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[AFK]

Bachmann uses Tom Petty song during campaign events.

Tom Petty says hell no and tells the campaign to cease and desist.

http://scoop.today.com/_news/2011/06/28/6966247-tom-petty-tells-bachmann-not-to-use-american-girl

So what, Bachmann couldn't find a decent contemporary American-flag waving pop-country tune to use like the rest of the Republicans? 

[Thurnez Isa]

I'm praying her next choice is A kLoKwErK kAoS

[Doktor Howl]

Bachmann uses Tom Petty song during campaign events.

Tom Petty says hell no and tells the campaign to cease and desist.

http://scoop.today.com/_news/2011/06/28/6966247-tom-petty-tells-bachmann-not-to-use-american-girl

So what, Bachmann couldn't find a decent contemporary American-flag waving pop-country tune to use like the rest of the Republicans? 

Same thing happened when Palin tried to use Heart's Barracuda.

[AFK]

And Petty again when Bush wanted to use "Won't Back Down" in his 2000 campaign.  But he did okay Hillary Clinton using "American Girl".  Apparently the politicians really like using Petty tunes. 

[Thurnez Isa]

It's because their all stoned.

Tell me that doesn't make perfect sense

[Cramulus]

I'm praying her next choice is A kLoKwErK kAoS

[Precious Moments Zalgo]

Also happened when Mike Huckabee tried to use Boston's "More Than a Feeling".
Rolling Stone story contains open letter from the band to Huckabee, worth a read if you haven't seen it before.

That seems kind of dumb to just start using a pop song in your campaign without first making sure it's OK with the artist.

[Luna]

Also happened when Mike Huckabee tried to use Boston's "More Than a Feeling".
Rolling Stone story contains open letter from the band to Huckabee, worth a read if you haven't seen it before.

That seems kind of dumb to just start using a pop song in your campaign without first making sure it's OK with the artist.

Particularly after more than one band kicked up a stink about it last election... including Petty.

[Jenne]

You'd think there'd be a protocol in place for campaign committees to use--some sort of legal "may we use" document to file and get permission from the artists, etc.

Dumbasses.

[Cramulus]

Here's some real winner quotes from Bachmann:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/the-ultimate-collection-of-stupid-michele-bachmann

HOW DID THIS WOMAN GET ELECTED IN THE FIRST PLACE?
I FEEL LIKE I'M TAKING CRAZY PILLS HERE

[Luna]

Here's some real winner quotes from Bachmann:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/the-ultimate-collection-of-stupid-michele-bachmann

HOW DID THIS WOMAN GET ELECTED IN THE FIRST PLACE?
I FEEL LIKE I'M TAKING CRAZY PILLS HERE

You can not take the crazy pills.  Bachmann took them all, already... except for the ones she put in the water around election time.

[Freeky]

Here's some real winner quotes from Bachmann:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/the-ultimate-collection-of-stupid-michele-bachmann

HOW DID THIS WOMAN GET ELECTED IN THE FIRST PLACE?
I FEEL LIKE I'M TAKING CRAZY PILLS HERE

This...

This is beautiful.  I'm bookmarking this site, and I'm going to show it to everyone I know.

[LMNO]

You'd think there'd be a protocol in place for campaign committees to use--some sort of legal "may we use" document to file and get permission from the artists, etc.

Dumbasses.

They do. It's called ASCAP. Playing a song at a public event is covered by a blanket license, and not subject to artist's approval. Petty, et al, can bitch and moan, but they can't take legal action.

[Luna]

You'd think there'd be a protocol in place for campaign committees to use--some sort of legal "may we use" document to file and get permission from the artists, etc.

Dumbasses.

They do. It's called ASCAP. Playing a song at a public event is covered by a blanket license, and not subject to artist's approval. Petty, et al, can bitch and moan, but they can't take legal action.

Nope.  Worse.  They can kick up a stink in the media, and make it known to the fans that the politican in question is trying to attract that they do NOT approve, nor appreciate the use of their music.

[Juana]

 

Here's some real winner quotes from Bachmann:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/the-ultimate-collection-of-stupid-michele-bachmann

HOW DID THIS WOMAN GET ELECTED IN THE FIRST PLACE?
I FEEL LIKE I'M TAKING CRAZY PILLS HERE