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To: Hank Rearden

"But, there is certainly a danger that, if Hensarling and Paul are unsuccessful in exempting the Internet from FEC regulation, many major blogs and web sites will be construed to be engaged in "electioneering communications" because they praise or criticize candidates. And, if this happens, they could be shut down for 60 days prior to an election -- or, at least, subject to a "gag rule" on what they are allowed to say."


54 posted on 03/19/2006 9:26:13 PM PST by beyond the sea (The definition of a 'Targeted Tax Cut' is ........................ you ain't gettin' it)
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To: beyond the sea

If that scenario came to pass, and Washington D.C. coincidentally burned to the ground the next day, I don't think I'd shed a tear.


55 posted on 03/19/2006 9:30:05 PM PST by Hank Rearden (Never allow anyone who could only get a government "job" attempt to tell you how to run your life.)
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