I can understand why the democrats support this. Their biggest contributors come from the movie and music industries, and they will do whatever necessary to allow those groups to continue to rip us off. Plus, they would leap at the chance to shut down the alternative media, like Drudge. Also, big media wants to have enforceable paywalls for all its content.
But why would republicans support it? The alternative media have been the biggest weapon republicans have had. This is the first nail in the coffin, then reintroduction of some version of the "fariness doctrine" is the other. They could just call it the "silence Rush" doctrine, so no one is confused.
Like pot legalization, this is one of those once in a generation opportunities for republicans to change their "branding" with young voters. Of course, they will blow it, like they do so many other opportunities.
But why would republicans support it? The alternative media have been the biggest weapon republicans have had. This is the first nail in the coffin, then reintroduction of some version of the "fariness doctrine" is the other. They could just call it the "silence Rush" doctrine, so no one is confused.
Like pot legalization, this is one of those once in a generation opportunities for republicans to change their "branding" with young voters. Of course, they will blow it, like they do so many other opportunities.
