sopa and pipa

• Question:-Can the effects of SOPA and PIPA spread to other countries?
  - Will the media companies behind SOPA and PIPA move on to other countries? I've already heard of Motion Pictures Association talking to the governments of other countries, discussing PIPA/SOPA-like legislations.
  - Will these countries really follow the footsteps of America, if SOPA/PIPA actually manages to pass in the USA?
  - Is SOPA/PIPA gonna shut down websites originating from the USA completely, or are they just gonna block them in America? Such that people from other countries would still be able to access them.
  
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• Question:-Which political party is trying to pass the new anti-piracy bills SOPA and PIPA?
  I've seen in the news that Congress is trying to pass anti-piracy legislation bills called PIPA and SOPA and a couple websites like wikipedia and google are opposing it by having blackouts. Is it Democrats or Republicans trying to get this through? Or half and half?
  
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• Question:-What do you think of SOPA ( stop online piracy act) and PIPA?
  What do you think of the SOPA and PIPA anti-piracy bills,
  and have you signed the google or wikipedia petitions?
  
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• Question:-What will the SOPA and PIPA bills do?
  I don't understand. SOPA and PIPA will end internet piracy of music and films. Isn't that good? Why is everyone protesting? What is this about "internet censorship"?
  
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• Question:-What exactly will SOPA and PIPA do?
  Everyone is talking about SOPA and PIPA but what is the big deal. I know it is suppose to stop people from selling counterfeit things but why is it so bad?
  
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• Question:-What exactly would happen if SOPA and PIPA pass and become laws?
  Will Twitter, Facebook, You Tube, Google, and many other sites actually be destroyed or not? Like I really want to still be able to communicate with my friends and post videos of me singing. I live thousands of miles from my friends and cant call some because they don't have phones. Also what are the chances of these laws passing?
  
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• Question:-If congress passes SOPA and PIPA, does that mean they betrayed their constituents?
  It is evident eveywhere I go, my college campus , online, etc , that a majority of Americans oppose SOPA and PIPA. If then, congress passes both, or one of the laws, doesn't that mean that congress failed to respond to the people of which they derive their power ? So then, will people finally wake up and vote for a new congress these elections that may repeal SOPA or PIPA?
  
  I wish I was american so i could vote :/
  
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• Question:-Is it safe to say that anyone who supports SOPA and PIPA committing Treason against the United States?
  This is a serious matter that will undermine the First Amendment, and all others based on the idea that we need to stop Internet Piracy. This is lame because the pirates will only figure out how to get around this latest form of censorship that will eventually be used against ordinary Americans.
  
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• Question:-WHAT IS YOUR OPINION IN SOPA and PIPA CENSORING THE INTERNET AND SLOWING ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE U.S.A?
  Millions of Americans oppose SOPA and PIPA because these bills would censor the Internet and slow economic growth in the U.S. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION?
  
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• Question:-Is the blackout of Wikipedia in protest of SOPA and PIPA going to change much?
  I am fully against having the government be in control over the internet, and it violates the first ammendment. The blackout on Wikipedia gives the phone numbers of the congressmen in the state and other ways to contact them. However, Congress already know that people hate them, and they are being paid big money by lobbyists. Even if it does pass, which I hope it doesn't, I sure hope the Supreme Court takes it down.
  
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pipa

• Question:-What is the closest instrument to the pipa?
  The pipa is a chinese instrument heard in the openin of Incubus's "Aqueos Transmission." it's a real neat tune and I don't know what would soUnd like it. Any help?
  
  Answer:-Koto is a similar-sounding instrument, but you can also just play the riff on guitar. (There are effects out there that'll make the guitar sound kind of like a sitar - that works well.)
• Question:-What exactly is PIPA and SOPA trying to censor?
  I don't have a full understanding of what the internet censorship protests are all about. Some places say you'd have to say goodbye to sites like Google and Wikipedia, even Craigslist has banners to stop PIPA and SOPA.
  
  So what would happen if the web was censored? And most importantly, what would get censored?
  
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• Question:-Why is the media paying more attention to SOPA as opposed to PIPA?
  The laws are very similar and SOPA is far less likely to be passed.
  
  Is it possible that it has anything to do with the fact that SOPA is supported by more Republicans and PIPA is supported by more Democrats, or is this just a coincidence?
  
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• Question:-Can the effects of SOPA and PIPA spread to other countries?
  - Will the media companies behind SOPA and PIPA move on to other countries? I've already heard of Motion Pictures Association talking to the governments of other countries, discussing PIPA/SOPA-like legislations.
  - Will these countries really follow the footsteps of America, if SOPA/PIPA actually manages to pass in the USA?
  - Is SOPA/PIPA gonna shut down websites originating from the USA completely, or are they just gonna block them in America? Such that people from other countries would still be able to access them.
  
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• Question:-What is the difference between SOPA and PIPA?
  What are the differences between the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA) that are currently being debated?
  Is it only that SOPA is in the House and PIPA is in the Senate or are there other differences?
  
  Please and thank you :)
  
  Answer:-There are a few differences, but both will kill the internet if they pass.
  
  Here we can still fight this horrid thing.
  http://americancensorship.org/
  http://www.stopcensorship.org/
• Question:-Which companies will people boycott if PIPA passes?
  According to someones answer, if it is true, the SOPA bill is dead. However the PIPA bill could still be passed. Which companies are people planning to boycott if PIPA passes? Or what are people doing now to ensure PIPA doesnt pass with SOPA?
  
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• Question:-Which political party is trying to pass the new anti-piracy bills SOPA and PIPA?
  I've seen in the news that Congress is trying to pass anti-piracy legislation bills called PIPA and SOPA and a couple websites like wikipedia and google are opposing it by having blackouts. Is it Democrats or Republicans trying to get this through? Or half and half?
  
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• Question:-How are the Sopa and Pipa bills good?
  I already know plenty of reasons why it is bad but i want to understand why any one would want such a bill to pass. I will not counter you or anything i'm going to remain open minded. Can some one direct me to some Pro Sopa/Pipa sites?
  
  Answer:-The whole aim of these bills is to protect the copyrights of the movie. music, etc industries. It is fairly common for foreign websites (eg, piratebay) to facilitate the sharing of these copyrighted materials, and as it stands, the US can do nothing about it. Something like SOPA or PIPA, however, all flaws aside, is intended to cut off traffic to these sites, in order to protect copyrighted material.
• Question:-What are the pros and cons of SOPA and PIPA?
  I hear that record labels, movie studios, etc are in favor of SOPA and PIPA but websites like Wikipedia are against it.
  
  I don't really understand what they are, can someone enlighten me?
  
  Answer:-I have heard a lot of arguments against SOPA but none in favor of it. But a lot of members of congress have taken stands in favor of it. If you take a look at the members of congress who are in favor of it and those that are against it, they don't line up along any political lines that I can see. For example, both Michelle Bachmann and Nancy Pelosi are against it. Those two can't be further apart in their political ideologies.
  
  As far as I am concerned I am against it because it means more government regulation. We need less regulation not more.
• Question:-Will SOPA and PIPA ensure the government will have total control of all mass media?
  The government needs to prevent us from seeing what they are doing and total media control is to the benefit of a tyrannical government, because they need to control what is news that's 'fit to print'.
  
  Since the government controls all of mainstream-media in the United States and the internet is the last place we can go to find what isn't reported, will SOPA and PIPA ensure that the government has total control of what we are allowed to read and think?
  
  Answer:-That's what they are trying to do. Read about Cass Sunstein (sp?) obamas information czar. He wants to stop the people from questioning anything.

mlk

• Question:-What are good project ideas for MLK day of service?
  I am attempting to plan an event on MLK Day for a group of teenagers and adults. We don't want to have to coordinate with any other organization, so we're not looking to help out at a food pantry, etc. We would like to do something ourselves. If you have any ideas that might work well for a mixed group, I'd love to hear them!
  
  Answer:-It's hard to organize a project without the help of an established organization, but here are some possible ideas...
  
  Adopt a street/highway in your area and organize a clean-up
  Rake lawns for the elderly
  Peer tutoring
  Community clean-up (you may want to contact the city about this one, but you could organize it yourselves with their permission)
  Teacher appreciation luncheon
  Assemble Care packages for servicemen and women
  Collect recycling if your area doesn't have curbside pickup
  Collect books for donation to schools/library
  Collect coats to give to Goodwill/other charitable organization
  Collect things that animal shelters would need and then donate the items to the shelter (you should ask what they need beforehand; a good idea would be to set up in front of a store (like Petco), but make sure to ask permission)
  Adopt a Preschool
  Grafitti removal
  Getting people to donate anything for a good cause
  
  etc.
  
  I admire your initiative to try to start a service project.
• Question:-Who would MLK and Malcom X have voted in the 2008 presidential elections?
  If MLK and Malcolm X were alive today.
  
  Who do they think they would have voted for in the 2008 presidential elections?
  
  Answer:-Martin Luther King said some terrible things about the Republican Party ...
  
  for example:
  
  "The Republican Party geared its appeal and program to racism, reaction, and extremism. "
  
  shows you things havent changed that much.
• Question:-How did MLK earn a living while working as an activist?
  My daughter has recently learned to equate work with money and is learning about MLK at school around same time and has asked me a question I have no clue about! How did MLK earn a salary while working as an activist? Did he remain on the payroll at his church or did he receive financial support from others to do his work?
  
  Answer:-Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to the civil rights movement. He did draw a small salary from the church where he ministered. He and his family lived on a very tight budget. He was indeed a man who could walk the walk, rather than just talk the talk.
• Question:-How do I get from Baltimore to Washington DC on MLK day?
  I need to get from Baltimore to Washington, DC on Martin Luther King Day. Normally I believe the best way is on the MARC train but this does not appear to operate on MLK day. I could also go on Saturday rather than Monday. I am looking for the cheapest way to do it. Thanks.
  
  Answer:-There is a metrobus (express) that connects BWI to the metro. It's just over $3 one way. Not super fast, you'd want Amtrak for that, but much much cheaper. Check out wmata.com. The site has a great trip planner, but be sure to plug in the dates too since MKL day would put metro on a holiday schedule.
• Question:-Do you think that Obama has the right to invoke MLK tones of speech when he is giving speeches?
  Do you think that he is trying to invoke passion among blacks on a subtle basis? I love MLK and I don't want anyone to think that they are the new MLK. Martin cannot be replaced by a junior senator, his background is totally different thant Obama. Growing up in Atlanta in the deep south is different than growing up in Chi-town and in Indonesia and Kenya.
  
  Answer:-He is a politician. The closer election day gets, the more tactics they will use. Earlier on, their TV commercials revolved around how good THEY are, as we get closer, the commercials revolve around how bad THE OTHERS are. Of course Obama will play the "black" card, just as Hilary will play the "woman" card, etc., etc. In a loose race, with a clear winner, it wouldn't be an issue, but as things get tighter, they'll say and do whatever will get them elected. Kiss as many hands and shake as many babies as they can. Personally, I'm not really excited over any of them, but they can't do any more damage than King George has - hopefully one of them can clean up all the messes he's made. If I WAS in the "hot seat" and had to pick, I'd go with Hilary for prez, with Obama for vice prez. Hell, the Clinton years weren't too bad, and you know who was running the White House then - Bill was too busy chasing tail.
• Question:-What can we do at work for the MLK day of service?
  I work for a large company and we work the MLK day of service.The HR department has asked for suggestions on what we can DO. What can we do as a group that we would not have to leave our building to complete. Any Ideas?
  thank you for the suggestions so far. I am really looking for volunteer suggestions. Ex. Last year we created blankets for children in the local hospital through Project Linus.
  
  Answer:-You want your cake and eat it to. Have your company let you off. There a lot widows that need there roof shingled. There are 2nd graders that need mentoring. There are teachers that need help in the classroom. There are elderly that need grocery shopping done for them. There are poor churches that need painting inside so the people can worship.
• Question:-How many times can I install Microsoft office with MLK OEM license?
  I have a Microsoft office 2007 Home and Student with (MLK) OEM license and I was just wondering how many computers I can install the program into? Many thanks.
  
  Answer:-Only 1. But you can go to Sun Microsystems and download a freeware office suite. It is found at this link. http://www.openoffice.org/ This can be loaded onto as many things as you would like and it is user friendly.
• Question:-What are the politics behind relating the WSO and MLK?
  Few Americans even know facts about MLK. He very much likely would not have been assassinated had he not have been with one of his many mistresses. Yet, he is viewed as so righteous as are the WSO. I doubt anyone reading this would like the WSO living in a public park near them.
  Just what are the politics behind the scenes. I have my own idea but I wish to know how others feel.
  
  Answer:-FREEDOCUMENTARIES.ORG
• Question:-What does MLK and Obama have to do with sports?
  There must be some connection because ESPN has been constantly doing pieces about MLK and Obama. Is Obama MLK now? Is he Jesus? Is he leading the Democrats to the Super Bowl? What is ESPN trying to do here?
  M O, Obama is the most athletic president ever?!?! Wasn't Gerald Ford a college football player at Michigan? Jeez, the legal of Obama grows. Wait until he walks on water tomorrow and brings back people from the dead.
  
  Answer:-Well MLK DOES have something to do with Obama, in that MLK was trying to bring EQUAL rights to all. Obama has nothing to do with MLK and both have nothing to do with sports. To be honest I'm getting sick of hearing about Obama. I'm really sick of the whole he's the first black President thing too. If he wants to heal the nation, as he claims, then he wouldn't want to be considered black. Racism will never end if we acknowledge race, and that goes for ALL races.
• Question:-Why do Conservatives who admire MLK Jr ignore his criticisms of capitalism?
  MLK criticized capitalism as a racist system in speeches and his writings.
  
  Why is that not a problem for today's conservatives?
  
  Answer:-They think because he was a Registered Republican that it means that he was Conservative. He was Liberal and not Conservative. He voted for both Kennedy and Johnson, who were both Democrats who cut a deal with him for the Civil Rights Bill.

colbert super pac

• Question:-Can i see the Colbert Super PAC Hearing?
  As you may know, tomorrow, Stephen Colbert will be appearing in front of the FEC to receive a verdict on his Super PAC. Does anyone know if this hearing will be shown on TV or online, and if so, what channel/website?
  
  Answer:-You can listen live to the hearing at:
  http://www.fec.gov/agenda/2011/agenda20110630.shtml
  
  As far as I know C-SPAN won't cover it (It's not on their schedule).
• Question:-Colbert Super PAC and 2012: Will the "Colbert bump" be the deciding factor?
  Can any one truly deny or resist the ineffable force that is the "Colbert bump"?
  
  Answer:-He really is brilliant, isn't he?
  That speech he gave was amazing.
• Question:-What is a super pac? Colbert is trying to form one.?
  I was watching The Colbert Show and he was talking about making a Super pac. I tried googling it but they just talk about him getting one and don't give details what it is. So please someone explain. Thank you so much.
  
  Answer:-http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert…
• Question:-Now that Jon Stewart is running the Colbert Super PAC, how will it affect the election?
  
  
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• Question:-Did anyone donate to the Colbert Super Pac?
  If so...would like to know why.
  
  Answer:-Nope. I don't think it's necessary. Colbert was simply trying to demonstrate how insane our current campaign finance laws are. I doubt he'll actually give a dime to any candidate.
• Question:-Which, if any, celebrities have donated to Colbert Super-Pac?
  
  
  Answer:-Me :)
• Question:-What is super PAC(steven colbert)?
  What is steven colbert doing with super pac, and what is it
  
  Answer:-Super PACs are the byproduct of the 2010 Supreme Court decision commonly known as "Citizens United," which granted corporations, unions and individuals the right to donate unlimited funds to outside groups to campaign for or against candidates
  
  it stands for Political Action Committee. Colbert wants to create one because currently he isn't allowed to publicly endorse a candidate, because if he did it would give unfair air time to whichever candidate he is endorsing.
  
  Having this super pac would allow Colbert to publicly raise money for any candidate he wants on his show.
• Question:-What is a super pac, like tge one Colbert got?
  I have no clue what it is and need help understanding it. Please explain what it is and what it does. I don't know what category this is other than politics
  
  Answer:-it means under the Label of that group that they can receive and spend unlimited money in the campaign with out your knowledge of who is contributing to the pac.
• Question:-Ahh another victory for free speech, Stephen Colbert has a Super Pac?
  http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/fec-allows-colbert-to-form-super-pac-for-2012-elections/2011/06/30/AGxVGBsH_story.html
  
  Answer:-SuperPac!!! YAY!!!
• Question:-Colbert is asking donors to his super duper PAC to send in ideas of what they stand for.?
  I would take a stand for political and ideological civility and respect. What do you stand for?
  
  Answer:-I kinda like yours.