I agree that a targeted, intensely political fund that directly targeted reelection campaigns would be nice to have as an institution.
I'm just thinking about the short-term message, though.
When I read "Internet Freedom" I'm already half-asleep, with visions of old hippies and the EFF dancing in my head.
But the 'No-Forgiveness Fund', the 'Punish SOPA Supporters Fund' or anything negative that directly references both SOPA and reelection funding, makes my ears perk up and may make reporters take note, too.
After all, people are getting a little tired of warmed-over Rick Perry punching bag stories. There's room for a disruptive, twitter-friendly new issue.
You realize that what we're describing is basically crowd-sourcing lobbyists. :) That tickles me pink.
I'm just thinking about the short-term message, though.
When I read "Internet Freedom" I'm already half-asleep, with visions of old hippies and the EFF dancing in my head.
But the 'No-Forgiveness Fund', the 'Punish SOPA Supporters Fund' or anything negative that directly references both SOPA and reelection funding, makes my ears perk up and may make reporters take note, too.
After all, people are getting a little tired of warmed-over Rick Perry punching bag stories. There's room for a disruptive, twitter-friendly new issue.
You realize that what we're describing is basically crowd-sourcing lobbyists. :) That tickles me pink.