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104. We'd be better off without him, or anyone in that position. And why appoint the lobbyist as the top

Thu Nov 13, 2014, 12:08 PM

Nov 2014

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I mean, if you're only going to appoint people that the Republicans want, what's the point of having Dem's at all???

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FCC head may reject Obama's plan for net neutrality [View all] grahamhgreen Nov 2014 OP

dang how did this guy ever get on the FCC during a democratic adminstration? oh..never mind nt msongs Nov 2014 #1

I think president Mcain appointed him on the advice of VP Palin;) grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #2

Amazing, isn't it? LondonReign2 Nov 2014 #38

Maybe there is a nuanced way to get rid lsewpershad Nov 2014 #65

Lead poisoning? RoccoR5955 Nov 2014 #69

Jerk. HE is not an independent agency, elleng Nov 2014 #3

And only two of those members appear to support the President's position onenote Nov 2014 #21

Gotta love that phrase being repeated all over the teevee/internet: "the president's position." woo me with science Nov 2014 #34

How can you lie like that? True Blue Door Nov 2014 #41

Who appointed the one causing problems? Autumn Nov 2014 #59

Who appointed the other two who aren't? True Blue Door Nov 2014 #60

I didn't make up the fact Obama appointed the one YOU say Autumn Nov 2014 #61

Congratulations, Carl Bernstein, you've exposed Barack Obama as a President True Blue Door Nov 2014 #63

I'm not comparing him to any Democratic President or anyone else. Autumn Nov 2014 #101

+1!!! Dustlawyer Nov 2014 #43

Well said! This prez is quite the actor. polichick Nov 2014 #62

And therein lies the very problem with the idea of LondonReign2 Nov 2014 #40

I think headline is "more nuanced than that," but why miss an opportunity to bash Obama. Hoyt Nov 2014 #4

Who appointed Wheeler ??? SamKnause Nov 2014 #6

Not my headline. What's the solution? grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #8

That is too cute! We all don't prefer our heads upaloopa Nov 2014 #54

A lot of good all those comments that were sent in did davidpdx Nov 2014 #5

Frankly, they don't give a sh** what the masses want. Their duty is to serve $$$$$'s in RKP5637 Nov 2014 #55

The murder of net neutrality.... madfloridian Nov 2014 #7

Gee, maybe this is why the post about Obama's speech concerning Net Neutrality was met with, djean111 Nov 2014 #9

Actions speak louder than words. Can't the fire Wheeler? grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #10

No, FCC commissioners are appointed to five year terms. former9thward Nov 2014 #13

he CAN do this belzabubba333 Nov 2014 #16

The commissioners still vote on a plan, though, no? alcibiades_mystery Nov 2014 #18

Removing him as Chairman won't make the slightest difference onenote Nov 2014 #22

http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/05/obama-should-fire-his-fcc-chairman-tom-wheeler-106846 belzabubba333 Nov 2014 #24

As I said, the author of that article doesn't know what he/she is talking about. onenote Nov 2014 #25

Should be done anyway. Also, please see Reply 27. merrily Nov 2014 #31

I haven't disputed that the President could replace Wheeler as Chairman onenote Nov 2014 #48

That was not the only point of my Reply 27. And Wheeler should be switched out as chair no matter merrily Nov 2014 #50

First, Wheeler loses money. The Chair gets paid more than the other Commissioners. ieoeja Nov 2014 #98

Tom Wheeler is losing money being chairman onenote Nov 2014 #99

i was just showing you were it came from im not disputing what youve said belzabubba333 Nov 2014 #42

You assume that Obama wants Wheeler out. I think Not. NorthCarolina Nov 2014 #70

heh. SammyWinstonJack Nov 2014 #83

Sadly, your scenario is exactly what is happening. Scuba Nov 2014 #91

lol, yes-- we've seen this little play repeatedly. Marr Nov 2014 #102

Yes, he can! Please see Reply 27. merrily Nov 2014 #26

See post #48 onenote Nov 2014 #49

I did. Also saw the gist the first time it was posted. Unpersuaded both times. merrily Nov 2014 #51

he CAN do this - belzabubba333 Nov 2014 #17

"Nuanced solution," "Compromise," "Negotiate...." I think I know where this is going. Tatiana Nov 2014 #11

Agree, Obama was doing a pre-emptive strike so when the bad news KoKo Nov 2014 #14

Some do. merrily Nov 2014 #30

I have little doubt the Obama is already fully aware of what Wheeler intends to do. NorthCarolina Nov 2014 #12

I think you've nailed it. merrily Nov 2014 #29

I must agree. We've seen this modus operandi time and again. grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #37

+100000 They insult us. They treat us like blithering fools. woo me with science Nov 2014 #46

All they need is "just enough" to keep buying the BS they're peddling. NorthCarolina Nov 2014 #73

+100000 You nailed it. woo me with science Nov 2014 #75

Perfect example of Third Way infiltrators helping the RW destroy democracy and the country. nt Zorra Nov 2014 #15

Now THAT'S what I call 13-dimensional chess. beerandjesus Nov 2014 #19

fire mtasselin Nov 2014 #20

Can't be fired onenote Nov 2014 #23

Wheeler does not have to be the Chair, even if he remains on the Commission. The chair is the call merrily Nov 2014 #27

Well that says it all and tells anyone all they need to know about Obama latest feel good bs. SammyWinstonJack Nov 2014 #84

His name is Copp, I believe. But North Carolina's replies are far, far better than mine. merrily Nov 2014 #85

Oh I hear you. SammyWinstonJack Nov 2014 #92

If it weren't for Lieberman, he would have appointed liberals. merrily Nov 2014 #108

If the President is serious, he will do this. Maedhros Nov 2014 #44

There are only five spots on the FCC onenote Nov 2014 #52

Stop. Demoting Wheeler would do something. It would Obama means what he says, at least a little. merrily Nov 2014 #81

Demoting Wheeler would be cutting off one's nose to spite one's face. onenote Nov 2014 #94

Wheeler's resignation would be no loss. Obama has no bona fides on net neutrality. merrily Nov 2014 #109

The repubs won't confirm Obama's replacement onenote Nov 2014 #111

Democrats still control the Senate and Reid did away with super majorities for confirmations. merrily Nov 2014 #113

Well here's a little something about me onenote Nov 2014 #114

The oligarchy and their purchased administration treat us like blithering idiots. woo me with science Nov 2014 #28

With all due respect to your brain, it's hurting America. merrily Nov 2014 #82

Typical... raindaddy Nov 2014 #32

Yes, typical. "Obama gets to make a strong, principled statement..." woo me with science Nov 2014 #36

I wonder if Verizon is already starting a campaign. Baitball Blogger Nov 2014 #33

The CEO of AT&T has decided extortion TBF Nov 2014 #35

Good. We can use the post office to provide cell service to all. We should have bought T-mobile for grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #39

Oh well. I guess carrier pigeons are the new old Twitter. Ampersand Unicode Nov 2014 #45

Hey Ma Bell, reach out and touch THIS! Ampersand Unicode Nov 2014 #47

don't worry: Comcast and Verizon will write a bill, everyone will have to have a broadband MisterP Nov 2014 #53

+1 historylovr Nov 2014 #57

He can be pressured into resigning mwrguy Nov 2014 #56

Perhaps Obama could threaten a Justice Department investigation in to his "independence"... cascadiance Nov 2014 #58

Might be a good plan if not for the minor detail that ITS HIS GUY ... brett_jv Nov 2014 #107

There are two takeaway outcomes from this: dbackjon Nov 2014 #64

Anxious to get to that xxqqqzme Nov 2014 #66

Wheeler-Dealer Dont call me Shirley Nov 2014 #67

Obama can have his cake and eat it too. How convenient for him and the DC DEMS. blkmusclmachine Nov 2014 #68

HE DOESN'T HAVE A MAGIC WAND!!1!!11 QC Nov 2014 #72

Are you sure? Because this seems to me like a whole bunch of hocus pocus. merrily Nov 2014 #86

Too late for the bully pulpit. LuvLoogie Nov 2014 #71

Never too late for good cop, bad cop, though. merrily Nov 2014 #87

Past lobbyist. Near future Comcast Senior V.P ??? lexington filly Nov 2014 #74

You guys crack me up. babylonsister Nov 2014 #76

Who passed over vigorous advocates of net neutrality to appoint Wheeler? merrily Nov 2014 #89

*crickets* SammyWinstonJack Nov 2014 #93

I thought it was a given easychoice Nov 2014 #77

So looking forward to Google Fiber later this year Lithos Nov 2014 #78

A rogue agency staffed by seditionists. Odin2005 Nov 2014 #79

Update November 12th, 3:50PM ET: FCC says that Wheeler's comments were taken out of context and that w4rma Nov 2014 #80

And we know from experience that we can trust Wheeler re: net neutrality. merrily Nov 2014 #88

What was the understanding about Wheeler's positions when he was appointed? Babel_17 Nov 2014 #90

He wasn't asked about net neutrality in his confirmation hearing onenote Nov 2014 #96

Thanks Babel_17 Nov 2014 #105

kick woo me with science Nov 2014 #95

Kabuki lumberjack_jeff Nov 2014 #97

He could have appointed the head of the EFF, and we'd have NN. grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #100

the head of EFF would never have been confirmed onenote Nov 2014 #103

We'd be better off without him, or anyone in that position. And why appoint the lobbyist as the top grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #104

kick woo me with science Nov 2014 #106

'may' ? spanone Nov 2014 #110

Good catch. Like Obama may stop it, after waiting Til after the elections to come out with a popular grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #112