As IMers, I think we need lobbyists in Washington

[Paper_Chase]

Otherwise, the FTC and any other governing body will have their way with us. Without an opposing voice in Washington, regulations will increase, and our profits will shrink.

Should we unionize fellas?

 

[Kiopa_Matt]

I would imagine the starting rate for influence in Washington is at least $5 billion.

 

[ThisWebThing]

I would imagine the starting rate for influence in Washington is at least $5 billion.

Wouldn't cost anything near that. Maybe ICE can send some flowers to members of congress?

 

[Cygnus]

Many of the niches for IM already do; just search for the ones that concern you most. And FYI, lobbyists can't do much against FTC.

 

[Gambit]

Probably a very good idea.

Large corps are definitely feeling the hit in their profits from IM and aren't gonna stand back idly about it. Soon they will require tons of unnecessary paper work and shady laws creating large barriers to entry in order to keep themselves at the top.

The one thing we do have going for us is Silicon Valley and all the VCs and Start-ups that have the same interests in keeping the internet open and free.

 

[Jizzlobber]

We need more people from Canada to think like the OP.

 

[SkyFire]

For $5 billion US we could build a massive floating island and relocate.

 

[Dresden14]

Maybe they can stop u from making money and y'all can send them flowers...

 

[papajohn56]

It wouldn't take as much as you think, but our industry association (PMA) is completely worthless and focuses on shit like Amazon.

 

[CCarter]

Should be fairly simple to find dirty and blackmail most of these congress members with negative reputation online unless they go with our lobbying group's demands... er.. suggestions.

 

[BigWill]

Just start attending private parties of political types

 

[pfgannon]

You can't fight town hall.

 

[Veritas]

I agree, I start with sending

Dresden and Pewep, I can see it now.

 

[Zsaleem]

A group of peasants discussing "lobbying in Washington", only on Wickedfire.

 

[BluAffiliate]

Copeac was hanging around George w bush. See where that lead?

 

[negro2k]

Virgin autist with cheese doodles stains on shirt needs special bailout package so he can afford his basement masturbation he highly deserving since he knows html by himself he's the future.