Verizon CEO Slams FCC, Wants Congress In Charge
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Pick any two of these largest carriers, and you would be right to guess why these two have a love/hate relationship with the FCC. History has proved time and time again that when the FCC looks favorable on the two, they are treated with kindness and appreciation. But, forbid the FCC should counter in a bold move to oversee a decrease in consumer advocacy. Then the FCC is very bad and evil in the eyes of the the two largest carriers and look to the government for support.
The FCC was appointed as a part of the government to oversee the telecom industry. When they do good, no one cares. When they do bad, everyone thinks they have no right to be in existence. While many think the FCC crosses a threshold in juristiction, the bottom line is, d...
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The FCC was appointed as a part of the government to oversee the telecom industry. When they do good, no one cares. When they do bad, everyone thinks they have no right to be in existence. While many think the FCC crosses a threshold in juristiction, the bottom line is, d...
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Well AT&T and Verizon have their shareholders to answer to, the problem is who oversees the FCC?
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>>Well AT&T and Verizon have their shareholders to answer to
THAT should keep them honest.
>> the problem is who oversees the FCC?
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
THAT should keep them honest.
>> the problem is who oversees the FCC?
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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My point is, why should we be trusting government over all else? They have their own agendas they are pushing. At least with corporations we know where their motives are.
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>>My point is, why should we be trusting government over all else? They have their own agendas they are pushing. At least with corporations we know where their motives are.
Dude! What is it with guys like you? How do you think corporations are inherently better than governments? What is the characteristic of a corporation that find you superior to government?
Both entities are run by people, and people aren't really all that different anywhere you go. If notoriously bad people are running governments, they are probably running corporations as well... because, well, they're people.
If there are some awesome, fantastic people in business, there are probably some awesome, fantastic people in government as well... because, well, they'r...
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Dude! What is it with guys like you? How do you think corporations are inherently better than governments? What is the characteristic of a corporation that find you superior to government?
Both entities are run by people, and people aren't really all that different anywhere you go. If notoriously bad people are running governments, they are probably running corporations as well... because, well, they're people.
If there are some awesome, fantastic people in business, there are probably some awesome, fantastic people in government as well... because, well, they'r...
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"Likewise, if a business becomes unethical or abusive in the marketplace I want to be able to go somewhere else. If it becomes so big that I no longer have a choice where to go, then I want my government to look out for my interests and intervene. It is a strange definition that considers THIS socialism."
"No one is claiming that they are true monopolies (only one),"
Both of these are quotes from you. So you accept that there are no monopolies but think that there could be some in the future but then again don't think this whole thing is solving a problem that we don't have? Now I am thinking I am missing your point, I still don't see why we need government to spend millions of our tax dollars to keep business ethical when we can do ...
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"No one is claiming that they are true monopolies (only one),"
Both of these are quotes from you. So you accept that there are no monopolies but think that there could be some in the future but then again don't think this whole thing is solving a problem that we don't have? Now I am thinking I am missing your point, I still don't see why we need government to spend millions of our tax dollars to keep business ethical when we can do ...
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>>So you accept that there are no monopolies but think that there could be some in the future
No. You're missing the point. Crony capitalism is crony capitalism. It doesn't matter if there's just one or four. They still don't really have to compete because the government allows them to cheat the market and stack the cards in their favor. And in many markets, there really is just one choice. It's just as bad as ONE monopoly over the whole damn thing. There is still little to no competition and no differentiation of services to give consumers any real choices.
>>Now I am thinking I am missing your point,
You are.
>> I still don't see why we need government to spend millions of our tax dollars to keep business ethical when we can ...
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No. You're missing the point. Crony capitalism is crony capitalism. It doesn't matter if there's just one or four. They still don't really have to compete because the government allows them to cheat the market and stack the cards in their favor. And in many markets, there really is just one choice. It's just as bad as ONE monopoly over the whole damn thing. There is still little to no competition and no differentiation of services to give consumers any real choices.
>>Now I am thinking I am missing your point,
You are.
>> I still don't see why we need government to spend millions of our tax dollars to keep business ethical when we can ...
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So the majority of Comcasts customers claim they are the worst company in the world and yet they still do business with them? I have no sympathy for the guy who stands out in the rain and complains about getting wet.
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Right, because they should just not get internet service because of their principles and all. Corrupt politicians and huge corporate conglomerates ink out deals that screw over the common man and you blame the little guy. I'm starting to see why liberals hate conservatives so much. Until recently I hadn't met many conservatives that think this way. But hey as long as big business is making a buck it's all good right?
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Bringing shareholders into view doesn't really help the argument. AT&T and VZW would perfom the same tactics regardless. It's profits and revenue that matter.
Who do you think should watch the FCC? How about you as a consumer. If you are a voter, you are a shareholder of the government and its branches. This gives you certain rights to express your concerns to whatever branch oversees whatever industry.
John B.
Who do you think should watch the FCC? How about you as a consumer. If you are a voter, you are a shareholder of the government and its branches. This gives you certain rights to express your concerns to whatever branch oversees whatever industry.
John B.
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How long will profits and revenue keep up if they are working against their customers interests? If they start getting out of hand it will threaten profits and revenues and you can be sure the shareholders will speak up.
How about the congress that we actually voted for create and enforce the law like the Constitution says rather than a non-elected commission who were appointed to the job because they were owed for helping Obama get elected. Since I'm sure you will want me to defend that claim, here is an article in Time from April 16, 2013: http://business.time.com/2013/04/16/tom-wheel er-former-lobbyist-and-obama-loyalist-seen-as -fcc-frontrunner/
They cite the Center For Responsive Politics if you want to check that source as well, ...
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How about the congress that we actually voted for create and enforce the law like the Constitution says rather than a non-elected commission who were appointed to the job because they were owed for helping Obama get elected. Since I'm sure you will want me to defend that claim, here is an article in Time from April 16, 2013: http://business.time.com/2013/04/16/tom-wheel er-former-lobbyist-and-obama-loyalist-seen-as -fcc-frontrunner/
They cite the Center For Responsive Politics if you want to check that source as well, ...
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