Comments on: CC @ 100m; C-C @ $1.1m & 1 year

By: Hey Dere

Hey Dere — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:44:35 +0000

Thanks for the heads up about the FreeSouls book! I'll pick one up as soon as the paycheck comes in. :)

By: Steve Baba

Steve Baba — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:48:58 +0000

Quotes, like the Bible, can be interpreted multiple ways.

You may want to google “The road to hell is paved with good intentions” for the usual interpretation.

Generally, the sin of sloth, inactivity is not considered hell-worthy or result in hell-on-earth outcomes like most utopian (good intentions) outcomes result in.

You may also read the Audacity of Hope, by someone, who argues against (although it’s hard to tell for sure since it’s written by a lawyer) against forcing candidates to sign pledges. In addition to all the other known problems of campaign finance reform, like free speech problems – not that I am against it but you have to take the good with the bad.
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By: Juan

Juan — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:23:34 +0000

"The road to hell is paved with good intentions."

That's precisely my point. He's actually doing something about the problem. It's not just an intention. The road to hell isn't paved with good efforts. His point is there's not enough good people doing things to fix the problem, so he stepped up to the plate.

And I don't see how it's "counterproductive to emphasize not donating money to political candidates". The worst you could argue is it's ineffective, but that's a far cry from counterproductive.

By: Steve Baba

Steve Baba — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:29:53 +0000

"I for one appreciate his efforts ... He can't make it worse. "

The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

Many of the most counterproductive (evil) people in history thought they were doing the right thing or "had good hearts" in their own minds.

Where the heck is Lessig anyway. No post in weeks. Sick? A web guru given up on blogging?

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:27:51 +0000

It does seem counterproductive to emphasize NOT donating money to political candidates. They'll find someone else to support them.

By: Juan

Juan — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:29:33 +0000

I for one appreciate his efforts. He sees that the incentive system is all messed up and has designed a creative way to try and right it. I don't know if he'll succeed, but I sure hope he does. He can't make it worse. Go Lessig.

By: David Grant

David Grant — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:05:28 +0000

I suggest, rather than having politicians navigate more regulation regarding campaign finance, we simply abolish all existing laws, give them the FREEDOM to accept money from whomever they choose, and disclose all of it; EVERY SINGLE PENNY!

Similar legislation to the FENA proposal already exists and has no impact on so-called 'special interest'.

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:49:21 +0000

In previous times I might have jumped in here to impede Baba's hell-bent effort to become the greatest a'hole of our time, but he does indirectly or unknowingly make a point.

Lessig:
You have abandoned your base. Folks from your previous life just don't know who you are anymore.

By: Steve Baba

Steve Baba — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:50:28 +0000

Are you seriously asking for an illegal, pirated copy of Remix on the author’s own page,

Or are you really law abiding citizens taunting Lessig for his views on copyright?

To bad one has to ask the same question about Lessig – a reform organization or shill.

By: jessy

jessy — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:24:37 +0000

hi,

I need a copy of Larry's book Remix too.

please anyone can help?