Liberal Rock Stars to McCain-Palin Campaign: Stop Using Our Songs

Good riddance to bad rubbish. I say bring on the high school marching bands!

Palin: The democrat’s worst nightmare! Bright, witty — quite unlike the monologue Obama who continues to look down his nose at every occasion and who evades open-ended press conferences where a question about his silly taxation plan or his no-accomplishments might be raised.
There is no choice here!

Marion
Wow – now there’s a real issue you can sink your teeth into! Quite brilliant!

Pat Boone probably would do the same thing if Obama used one of his songs…of course, I can’t name of any of his songs.

The Wilson sisters haven’t been relevant for 20 years. They should be thankful for the attention.

Maybe Ann Wilson should have used the song for something she supports, like The Old Country Buffet?

‘the official Heart website’ Boy–I bet THAT site got tons of hits every day BEFORE the GOP used their song.
Newsflash- we DON’T CARE WHAT LIBERAL ROCKERS THINK!!!!
These lefty ‘artistes’ need to get over themselves. Their music- okay, Their political opinions- oh hel1 no.
We’ll listen to their music if we feel like it- but when they refuse to let folks play it for POLITICAL reasons- THAT MAKES THEM SPOILED WHINY CRYBABIES.

I was watching her speech at a friend’s house the other night and about five minutes into it my friend’s wife said, “Oh My God —- It’s that harpy from the School Board!”

So, what are we going to hear from media moghuls who are controlling the voter’s perception:
1. Don’t wear my glasses frames
2. Don’t wear my Shoes
3. Don’t wear my Dress
4. Don’t wear my Color
5. Don’t have my haircut
6. Don’t wear my cosmetics(Lipstick, nailpolish etc)

THESE SONGS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THE ARTIST WHO CREATED THEM. THEY ARE THEIR LIVELYHOOD – THEIR SOURCE OF INCOME – THEIR BREAD AND BUTTER. And Republicans are supposed to be concern with helping people with their money. Hah!

No way no how no music Mcsame!

I am sure that Ted Nugget would not mind if the Republican used one of his song. They might even have a few assault rifles thrown in as a bonus!

Heart is still around? Tho’ Nancy Wilson apparently hasnt missed a meal in 30 years…
Here’s a proposition- pols wil stop playing rock songs, and rock performers will stop pontificating on politics, because neither has knowledge of the otehr.

A lot of these music stars are not nearly as wealthy as people would think. They have been exploited and lowballed while the music companies profit from them in a similar manner that American people work for low wages while the companies they work for and their shareholders make large profits. In effect, they are in the same boat that we are in and their music is being used by Republicans without permission. When politicians from any party use music for political purposes, it is only polite to ask first.

Theft is still theft.

Liberal songwriters give us UPBEAT…FUN…Lively Music that makes people SMILE…….That right wing “CRYIN’ IN YOUR BEER” music reminds me of the last 8 years…….My INDEPENDENT VOTE GOES TO OBAMA!

Republicans will stop using their songs when the musicians stop using “Big Oil’s” gasoline!

“Interesting to see liberal rockers using twisted logic to criticize the airing of the songs yet they often bleat about their- alleged- commitment to freedom of expression and the like. Really shows their character.”
Maybe the dumbest comment I’ve ever read, and I’ve seen some lulus.

I would like to offer a thank you Heart, John Mellencamp, Jackson Brown and Van Halen for opening my eyes. I was a fan of yours for nearly 30 years. I did not need nor want to know your political views. You should have been thankful for any unearned attention your work received. I will never again buy anything produced by you self-righteous performers. Instead, I will send my hard-earned American money to the McCain-Palin campaign in their honor. Pathetic. Welcome to the Dixie Chicks Liberal Bias Club.

Maybe McCain’s campaign staff could contact the estate of Lawrence Welk for permission to use some of the maestro’s musical arrangements?

These lefty ‘artistes’ need to get over themselves. Their music- okay, Their political opinions- oh hel1 no.
We’ll listen to their music if we feel like it- but when they refuse to let folks play it for POLITICAL reasons- THAT MAKES THEM SPOILED WHINY CRYBABIES.

Wow- what fun would that be?! ;)

GOPmama
Even Republicans usually have the decency to ask people for permission to use their songs. Or do they?

When these rockers show the “courage” of their political convictions and turn 60%, 70%, 80%, or more of their wealth over to the IRS (note to rockers: the govt WILL accept your largesse) to fund the expansion of government they seek, they will be listened to.
Until then, shut up and sing!

Heck, McCain won’t be able to remember any of this in a few day anyways.

And now, Obama is saying he thought about joining the military. Is there no end to his duplicity?

Unless you’re an intellectual property attorney familiar with copyright case law and music rights, or a knowledgeable staff member of ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC, you probably shouldn’t be spouting off on the subject of public performance rights.
On the subject of the Honorable Governor or Alaska, just think about a couple of facts.
1. John McCain is 72. Insurance actuarial tables say there is a one in three chance that he will not live to age 80, which would place Sarah Palin into the Oval Office.
2. George W. Bush held ONE office before he became President: He was Governor of Texas for FIVE YEARS. The position in Texas is a very weak one constitutionally. He had virtually no foreign policy experience, rarely read a book, rarely traveled outside the United States, and didn’t particularly care what other people think. He was forced to work with the Democrats in the legislature and maintain a compromising, cordial attitude because the Democratic Party controlled the legislature.
And just what kind of President has W been? They wouldn’t even TALK about him at the Republican Convention. He got us into an unnecessary war. He ran up a HUGE deficit. His staff WRECKED FEMA prior to Katrina. He has done nothing to encourage an alternative energy tax credit extension.
The McCain campaign is thumbing its nose at the national press regarding Sarah Palin because, while she is very bright, she doesn’t yet have a CLUE regarding practically any national policy or what is going on the world. Sort of reminds me of the late Republican Senator Roman Hruska of Nebraska when asked about a Nixon Supreme Court candidate Harold Carswell: (and I paraphrase), “Mediocrity should be represented on the Court, too.”
So just what’s the difference in Palin and Obama? Obama has lived around the world and understands cultures that go beyond the local PTA meeting and the Alaska state legislature. Obama has been exposed to other than the U. S. middle class. Obama has a graduate degree in law and was the first president of Harvard Law Review. Obama reads voraciously. Obama is curious about the world.
Do we want to go down the path of George W. Bush, Mr. Mediocrity? Again? Look where it got us.
If Americans bury their heads in the sand and refuse to take the economy and cultures of the rest of the world into account, we’ll go the way of Rome. China and India are producing better scholars in science and engineering. The Bush stem cell policies have caused a drain on our best and brightest biologists–they’ve headed to Singapore. China and India are competing with us for the oil we’ve drilled for and WILL drill for. Nothing says the Oil Companies HAVE to sell it to us first. And we’ll never pass a law requiring it, because they just won’t drill in that case.

what about Obama song at the beginning that guy wouldnt allow him to use it either, always one sided, you news people need to do your jobs of reporting news real news, and stop trying to make news, why can’t you be more like Fox news ,

RE: private stuff that belongs to other people. I am sure that Toby K. will be glad to write 10000 songs for McBush&Pit bull campaign…
I was at a Hillary event and they were playing Toby Keith songs.

RE: Insurance actuarial tables say there is a one in three chance that he will not live to age 80, which would place Sarah Palin into the Oval Office.
McCain’s mother 96..

With respect to Van Halen’s “Right Now”, umm, Sammy Hagar does not have a problem with them using it per a recent interview. I believe they need consensus.
As for the rest of these rediculous musicians — quit using your celebrity to forward your political choice. It is lower than low. I was getting ready to go see Heart next week, but NO, I think I will pass before giving them a dime of my money.
Not because of their politics, only their ethics.

“Heart, they should really complain. No one knew about her song that Rush Limbaugh uses until he brought it up out of the grave”.
Posted by: Christie
You are dead wrong, Christie and I hope that you aren’t a liar for a wrong reason. The Music Channel plays song “Barracuda” practically every day. Every day!!!! If you are not a music fan, you probably not listening this channel but I do.

Bill
Clinton Govenor Of Arkansas Population 2 million 9 hundred thousand
Palin Governor Alaska Population now 6 hundred 80 thousand. And one time mayor of the forth largest city in Alaska Population 7,200. Oh yea some closae comparison this is.

I guess It doesnt Matter. It wouldnt change my opionion though, I think Sarah Palin Should be the GOP nominee., not McCain. The Republicans are much more excited about palin then mccain., The new most famous person in the world.
This site has the inside scoop about the Palin Dui Secret, http://www.duihelpguide.com Why hasnt the news covered this?
This site has background info on sarah Palin Bio, Pics, Videos, Alot of Polls like how many people actually think that she is attractive? http://www.theveep.com
This site has everything about her scandals, Levi the Boy Friend, what really happen with ebay plane. http://www.hotpres.com
Despite all of this, and her lack of experiance she would probably make a much better president then McCain., Because like Obama she hasnt been corrupted by washington yet.

John McCain earned a “Purple Heart,” not the White House.

The only song that is appropriate for the republicans is Black Sabbath’s War Pigs. I don’t know if Ozzy, Iommi and company would agree, but they should. It would be so fitting.

McCains campaign should have better judgement then to pick songs from liberal artists. It’s not rocket science. Duh!

I love to see the RepubliCONs have their tantrums, wah, wah wah…doofuse OLD RepubliCONs. A better RepubliCON Soviet America for ALL…

ABC’s bias is profound. These pathetic hacks could not report the news with neutrality if their lives dependent on it. Terrible writing, reporting, and media integrity all around.

Just an example of how the Republicans take away from the American people. I would be embarassed too if McCain/Palin used my song for their own benefit. Great move J. Browne! If i were the other musicians i would sue the CRAP out of McCain!

I’ve seen all I need to of Ms Palin, from the moment she has opened her mouth until today has been one lie on top of the next, and she can keep her hand signs to herself I see enough of that from these young punk kids who show no respect to adults. Her prom was over long ago someone needs to reminder her of that. I do feel sorry for her daughter whom she drug out into public along with the boyfriend to humiliate.

To read some of these comments, you see why the stars are doing this. I will not buy any of their music now. Just like I threw away all my Bruce from his comments on Nightline. They do talk out of both sides. Do they know people are laughing at them as well. Oh, they think this is their battle scars. :o)

‘ve seen all I need to of Ms Palin, from the moment she has opened her mouth until today has been one lie on top of the next, and she can keep her hand signs to herself I see enough of that from these young punk kids who show no respect to adults. Her prom was over long ago someone needs to reminder her of that. I do feel sorry for her daughter whom =====================and all this comes from some one who calls him self a border jumper which is a felon a person who should be worried about who get elected in their country not ours, go home

“The Republicans are much more excited about palin then mccain., The new most famous person in the world”. Peter
I am always fascinated that reps like second amendment more than first one..;))
Palin proves it one more time… better shoot than think.. Isn’t she the biigest celebrity in the world now, John and Carl?…;)))

Lots of artist actually wrote and sang songs about Ron Paul. Many artists might have played at the RNC had Paul been the choice.

OK, I am a listener, do I go to the CD section of a store and sort out all the liberal musicians and stop buying their CD? This is so ridiculous – it’s music, it’s lyrics, we’re all human expressing our feelings because we can in America. We listeners are not thinking of our “political party” when we’re listening to music, only what touches our hearts. If this is the way musicians are going to be selective of who listens to them, then I will have to be more selective of who I listen to and who my children listen to.

AS I was reading all this a solution can to me. Campaigns should only be allowed to use original music that will never be sold commercially or played by anyone else only who it was written for and only when at a campaign function. Then all the artist who want to make a name by censoring who can play or not play their drivel wold have to get a life.

Ipost3 I agree. I just think these people are being so petty about this.

Christie – I have to agree with Deb. The musicians stand for peace and civility. McCain sings songs about bombing Iran and occupying countries for 100, 1000, 10000 years. Quite frankly the artists should voice opposition. Ron Paul.

Don’t TRUE Artist produce their craft for the enjoyment of all people? How rightfully Democratic party of them to deny this to different groups — or maybe it’s just never free…..

WHy doesn’t McSame use say Perry Como or Frank Sanatra…Maybe even a little splash of Pat Boone? Gosh wouldn’t that sound niffy?

Well, just got a call from my democrat voting aunt and uncle in Michigan who are voting republican this year. One of my best friends in Fl who supported Hillary is going for McCain. I can’t believe it. They said they cannot put party first any longer. They love their music and said they could care less what they do or say.

“Well, just got a call from my democrat voting aunt and uncle in Michigan who are voting republican this year. One of my best friends in Fl who supported Hillary is going for McCain. I can’t believe it. They said they cannot put party first any longer. They love their music and said they could care less what they do or say”
Posted by: Christie
That’s funny. You are the real treat for reps propaganda team. Are you sure that what your friend and your relatives said? Because many of those musicians sing what they think. Ether your relatives and friend don’t understand those songs or they like music but don’t like words. That happens too..

Christie – I also heard Hillary supporters saying they were going with Obama. Another Karl Rovian peace of propaganda nonsense by you. Well done!

Go Heart! If they don’t want their music connected to a political movement, it is certainly their right to ask that movement to refrain from using their music. The same should be true for any artist or political candidate. It does seem that McCain has more coverage of musicians requesting he not use their music than I’ve ever heard before, but maybe that’s b/c McCain didn’t bother to ask the musicians if they would mind having their music affiliated with their cause? Maybe McCain wasn’t being thorough. I don’t even want to get started on Palin – a less worthy candidate could not have been chosen. She shows exactly what the Republican Party candidates will do for this country. I just hope everyone keeps an open mind and listens to everyone’s ideas. Of course, Palin hasn’t taken her golden opportunity to be put on the spot in a one-on-one interview situation w/any of the major news organizations. I do find that very odd, don’t you all?
Kudos to Heart, and Mellencamp, et al.

Hollywood and Tinseltown celebrities need to keep their songs private if they don’t want anybody using them.

To Ben Straub
Ben, I think it is no way to keep any kind of lobby from politician’s “beds”.
The way to go – ban all private money from political campaigns. Give them chunk of public money (around 50 millions to each) and that’s it. But who would agree to this – America can not live without political show every four years even if it is for our own good..

HUH—I actually think this whole argument is ludicris and just anothe sideline to keep truth from coming out. I am tired of rock has beens trying to direct public opinion. It is their right to voice their opinion as it is yours and mine. I spent 20 years defending that right for all of us. I see way too many trying to shout down anyone who does not see it their way. I also see how media is trying to push an agenda, why I don’t claim to know for sure, to some end. Learn all you can about each candidate then make your best decision based on facts about them not about who you hate. have a good day.

Soetoro NO! – you make a good point. The dems are for bigger government which I am against. Ron Paul had so many good positions. As it stands now, I don’t care for either main party platforms anymore. I am going 3rd party, and throwing my vote away as your minions have told me on numerous occasions.

ghost – Excellent. I am with you on banning private money. By the way taxpayers also flipped the bill for these plastic conventions. 16 million or so, while Ron Paul paid every dime for his. Paul has set an example of fiscal responsibility that I am sure no one else in the two major parties will follow.

“This is a no-contest. Palin is better qualified to be president than is Obama. Any day, any time! Obama is a fraud. He is not what he says he is”.
Posted by: PUMA for Palin
Where did I hear this song? Every republican operative memorized and repeated this mantra on every blog and tv program they set their foot on..
Keep the “good work” PUMA, go elk hunting!

1post3 – The lyrics in rock music reflect the mood of the country and the problems that the country faces. Music during Vietnam proves this point. There is nothing wrong with artistic creativity reflecting the sentiments of the countries populace. The republicans are fear mongering warmongers, and it has everything to do with power, control and access in DC. The troops gave overwhelmingly to Ron Paul and Obama over McCain even months after Paul had quit the race. People speak with their wallets which tells me the troops like many artists don’t support the war either.

Ted opined: “They won’t serve our kind?… we won’t buy their albums.”
“Albums”, Ted? You’re showing your age. But, hey – you’ll always have Pat Boone, Mrs. Miller and The Kingston Trio… that’s some darn fine music, right there.

“McCain will be the next president, accept it. His love of country first vs. a freshman politican in training”.
Posted by: Christie
If love for our country is your only qualification to be a President I guess we are all qualified. ;))) I never heard of any training school “How to love a country” so far.. ;))) Do you have an address? ;)))

Excuse me. I’m a writer and my works are copyrighted. Before someone can use my works other than under “fair use” they have to get my permission and pay me if my publisher and I request payment.
I don’t have to worry about a political party using my material, but I have had to tell others not to infringe upon my copyrighted material and I have threatened litigation more than once in order to legally defend my copyright. If you don’t defend it then it is GONE.
The singers and groups have a copyrighted product. If they don’t want it used without permission they have every right to object and to sue for an infringement on their copyright. Similarly, the distribution companies (ie. Sony) are similarly impacted.
Certainly, there must be SOME conservative song-writers and performers who are willing to let the GOP use their material for free and consider it a benefit to their career. Obviously, the artists in this article feel they’ve been adversely impacted by this illegal activity. That’s right, folks, it is ILLEGAL. The law and order rhetoric party is deliberately breaking the law and stealing from the owners of the copyright.
All political campaigns know this is not copyright free material. They operate (as do many) on the principal hat it is easier to get forgiveness than permission.
A thief is a thief no matter how you slice it. That would go for any other party doing the same thing.
Foghamar – independent and proud.

“I am a young educated voter. I have found that McCain has the balls to be president while Obama only has a 19 months of talking about himself. Sorry correction communtiy organizer and senator for only a few years.
Posted by: liv
Here we go again..;)) Christie wants country love, Liv wants balls. Sounds kind of creepy for educated voter. usually, educated people go for brain! Unless, McBush has brainballs.. ;))

I bet Ted Nugent and Wayne Newton, who are accessible to McCain, could belt out an ass kicking rendition of Dankashein.

The most disgusting part of McSame’s speech came when he spoke about his experiences as a P.O.W. (for the umpteenth time). He told the tale of being beaten and then “strutting” back to his cell to boost the morale of his fellow P.O.W.s. McSame’s ego is so huge, I’m surprised he could get it in the Excel Center. I now feel like puking whenever McSame speaks about his days as a P.O.W. Obama/Biden 08!!!

It’s Hearts song. They probably have the right to object.
It doesn’t help Obama’s cause though. Liberals are self destructing in a big way.

LIBERAL=SEXIST
Obama’s campaign slogan.. “BROS before HOES”

time). He told the tale of being beaten RE: and then “strutting” back to his cell to boost the morale of his fellow P.O.W.s. McSame’s ego is so huge, I’m surprised he could get it in the Excel Center. I now feel like puking whenever McSame speaks about his days as a P.O.W. Obama/Biden 08!!!
Spoken like a true music star. America is bad. The soldier is bad. Shame on you for being disrepectful to his service and being captured by the US’s enemy – P.O.W. Shaking head.

I’m for Obama because I like someone with big ears to tell me where to go. I’m frightened to go anywhere by myself and Obama changes position enough that following him is really interesting.
Come on fellow lemmings – there is plenty of room at the rear of our column. Ready, March!

excuse me but there is something call ASCAP that is responsible for distributing and licensing.. they have something call a blanket license that large organizations pay a one time fee that allows them to play any songs in there library (millions) without having to ask specific permissions. As long as is for a public venue.. the fact that the news is covering it doesn’t means its a violation of of any copyright. there is NO violation here. Corporations do this all the time at their event..

I wonder if Mike Judge, creator of the animated television series, “King of the Hill”, based the character of Hank’s dad (Cotton Hill) on John McCain – consider the similarities:
The resemblance is uncanny.
They both bear a constant angry expression.
They’re about the same age (McCain may be older).
Both share the same stature.
Both have a taste for younger floozies.
Both continually bring up their war misadventures.
Coincidence?

I suggest that all artists write a cease and desist notice to the McCain campaign until all he has in the background is an old timey mediocre jug band playing in a microphone!

Liberalatarian – I like the yin/yang ticket! Paul is supposed to make a big announcement next week so who knows, could happen.

Liberalatarian – I am still for intelligence gathering, but you are right there is nothing right now to hold the CIA back to some sort of moral standard. Whether it is ruining the currency of Cuba or possibly influencing that Georgian president to attack Russian citizens in South Ossetia, the CIA does do some reckless things that ultimately do come back in spades.

kat wrote: “…Ted Nugent’s Cat Scratch Fever does a much better job at describing both Palin and her campaign, and McCain wouldn’t have to worry about any cease and desist response.”
Hmm… let’s see -
“Well I make a p*u*s*s*y purr
With the stroke of my hand
They know they’re gettin’ it from me
And they know just where to go
When they need their lovin’ man
They know I’m doin’ it for free”
You know, you’re right! I think they should run with that!

John McNugget – Don’t forget the $320,000 dress on Cindy McCain. And to think they keep soliciting me, a fiscal Ron Paul type conservative, for money. Forget about it!

This seems politically motivated to me.

Lemmings
Bush of course is not running for office but his cronies are all over the McCain campaign just like Bush’s cabinet was an extension of his dad’s and really of Nixons which is where Cheney, Rumsfeld and Wolfowitz along with Bush sr. got their start

After reading this article. I see alot of things different. My family have gathered any of the recordings, these artists have made. We are destoying them. I was still going to vote for the democratic party. But now, my entire family have decided to vote with the republican party. Thanks for opening my eyes.

The GOP has a long history of stealing the intellectual and creative property of musicians. The GOP doesn’t feel like they have to pay for the use of music. Maybe the GOP thinks that because it’s just the “Hollywood types” they are ripping off that that makes it OK.
This is a prime example of how the GOP thinks they are above the law.

The McCain campaign has stolen:
* Bush’s failed policies
* American flags from the Obama campaign
* Change message from the Obama campaign
* Songs
McCain is more of the same. Vote Obama.

Aaron – I actually never listened to the lyrics that close. But I think the title, Cat Scratch Fever, describes Palin’s attack mode, which is virulent and antifeminist. Her handlers flashing the gender card to protect her from accountability just add more to the virulence. And judging from the lyrics, it’s a more misogynist song than I realized, which makes it all the more fitting for her campaign. So by all means, it should be her theme song.

RE: Wallace – My entire family has also had our eyes opened by Ron Paul, and we will not be voting for either McCain or Obama. Obama is a better choice with regards to foreign policy, but he seems to get more militant each time I hear him.
Geez, your little protest vote will do nothing.

I hope these musicians sue the gop for the unlawful use of their music. I hope they sue them to the point where they will no longer be able to afford their “LYING ATTACK ADS”.

Not only in their attitude towards intellectual property, but also in their loathing of the media, McCain and Palin already have a lot in common with the current leaders of China and Russia.
McCain, the American Putin!
Let’s make a difference in a dangerous and corrupt world.
Let’s vote for Obama and Biden. The Real Americans.

Wow
Interesting lyric
Smells like a typical Republican move, telling you the truth in a way that you misunderstand to mean the exact opposite.
“Freedom’s On the March!”

Good riddance. A has been song by two has been women.

Malik:
Dream on, Dream on, Dream on, Dream on, Dream on, dream on….. etc. etc. In your dreams that Obama is going to get easily elected to the white house. Not if we have anything to say about it. I guess about now Obama is thinking to himself, I guess I shouldn’t have insulted Hillary’s gender because it is ending up that I will need that group of woman’s votes to get elected!

D-Man,.. Palin probably has never seen a black man in her life, only on television probably. That’s another concern,…. Alaska being so detached from the rest of the US. She’s never dealt with the majority of America which is diverse. How would she know about the problems and concerns of individuals of different races? I think that it should be a requirement for anyone who’s running for president.
Not to say that anyone from Alaska should run for president,..but damn, Palin has hardly left Alaska!.. Its an issue of being cultured & travelled,..And Palin isn’t either…

I say fine. Melloncamp sucks.

Obama “talks” change, Biden is a has-been in the political world.
MCCain and Gov. Palin have changed the the way government has done business, for the better.
Obama could take lessons from the republican candidates, in this situation! Come January, Obama can watch McCain and Palin govern this great nation, and learn how it’s done!
President McCain & Vice President Palin

100% American, I am very sad to know that you are indeed just that.

Gov. Sarah Palin has arrived, “THE ONE” is no longer the one. The people have a real canidate, that is not indebted to Resko, for the start of their political career!
McCain/Palin/PUMA in ’08

That’s right. Just say, “Thanks but no thanks!”
Obama/Biden = Change You Can Believe In
McCain/Palin = “Me and Those like Me” First
Change from the Republican Brand is ALL the change this country needs.

“Gov. Sarah Palin has arrived, “THE ONE” is no longer the one. The people have a real canidate, that is not indebted to Resko, for the start of their political career!” McCain/Palin/PUMA in ’08
If I remember correctly, Palin’s political sugar daddy is that old fa.. Ted Stevens from Alaska who is more “Resko” then Resko himself. Something Obama and Palin has in common;)))

“John and Sarah-real people *****
Posted by: Jenifer 1969″
Who are they? We, aliens, want to meet them..;)))) It is really unreal that reps are using people with that kind of logic to blog for them…

I expect the McCain/Palin ticket to just stick to country music for most groups don’t want them to use their music.

Obama/Biden
Just your typical Washington cronies. They are boring.

LOL! Figures. Leave it up to the libs to make an issue out of a “non-issue”. The liberal control over the media is outrageous. Can’t fight on issues, so we fight over useless distractions such as this.
Actually, I fault the campaign for using a song in which the meaning was not in line with their purpose for using it. Kinda like when Ronald Reagan used “Born in the USA” not realizing the words of Bruce Springsteen’s song were anti-American.
I wonder, if Heart takes exception to other conservatives who play their song at weddings, parties and other venues?

Heart are just two old ladies ( if you can call them that), with a crappy old song. Let’s get TED NUGENT to go hunting with Palin. Theme song GREAT WHITE BUFFALO

Yes, Obamamama, it’s revealing how the artists who oppose McCain’s using their songs are labeled as liberals. Historically, those in he creative fields have taken stands against oppression, which has certainly increased in the last eight years in this country. An international example of the article speaking out is Solzhenitsyn, who had much to express about oppression in Soviet Russia. Was he a “liberal?”

Obamamama
What is up with this claim by the right that the media is liberal?
The Bush administration has been given a free pass on so many issues it makes me sick. The run up to the Iraq war, the 2004 election debacle and the recent revelation that Cheney suggested the use of navy seals to act as Iranians and attack one of our ships to provoke a war to name a few.
The media are not conservative by any means, but they are not liberal or progressive either.
They are Corporate.
Most main stream media is owned by 7 corporations or individuals.
They are run for profit. staffing is down. The government often creates ‘news’ stories and pedals them to the media outlets who willingly lap them up because they are easy and cheap and keep within the boundaries set by the powers that be.
The whole right left paradigm is a distraction. It is not the right vs. the left, it is the people vs. the nobles/ fat cats / corporations. That is the way it has always been.
Kill your television and Wake Up!

A more appropriate song for plain-Palin would be something more like “I Enjoy Being a Girl” from Flower Drum Song, the musical. Of course, the song is reactionary tongue-in-cheek, but for Palin, it’d be drop-dead serious.

Its funny how these same liberal song writers are making money off songs that promote murder, rape, incest, cop killing and many other terrible things

I’m not totally up on my Jackson Browne, Heart, John Cougar discographies but I’m pretty sure their songs are relatively free of murder, incest, rape etc. I do know Jackson Browne had a song about american indians being murdered but it certainly wasn’t promoting it. Not all music is garbage and not all artists are the same.

liberal “artistes”…
Until then, shut up and sing!
Posted by: Ed Zeppelin
How about google a little bit and find out how much money whose liberal give to charity? How many helped people during and after Katrina?

Google to see which states’ citizens donate the most to charity per capita. As to charitable donations, these lib rockers are the ones who support candidates who propose massive expansions of GOVERNMENT programs, not private ones, hence, they should turn their wealth over to government, if they believe that government is a beter vehicle for social programs than the private sector.

Was Barry Obama really the LONE Illinois state senator to vote AGAINST a bill banning so-called live birth abortion?
Do we really want a pro-abortion extremist like that in the White House?

If they are going to choose sides as to who is allowed to use their music and who is not than I will not be spending any more of my money buying any of their CDs or DVDs. I will buy other artist’s CDs. I don’t need them at all!

McCain is really proud of his break-up with his party on issue of global warming! Interesting, because he picked VP who thinks global warming is a non-sense and backs an oil companies..
I guess he is going to fight with her too.. I hope to see reality tv from McCain/Palin white house.. McCain protects polar bears right to live and fights with Palin over it..;(( Sad..

Barry Obama refused to vote against the so-called live-birth abortion procedure while an Ill. state senator. The only one.
Do we really want such a pro-abortion extrmeist in the White House?

In a bit of truth in advertising, McCain campaign is now using the anthem from Bush’s 2004 run.

Barely a fraction of the posters here have the slightest clue regarding what is “legal.” Artists cannot pick and choose who gets to play licensed music. Their objections make them and most of you posting here look and sound rediculous and desperate, just like every demokraut.

You mean to tell me when you purchase their CD you can’t play their music when you want? I have to get their permission to play their CD after I purchase it?
What a bunch of Crap!

ANY…and EVERY…artist has the right to limit the use of their songs, pictures, sculptures, paintings, photographs, poetry etc…to whomever they wish to limit them them…or not. You who profess to know what is legal…and what is not…have absolutely no idea what you are talking about! I can copyright anything I want…for as long as I want to…and legally no one can touch it until I choose to allow them to. It makes no difference if a record company has a technical right to them or if my art is in the Louvre. I certainly do not need to allow someone to use my art in a way that I feel is not appropriate. As an artist…it is my right.

I hope you would be Democrats are paying close attention here. The action of Heart and liberals just like them represents exactly the kind of behavior we can expect from a Democrat controlled congress and white house. You Democrat folks say you enjoy your freedom and you think electing a Democrat to the white house will insure continuation of your freedom and civil rights in America. Look closely here, ask yourself what is going on? Think long and hard, READ BETWEEN THE LINES FOLKS! This is the liberal agenda in action. Insert yourself in the situation outlined in this artical and ask yourself, what is different between McCaine purchasing Hearts music and playing it at the RNC because the artistic elements of the music inspire people, and you and I purchasing the same piece of music and playing it for the same reason? That’s right, there is no difference, yet those liberal so called “artists” want to control when, where and how you use what rightfully belongs to you. Folks, the operative word to remember here is “liberal;” For the uninitiated liberal = Democrat. Save your God given rights, your legal rights, and your rights as an American citizen, vote Republican on election day.

Maybe Republican consumers should stop buying music that is written and/or recorded by Liberal artists since their views and values in NO WAY represent our own.

All I see in these posts is political blather and name calling. What is the LAW concerning the public performance of copyrighted music at political rallies? From the research I’ve done so far, this appears to be a gray area in copyright law. Both the artist and the political organization playing the copyrighted music appear to have some legal backing. I have no doubt that after this political season, these ambiguities will be resolved if for no other reason then to further clarify copyright law. having said that, why would a political party want to publicly perform music by artists that are known to disagree with their views (sometimes radically), and would use the proceeds from those performances to support that party’s rivals? Secondly, why would a political party repeat it’s actions, not once but multiple times, when previous identical circumstances have resulted in such contentious actions? Is that not the definition of insanity? Repeating the same action and expecting different results? I guess no one ever claimed politicians were sane. (sigh)

No matter what side you sit on if you want to use someone else’s property ask. And if you want to become the top goverment offical you should respect personal property.

The Republicans here who do not understand copyright law. Playing the songs over the air is what television and radio programmers can do through agreements that are in place. If the RNC paid only that, they ignored the law.
A private group, which the RMC is, is no different than a company wanting to use the song in an advertisement. That is a separate thing that must be agreed to and permission granted by the artist if it is their recording or by the songwriter or whoever holds copyright if it is a version done by someone else.
The RNC repeatedly ignors this although it is the law of the land. Are you saying that laws should only be observed and followed when they suit you and your purposes?
We already have enough liberal activists sitting in trees and other scofflaw behaviors. This will not teach our children to respect the law, but to break it if they feel their reason is justifiable.
The people doing this know better, they’ve been doing it despite legal warnings for this whole campaign and the earlier ones for President Bush. It appalls me that the blind partisanship gets into such stupid namecalling. Laws are laws. You observe them and get them changed legally if you dislike them.
There must be thousands of musicians supporting McCain, can’t they choose from them?

Barrack Obama would have gotten the blessing of the artists. He’s been a community organizer you know. He won’t be bullied by a Hockey Mom. he’s tough. he says he thought of joining the military but there wasn’t combat at the time-and he’s an action kind of guy. Says now the surge worked, which means he’s been wrong for 18 of the 19months he’s been campaigning. Can anyone tell me other then slumlords in Chicago and of course Obama and his wife-who has ever benefitted from anything he did (you know writing two whole books)? Who then?
Class? Anyone? That’s what I thought

“ANY…and EVERY…artist has the right to limit the use of their songs, pictures, sculptures, paintings, photographs, poetry etc…to whomever they wish to limit them them…or not. You who profess to know what is legal…and what is not…have absolutely no idea what you are talking about! [Additional blather omitted.]”
I find it so amusing that the people who say that others have no idea what they’re talking about rarely have any clue themselves. If someone pays BMI or ASCAP for the right to use a song the artist doesn’t have the right to limit that any more than a car salesman has the right to take away your car after you’ve paid for it. (Of course, you actually have to pay for the use.)
Incidentally…if you’re trying to string together a coherent thought or two…you may want to knock it off…with the pointless use of ellipsis in your writing…because it’s ridiculously annoying…just trying to help…

Just so all of you silly liberals, who think you know the law, but in reality are simply missguided by your “feelings” know this…
BBC News-
“‘The McCain campaign respects intellectual property rights,’ spokesman Brian Rogers told Reuters news agency.
‘Accordingly, prior to using Barracuda at any events, we paid for and obtained all necessary licences.”
Under US copyright law, the song is licensed for public performance under a blanket fee paid by the convention’s venue.
But one of Barracuda’s co-writers, former Heart guitarist Roger Fisher, said he was “thrilled” with the ‘ingenious placement of a song’…”
In reality, this is yet another example of how the liberal base, dispite your legal rights, want to garner ultimate control over EVERYTHING!

These artists have been taking my money for years… and I’m Republican. And the RNC paid the royalties. Seems silly that one needs to check your political leanings before licensing a song. I say a law should be put in place that prevents this discrimination.
I just download music that I like for free these days cuz most of it’s crap. I sure miss the 70′s. I’ve got 2500 albums, 800 CD’s and not supporting the industry anymore.

From the tone of these comments the right is really rabid this year. They don’t want artists to have control of their own material. That’s like not wanting people to have control of their own houses (can anyone say Gestapo?) or women to have control of their own bodies (can anyone say Mengele?). Look republicans, you have had your day in the sun, and it has been raining for several years now. We want our country back, the one that believes in freedom. You stole it, and we are taking it back. Period.

Cry all you want. Your Stalinist Obama isn’t offering any more “freedom” than Nazi McCain. Wake Up America!!!

HEART should actually appreciate that their piece was allowed to be heard by millions who’ve never even heard of them. Nancy, et al, are has-beens and should be grateful for the exposure.
Too bad for them. I grew up listening to HEART – I tossed my CD’s today.
See ya sisters!!!!!
bye bye then.
SARAH POLIN ROCKS!!!!!

HEART should actually appreciate that their piece was allowed to be heard by millions who’ve never even heard of them. Nancy, et al, are has-beens and should be grateful for the exposure.
Too bad for them. I grew up listening to HEART – I tossed my CD’s today.
SARAH POLIN ROCKS!!!!!

Too bad, I was going to buy the old heart CD, but not now.

“From the tone of these comments the right is really rabid this year. They don’t want artists to have control of their own material. That’s like not wanting people to have control of their own houses ”
You just gotta feel really sorry for these liberals sometimes. Okay, if you are going to use an analogy, rule of the day is, “think” first. your analogy, if applied here, would be synonomous to you “selling” your house but then trying to dictate to the buyer what they may do with the house months or even years after the paperwork has been signed and the deal closed. I know, many of you liberals still can’t see it.
I’ll try to be more clear here…when you sell or licence something, you give up control of that very thing you sold or licnensed. Its about honoring a contractual agreement. Get it now?

Palin appeals to simple minded Republicans. Thankfully they are too conflicted and embbrresed to vote this year.

doug showed his ignorance when he wrote:
“You just gotta feel really sorry for these liberals sometimes. Okay, if you are going to use an analogy, rule of the day is, “think” first. your analogy, if applied here, would be synonomous to you “selling” your house but then trying to dictate to the buyer what they may do with the house months or even years after the paperwork has been signed and the deal closed.”
Oh the irony of an idiot GOPer telling someone to “think first” when he obviously doesn’t understand the first think about intellectual property laws. When you buy a CD you don’t buy the rights to the songs on it you idiot. Look on the back of most CDs and you will most likely see the words, “For private home use only” or something similar.
Typical GOP toadie, showing his ignorance and probably proud of it too.

blah blah blah. Fact is, the RNC really needs to get someone to update “Deutschland Uber Alles” for them. No legal issues there………ethics? ppphhht!

email Heart (they have a web site) and go to message boards…then contact…..and give them a piece of your mind….I however will not be giving them any of my $$$ for their music anymore.

LOL! Republicans have no big-name actors or musicians because they are not creative people. I hope they get sued for ignoring copyright laws.

Law and order repubs breaking copyright laws? Oh, say it isn’t so.
Maybe Ted Nugent can come up with a new one for her.
Posted by: GG | Sep 8, 2008 8:04:45 AM
LOL! Republicans have no big-name actors or musicians because they are not creative people. I hope they get sued for ignoring copyright laws.
Posted by: Iluvfugazi | Sep 8, 2008 7:38:53 AM
Hey, the RNC paid to license the stuff. But don’t let the facts get in the way of a lunatic rant. Go ahead, sound like a twit.

Unfortunately for them, the NATION has ALREADY had that song emblazoned forever on their brain in association with Palin (Thanks to the National broadcast, hee hee). Once again for the libs; Too little; Too late. I thought those two were dead from drugs already anways…

Since when did the smut of our race i.e Hollywood Celebs (drug and look at me addicts) become so concerned? Aren’t they normally about being free with everything? I suppose if Oprahbama had used the song it would not would have been a prob. It was so refreshing to have these clowns out of the limelight for a while due to the Olympics and Politics. Be lucky that your song is still being played ladies.

Addendum: for all of you people who keep saying Heart should be “grateful” for the attention, they’ve been getting plenty of attention on their own – BEFORE all of this you could turn on any classic rock station and bet on hearing a Heart song at least once a day; they also had Barracuda in Guitar Hero 3, and Nancy Wilson has been getting plenty of work on films.
Again I’ll state that artists are people too. Of course, I’m sure all of you who think they’re not are voting for McCain, which explains also why you’re so pissed at the wrong people that HE made a mistake.
Really guys? Really? Grow up.

Welcome to Hollyweird

I can’t believe people are actually arguing FOR McCain in this instance.
He’s using copyrighted material without the consent of the artists who own those copyrights. How can you brandish them liberals simply because they want to control the use of the music they created? Does that mean that any band that doesn’t want Obama to use their music must be right wing religious nutjobs? In the case of Van Halen…they also said that they wouldn’t have approved of the use in any campaign and that they simply aren’t a political band and don’t want their music used in such a manner. Sports teams aren’t allowed to play music at games without the musicians prior approval…why should politicians be any different?

As Canadians???
Huh???
For your information, the Heart sisters are AMERICAN from Seattle. HOWEVER they recorded their music at Vancouver, B.C.’s Mushroom Studios and thus grew much of their success from Canada. But they are American.
Just to clarify.
Nevertheless, looks like they just squashed a good chunk of their audience and a potential audience.
Their perogative one can only suppose.

Get over it Liberals! Is this campaign about who plays what music or real issues! The media is playing in your favor anyway, so what are you crying about!!!!

Pam
A friendly F.Y.I. Check out Heart’s recordings of early live performances (Magic Man etc.) on U-Tube where Anne introduces herself and band as Canadian. It’s right there.
Leonard Peltier,
I did’nt say Heart should’nt express political opinions and even think they are right to do so but they would do well by themselves to be gracious when others appreciate their art/music. Some might be swayed by talent with grace.

Brooks did comment on Obama’s use of the song.
“Instead Brooks said, “Seems ironic that the same song Bush used at the Republican Convention last election would be used by Obama and the Democrats now. Very flattering to know our song crossed parties and potentially inspires all Americans.”

from Gopmamma:
This is just another example of ABC’s movement toward tabloid journalism. Why not stop pretending to be a news outlet and call itself Gossip Central?
Ohhh, that’s why Palin’s exclusive interview on 9-11-2008 was with ABC; they have no integrity & won’t ask real questions

I hate how the right is now taking OUR Civil Rights songs, and FREEDOM, to mean hate and bigotry!! The artist who wrote this songs, do not believe in the Republican hate machine.