THE FCC JUST VOTED TO TAKE CONTROL OF THE INTERNET

TheHighWire.com ^ | Nov 15 2023 | STEVEN MIDDENDORP

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The FCC voted today on a plan that gives the Federal government full control over the Internet. The plan passed by a 3-2 margin. A press release posted immediately after the meeting stated, in part, “Under the new rules, the Commission can investigate possible instances of discrimination of broadband access, work with companies to solve problems, facilitate mediation, and, when necessary, penalize companies for violating the rules. The FCC will review consumer complaints of digital discrimination of access through an improved consumer complaint portal and staff will meet monthly to assess trends in complaint patterns. Finally, the Commission adopted model policies and best practices that will support states, local and Tribal governments in their efforts to combat digital discrimination.”

The decision means that the Biden Administration is well on its way to implementing the plan that FCC commissioner Brendan Carr said “…reads like a planning document drawn up in the faculty lounge of a university’s Soviet Studies Department.” Commissioner Carr sent out his letter of dissent last week to warn the public about this “unlawful power grab” that “chooses central planning over free market capitalism.”

The plan is marketed as though it will prevent digital discrimination and a way to ensure equal access to broadband internet in the United States. While equal access is a component of liberty and freedom, this plan gives sweeping access and regulatory control over all aspects of the Internet business. According to the plan document, the FCC would have the power to regulate the following aspects as it relates to each Internet Service Provider:

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The SAME SCOTUS that overturned Roe v. Wade.

The SAME SCOTUS that is in the process of greatly expanding our Second Amendment Rights.

The SAME SCOTUS that banned colleges from using race as a factor for admissions.

The SAME SCOTUS that struck down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan.

Yes, THAT SCOTUS.
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Wow, by (mostly) 5-4 decisions & YEARS, if not decades, before being ‘resolved’ (they can flop once more [RvW])

They should, at best, be given a pat on the head. Many around here fellate w/ every ‘word from on high’ instead. Just sad.

Wake me when the NFA (2nd) & 16th is NULL’d (violates 4th, 5th, 13th & 14th on its face) or, still my heart, Wickard v. Filburn.