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6. From Tim Wu, ex-senior advisor to the Federal Trade Commission under Obama

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Thu Apr 24, 2014, 12:50 PM

Apr 2014

Late last night Wheeler released a statement accusing the Wall Street Journal of being “flat-out wrong.” Yet the Washington Post has confirmed, based on inside sources, that the new rule gives broadband providers “the ability to enter into individual negotiations with content providers … in a commercially reasonable matter.” That’s telecom-speak for payola payments, and a clear violation of Obama’s promise.

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/elements/2014/04/the-end-of-net-neutrality.html?mobify=0

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FCC chief: Critics 'flat out wrong' [View all] DonViejo Apr 2014 OP

I won't believe anything until our Comcast overlords tell me what to think. nt onehandle Apr 2014 #1

Who wants to bet that "Net Neutrality" has been redefined....... djean111 Apr 2014 #2

in order to be more 'profitable'. daleanime Apr 2014 #3

Yeah, to mean that internet fast lanes are equally for sale to everyone. GoneFishin Apr 2014 #5

They gave me enough money to change my mind on this... Helen Borg Apr 2014 #4

From Tim Wu, ex-senior advisor to the Federal Trade Commission under Obama octoberlib Apr 2014 #6

Check out the FCC's blog PopeOxycontinI Apr 2014 #7

Well, we know he's a crook. Exposing himself as a liar doesn't really surprise me Doctor_J Apr 2014 #8

Our internet will be just like our health care and schools Doctor_J Apr 2014 #9

agreed otherone Apr 2014 #11

Toll road for the intertoobs blkmusclmachine Apr 2014 #10