Petty’s “I won’t back down” was played at the Republican Convention while broadcast on the NBC evening news. That freaked me out.

Go get’em Jackson!

Jackson Browne, you go boy!

All I hear from Republicans is capitalism, we have to support capitalism. It’s ok for the oil companies to make 40 billion in profits and they can charge what ever the market will bring. Now a Democrat wants to participate in capitalism and he is crucified. Republicans are pure hypocrits!

I don’t have strong feelings one way or another about Jackson Browne’s music, but have spent some time in legal ethics classes on the alleged domestic abuse case. It is used as an example of how false allegations repeated often enough become substantiated fact–as evidenced by DrMyEyes apparent willingness, after all these years, to continue to spread a rumor that was debunked by Browne, Hannah AND the Santa Monica Police Dept. It is pretty clear, based on that actual evidence instead of rumor, that no incident of domestic violence occured. It is really unfortunate that this man has been plagued by unfounded rumors for more than a decade and that individuals with no stake in the matter still feel compelled to contribute to this ongoing slander.

Figures rethuglicans will steal whatever isn’t bolted down and even then they’ll steal the bolt cutters to do it.

First of all, who put this idiot in the hall-of-fame over KISS and RUSH? Can’t understand why he’s there in the first place. I can’t name one person influenced by Mr. Browne can you (lol). Why Mr. McCain chooses the music of wacko lefties is beyond me.

I think Jackson looks older.. lol

First of all, who put this fucking idiot in the hall-of-fame over KISS and RUSH? One hit wonder he is, he is totally insignificant to music. Why Mr. McCain wastes his time with all of these wacko lefties is beyond me.

The big issue here isn’t copyright law (which I scoff at anyway)… the issue is that fascists are taking liberating music and coopting it. the artists have a right to be pissed.

WHATEVER JUST GOES TO SHOW HOW DEMOCRATS ARE, SUE HAPPY!!! MY HUSBAND IS A MUSICIAN AND I KNOW HOW COPYWRITTING WORKS, BUT COME ON PEOPLE THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE REPUBLICAN PARTY, AT LEAT MCCAIN HAS A GRIP ON WHAT IS GOING ON AND WHAT CAN REALLY BE ACCOMPLISHED!! ALL YOU PEOPLE WHO THINK THAT WE CAN JUST STOP DEPENDING ON OIL ARE RETARTED. IT WILL TAKE AT LEAST 20 YEARS IT IS A PROCESS AND NOT A INSTANT FIX! DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY CHEAP IDEAS?? NOPE!

WHATEVER JUST GOES TO SHOW HOW DEMOCRATS ARE, SUE HAPPY!!! MY HUSBAND IS A MUSICIAN AND I KNOW HOW COPYWRITTING WORKS, BUT COME ON PEOPLE THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE REPUBLICAN PARTY, AT LEAT MCCAIN HAS A GRIP ON WHAT IS GOING ON AND WHAT CAN REALLY BE ACCOMPLISHED!! ALL YOU PEOPLE WHO THINK THAT WE CAN JUST STOP DEPENDING ON OIL ARE RETARTED. IT WILL TAKE AT LEAST 20 YEARS IT IS A PROCESS AND NOT A INSTANT FIX! DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY CHEAP IDEAS?? NOPE!

and the record companies should be suing him for illegal downloads, like they’ve done to a couple kids.

Why are Democrats surprised that the Republicans break laws and steal? It’s in their nature. They have no creativity, no original thought, steal at every opportunity and believe in a “me only” world view. This doesn’t surprise me one bit. I’ve heard that Heart, Jackson Browne, Boston are suing Republicans for stealing their songs.

Obama has done a great job of trying to keep this campaign from rolling in the mud, and I think that McCain & the Rep. are doing what they always do -take advantage, I apologize for not cussing but I find stating my opinion modestly will not make me less of a commited Obama supporter. Go Obama! “Do unto the least of these” comes from Matthew 25:40 “The king will answer them, ‘I can guarantee this truth: Whatever you did for one of my brothers or sisters, no matter how unimportant [they seemed], you did for me.’

When will the Republican Party cut some slack to those most in need in society?

Pat | 8/29/2008, 8:41 pm EST

While Jackson Browne was singing and chanting “peace, love, dope”, McCain was serving his country then suffered in a prison camp for 5 years. Maybe JB should show a little tolerance and cut JM some slack.

The law is the law, if you want to use the song pay royalities. End of story.

Can’t add anything to the general tone of the thread here - I agree with it. Just have to note that JB isn’t looking too good - makes McCain look like a lively dude.

Republicans = hypocrits!!! It’s so typical that when THEY break the law, it’s okay. Yes…copyrighted materials (similar to patents and trademarks) require permission to be COPIED!! Idiots!!

Jackson believes in Democratic ideals? So the Dems are in favor of domestic abuse now?

How egocentric of Browne to think that people think he is endorsing McCain by the use of his song in an ad. Please, get over yourself Browne, you are a has been or a never have been. Go back to your pot smoking, tree hugging ways. Typical Hollywood actor/musician ego, thinking that they are bigger than the process.

Interesting that Obama is able to use Only In America by Brooks and Dunn (conservative country artists) and they don’t sue Obama or send letters to stop playing it.

I never cease to be amazed at how some advocates on the right, defend the indefensible. It’s not okay to use copyrighted material over the objections of the party that holds the copyright. Period.

You right wingnuts are all about the wonders of capitalism until a Jackson Browne exercises his rights against your candidate. The McCain campaign used Browne’s copyrighted material without permission. Browne found that particularly objectionable because he (Jackson Browne) has long supported liberal causes. McCain’s people were wrong. Jackson Browne is right. I hope he collects MAJOR damages in a court of law — and that is likely to happen.

While Jackson Browne was singing and chanting “peace, love, dope”, McCain was serving his country then suffered in a prison camp for 5 years. Maybe JB should show a little tolerance and cut JM some slack.

Some people end up musicians because of their being engaged in the inbuilt contradicctions of their society..harsh lyrics against politicians in the first place has of lately turned against the music it derives from; especially the LYRIC’S of CHANGE…!..
wshrp

Off topic - I can’t believe what I heard last night - a commercial during the Olympics that was playing a Tom Petty song. WTF? I thought TP would rather die versus selling-out his music for a freakin’ commercial. Did anybody else notice this?

Vote Irish!?!

I hope Jackson Browne bankrupts the McSame campaign!

Yet another reason Jackson is my all-time favorite person.

Dr. Ralph, go to hell! Jackson Browne is one of the most important singer/songwriters of our century and you can hear his music regularly on classic rock radio and public radio stations. Where’s your grammy asshole! MLP

Jackson Brown is still alive?

Dr. Ralph thinks the Republicans are doing a great job. My guess is he just woke up from a coma. Because if the Republicans are doing such a great job, he needs to go down to New Orleans and gamble a bit.

Didn’t McCain get asked to stop using Pink Houses earlier in the year. I think Regan used Born inthe USA, which Da Boss took exception to. Any other examples of presidential candidates ripping off musicians?

Very reminiscent of the issue the Foo Fighters had with “W” using one of their songs in the ‘04 campaign. I want to say it was “Times Like These”.

It being Dave, I don’t think he sued, just asked emphatically that they cease and desist. But it’s almost like the RNC is DARING these artists to call them out. Hey, you can only get so much mileage out of Nickelback’s and Three Doors Down’s “music”.

Hell Jackson knew something was wrong when he actually heard one of his songs on the air! Hey maybe if he hadn’t been a centerpiece in the No Nukes Campaign and the Greenie Weenie movement we wouldn’t be so dependant upon foreign oil… just a thought.

I think John McCain would stoop to any level. And I’m not even sure he could stoop…although I’m sure he could Stupid.
Jackson Browne is one of the most solid activist artists of the last 35 years… How could anyone in the McCain camp think this would go unnoticed? Fact is, they don’t give a shit.
OB-LA-DI O-BA-MA!!!!!!!

That’s right JB - sue his ass if you need to! What gives these political assholes the right to steal a song they think will sell their propaganda? At least ask for permission - didn’t we all learn this in 1st grade?