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Old 05-20-14, 06:06 AM   #1
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Intersesting video....I especially took note of the facial expressions of those on the chairman and his colleagues alongside him.
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I always read where Japan and Europe have better internet than the US, better speeds, bandwidth and lower costs. The US consumer needs to hold the ISP's feet to the fire and get in line with the rest of the civilized world.



That may look good, but it comes at a cost of $150 a month.
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Old 05-20-14, 08:07 AM   #3
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I always read where Japan and Europe have better internet than the US, better speeds, bandwidth and lower costs. The US consumer needs to hold the ISP's feet to the fire and get in line with the rest of the civilized world.



That may look good, but it comes at a cost of $150 a month.
Admirable sentiment, sir and a great way to get arrested.
There's the rub... $150.00 a month. Looks like Pittsburgh isn't the only home of Pirates. and Transylvania isn't the only home of blood sucking vampires. Trying to fix any of the travesties foisted upon us by these greedy idjits is akin to
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Old 05-20-14, 01:29 PM   #4
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Intersesting video....I especially took note of the facial expressions of those on the chairman and his colleagues alongside him.
Same look the Wall Street bankers expressed at the height of the Occupy movement. Bemusement followed by police crack downs.

You can't tell me those cops don't know who butters their bread.
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I'm surprised they weren't wearing handkerchiefs over their faces to hide their identities
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Guy Fawkes masks might have been more appropriate.

Oh, you meant the commission panel members.
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Guy Fawkes masks might have been more appropriate.

Oh, you meant the commission panel members.
Scream masks even.
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Found this interesting little article on LinkedIn today. Might be worth voicing your opinions if you are an American citizen: https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/...t-list-large_0

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http://www.popvox.com/blog/2014/net-neutrality/

http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/comment_sea...oceeding=14-28
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