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FCC Commis. on Internet Oversight Switch: ‘If You Cherish Free Expression,’ ‘You Should Be Worried,’
Breitbart article discussing Hannity Interview ^ | 9/28/16 | Ian Hanchett

Posted on 09/28/2016 5:57:38 PM PDT by Freedom56v2

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FCC COMISSIONER ON INTERNET OVERSIGHT SWITCH "IF YOU CHERISH FREE EXPRESSION," "YOU SHOULD BE WORRIED" THIS IS "IRREVERSIBLE"

HANNITY RADIO INTERVIEW ON WEBPAGE

On Wednesday’s “Sean Hannity Show,” FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai (R) stated that the plan to “essentially give up the US oversight role…of the Internet” to ICANN is something that should worry anyone who cherishes “free expression, and free speech rights generally,” and could potentially cede oversight of the Internet to “foreign governments who might not share our values.” He further stated that such a move is “irreversible.”

Pai said, “This proposal is to essentially give up the US oversight role that it’s had for the last 20 years, basically for the entire commercial lifespan of the Internet to a company called ICANN, which is an international organization, which includes a number of foreign countries. And, it’s an unprecedented move, and one that, as Mr. DeMint pointed out, is irreversible. Once we give up this oversight role, we can’t get it back.”

He added that Internet oversight is a case of, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Pai further stated, “[I]f you cherish free expression, and free speech rights generally, you should be worried, I think, when there’s — this oversight role’s going to be ceded to potentially, foreign governments who might not share our values.”

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I think, when there’s — this oversight role’s going to be ceded to potentially, foreign governments who might not share our values.”
1 posted on 09/28/2016 5:57:38 PM PDT by Freedom56v2
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To: bushwon

The future continues to look more and more grim.


2 posted on 09/28/2016 5:59:48 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: bushwon
Once we give up this oversight role, we can’t get it back.”

That is very disturbing.

3 posted on 09/28/2016 6:00:29 PM PDT by PROCON ("Lock Her Up! Lock Her Up!")
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To: bushwon

More 0bama sabotage of this nation.


4 posted on 09/28/2016 6:01:28 PM PDT by Joe Bfstplk (A Deplorable in Texas)
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To: PROCON

Once we give up this oversight role, we can’t get it back.”

That is very disturbing.


Yes, now is not time to be complacent...Time to put pressure on House...will post update in a bit.


5 posted on 09/28/2016 6:04:13 PM PDT by Freedom56v2 (Call Congress today to support the PROTECTING INTERNET FREEDOM ACT SB3034 HR5418)
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To: bushwon

Trump should be hammering this home to the yutes if he wants their votes (and attention). This kind of info should go viral.

Trump or Bust


6 posted on 09/28/2016 6:05:48 PM PDT by HandyDandy (Don't make up stuff. It wastes time.)
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To: Joe Bfstplk

The damage done to American industry and business, by those commmies over at EPA, Dept of Ag, DoE, ACoE and others, is immense. Much of it hasn’t hit the fan yet.


7 posted on 09/28/2016 6:07:13 PM PDT by Carriage Hill ( Peace is that brief glorious moment in history, when everybody stands around reloading.)
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To: PROCON

I read today that folks can’t get through to their representatives.
I’m going to try tomorrow.


8 posted on 09/28/2016 6:07:27 PM PDT by Karoo
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To: bushwon
0blama doing this just prior to the end of his final term is just a COINCIDENCE OF COURSE. /s

What he says is bad enough, but what he DOES is far worse.

9 posted on 09/28/2016 6:08:38 PM PDT by Obama_Is_Sabotaging_America ((Some of you characterized my FReep name as 'paranoid' a few years back.. Care to apologize now?))
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To: BenLurkin

I don’t mean to put up depressing posts...

I am trying to inform people of the stakes here with this action...

Lot of complacency out there...People are saying:

1. Trump will fix it
2. It is over, hopeless, done deal, etc.
3. GOP sold us out won’t matter
4. Good—don’t need internet anyway
5. Let’s build a better one
6. There are many others...

I will keep at it as long as there is small chance for change...House kept this from happening for 2 sessions, so can it happen again? Hope so!

Will be posting what I learned from Duffy and Cruz offices in a bit.


10 posted on 09/28/2016 6:12:02 PM PDT by Freedom56v2 (Call Congress today to support the PROTECTING INTERNET FREEDOM ACT SB3034 HR5418)
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To: bushwon
Electric/digital "Farenheit 451"

FMCDH(BITS)

11 posted on 09/28/2016 6:12:23 PM PDT by nothingnew (Hemmer and MacCullum are the worst on FNC)
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To: Karoo
"I read today that folks can’t get through to their representatives."

Russian hackers? Or maybe the gubbymint/NSA, etc. Imagine the ability they have to disrupt phone lines in DC to achieve their globalist agendas.

12 posted on 09/28/2016 6:16:25 PM PDT by Obama_Is_Sabotaging_America ((Some of you characterized my FReep name as 'paranoid' a few years back.. Care to apologize now?))
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To: PROCON

I predict there will be deaths over this. The NWO will stop at nothing to ensure they take control it. We need to know who the traitors are who gave it away if that happens and they need to pay a price by losing their office permanently.


13 posted on 09/28/2016 6:22:33 PM PDT by jsanders2001
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To: bushwon

THEY HAD BETTER GET THIS DONE........OR RESIGN!!


14 posted on 09/28/2016 6:22:53 PM PDT by originalbuckeye ("In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell)
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To: bushwon

But...but...it will be historic.


15 posted on 09/28/2016 6:27:27 PM PDT by Fitzy_888 ("ownership society")
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To: originalbuckeye

Resign? We should be surrounding their buildings and dare them to come out.


16 posted on 09/28/2016 6:29:03 PM PDT by unixfox (Abolish Slavery, Repeal the 16th Amendment)
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To: bushwon
Something tells me that computers and the internet is not Donald's strong suit. I've know a few pretty smart people that are intimidated by them. Could be the reason he don't talk about the subject.

.


17 posted on 09/28/2016 6:29:17 PM PDT by Karl Spooner
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To: bushwon

We made one internet,,,,we can make another.


18 posted on 09/28/2016 6:29:25 PM PDT by Adder (Proudly Deplorable.)
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To: Joe Bfstplk

I couldn’t detest the guy more, but Congress didn’t lift one finger to stop it.

They’ve held some hearings now. Big whoop.

If they stop it, it will be by accident.


19 posted on 09/28/2016 6:34:23 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (41 days: Until Presdient Pre-elect becomes President Elect Donald J. Trump. Help is on the way!)
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To: originalbuckeye

I think the problem is that like so many government actions, the damage is not felt while the rascals are in office...It comes many years later long after they are gone...when they are fat and happy having enriched themselves on the backs of the American people :(

Think about food stamps, Section 8 Housing, not to mention the foreign debacles...

Most don’t even know who the weasels were that ushered in some of these boondoggles that we are haunted with forever more—until the debt comes crashing down...


20 posted on 09/28/2016 6:37:55 PM PDT by Freedom56v2 (Call Congress today to support the PROTECTING INTERNET FREEDOM ACT SB3034 HR5418)
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