I get from this that what a court might say is actually a bit unpredictable, and that they might not even class what Vance did as a parody:
Weird Al always gets permission:
Yes, well, Yankovic is a class act. And, my understanding is that he might not, legally, have to ask for permission to do a parody of someone’s song, but he chooses to do so anyway.
Yeah, Yankovich only asks permission because he’s a nice guy. That’s nothing to do with copyright law, just Wierd Al being a mensch. There’s no legal requirement that he do so.
Not yet, anyway.
I shudder to think who Vance might pick as his veep in the very likely event that he does become POTUS.
Most people are focussed on the image of Vance as Trump’s wife, which I understand, but that overshadows the implication that they’re about to carve up America and serve it to their family and friends. I expect much infighting over who gets the best bits.
Agreed. The idea that the incoming administration is against all cross-dressing is exaggerated, although I’m surprised they kept the mischievous little girl in the scene.
What they did crop out is the man in the lower right inviting the rest of us in. This really is about carving up America and giving it to the insiders.
I ask you to imagine for just a moment — just one moment — the response of Republicans in a world where Kamala Harris managed to win the election, and Tim Walz then posted a picture of her in a suit and tie while he serves up America on a platter as her little aproned lady.
In a tan suit.
Seems clear to me.
Evil trump is forcing Vance to do these acts of public self-humiliation as a means of asserting trump’s primacy and teaching Vance the importance of loyalty. IOW, jump through my hoops, your dog! Higher! Higher! Lest trump release the Kompromat on Vance that Putin has helpfully gathered.
It’s standard abuser / abusee behavior.
You’ve likely identified The New Reality for everyone who will be interacting with Donald until he dies. (Which I’m assuming will be “in office” in whatever year of his reign he passes.)
Vance has to be hurting now–all the reports are of the new romance between Donald and Elmo. This was JD’s bid to regain Donald’s favor: ‘I will abase myself more than Elon will…love me! love me!’
As frightening and desperate as the next few years will be, they will be even more nauseating.
The way “Trump” is leaning behind “Vance” in that picture is concerning.
Yeah, there’s a waiting line for that JD.
Thanks for pointing that out! I had never noticed that little tidbit.
From ten days ago - haven’t seen sign of it here…
El Couch-fucko wants a subway killer to join him at a football game.
MHO, donning flameproof suit: That was an act of self-defense.
I wouldn’t have accepted the invitation myself.
My roommate and I watched his speech this morning from Paris. He said he would like to include use of AI in educational curriculum. That’s a good point as I’m now realizing I will probably have to use this in the workplace. He said this inclusion would give opportunity for the students’ independent thought. I suppose it’ll be akin to every student has to learn how to use Office before they graduate from high school.
He also said this:
So much for checks and balances. The right is wiping their asses with their pocket Constitutions.
This subject is worthy of a new thread, as it’s a major topic in higher education. I disagree with you, and especially with Vance.
Vance has been criticized for his expressed religious views by some liberal woketard:
Seriously, who are you going to believe about Catholic theology - JD Vance or some foreigner?
JC Vance is Catholic in name only. Too bad the Church won’t excommunicate him for his repellent bullshit.