Don't Republicans know the law?

[aris2chat]

Time they get permission and pay for use of music for political purposes.

http://www.ascap.com/~/media/files/pdf/advocacy-legislation/political_campaign.pdf

 

[HenryBHough]

Laws?

What laws when we no longer have a constitution?

 

[Stephanie]

what Republicans don't know evidently: is how petty and shallow these old washed up musicians are who is Democrats. typical

 

[playtime]

R.E.M. bashes Trump, Cruz for using 'It's the End of the World' at rally

By Holly Yan, CNN

Updated 8:38 PM ET, Thu September 10, 2015 | Video Source: CNN


(CNN)Donald Trump has been blaring R.E.M. on the campaign trail, and the band doesn't feel fine about it.

The GOP presidential candidate took to the podium Wednesday on the steps of Capitol Hill to slam President Barack Obama's proposed Iran nuclear deal. His walk-up music? R.E.M.'s 1987 hit "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)."

Rival candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, whom Trump acknowledged having a political "romance" with, was the one who invited Trump to speak at the rally.


R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe was livid after the use of his band's song at the event.

"Go f*ck yourselves, the lot of you -- you sad, attention-grabbing, power-hungry little men," Stipe said in an email to The Daily Beast. "Do not use our music or my voice for your moronic charade of a campaign."

The band's post on Facebook was slightly more diplomatic:


"While we do not authorize or condone the use of our music at this political event, and do ask that these candidates cease and desist from doing so, let us remember that there are things of greater importance at stake here," R.E.M. said.

"The media and the American voter should focus on the bigger picture, and not allow grandstanding politicians to distract us from the pressing issues of the day and of the current Presidential campaign."

'What's the frequency?'


In June, Trump used Neil Young's "Rockin' In The Free World" on the campaign trail -- much to the dismay of the rock legend.

"Donald Trump was not authorized to use 'Rockin' In The Free World' in his presidential candidacy announcement," Young's management company said in a statement. "Neil Young, a Canadian citizen, is a supporter of Bernie Sanders for President of the United States of America."

R.E.M. is the second major rock band this week to be roiled by the use of a song for a rally it didn't support.

Singer 'gobsmacked' over 'Eye of the Tiger' use 03:12
The Survivor hit "Eye of the Tiger" blared on loudspeakers as Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses, took to a stage after her release from jail.

Jim Peterik, the song's co-writer, told CNN he was "gobsmacked" when he heard his song play at the rally on national TV.

"I have not authorized the use of Eye of the Tiger for use by Kim Davis and my publisher will issue a C&D (cease and desist order). This does not reflect my views," Peterik tweeted....'

R.E.M. bashes Trump, Cruz for using 'It's the End of the World' - CNNPolitics.com

 

[rightwinger]

If Republicans can only play music from groups that support them they will end up with only country and Polka groups

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Laws?

What laws when we no longer have a constitution?

They don't get that either.

The Kim Davis debacle is proof of that.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

If Republicans can only play music from groups that support them they will end up with only country and Polka groups

Lawrence Welk anyone?

 

[aris2chat]

what Republicans don't know evidently: is how petty and shallow these old washed up musicians are who is Democrats. typical

Neither Survivor or REM gave permission to use their music

Its not like they were playing the songs at a birthday party, both were very visible public rallies

 

[rightwinger]

If Republicans can only play music from groups that support them they will end up with only country and Polka groups

Lawrence Welk anyone?

My most favorite singer, James Otto supports the Republicans

 

[rightwinger]

They could always play Cat Scratch Fever

 

[depotoo]

"Go f*ck yourselves, the lot of you -- you sad, attention-grabbing, power-hungry little men,"



Who is the power hungry little man here?!?

 

[Luddly Neddite]

what Republicans don't know evidently: is how petty and shallow these old washed up musicians are who is Democrats. typical

Neither Survivor or REM gave permission to use their music

Its not like they were playing the songs at a birthday party, both were very visible public rallies

Stephanie is pretty typical of rabid RWs - they think they should just take what they want and not have to pay their own way.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

If Republicans can only play music from groups that support them they will end up with only country and Polka groups

Lawrence Welk anyone?

My most favorite singer, James Otto supports the Republicans

What's her name here, she always posts that phony "god bless you" after her posts, isn't she a big fan of his?

They could always play Cat Scratch Fever

True. They do love their draft dodging, pedo, poachers.

 

[daws101]

Funny thing is rock music diametrically
Opposed to what conservatives stand for .

 

[JGalt]

Time they get permission and pay for use of music for political purposes.

http://www.ascap.com/~/media/files/pdf/advocacy-legislation/political_campaign.pdf

Honestly, I read the PDF three times and didn't see a single instance of the word "Republican". Did i miss something? Can you point it out to me?

 

[Stephanie]

what Republicans don't know evidently: is how petty and shallow these old washed up musicians are who is Democrats. typical

Neither Survivor or REM gave permission to use their music

Its not like they were playing the songs at a birthday party, both were very visible public rallies

omg, the world is now going to end because of it. hell they should be thanking them for getting out the old music to the youngsters . they might buy a couple CDs or something.

 

[hortysir]

Don't Stop Thinking about Tomorrow

 

[the_human_being]

what Republicans don't know evidently: is how petty and shallow these old washed up musicians are who is Democrats. typical

I'm happy. I am enjoying Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Sir Tom Brady conduct a class in "Why He is the Premiere Quarterback in the NFL".

 

[JGalt]

what Republicans don't know evidently: is how petty and shallow these old washed up musicians are who is Democrats. typical

True. The only relevancy some of these washed-up artists have had in years, is the fact that some Republican is using one of their songs. What attention whores.

 

[AmericanFirst1]

Time they get permission and pay for use of music for political purposes.

http://www.ascap.com/~/media/files/pdf/advocacy-legislation/political_campaign.pdf

Since when do libtards care about laws?