[Smogger]

Internet advocates have warned that the change in law would open a door for a handful of people in the federal government to wantonly power off entire websites that may be operating legally under current law. Though senators suggest the bill would save jobs by cracking down on piracy, critics say it will hurt the economy by threatening fledgling companies whenever copyrighted material shows up on their sites.

Urge your Senator to vote No on this bill and keep up the pressure. They tried to sneak this through yesterday. And if you don't think it applies to any sites that you visit remember that FreeRepublic is routinely sued for alleged copyright violations. This Bill would give the powers the be the ability to order FR's ISP to take them down and give the government that power to order your ISP to blacklist FR.

[Marty62]

I wonder if Righthaven is involved in this?

[screaminsunshine]

It is indeed an honor to be Blacklisted by the Scoundrels.

[SandRat]

Ping

[Boogieman]

When FreeRepublic is outlawed, only outlaws will be FReepers!

[diji]

Thanks / Bump

[November 2010]

Get rid of these Congressmen.

[RedMDer]

This lame duck session is going to be a wild ride!

[ShadowAce]

[DBrow]

“This Bill would give the powers the be the ability to order FR’s ISP to take them down and give the government that power to order your ISP to blacklist FR.”

Agree, Smogger. This is akin to LBJ authorizing local stations to blacklist The Smothers Brothers Comedy hour after they made fun of the then Dear Leader.

[IrishCatholic]

Ministry of Love and Truth bookmark.

[WKUHilltopper]

DON’T TRUST THEM! THEY’LL LET TIME TRANSPIRE AND SLIP IT IN WHEN EVERYONE STANDS DOWN. Just like it happened on Obamacare.

[I am Richard Brandon]

Can I say that I am sick and tired of hearing & reading & seeing efforts by Obozo's Dims to turn this country into a fascist dictatorship. Most of it is being done out in the open because of the collusion of the media. Each little piece seems innocent, but add them together and it is fascism, pure and simple. Where is the rich sugar daddy (the anti-Soros) who will buy up elements of the media and start publicizing the truth.

[a fool in paradise]

To be tabled until they ram through “lame duck session” bills that they otherwise won’t be able to present for another 8-10 years.

[txroadkill]

When they come for us I hope I get Locked up with Laz....you know that will be the party Detention Center!

[Lonely Bull]

(FreeRepublic could be Blacklisted)

U make it sound like a BAD thing!!!! It wil be a GRATE DAY for "librarity and just ice for AL" when Hat Sightes like this one are shut down, no mater the resin, since U keep on hatting uor wonderful ((((PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA))))))))!!!!!!! Hat is bad!! didnt u learn ANYTHIGN from BU$$$$$$HITLERCHIMP?!?!?!?!?!?!

Id wright moore agianst U lawbraking idiotes,, butt i hafta start downloding 'Eazy A" soone, u see my mom sez im groundid if i dont let my stupid brother use the "family" conputer. Now thats' what I call fashist!!!! I hat her!!!!!! Butt enuf 4 now....

sinned,

A DU Gest Contry Booter
PS....., re member 2 vote for Obama this fall!!!!! Iff evil repugnicans keep him off ur ballot, WRIGHT HIM IN!!!!

[PhilDragoo]

[b4its2late]

They’ll pass it in the dark of night and it will be signed in the dark of night too. That’s my guess. After the election of course.

[magooey]

The bill is one thing, but arm twisting by the Obama administration is another. Check out this article - voluntary censorship.

To moderator: if this link is a problem, please delete my post.

[SunkenCiv]

• U.S. Wants Broader Internet Wiretap Authority (More Intrusion from the One)

No, the U.S. doesn't -- the Demwit fascists want it. And they are NOT going to get it. Thanks Smogger.

[kevinm13]

Keep your hands off my Frerepublic and everything else on the internet.