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In reply to the discussion: FCC head may reject Obama's plan for net neutrality [View all]brett_jv
(1,245 posts)107. Might be a good plan if not for the minor detail that ITS HIS GUY ...
Ergo, the 24/7 news take would be "OBAMA'S APPOINTEE ... is being investigated for ..."
You would never, ever, EVER hear the name "Wheeler" without the name "Obama" in the exact same sentence.
This idea, therefore, will prove to be a non-starter. Regardless of the facts.
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dang how did this guy ever get on the FCC during a democratic adminstration? oh..never mind nt
msongs
Nov 2014
#1
Gotta love that phrase being repeated all over the teevee/internet: "the president's position."
woo me with science
Nov 2014
#34
Congratulations, Carl Bernstein, you've exposed Barack Obama as a President
True Blue Door
Nov 2014
#63
I think headline is "more nuanced than that," but why miss an opportunity to bash Obama.
Hoyt
Nov 2014
#4
Frankly, they don't give a sh** what the masses want. Their duty is to serve $$$$$'s in
RKP5637
Nov 2014
#55
Gee, maybe this is why the post about Obama's speech concerning Net Neutrality was met with,
djean111
Nov 2014
#9
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
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
i was just showing you were it came from im not disputing what youve said
belzabubba333
Nov 2014
#42
"Nuanced solution," "Compromise," "Negotiate...." I think I know where this is going.
Tatiana
Nov 2014
#11
I have little doubt the Obama is already fully aware of what Wheeler intends to do.
NorthCarolina
Nov 2014
#12
Perfect example of Third Way infiltrators helping the RW destroy democracy and the country. nt
Zorra
Nov 2014
#15
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
Stop. Demoting Wheeler would do something. It would Obama means what he says, at least a little.
merrily
Nov 2014
#81
Wheeler's resignation would be no loss. Obama has no bona fides on net neutrality.
merrily
Nov 2014
#109
Democrats still control the Senate and Reid did away with super majorities for confirmations.
merrily
Nov 2014
#113
The oligarchy and their purchased administration treat us like blithering idiots.
woo me with science
Nov 2014
#28
Yes, typical. "Obama gets to make a strong, principled statement..."
woo me with science
Nov 2014
#36
Good. We can use the post office to provide cell service to all. We should have bought T-mobile for
grahamhgreen
Nov 2014
#39
don't worry: Comcast and Verizon will write a bill, everyone will have to have a broadband
MisterP
Nov 2014
#53
Perhaps Obama could threaten a Justice Department investigation in to his "independence"...
cascadiance
Nov 2014
#58
Obama can have his cake and eat it too. How convenient for him and the DC DEMS.
blkmusclmachine
Nov 2014
#68
Update November 12th, 3:50PM ET: FCC says that Wheeler's comments were taken out of context and that
w4rma
Nov 2014
#80
We'd be better off without him, or anyone in that position. And why appoint the lobbyist as the top
grahamhgreen
Nov 2014
#104
Good catch. Like Obama may stop it, after waiting Til after the elections to come out with a popular
grahamhgreen
Nov 2014
#112