As Republicans Concede, F.C.C. Is Expected to Enforce Net Neutrality/AKA/"Obamacare for the Internet

[Cha]

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WASHINGTON — Senior Republicans conceded on Tuesday that the grueling fight with President Obama over the regulation of Internet service appears over, with the president and an army of Internet activists victorious.

The Federal Communications Commission is expected on Thursday to approve regulating Internet service like a public utility, prohibiting companies from paying for faster lanes on the Internet. While the two Democratic commissioners are negotiating over technical details, they are widely expected to side with the Democratic chairman, Tom Wheeler, against the two Republican commissioners.

And Republicans on Capitol Hill, who once criticized the plan as “Obamacare for the Internet,” now say they are unlikely to pass a legislative response that would undo perhaps the biggest policy shift since the Internet became a reality.

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In addition, it would ban the intentional slowing of the Internet for companies that refuse to pay broadband providers. The plan would also give the F.C.C. the power to step in if unforeseen impediments are thrown up by the handful of giant companies that run many of the country’s broadband and wireless networks.

And an avalanche of support for Mr. Wheeler’s plan — driven by Internet companies as varied as Netflix, Twitter, Mozilla and Etsy — has swamped Washington.

More..
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/technology/path-clears-for-net-neutrality-ahead-of-fcc-vote.html?smid=tw-bna&_r=0

Posted in LBN but I just saw it and wanted to spread the Good News! Yay Netflix and all the other internet companies that "Swamped Washington"!

I don't want to hear any crap about how there's no difference between the Dems and the gd vicious repubcons.

Our Internet

[Cha]

1. Yeah, I'll kick for Net Neutrality..

[hrmjustin]

2. K&R!

[Cha]

5. Mahalo Justin!

Our internet~

[Egnever]

3. Wow!

That is outstanding!

[Cha]

6. Yes, it is Egnever.. but so far crickets.. it's only our internet..and there was always so much

whining about the President not standing up for net neutrality and now it's Happening! our Internet

[madokie]

110. Have you noticed

that our 'not standing up for whatever the pony is' our President continues to actually stand very tall when it comes right down to it.

The guy has it and so many people just can't stand it.

if anyone has to ask what 'It' is they won't ever understand it.

[Cha]

111. Noticed and then some, madokie!

I didn't have to ask..

[madokie]

112. I know

you know

[Cha]

113. ..

[blkmusclmachine]

4. Republicanism is a mental disorder.

[Cha]

7. KICK

[yuiyoshida]

8. K&R

n/t

[Cha]

10. Mahalo yuiyoshida for answering my

SOS!

I would think this would be good news! Internet

[yuiyoshida]

20. You may find this interesting

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026275114

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12502314

[Cha]

22. I do.. appreciate the links.. thank you! :)

[yuiyoshida]

67. you're welcome

dou itashimashite

[Takket]

9. good news. we already have one of the slowest most expensive internet systems in the industrial

world. don't need to make it any worse!

[Cha]

11. It's Excellent News! My internet is fast and not so expensive out here on Kauai.. guess we're

Lucky!

[Doctor_J]

12. it's actually the UN obamacare for the internet

Keeping one resource away from the profiteers, instead of handing it over.

[hue]

13. K&R!

[Cha]

14. Mahalo hue for answering my

SOS! Our Internet

[freshwest]

15. Beautiful words: 'Republicans Concede.' Get used to it, GOP.

[Cha]

17. I know, huh.. All the whining and hair on fire about net neutrality and now we're getting it and

those who whined can't be bothered to say Thank you, Dems!

Thank you, fresh!

[RiverLover]

21. Was on the DFA conference call tonight with Franken covering the FCC ruling Thurs on net

neutrality.

He warned that while we need to celebrate Thurs, we can't relax on this. The lobbyists & rethugs will keep trying to grab that brass ring.

[Phlem]

26. and that is the eternal price we pay for freedom. Forever

vigilant. I'm ok with it cause that's what my PTSD dictates. Hyper vigilance. It can however wear people down, so we must encourage and educate the next generation.

[Cha]

27. Thank you Dems and President Obama!

[sheshe2]

48. Hey freshwest~

[Segami]

16. BAM...K&R!

[Cha]

19. Mahalo to you Segami for appreciating it!

[RKP5637]

18. Excellent!!! This is wonderful!!! I will never understand republicans, they are innately

stupid, filled with greed and void of logic. I'm so glad this is going through.

Yea!!!

[Cha]

24. Mahalo for your enthusiasm, RKP!

I'm kinda excited myself.. from all I heard it could have gone the other way!

[Phlem]

23. if it comes with no "hidden gems" then F yes Obama.

Damn fine job!

[silverweb]

25. Great news!

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]Happy K&R!

[Cha]

28. Mahalo silverweb.. something I don't take lightly!

I love my internet.. The Dems are holding back the reCons from controlling it!

[merrily]

29. There is still court precedent under existing law to overcome.

http://www.cadc.uscourts.gov/internet/opinions.nsf/3AF8B4D938CDEEA685257C6000532062/$file/11-1355-1474943.pdf

[Cha]

32. Yes, and I'm really grateful to the Internet companies, The Dems, and President Obama who have

stood up for Net Neutrality!

Net Neutrality: President Obama's Plan for a Free and Open Internet

More than any other invention of our time, the Internet has unlocked possibilities we could just barely imagine a generation ago. And here's a big reason we've seen such incredible growth and innovation: Most Internet providers have treated Internet traffic equally. That's a principle known as "net neutrality" — and it says that an entrepreneur's fledgling company should have the same chance to succeed as established corporations, and that access to a high school student's blog shouldn't be unfairly slowed down to make way for advertisers

http://www.whitehouse.gov/net-neutrality

[merrily]

35. Thanks, but that doesn't have anything to do with my post.

Either the FCC has to get around that case or Congress has to act affirmatively to overrule it with new legislation. I don't see the Republican Congress doing that. Until we see if and how the FCC proceeds, nothing changes the case decision.

[drm604]

51. All the FCC has to do is classify the internet as a common carrier.

That overcomes the objections in that case.

My understanding is that they are doing exactly that.

[merrily]

58. That is a process and one has to wonde why the FCC did not begin it a year ago, as soon as the

FCC v. Verizon decision came down--and before carriers started implement tiered pricing. Especially with Obama having only a short time left in office.

Obviously, I, like all internet users, hope this does happen. We'll see what actually happens and when. That's all I'm saying.

[Cha]

62. Thank you for that, drm.

[William769]

30. Some here will still Say President Obama is evil.

Just like I have been told Hillary is right of the republicans and that I belong to the 1 % crowd.

If people only knew what they actually sounded like.

Kicked & recommended Cha.

[Cha]

34. Mahalo William! I consider the damn source of those who

constantly whine about President Obama and say his policies are republicon.. and don't acknowledge the progress made. It says everything about them and nothing about the President.

Net Neutrality: President Obama's Plan for a Free and Open Internet

More than any other invention of our time, the Internet has unlocked possibilities we could just barely imagine a generation ago. And here's a big reason we've seen such incredible growth and innovation: Most Internet providers have treated Internet traffic equally. That's a principle known as "net neutrality" — and it says that an entrepreneur's fledgling company should have the same chance to succeed as established corporations, and that access to a high school student's blog shouldn't be unfairly slowed down to make way for advertisers

http://www.whitehouse.gov/net-neutrality

Our Internet

[kacekwl]

31. I heard the almighty Rush today

talking to a caller who actually disagreed with him on this subject. Rush tried to tell him that the "market" would prevent companies from jacking up the net because people could chose a different provider. Unfortunately with only a handful of suppliers there is no other choice for most. You know because freedom & liberty.

[Cha]

38. limbaugh is a greedy slob who likes to help other greedy slobs.

[sheshe2]

33. Hey!

I was an hour and a half late getting home from work! I just got here to see this.

Huge KnR for our internet.

And.......Republicans concede, sweet words Cha! Very sweet.

Happy Dance~

[Cha]

36. Not the average "lame duck", she!

Net Neutrality: President Obama's Plan for a Free and Open Internet

More than any other invention of our time, the Internet has unlocked possibilities we could just barely imagine a generation ago. And here's a big reason we've seen such incredible growth and innovation: Most Internet providers have treated Internet traffic equally. That's a principle known as "net neutrality" — and it says that an entrepreneur's fledgling company should have the same chance to succeed as established corporations, and that access to a high school student's blog shouldn't be unfairly slowed down to make way for advertisers

http://www.whitehouse.gov/net-neutrality

This is Magnificent! Compare that with the dictator puttin's internet censorship.




Sorry, it took me awhile to find this.. that I got from you, she!

Glad you finally got home safe and sound!

[sheshe2]

41. Lol~

Not the average "lame duck"

No, he is not average about anything. Some will never understand that, their loss, Cha. I think we may need to order more fire extinguishers, for the hair that is on fire. No credit ever, then they move on to the next outrage, as seen in hissyspit's thread...he will now veto his veto according to one poster.

"net neutrality" yeah us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for re posting that happy dance!



FYI. -12 tonight. sigh

[Cha]

44. "Veto his Veto".. Yeah, if they're so worried about that then they

should be writing the White House and Thanking him for his VETO and please make sure it Never Happens!

So cold.. so sorry, she.. wow. This too shall pass.. one of these months!

[napkinz]

91. what, no Snoopy? :)

[sheshe2]

92. Snoopy has the moves!

Thanks napkinz.

[spanone]

37. k&r...

[Cha]

39. Mahalo spanone!

[calimary]

40. THIS >>> "I don't want to hear any crap about how there's no difference between the Dems and the

gd vicious repubcons." <<< THAT!

That's all I've got to say! Except to remind that - there's gonna be a GIGANTIC difference between who gets nominated by a DEM for a seat on the Supreme Court, versus who gets nominated by a CON for a seat on the Supreme Court. THINK ABOUT IT. And think how sitting this next one out because Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders didn't get the nomination - will stick all the rest of us with jeb bush and paul wolfowitz. Or maybe you'd prefer scott walker?

[Cha]

43. Exactly, calimary! The Dems are fighting for us.. there are some who are dinos.. but on the

whole they're working for the People!

Yeah, scott walker is a very scary thought for POTUS.. ugh.. from Obama to a snake for President.

[calimary]

95. He IS a snake. Good call, Cha. He's VERY reptilian.

Totally cold-blooded. Especially as it comes to serving and helping and caring for/about "the least of these". Cold-blooded and cold-hearted.

[Cha]

98. To.. NO MOFO Snakes in our White House..

[DonCoquixote]

42. so the internet slow lane and Keystoen down in one night

At least till President Hillary brings them both back and has Rahm Emmanuel slap us.

[Cha]

45. Yeah, I don't see that happening..

[Cha]

46. Compare President Obama's stance on Net Neutrality to the ******* dictator putin's censorship..

Net Neutrality: President Obama's Plan for a Free and Open Internet

More than any other invention of our time, the Internet has unlocked possibilities we could just barely imagine a generation ago. And here's a big reason we've seen such incredible growth and innovation: Most Internet providers have treated Internet traffic equally. That's a principle known as "net neutrality" — and it says that an entrepreneur's fledgling company should have the same chance to succeed as established corporations, and that access to a high school student's blog shouldn't be unfairly slowed down to make way for advertisers

http://www.whitehouse.gov/net-neutrality

[hopemountain]

47. most excellent news -

thanks to president obama and all of the millions of hardworking folks who barraged the fcc, whitehouse and their legislators to support net neutrality. this will keep the web accessible and up to speed for millions in rural communities.

[Cha]

52. thanks to president obama and all of the millions of hardworking folks who barraged the fcc,..

whitehouse and their legislators to support net neutrality."

Yes! This^^^^^^^^^^!

Mahalo hopemountain!

[hopemountain]

55. mahalo, cha

good to reconnect

[Cha]

56. Yes, it is!

[lonestarnot]

49. Yes! Woooooooooooohooooo!

[Cha]

54. I'll celebrate with you, lonestar!

[drm604]

50. This is big. This is important.

If you setup a website, if I setup a website, it will be just as accessible as sites favored by Comcast, or ATT, or Verizon.

This treats the internet the same as wired phone service was treated for decades. No one's phone call was favored or given priority over anyone else's. The same will be true for the internet.

This is especially important because the internet is taking over and replacing traditional telephone and television service. It's also replaced a lot of mail service. Nearly all information is, or soon will be, delivered over the internet. That makes it too important to put control of it in the hands of for profit corporations whose interests naturally conflict with those of individuals and other businesses.

[Cha]

57. Well done, drm! Thank you!

[BlueCaliDem]

53. Woooohoooo! An enthusiastic KICK and REC, Cha!

Our President is kicking butt and taking numbers this week!

[Cha]

59. Taking Names, too.. BlueCali!

Mahalo!

[BlueCaliDem]

63. Hehe...that, too, Cha!

[TeeYiYi]

60. k+r...

...Just saw this. Thanks for the OP, Cha.

TYY

[Cha]

61. Mahalo TYY!

Can't wait until this is finalized!

our Internet!

[Cha]

64. K

[Cha]

65. K

[Cha]

66. K

[Cha]

68. K

[Hosnon]

69. "Obamacare for the Internet" is a right wing scare phrase. nt.

[Cha]

70. I know that... it's in the OP.

[Doctor_J]

75. And completely false, like most right wing phrases

[msanthrope]

71. I was proud to defend the President and Wheeler in thread after thread, right on this board. nt

[Cha]

72. I was

proud of you, msanthrope..

Thank you!

[Godhumor]

73. But what about TPP and Chained CPI?

Kidding! Kidding!

Great news. Amazing how we are still getting stuff done that helps real people.

[Cha]

76. Mahalo Godhumor.. you're absolutely right.. it is amazing!

[Baitball Blogger]

74. kick to extend the good news.

[Cha]

78. Mahalo Baitball Blogger! To our Internet!

[hifiguy]

77. Kick for an unabashedly good thing.

[Cha]

80. Mahalo hifiguy!

[rhett o rick]

79. Bravo. I am glad Mr. Wheeler yielded to the pressure of millions and

recanted his first proposal that had the support of the two Republicons and neither of the two Democrats on the committee.

We must keep their feet to the fire.

[Cha]

81. K

[Cha]

82. K

[Hekate]

83. Kicking that!

I love good news!

[Cha]

85. Gracias, Hekate!

[City Lights]

84. Yay!

[Cha]

88. Indeed, City Lights!

[great white snark]

86. BIG win!

Proud of my President, Mr. Wheeler and all the advocates. To thwart Republicans it takes more than a villiage-it takes practically a whole damn country but now we know it can be done.

Thank you Cha.

[Cha]

87. GREAT BIG WIN, snark! I love the internet the most right after

Clean Air, Pure Water, Healthy Food, Exercise, Loving my Family & Friends!

great white snark~ Proud with ya.. you're so right.. "To thwart Republicans it takes more than a villiage-it takes practically a whole damn country but now we know it can be done."

[sheshe2]

89. Kicking!

[Blue_Tires]

90. That can't be right

I thought Obama was hellbent on *destroying* Net Neutrality?? I remember reading those sentiments right here on DU on a daily basis...

[Andy823]

96. Yep

I keep hearing the same thing, but then again it's all from the same group that claims he has done NOTHING since taking office, only works for the 1%, will take away or SS and medicare, and on and on. The also hate Obama care, and now the very same people are have been posting post after post trashing Hillary on a daily basis, and have said they won't vote for her is she wins the nomination. For some odd reason I don't really get the feeling these people are "really" trying to support democrats, or trying to get democrats elected.

[Cha]

97. Yeah, those who get their talking points from firedoggielake were surely sprouting that crapola.

[daleanime]

93. Great!

We need to start racking up a few wins.

[Cha]

99. We Love Our WINS Over KochINC!

daleaninme!

[daleanime]

100. May it be the start of a 2+ year streak.....

[Cha]

103. I'll toast to that again!

[brewens]

94. I shut down a Republicans thread on FB. I mean crushed it! It relates to this only because it

involves regulation.

One friend posted a pic of a supertrawler with it's hugre freakin' net full of fish and commented how disgusting that was and that someone needed to do something to shut that down. Another right-wing friend chimed in that some countries just don't have any rules.

I countered with, "by rules, I think you mean regulations Jeff. It's okay, you can say it! LOL Commercial fishing needs to be regulated for the benefit of everyone." Can you say STFU? That was the end of it. Not a peep, other than a couple other people liking my post. I'm still chuckling about that one. I love a good unconditional surrender!

[djean111]

101. Well, there is this, about "regulating" like a utility -

http://variety.com/2015/biz/news/net-neutrality-fcc-chairman-proposes-to-reclassify-internet-like-a-utility-1201422752/

On Wednesday, the stocks of major cable and telecom firms like Comcast and AT&T were up, in what Macquarie Securities’ Amy Yong called a “relief rally.” Wheeler’s move has long been expected, and the market reaction was to the news that the proposal wouldn’t subject Internet providers to rate regulation.

So, the carriers can still jack up prices at will.

[PoliticAverse]

102. So has anyone here actually seen the new regulations being proposed? n/t

[Cha]

115. We have them now..!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026284945

[Calista241]

104. Can the next President appoint new members that reverse this ruling? n/t

[PoliticAverse]

105. Regulations passed by the FCC can be undone by the FCC or by a bill from Congress.

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FCC commissioners serve for defined (5-year) terms. You can see when their terms expire on the
wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Communications_Commission

[Major Hogwash]

106. King Obama strikes again!

[Cha]

107. He's everywhere!

INTERNET

[cui bono]

108. Wow! Democrats deciding to side with a Democrat.

I hope this new trend continues.

[cui bono]

109. Oh, but wait a second... it hasn't happened yet!!!

I thought we weren't allowed to speak of anything that hasn't happened yet?

[Cha]

114. President Obama's statement on the FCC Ruling.. "Thank you".. and Thank you, President Obama!

http://theobamadiary.com/2015/02/26/a-tweet-or-two-and-ggails-birthday/

Internet and the Peeps who make it possible!

[Cha]

116. FCC voted to enact #NetNeutrality advocated for by President Obama! Another promise kept.