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Originally Posted by LadyB
I'll come out of my gfy lurker mode and make a rare post
IMO the FSC had a very good "burdensome" argument in regards to secondary producers complying in the one month they were given. The DOJ agreed to this extension to save themselves from losing that argument in court.
However, I honestly do not see what the FSC has gained from this "deal" other than a 6 week extension, and now their burdensome argument is out the window because it's members now have extra time to get compliant.
Not a good deal on the FSC's part imo.
And yes, I am an FSC member  |
All of you are missing it.
The FSC felt they had a good case, but where they 100% confident? Hell no. They might have had a great "game face" on, but I bet you none of them felt it was a "LOCK". They had, how long a month or two to prepare. Then went in to yesterday prepared for a fight, they were confident, BUT you never know how courts will rule. An extention is not a loss. It's small victory. They bought more time to prepare. The smart (and safe) thing to do it to take the extra time, and not risk walking out a loser. Keep puting it off and give yourself more time to build an even stronger case.
If they would have turned down the offer and lost, you guys would have wanted to hang them for doing that.
What does the DOJ get from this. A chance to save face and by more time themselves. They also got a chance to get a preview of what they were up against. It's better for them to keep the pressure on us, and then to lose the battle. Intimidation is a powerful thing and now they have more time to do it. Think of how they have been playing with your emotions (and income), the DOJ sees this as a win most likely too for them.
BUT THE REAL REASON WHY THEY AGREED TO PUSH IT BACK!
AND YOU HEARD IT FIRST HERE. THE DOJ WANTED TO KEEP THE FSC PREOCCUPIED WITH 2257 THE NEXT COUPLE MONTHS AND DIVERT ALL OF OUR ATTENTION FROM .XXX
IF ANYONE THINKS IT'S A COINCIDENCE THAT .XXX AND 2257 POPED UP AT THE SAME TIME, THEN YOUR NIEVE IMO.