More SOPA: MPAA head Chris Dodd makes tone deaf and revealing statement

[milohimself]

MPAA Directly & Publicly Threatens Politicians Who Aren't Corrupt Enough To Stay Bought | Techdirt

"Those who count on quote 'Hollywood' for support need to understand that this industry is watching very carefully who's going to stand up for them when their job is at stake. Don't ask me to write a check for you when you think your job is at risk and then don't pay any attention to me when my job is at stake,"

I found this oddly refreshing.

 

[BigPapaVol]

MPAA Directly & Publicly Threatens Politicians Who Aren't Corrupt Enough To Stay Bought | Techdirt



I found this oddly refreshing.

seriously?

He's just parroting the vote buying culture that is modern politics. Infuriating.

 

[milohimself]

seriously?

He's just parroting the vote buying culture that is modern politics. Infuriating.

I meant refreshing in the sense that he actually addressed that particular elephant in the room. Not that it doesn't piss me off.

 

[BigPapaVol]

I meant refreshing in the sense that he actually addressed that particular elephant in the room. Not that it doesn't piss me off.

gotcha. Pisses me off to no end that fundraising is by far the biggest focus of every federal politician in office.

 

[milohimself]

Not only does it require any politician to devote the majority of their time to fund raising just to keep their job but that they then all operate on a quid pro quo system based on contribution.

 

[n_huffhines]

Not only does it require any politician to devote the majority of their time to fund raising just to keep their job but that they then all operate on a quid pro quo system based on contribution.

Ahh yes, squid pro row.

 

[VOLatile]

How much quid does a quo pro earn in a year?

 

[milohimself]

Ahh yes, squid pro row.

quid pro quo, Mr. Powers.

 

[DinkinFlicka]