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John Kerry

In reply to the discussion: SOPA, PIPA stance? [View all]

beachmom

(15,239 posts)
8. Except it's not up for a vote.
Thu Jan 19, 2012, 05:09 PM
Jan 2012

Frankly, his not co-sponsoring it is a big tell.

I'm a little puzzled why you come here to air what critics of the Senator from Facebook are saying. The more important question is: do you agree with them? Would you prefer he come out with a position? If you do then say so instead of hiding behind random Facebook posts.

As to being an expert, you do know that most of the yahoos in Congress know close to nothing. Of those that know something, they tend to have specialties. Kerry is chairman of the SFRC, and is a very important member of Congress in regards to foreign affairs. Other Senators know issues of the military or commerce or rule of law better. Kerry is not an expert on copyright law or the internet. In that newspaper hearing, it was clear he understood the journalism side but had not completely prepared for the internet side. He has been good on internet issues in the past, but from where I sit, I don't think he is focused on that issue. I would defer to Sen. Wyden myself. And I am deeply disappointed in Al Franken on this issue. Kerry has not been a big player on it.

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SOPA, PIPA stance? [View all] politicasista Jan 2012 OP
Warren has come against it? First news. Mass Jan 2012 #1
I agree with you karynnj Jan 2012 #2
Makes sense politicasista Jan 2012 #6
Not necessarily against it, politicasista Jan 2012 #5
So finally Warren and Brown posted something yesterday. Yeah!!! Mass Jan 2012 #10
My mistake politicasista Jan 2012 #11
This is not an area of expertise for the Senator beachmom Jan 2012 #3
Just another small comment about Sen. Kerry beachmom Jan 2012 #4
Guess people expect more? politicasista Jan 2012 #7
Except it's not up for a vote. beachmom Jan 2012 #8
To answer the question, politicasista Jan 2012 #9
OT Hi... YvonneCa Jan 2012 #12
Thanks. politicasista Jan 2012 #13
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