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by mgkimsal 5270 days ago
SOPA backers can't be responsible for every undercapitalized entrepreneur in America.
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For those who missed the joke, sixth paragraph:

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/colum...

For the lazy:

---- "I can't be responsible for every undercapitalized entrepreneur in America," Mrs. Clinton said in 1993, responding to charges that her plan would bankrupt businesses and cut employment.

Anyone downvoting this is probably not old enough to remember Hillary Clinton: https://www.google.com/search?q=hillary+clinton+undercapital...
Every bootstrapping entrepreneur in America can't be responsible for Hollywood.
They are responsible for fostering a vital economy. Since undercapitalized entrepreneurs are the source of many of the US's great companies, congress is responsible for making it so that they continue to be able to operate efficiently.
What `ercid` said isn't wrong. I don't understand why he should be down-voted for missing subtle sarcasm.
Ah shoot, thanks. I didn't read very carefully :-\ Apologies to parent for my misplaced blowhardiness. There's a reason sarcasm is discouraged on HN, though.