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CookingCat Since: Jul, 2018
#344501: Dec 22nd 2020 at 5:18:30 PM

And speaking of copyright crap, Tillis has made yet another horrible copyright proposal: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/12/disastrous-copyright-proposal-goes-straight-our-naughty-list

Edited by CookingCat on Dec 22nd 2020 at 5:21:58 AM

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#344502: Dec 22nd 2020 at 5:19:30 PM

It’s not his money, so he’s fine spending it in an attempt to make himself more popular.

If it wasn’t for Mitch’s ability to stop things being even bought up for vote Dems could add that in and make some great political hay.

They still should. Pass the House bill with the $2,000 payments and start running ads in Georgia about how the Dems support the payments, President Trump supports the payments, but Republican leadership in the Senate won't allow you to receive the payments.

Right now is the perfect time to play hardball with welfare.

Edited by TobiasDrake on Dec 22nd 2020 at 5:20:01 AM

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Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
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#344503: Dec 22nd 2020 at 5:22:31 PM

Gonna repost my comment from the page bottom.

It’s not his money, so he’s fine spending it in an attempt to make himself more popular.

If it wasn’t for Mitch’s ability to stop things being even bought up for vote Dems could add that in and make some great political hay.

@Cooking Cat You’re really rooting for a government shutdown and no COVID relief because of a copyright amendment that we’re not even sure is in the bill anymore?

I think you should reevaluate your priorities.

[up] Looking at it I think the bill has actually already passed, thus why Trump can made his claim now, I don’t think it can actually be amended. Also it can’t be delayed further, the government will shutdown if there’s any more delay.

Edited by Silasw on Dec 22nd 2020 at 1:23:28 PM

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Kaiseror Since: Jul, 2016
#344504: Dec 22nd 2020 at 5:24:03 PM

Is there anything that can be done about the copyright thing or is it even really going to be enforced at all?

CookingCat Since: Jul, 2018
#344505: Dec 22nd 2020 at 5:26:01 PM

[up] The asshole who made it is also preparing another shitty copyright bill, as can be seen in my page topper.

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#344506: Dec 22nd 2020 at 5:27:56 PM

I still can’t find solid conformation of what’s been passed and if it’s been included or not. I’ve been trying to find the text of the bill but the best I can find is a section summary here[1]

Edited by Silasw on Dec 22nd 2020 at 1:28:32 PM

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Kaiseror Since: Jul, 2016
#344507: Dec 22nd 2020 at 5:30:19 PM

[up][up] Oh...what are the chances of that one going through?

Kaiseror Since: Jul, 2016
#344508: Dec 22nd 2020 at 5:57:48 PM

Hello? I'd hate to seem overbearing but I'm nervous about this and I'd like to hear the possibilities from someone who is more knowledgeable about this than myself?

Fourthspartan56 from Georgia, US Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#344509: Dec 22nd 2020 at 6:07:11 PM

Pelosi has already responded to it.

Republicans repeatedly refused to say what amount the President wanted for direct checks. At last, the President has agreed to $2,000 — Democrats are ready to bring this to the Floor this week by unanimous consent. Let’s do it!

This is a really wonderful response, she's using Trump to attack the Republicans. Thus ensuring that regardless of what happens we win, either by the new UBI passing thus helping people or Mc Connel very publicly opposing the Dems on this matter thus possibly tipping the scale in Georgia.

It's magnificent grin

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CookingCat Since: Jul, 2018
#344510: Dec 22nd 2020 at 6:15:13 PM

[up][up] I find it really disturbing nobody is talking about it on the forums I've visited, including this one.

Kaiseror Since: Jul, 2016
#344511: Dec 22nd 2020 at 6:20:33 PM

Do you know when he intends to try to get the bill through?

nova92 Since: Apr, 2020
#344512: Dec 22nd 2020 at 6:38:42 PM

[up][up][up] Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, head of the Progressive Caucus, has taken up the call, too. [1]

We've been pushing for $2,000 for months! Let's get it done. Money in people’s pocket-unanimous consent, GOP?

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#344514: Dec 22nd 2020 at 6:48:52 PM

There's no way that the Republicans will agree to it

Do not obey in advance.
Fourthspartan56 from Georgia, US Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#344515: Dec 22nd 2020 at 6:51:02 PM

There's no way that the Republicans will agree to it

Indeed, which is quite bad for them now that Trump has made it a topic of discussion.

Not only would it enrage independents but we could very well see them fighting amongst themselves with Trumpists going after Establishment types.

That's not to say that our victory is inevitable, but with the runoffs, this is the worst possible time for them.

Edited by Fourthspartan56 on Dec 22nd 2020 at 6:51:21 AM

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kkhohoho (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#344516: Dec 22nd 2020 at 6:51:42 PM

Maybe I'm being shortsighted, but I just want a deal before the holidays.

Is that too much to ask?

TheRoguePenguin Since: Jul, 2009
#344517: Dec 22nd 2020 at 6:53:44 PM

It depends on how willing Congress is to stick around for the holidays.

BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#344518: Dec 22nd 2020 at 6:57:02 PM

[up][up]Apparently, yes. sad

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i'm tired, my friend
#344519: Dec 22nd 2020 at 7:00:32 PM

I feel like all Trump has to do is say "I never said that" and that'll be the end of it.

i'm tired, my friend
Kaiseror Since: Jul, 2016
#344520: Dec 22nd 2020 at 7:14:01 PM

This may sound uncalled for but it feels like people are deliberately ignoring the new copyright bill.

DeMarquis (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#344521: Dec 22nd 2020 at 7:16:13 PM

We arent ignoring it, none of us could find any authoritative confirmation.

I'm done trying to sound smart. "Clear" is the new smart.
sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#344522: Dec 22nd 2020 at 7:17:02 PM

I think it's more people don't see it as a critical issue, relatively speaking. The COVID relief/spending bill is a critical thing the nation needs to simply function. The copyright thing may not even be in the bill.

Kaiseror Since: Jul, 2016
#344523: Dec 22nd 2020 at 7:17:52 PM

I'm still trying to figure out when he intends to get it passed and how likely that it will.

[up] I'm talking about the newer one.

Edited by Kaiseror on Dec 22nd 2020 at 9:18:27 AM

sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#344524: Dec 22nd 2020 at 7:20:59 PM

Remember that any bill has to get past both houses of Congress, and neither party holds both houses of Congress. To get his bill through it would need bipartisan support.

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#344525: Dec 22nd 2020 at 7:53:15 PM

In more Good News; SurveyUSA released a poll that have both Warnock and Ossoff (D) further in front against Loeffler and Perdue (R); Ossoff/Perdue 51-46, Warnock/Loeffler 52-45.

Keep in mind, it is a poll and polls sucked this year, but apparently Survey USA was basically spot on this year. If we truely are seeing +7 and +5 for our guys in Georgia, we might pull off a miracle and get a Blue Senate come January 6th.


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