirs to make is absolutely unacceptable. Don't let this die down - the FEC and BCRA must be abolished if we are to reclaim our freedom of expression.

[SandRat]

Also exempted from the sweep of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act--better known as the McCain-Feingold law--are e-mail messages sent to 500 or fewer people, posting a video unless it's a paid advertisement, and online activities done by volunteers even if the actions are undertaken without the knowledge of the campaign...

Sounds like we all just became Conservative Cause Volunteers

[Texaggie79]

I doubt they have the cojones to do that.

[burzum]

Sounds like we need a Constitutional amendment that says:

Section 1. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Section 2. We really mean it!

[The Spirit Of Allegiance]

...FEC lawyers--who are under court order to regulate the Internet--to rethink the rules and adopt a more laissez-faire approach....

Uh-huh. Court order, eh? Time for the PEOPLE to assert our God-Given power and spank, impeach, recall and de-fund a bunch of black-robed Gramsci goons.

[Reagan Man]

>>>>An outcry from bloggers and even members of Congress appears to have caused FEC lawyers--who are under court order to regulate the Internet--to rethink the rules and adopt a more laissez-faire approach.

Upon initial reading, this appears to be a satisfactory outcome, if not outright good news.

[RandallFlagg]

What I strongly suggest to everyone who's not doing it already is to actually take the time to call every single person who wants your vote and asking them neutral questions about this (and other) issue(s).
For example, I called one fella who was running for mayor here a few years ago and asked, "What is your position on guns?" Not, "What's your position on firearms," as that lets them know what answer I'd hope for. Basically: play dumb. Let them show their hand first.
Then, write the names down and vote how you will.
As an added bonus as a FReeper, post the names and the answers they give here on FR so others who are wondering about these people know what they'll be dealing with. It'd also help if the persons you call decided to try giving differing answers to the same questions. The more eyes on them, the better.
Using our sheer number and our power, we can change this.

[GretchenM]

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[antaresequity]

This is the camels nose under the tent...

Mark my words...this government will attempt to fully regulate, tax, restrict and control internet content, access and distribution in the coming years.

Given the apathetic nature of the 'ordinary' American citizen...this government will succeed in all of the above.

Trust me...

[Hank Rearden]

We own this country, not these parasitic a$$holes. Screw 'em!

[ntnychik]

FEC rules ping

[TChris]

The camel's nose is now in the tent.

[dandelion]

Hope-I-understand-this-all-better-after-a-cup-of-coffee-BUMP...

[advance_copy]

The First Amendment precludes the FEC from regulating free speech no matter whether they use a "light touch" or not. Congress, pass the Online Freedom of Speech Act, now!

[Treader]

It's better this fight comes now, than later.