Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

durablend

(7,460 posts)
14. And as usual, Republicans are OUTRAGED
Wed Feb 19, 2014, 05:19 PM
Feb 2014
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2099360/republicans-protest-fccs-net-neutrality-move-isps-less-concerned.html

Some Republican policymakers objected to a new U.S. Federal Communications Commission plan to reinstate its net neutrality rules after a court threw them out, but broadband providers appeared to be less concerned.


Wheeler’s announcement drew criticism from two senior Republicans on the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee.

“No matter how many times the court says ‘no,’ the Obama administration refuses to abandon its furious pursuit of these harmful policies to put government in charge of the Web,” Representatives Fred Upton of Michigan and Greg Walden of Oregon said in a joint statement. “These regulations are a solution in search of a problem, and with the many issues on its plate ... it would be wise for the commission to focus on fostering economic growth, job creation, and competition.”


Yes, EVIL BAMA again using his DICTATORIAL powers to DENY broadband providers their GOD GIVEN RIGHT to rip consumers off and to limit the internet to only acceptable (GOP) content.
Asking the PUBLIC to contribute to creating policy instead of LOBBYISTS? berni_mccoy Feb 2014 #1
Freedom of the press extends to shiny things with buttons shenmue Feb 2014 #2
I don't like this though... durablend Feb 2014 #3
O'Rielly sounds like he's running for office. As a republican. arcane1 Feb 2014 #5
Surprise surprise. cal04 Feb 2014 #9
Yes, I translated in the same way. FCC historically divided by party 2banon Feb 2014 #8
Sounds like a hangover from Michael (THE FREE MARKET IS MY GOD!) Powell as FCC head. We went to make freshwest Feb 2014 #17
Are We Pleased? BodieTown Feb 2014 #4
At the moment, I'm quite pleased and I'm a critic. 2banon Feb 2014 #7
Well now. THIS is an interesting turn of events. 2banon Feb 2014 #6
I'm not encouraged. This process will take a long time, and unless the internet is reclassified JDPriestly Feb 2014 #10
Yes, why can't they just reclassify it? That's where the problem lies, in how the classified it cui bono Feb 2014 #18
did this come on the tails of Verizon charging for netflix or before? Javaman Feb 2014 #11
Netflix is going to be the rallying point Lawlbringer Feb 2014 #12
Why does nobody ever talk about the obvious solution? BlueStreak Feb 2014 #13
I don't think I really agree with that. cui bono Feb 2014 #19
The TV signal gets sent whether you're tuned in or not; there's no marginal cost Recursion Feb 2014 #21
Right, and if the guy down the street is hurting my performance because he watches porn all day BlueStreak Feb 2014 #22
First, United States providers have, IMO, a shitload of bandwidth. They are just dribbling it out djean111 Feb 2014 #23
In the aggregate, maybe. But not in my neighborhood BlueStreak Feb 2014 #24
Yeah, I don't think there's actual cost for them for broadband data. cui bono Feb 2014 #25
And as usual, Republicans are OUTRAGED durablend Feb 2014 #14
+NY Times: alp227 Feb 2014 #15
AP: FCC won't appeal ruling on Internet neutrality alp227 Feb 2014 #16
They will have a secret meeting with Comcast/Verizon/TimeWarner/ATT/Brighthouse/Cox/etc... L0oniX Feb 2014 #20
Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»FCC Says It Will Rewrite ...»Reply #14