SOPA Storms Back

[Spitfire]

"To enact legislation that protects consumers, businesses and jobs from foreign thieves who steal America's intellectual property.."

Real classy there, Mr. Smith.

I wonder, how will SOPA protect jobs and businesses, when so many profitable websites that are hosted in the US will have to haul ass to Europe in order to survive?
There's some backwards logic at work there. Then again, those same words could be used to describe this bill.

 

[Anthony Wells]

I wish I could properly explain how the US Congress works to The Escapist community. How many of you actually know what markup is? I can tell you that markup is NOT where proponents of this bill want it to go. I can tell you that its chances of revival in this congressional term are slim and that this is a huge setback.

But you won't believe me.

Because the internet is for OMG!, not intelligent conversation.

As someone who works in legislative law, SOPA and PIPA (by proxy) are dead. Of course, anything can rear its head again, but for now it is over. Good job. You people made my work SOOOOOOOOO much easier.

Thanks.

im gonna trust you on this. I dont work in law or politics but i believe you when you say this.

 

[Bernzz]

"To enact legislation that protects consumers, businesses and jobs from foreign thieves who steal America's intellectual property, we will continue to bring together industry representatives and Members to find ways to combat online piracy," Smith said.

foreign thieves

"Filthy little thieves, they stole it. Filthy Bagginses. They took... the Precious!"

That's what I hear when I read this guy's quotes. Also, xenophobic much?

But really, why can't this thing just die? It's like the bloody zombie genre.

 

[MASTACHIEFPWN]

This was just the calm before the shitstorm.

How long until they realize everyone is against SOPA?

 

[darthotaku]

HOLY MOTHER OF CUNTING FUCK THAT PISSES ME OFF!!!

But I guess it'll teach us not to pop the champaign early. At least they don't have to cancel the blackouts tomorrow, because if you're going to cripple the internet and piss millions off, you might as well make sure you do it on your own terms.

 

[Sonic Doctor]

Gotta hope it gets vetoed at the Whitehouse

The problem with that is, if it does get vetoed, it doesn't mean that the bill is fully stopped. If the supporters can somehow weasel enough votes when they send it back through Congress, the veto would be overridden and it would become law anyway.

Some times I wonder how many Republicans in the US government are truly Conservative, because no true Conservative would support this thing. It goes against the Conservative principles.

 

[AstylahAthrys]

...

I mean, really. We get a little over 24 hours of partial victory. God damnit. Oh well, better get back to fighting mode.

For my initial reaction, please consult the following video:

 

[Laser Priest]

a bipartisan bill to the White House that saves American jobs

What jobs is he talking about? Won't SOPA destory all kinds of jobs like some of the ones people on the escapist have?

You speak as if anything he's saying is meant to be remotely "logical" or "true".

No, he's in this entirely for fear-mongering.

 

[Adam Jensen_v1legacy]

If SOPA passes, foreign thieves will the the least of their problems. Anon will be all over this and they won't be kind. Remember when they crashed PSN for no real good reason. Guess what's gonna happen when they have a good reason.

 

[XMark]

They're just going to keep delaying it until the outrage blows over and they can pass it under the radar.

 

[Grouchy Imp_v1legacy]

...

I mean, really. We get a little over 24 hours of partial victory. God damnit. Oh well, better get back to fighting mode.

For my initial reaction, please consult the following video:

I always thought Madre de Dios meant Mother of God. Just saying'.

 

[Frank_Sinatra_]

"I am committed to continuing to work with my colleagues in the House and Senate to send a bipartisan bill to the White House that saves American jobs and protects intellectual property."
-Lamar Smith in regards to SOPA



Seriously, doesn't this guy get it that this bill won't make jobs, or protect intellectual property?
This bill and PIPA will will destroy both of them.

Oy vey... Politicians.

 

[Ryan McGrath]

This is why we cant have nice things, we need to replace these fucken 60 years and up Congressman who have no grasp on current economic trends and new economic frontiers. Herp Derp Herp Derp Herp Derp.

 

[Helmholtz Watson]

In defense of the foreigner comment, I think he might be referring to the Chinese, who are known for getting "inspiration [http://www.google.com/search?q=chinese+intellectual+property+theft&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&client=firefox-a]" from others.

 

[KeyMaster45]

The following cut-scene from Saints Row 2 sums up my feelings towards this turn of events and how we should metaphorically deal with it.

Metaphorically speaking of course, I would never advocate the tainting of meat products in such a fashion.

 

[Treblaine]

OK, I predicted SOPA would have a sequel... but this is more like launch-day DLC.

Only we ALL will have to pay for this.

 

[Krion_Vark]

I wish I could properly explain how the US Congress works to The Escapist community. How many of you actually know what markup is? I can tell you that markup is NOT where proponents of this bill want it to go. I can tell you that its chances of revival in this congressional term are slim and that this is a huge setback.

But you won't believe me.

Because the internet is for OMG!, not intelligent conversation.

As someone who works in legislative law, SOPA and PIPA (by proxy) are dead. Of course, anything can rear its head again, but for now it is over. Good job. You people made my work SOOOOOOOOO much easier.

Thanks.

If that is the case then thanks for bringing it to our attention, this is good news!

The confidence of the guy who is responsible for the bill is a little offputting, so I would like to get a better understanding of this before I ask pinkie pie to roll out the party cannon.

I am hoping that it gets marked up enough to come out where it does what the Cool Kid is advocating it does.

 

[IamLEAM1983]

Oh fuck, no...

So, what now? What's the game plan, past Sillicon Valley companies blacking out in protest?

 

[halobolola]

I also find his reference to "foreign thieves" to be deeply offensive, although it's hardly the first time SOPA proponents have played the "dirty foreigner" card - but being one myself, I suppose I may be a little over-sensitive to such things.

Deffinatly not, it just make me want to steal american things more....and i think i will.

 

[Scars Unseen]

Damn stubborn politicians, just let SOPA die.

"To enact legislation that protects consumers, businesses and jobs from foreign thieves who steal America's intellectual property, we will continue to bring together industry representatives and Members to find ways to combat online piracy,"

So now its only us foreign people that pirate then is it?

Nah, Americans do it too. But our legal system had no effective way of dealing with people outside the US before(unless, apparently, you live in the UK). Now we have a simple solution. No internet means no online piracy. Elegant in its simplicity. Obviously, I'm a fan.

On a serious note, as a Texan, I'd like to apologize for our crazy, incompetent politicians.