Influencing the Influentials Take II

I thought tonight's discussion was very enlightening, specially as the FEC prepares regulation of blogs. In a previous post (see 6/28/05) many bloggers are outraged at the FEC's proposed regulations. I can understand why. If the Internet is seen as another communication outlet for news and opinions and bloggers are associated with members of the press, why not give them media status?

I understand the concern about chipping away at the federal election laws, but they are already corrupt or outdated. The industry has passed beyond this and it's highly doubtful that it can be reigned in. The suggestion to post where you get funding was a good one. I'm curious to see how infiltrated the blogosphere is with corporate America and special interest groups. I believe it's more than we realize.