Commie Democrats Open Gate for Tolls on Internet

[Jimmy Higgins]

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler has come under fire from consumer advocates and technology companies for proposing to allow some "commercially reasonable" deals in which content companies could pay broadband providers to prioritize traffic on their networks. Wheeler's two fellow Democrats at the FCC concurred with him
for a 3-2 vote to advance the proposal and begin formally collecting public comment, though they expressed misgivings about the plan.

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We don't like the plan, but we are moving forward with it. Damn commies!

Just think of the NJ traffic scandal. The roadway is fine, Level III can deliver the traffic with no problem. But Comcast (The Christie Admin) arbitrarily closes lanes to slow everything down. The system is fine, the local broadband providers just want more money to show "growth". They advertise a certain throughput, but they throttle the service provider. That is absolute W Admin grade BS.

So how long before these Dems step down to go work for Comcast or AT&T? And were the Republicans asleep at the wheel, or did they vote against it because they wanted to obstruct / slow down the proposal, actually disagree with it, or think it is up the arse of Americans enough?

 

[ksen]

So how long before these Dems step down to go work for Comcast or AT&T?

About 60 days after it becomes official. Have to keep up appearances you know.

And were the Republicans asleep at the wheel, or did they vote against it because they wanted to obstruct / slow down the proposal, actually disagree with it, or think it is up the arse of Americans enough?

I am going with the "they wanted to obstruct" one. It doesn't even matter what the proposal is because right now they are programmed to obstruct everything.

 

[coloradoatheist]

I wish they would like to the actual wording instead of a summary. Also is this final. All of it's decided by 5 people.

But we discussed this, and I think it's an overrated threat.