I agree the Dane Cook hate is a bit much. That said I don't find him funny and you really should check out some other comedians. There is some real talent out there.
He made MP3 something used for more than just criminal activity. Everyone I knew in 1999 was downloading music illegally because the record companies couldn't see the writing on the wall and find value in online music sales. Steve dragged them kicking a screaming and even got rid of DRM on all music files they sold. It may have happened anyway but we sure got there quicker thanks to him.
More people would watch it if it were on a different network with a different name. With a name like "The Good Wife" on CBS it sounds like it would have been a mix of CSI and a Lifetime Movie. Glad it is actually a good show.
After the iPhone started using those and everyone else followed. (Earlier versions on other headsets required extra ports or usb. Though please prove me wrong if I am.)
Maybe they are worried about losing all the Newt Gingrich business as a lot of conservative organisations are for this legislation including the fake AARP "60 Plus" and "Americans for Tax Reform".