Net Neutrality

[DriveInDriveOut]

The internet has been going down hill for a long time. Us Boomers could live without it if we had to (unless we drowned in the tears of the Millennials).

Most baby boomers would be living in their kid's basements in retirement if not for the gains their 401k's made because of technology stocks.

 

[vantexan]

Most baby boomers would be living in their kid's basements in retirement if not for the gains their 401k's made because of technology stocks.

Most boomers are relying more on their home's equity than their 401k.

 

[DriveInDriveOut]

Most boomers are relying more on their home's equity than their 401k.

Sad state of affairs theyre leaving this country in. The luckiest generation, and they squandered everything that was handed to them.

 

[Catatonic]

The internet has been going down hill for a long time. Us Boomers could live without it if we had to (unless we drowned in the tears of the Millennials).

I could live without TV and Phone before I could live without broadband Internet access.

 

[Catatonic]

Most boomers are relying more on their home's equity than their 401k.

If so, that's terrible and a major condemnation of Boomers.
I am a Boomer (1954) but grew up very poor so I tend to think more like the Silent generation when it comes to finances and living within your means.

• Gen Z, iGen, or Centennials: Born 1996 and later

Gen Z, iGen or Centennials: Born 1996 and later. Millennials or Gen Y: Born 1977 to 1995. Generation X: Born 1965 to 1976. Baby Boomers: Born 1946 to 1964. Traditionalists or Silent Generation: Born 1945 and before.

 

[bbsam]

I could live without TV and Phone before I could live without broadband Internet access.

But could we live without you as least best mod?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

If so, that's terrible and a major condemnation of Boomers.
I am a Boomer (1954) but grew up very poor so I tend to think more like the Silent generation when it comes to finances and living within your means.

• Gen Z, iGen, or Centennials: Born 1996 and later

Gen Z, iGen or Centennials: Born 1996 and later. Millennials or Gen Y: Born 1977 to 1995. Generation X: Born 1965 to 1976. Baby Boomers: Born 1946 to 1964. Traditionalists or Silent Generation: Born 1945 and before.

I am also a Boomer (1961) but while all of our material needs were met our wants weren't.

I am a frugal person and will have no problem enjoying my retirement with funds from my pension, rolled over 401k and SS (67).

 

[rod]

I could live without TV and Phone before I could live without broadband Internet access.

I did say "if we had to"---not that I would want to. I can't imagine having to go back to the dark ages and actually having to buy porn.

 

[Sportello]

You are aware Ajit Pai is an Obama appointee to the commission, and net neutrality predates Trump?

Ajit Pai - Wikipedia

He has served in various positions at the FCC since being appointed to the commission by President Barack Obama in May 2012, at the recommendation of Mitch McConnell.

 

[cheryl]

Advocates ready legal showdown with FCC on net neutrality - Reuters

Net neutrality advocates said they are gearing up for a legal fight after abandoning attempts to convince the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to keep 2015 rules aimed at maintaining an open internet.

The FCC is expected to vote on Dec. 14 to scrap the landmark so-called net neutrality rules championed by Democratic former President Barack Obama, given FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and two Republican commissioners support the repeal.

Advocates for the rules doubt the U.S. Congress will help prevent a repeal, leaving litigation as a last resort.

 

[Sportello]

Elections have consequences.

 

[Jkloc420]

If so, that's terrible and a major condemnation of Boomers.
I am a Boomer (1954) but grew up very poor so I tend to think more like the Silent generation when it comes to finances and living within your means.

• Gen Z, iGen, or Centennials: Born 1996 and later

Gen Z, iGen or Centennials: Born 1996 and later. Millennials or Gen Y: Born 1977 to 1995. Generation X: Born 1965 to 1976. Baby Boomers: Born 1946 to 1964. Traditionalists or Silent Generation: Born 1945 and before.

you did grow up in the woods

 

[tonyexpress]

The FCC just repealed net neutrality. What happens next?

During this time the FCC will point out that despite having voted in new regulations, the internet has not devolved into a corporate free-for-all. Of course it hasn’t, since the rules haven’t taken effect yet. They will point out that companies could start changing policies or making announcements ahead of that event, but for reasons we’ll go into later, that’s extremely unlikely, even if said companies do have evil intent. At any rate, don’t be fooled.

 

[Jkloc420]

The FCC just repealed net neutrality. What happens next?

During this time the FCC will point out that despite having voted in new regulations, the internet has not devolved into a corporate free-for-all. Of course it hasn’t, since the rules haven’t taken effect yet. They will point out that companies could start changing policies or making announcements ahead of that event, but for reasons we’ll go into later, that’s extremely unlikely, even if said companies do have evil intent. At any rate, don’t be fooled.

same thing that happened before it was in place, nothing

 

[Babagounj]

Oh, the shame .
Meeting wasn't going their way , so someone called in a bomb threat . Just like a cry baby would .
People need to learn that they can't win every fight and adjust to it .

 

[Sportello]

FCC chair dances with Pizzagate proponent in video promoting net neutrality repeal

 

[It will be fine]

Another Trump policy that was poorly conceived and poorly executed. It will go to court for the FCC not following basic standards for regulatory changes. Most of the public comments were created by bots. Will this government ever recognize the problems being created by AI?

 

[rickyb]

wow i cant believe the corporations and government are going to destroy american internet.

 

[rickyb]

vote jill 2020. or bernie, hes running again...but hes not as good as jill.

Dr. Jill Stein‏Verified account @DrJillStein 13h13 hours ago




So the FCC voted to kill #NetNeutrality admitting they care more about enriching their corporate sponsors than listening to 83% of Americans. This isn't over. BOMBARD Congress with calls & tell them to defend the free & open internet OR ELSE. Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121

 

[refineryworker05]

Again, what popular legislation do republicans support?


republican legislation at the national level fits two categories

It’s either pro the rich and huge corporations.

Or it is anti some group of Americans that republican voters hate.