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RKP5637

(67,111 posts) Thu Dec 14, 2017, 02:35 PM Dec 2017

The end of net neutrality. Here we go, our future IMO ... A totalitarian government ...

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The end of net neutrality. Here we go, our future IMO ... A totalitarian government ... (Original Post) RKP5637 Dec 2017 OP

Take a deep breath. It's not over yet. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2017 #1

It's amazing in a country that spouts equality and freedom to the world, how everything has to be RKP5637 Dec 2017 #10

Isn't it, though? The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2017 #12

I am just so disappointed all the way around with lots of things! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2017 #14

Weren't these rules only instituted a couple years ago? bearsfootball516 Dec 2017 #2

Yes. The rules were put in place in 2015. grossproffit Dec 2017 #3

Yes when they saw a greater need to protect the public interest. nt Snotcicles Dec 2017 #4

Yes, it was an uphill battle, and they were instituted. I think the new regime wants them gone RKP5637 Dec 2017 #5

This was decided ba************** censored ********** Fullduplexxx Dec 2017 #6

When it comes to really big money, the barriers often fade. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2017 #8

There wont be a totalitarian in all of the former USA. roamer65 Dec 2017 #7

Sadly, I think this will eventually happen, much as we already see it happening by where RKP5637 Dec 2017 #9

Clyburn gave them a well thought out rebuttal and they just laughed dustyscamp Dec 2017 #11

I don't see how anyone can respect this these characters as they drag the US down into their gutter! RKP5637 Dec 2017 #13

TRUTH: Blue_Tires Dec 2017 #15

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,734 posts)

1. Take a deep breath. It's not over yet.

Reply to RKP5637 (Original post)

Thu Dec 14, 2017, 02:37 PM

Dec 2017

RKP5637

(67,111 posts)

10. It's amazing in a country that spouts equality and freedom to the world, how everything has to be

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #1)

Thu Dec 14, 2017, 04:15 PM

Dec 2017

fought for over and over again.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,734 posts)

12. Isn't it, though?

Reply to RKP5637 (Reply #10)

Thu Dec 14, 2017, 04:23 PM

Dec 2017

But it looks like some state AGs are going to sue to preserve net neutrality. I hope it works, but with this coporation-friendly Supreme Court, who knows?

RKP5637

(67,111 posts)

14. I am just so disappointed all the way around with lots of things! n/t

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #12)

Thu Dec 14, 2017, 06:21 PM

Dec 2017

bearsfootball516

(6,377 posts)

2. Weren't these rules only instituted a couple years ago?

Reply to RKP5637 (Original post)

Thu Dec 14, 2017, 02:43 PM

Dec 2017

grossproffit

(5,591 posts)

3. Yes. The rules were put in place in 2015.

Reply to bearsfootball516 (Reply #2)

Thu Dec 14, 2017, 02:45 PM

Dec 2017

https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/02/26/389259382/net-neutrality-up-for-vote-today-by-fcc-board

Snotcicles

(9,089 posts)

4. Yes when they saw a greater need to protect the public interest. nt

Reply to bearsfootball516 (Reply #2)

Thu Dec 14, 2017, 02:47 PM

Dec 2017

RKP5637

(67,111 posts)

5. Yes, it was an uphill battle, and they were instituted. I think the new regime wants them gone

Reply to bearsfootball516 (Reply #2)

Thu Dec 14, 2017, 02:59 PM

Dec 2017

so they can sanction abuse of the internet with no consequences.

Fullduplexxx

(7,864 posts)

6. This was decided ba************** censored **********

Reply to RKP5637 (Original post)

Thu Dec 14, 2017, 03:12 PM

Dec 2017

Are the same

RKP5637

(67,111 posts)

8. When it comes to really big money, the barriers often fade. n/t

Reply to Fullduplexxx (Reply #6)

Thu Dec 14, 2017, 04:11 PM

Dec 2017

roamer65

(36,745 posts)

7. There wont be a totalitarian in all of the former USA.

Reply to RKP5637 (Original post)

Thu Dec 14, 2017, 03:15 PM

Dec 2017

I see breakup of the country first.

RKP5637

(67,111 posts)

9. Sadly, I think this will eventually happen, much as we already see it happening by where

Reply to roamer65 (Reply #7)

Thu Dec 14, 2017, 04:14 PM

Dec 2017

people choose to live, if they can. I know some states I won't even drive through if I can avoid it.

dustyscamp

(2,224 posts)

11. Clyburn gave them a well thought out rebuttal and they just laughed

Reply to RKP5637 (Original post)

Thu Dec 14, 2017, 04:18 PM

Dec 2017

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Pai "Uhh. Thank you Mrs. Clyburn. I'm gonna mark you down as a 'No'..?"
laughs sarcastically with a smug smile

RKP5637

(67,111 posts)

13. I don't see how anyone can respect this these characters as they drag the US down into their gutter!

Reply to dustyscamp (Reply #11)

Thu Dec 14, 2017, 06:19 PM

Dec 2017

Blue_Tires

(55,445 posts)

15. TRUTH:

Reply to RKP5637 (Original post)

Thu Dec 14, 2017, 07:16 PM

Dec 2017

Link to tweet

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