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KoKo

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6. Choosing a former "Lobbyist" for this appointment was a red flag.

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Mon May 13, 2013, 10:50 AM

May 2013

I tried to find something positive of why Wheeler would be qualified to "serve the people" as FCC Head when the appointment was announced. Googling on my own pretty much came up with the background stated in this link in the OP.

Thanks for the post about this.

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FCC: Fronting For Corporations? [View all] marmar May 2013 OP

I believe that Democratic Underground should simply adopt this theme: Buzz Clik May 2013 #1

Or we could just ignore the said "bitching" posts that some find so upsetting. marmar May 2013 #2

When you post this stuff, prepare yourself for the good and the bad. Buzz Clik May 2013 #3

I don't really care who posts what in response..... marmar May 2013 #4

I support anyone who can stop those calls from "Card Services". (nt) Nye Bevan May 2013 #5

Choosing a former "Lobbyist" for this appointment was a red flag. KoKo May 2013 #6

I still hold out hope that Wheeler could surprise us onenote May 2013 #7

You typed a question mark at the end of that sentence by mistake. KamaAina May 2013 #8