Comments on: Facebook Group Wants to Draft Lessig For Congress http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:24:50 -0800 hourly 1 By: Techcrunch Says Larry Lessig May Run For Congress | Disinformation http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-3006398 Techcrunch Says Larry Lessig May Run For Congress | Disinformation Sat, 26 Sep 2009 07:37:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-3006398 [...] good friend across the hall here at Disinformation’s New York office, Erick Schonfeld, reported February 15 that a Facebook group was trying to draft Stanford Law professor and free culture champion Lawrence [...] [...] good friend across the hall here at Disinformation’s New York office, Erick Schonfeld, reported February 15 that a Facebook group was trying to draft Stanford Law professor and free culture champion Lawrence [...]

]]> By: Marc http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-2003873 Marc Sun, 24 Feb 2008 06:19:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-2003873 He can't be that smart. Choice of publicly available self portrait makes me question his decision making abilities. He can’t be that smart. Choice of publicly available self portrait makes me question his decision making abilities.

]]> By: dan http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1996701 dan Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:28:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-1996701 @Andrew I don't think Lessig is very smart. I have his book - THE FUTURE OF IDEAS - I'm not too impressed. His inept argumentation to the Supreme Court has allowed the worsening of copyright laws. Just because Lessig is smart enough to be on the right side of many issues, doesn't make him smart. @Andrew I don’t think Lessig is very smart. I have his book – THE FUTURE OF IDEAS – I’m not too impressed. His inept argumentation to the Supreme Court has allowed the worsening of copyright laws.

Just because Lessig is smart enough to be on the right side of many issues, doesn’t make him smart.

]]> By: Draft Lessig for Congress! http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1996520 Draft Lessig for Congress! Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:30:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-1996520 Visit http://www.myspace.com/lawrencelessig and join our movement to draft Professor Lessig! Visit http://www.mysp.../lawrencelessig and join our movement to draft Professor Lessig!

]]> By: New Fast Browser http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1996478 New Fast Browser Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:39:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-1996478 I was wondering..its been quite been some time, since we did not have a FB post on TC. Well not anymore. http://www.jhatak.com/Buckler/BucklerHomePage.htm I was wondering..its been quite been some time, since we did not have a FB post on TC.

Well not anymore.

http://www.jhat...lerHomePage.htm

]]> By: iguide http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1996410 iguide Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:28:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-1996410 cool facebook http://www.i-guide.ro/blog/Ro/en/ cool facebook
http://www.i-gu....ro/blog/Ro/en/

]]> By: Lauri Apple http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1995577 Lauri Apple Sun, 17 Feb 2008 03:47:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-1995577 I'd vote for him. I'd paint his portrait, too. Oh wait -- I already did: http://flickr.com/photos/lauriapple/1995916455/in/set-72157600443391148/ I’d vote for him. I’d paint his portrait, too. Oh wait — I already did:

http://flickr.c...57600443391148/

]]> By: Complex Rhetoric http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1995213 Complex Rhetoric Sat, 16 Feb 2008 20:21:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-1995213 <strong>More on Lessig for Congress...</strong> Although I’m a fan of Lessig’s and I think he would make a great legislator, I wonder whether he would be interested in this post. It seems to me that he could have more influence on government as an outsider, and he wouldn’t feel the constant press... More on Lessig for Congress…

Although I’m a fan of Lessig’s and I think he would make a great legislator, I wonder whether he would be interested in this post. It seems to me that he could have more influence on government as an outsider, and he wouldn’t feel the constant press…

]]> By: Ivan Drago http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1995036 Ivan Drago Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:11:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-1995036 Please stop wasting time covering politics and get back to startups. Thank you. Please stop wasting time covering politics and get back to startups. Thank you.

]]> By: del harris http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1995016 del harris Sat, 16 Feb 2008 17:51:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-1995016 yawn. slow day at the office, eric? yawn.

slow day at the office, eric?

]]> By: Seth Finkelstein http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1994603 Seth Finkelstein Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:09:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-1994603 See my column which is something of a letter to <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2007/oct/25/comment.intellectualproperty" rel="nofollow">Lessig on corruption</a> See my column which is something of a letter to Lessig on corruption

]]> By: micfo.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1994436 micfo.com Sat, 16 Feb 2008 11:09:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-1994436 It is very difficult to eliminate corruption from the root since it is interdependent and deeply infected to the system. It is very difficult to eliminate corruption from the root since it is interdependent and deeply infected to the system.

]]> By: nistor http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1994269 nistor Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:20:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-1994269 I love facebook http://www.i-guide.ro/blog/Ro/en/ I love facebook
http://www.i-gu....ro/blog/Ro/en/

]]> By: Hornelius Bennett http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1993687 Hornelius Bennett Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:56:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-1993687 Lessig is not a leader, he is a self promoting self righteous opportunist. He is not wise, he is foolish. He is corrupt. For proof, review his attacks against microsoft. He knowingly propogates lies in order to attain personal benefit. One thing is for sure, he would fit in well in Washington. Lessig is not a leader, he is a self promoting self righteous opportunist. He is not wise, he is foolish. He is corrupt. For proof, review his attacks against microsoft. He knowingly propogates lies in order to attain personal benefit. One thing is for sure, he would fit in well in Washington.

]]> By: Brian Zafron http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1993686 Brian Zafron Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:56:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-1993686 Brian thinks Lessig has just enough revolutionary and just enough politician in him to make a bid for Capital Hill. But Brian also knows this: the current Facebook group doesn't have the infrastructure to go viral. In order for these groups to truly work, they need to follow certain guidelines, which Brian writes about in a recent post: http://brianzafron.com/blog/2008/02/03/the-power-of-facebook-groups-and-how-they-can-maximize-your-pr-potential/ Why the heck is Brian speaking in the 3rd person? He/I is/am very bored. BRIAN OUT BRIAN OUT Brian thinks Lessig has just enough revolutionary and just enough politician in him to make a bid for Capital Hill. But Brian also knows this: the current Facebook group doesn’t have the infrastructure to go viral. In order for these groups to truly work, they need to follow certain guidelines, which Brian writes about in a recent post: http://brianzaf...r-pr-potential/

Why the heck is Brian speaking in the 3rd person? He/I is/am very bored.

BRIAN OUT BRIAN OUT

]]> By: Charlie Park http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1993663 Charlie Park Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:29:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-1993663 One of the sanest suggestions I've heard in a long time would put a version control on congressional bills. That way, every change would be logged, with a representative's name attached to it. Sunshine like that would clear an incredible amount of pork out of legislation. One of the sanest suggestions I’ve heard in a long time would put a version control on congressional bills. That way, every change would be logged, with a representative’s name attached to it. Sunshine like that would clear an incredible amount of pork out of legislation.

]]> By: Jenkins http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1993572 Jenkins Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:52:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-1993572 I'm looking for someone that occupies the sane middle, which is really where most people in the U.S. are with their politics. My problem with Obama is his view on taxes and investment, aside from the fact that I think his resume and credentials are quite thin. I can make a persuasive argrument that any entrepreneur that sells their company for $200M+ is more qualified than Obama to be president. I’m looking for someone that occupies the sane middle, which is really where most people in the U.S. are with their politics. My problem with Obama is his view on taxes and investment, aside from the fact that I think his resume and credentials are quite thin. I can make a persuasive argrument that any entrepreneur that sells their company for $200M+ is more qualified than Obama to be president.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1993548 Andrew Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:32:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-1993548 Jenkins, I guess spending billions on an occupation that noone wants is better? McCain is the republican nominee, and he wants U.S. forces in Iraq for 100 more years. And wants to invade Iran. And wants to threaten Russia and China. There is no longer any conservatives left, you have liberal democrats and liberal republicans. Might as well go with the ones that at least want to balance the budget Jenkins, I guess spending billions on an occupation that noone wants is better? McCain is the republican nominee, and he wants U.S. forces in Iraq for 100 more years. And wants to invade Iran. And wants to threaten Russia and China.

There is no longer any conservatives left, you have liberal democrats and liberal republicans. Might as well go with the ones that at least want to balance the budget

]]> By: Justin http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1993539 Justin Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:22:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-1993539 aaaand I just realized I left this comment on the wrong post. Way to go, Justin. I should probably just pack it in for the day before I do any more harm ;) aaaand I just realized I left this comment on the wrong post. Way to go, Justin. I should probably just pack it in for the day before I do any more harm ;)

]]> By: Justin http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1993534 Justin Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:17:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-1993534 I hate to sound like a Mac snob, but I don't think you'll find many mac users claiming that the inbox is flawed. I can sort & search my inbox by sender, recipient, subject, or ANY word found in ANY email. The results tabulate in realtime, and can be sorted by date, relevance, etc. I manage 5 email addresses this way, and the results can combine all those inboxes, or remain separate. I never delete any sent or received email (ever), and yet I haven't noticed a dip in performance in the two years I've been using this machine. I have other 5,000 emails on hand. I don't even need an address book. Just run a search for the company in Mail, and in literally about 2 seconds I have what I need... I hate to sound like a Mac snob, but I don’t think you’ll find many mac users claiming that the inbox is flawed. I can sort & search my inbox by sender, recipient, subject, or ANY word found in ANY email. The results tabulate in realtime, and can be sorted by date, relevance, etc. I manage 5 email addresses this way, and the results can combine all those inboxes, or remain separate.

I never delete any sent or received email (ever), and yet I haven’t noticed a dip in performance in the two years I’ve been using this machine. I have other 5,000 emails on hand.

I don’t even need an address book. Just run a search for the company in Mail, and in literally about 2 seconds I have what I need…

]]> By: Jenkins http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1993530 Jenkins Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:14:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-1993530 Please, we don't need more ultra liberal people in Washington, especially if Barack Obama wins. Watch your wallets if Obama wins. He's going to taz many of us to death! Please, we don’t need more ultra liberal people in Washington, especially if Barack Obama wins. Watch your wallets if Obama wins. He’s going to taz many of us to death!

]]> By: Mark Hendrickson http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1993511 Mark Hendrickson Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:06:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-1993511 That's quite a lot of apps you've got installed there, Erick. That’s quite a lot of apps you’ve got installed there, Erick.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1993508 Andrew Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:04:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-1993508 this guy is too smart, so he won't get elected. this guy is too smart, so he won’t get elected.

]]> By: Money http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1993492 Money Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:55:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-1993492 "If he does decide to run, it should be interesting to see how he goes about raising his campaign funds" I think the natural direction, including Lessig's interests in getting rid of corruption, necessitates serious campaign finance reform.. which would mean taking on all of the "special interests" who currently benefit and have fought for the current system. “If he does decide to run, it should be interesting to see how he goes about raising his campaign funds”

I think the natural direction, including Lessig’s interests in getting rid of corruption, necessitates serious campaign finance reform.. which would mean taking on all of the “special interests” who currently benefit and have fought for the current system.

]]> By: leenkr.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1993483 leenkr.com Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:48:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/facebook-group-wants-to-draft-lessig-for-congress/#comment-1993483 its interesting to think just how much change there will be as the tech savvy start taking office. we should have officials who understand how all of this works. its interesting to think just how much change there will be as the tech savvy start taking office. we should have officials who understand how all of this works.

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