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The 265 members of Congress who sold you out to ISPs, and how much it cost to buy them
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:14 am
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:14 am
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Republicans in Congress just voted to reverse a landmark FCC privacy rule that opens the door for ISPs to sell customer data. Lawmakers provided no credible reason for this being in the interest of Americans, except for vague platitudes about “consumer choice” and “free markets,” as if consumers at the mercy of their local internet monopoly are craving to have their web history quietly sold to marketers and any other 3rd party willing to pay.
The only people who seem to want this are the people who are going to make lots of money from it. (Hint: they work for companies like Comcast, Verizon, and AT&T.) Incidentally, these people and their companies routinely give lots of money to members of Congress.
So here is a list of the lawmakers who voted to betray you, and how much money they received from the telecom industry in their most recent election cycle.
The first 5:
MEMBER: Alexander, Lamar
PARTY: Republican
STATE: TN
TOTAL: $86,400
MEMBER: Barrasso, John
PARTY: Republican
STATE: WY
TOTAL: $63,000
MEMBER: Blunt, Roy
PARTY: Republican
STATE: MO
TOTAL: $185,550
MEMBER: Boozman, John
PARTY: Republican
STATE: AR
TOTAL: $56,450
MEMBER: Burr, Richard
PARTY: Republican
STATE: NC
TOTAL: $58,500
Full list
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:20 am to iPadThai
Like breesus said, they should wear patches on their suits for the companies they accepted funds from
This post was edited on 3/29/17 at 11:54 am
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:21 am to iPadThai
Luther Strange got free HBO.
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:24 am to iPadThai
The article is a bit disingenuous. These companies give lots of money to both sides.
Political donations from major companies - AOL
Political donations from major companies - AOL
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:30 am to Eli Goldfinger
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The article is a bit disingenuous. These companies give lots of money to both sides.
Doesn't charge the fact that these Republicans took money from these ISPs and voted to sell the people out, you hack.
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:31 am to iPadThai
Look, I don't like the idea of my data being sold, but I don't pay anything to use Google. They provide me with a free service that makes my life better. I don't have any concept of ownership over my browser history. It is merely the byproduct of my use of a free service.
I also read my Internet service contract with Cox. Nowhere does it talk about data privacy or the idea that I am creating some sort of property right in my history.
I also read my Internet service contract with Cox. Nowhere does it talk about data privacy or the idea that I am creating some sort of property right in my history.
This post was edited on 3/29/17 at 8:34 am
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:32 am to iPadThai
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Doesn't charge the fact that these Republicans took money from these ISPs and voted to sell the people out, you hack.
I'm pretty sure the money they received - if the chart is correct - was over time and not specifically to pass this legislation.
For the record, I think it's total BS that this happened.
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:32 am to iPadThai
Cruz sold on the cheap compared to Cornyn.
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:32 am to Tigerlaff
You should go do some research on what an ISP is.
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:33 am to Tigerlaff
this argument against this move would make me care more if it didn't just change things back to the way things worked before 2015
life went on and nobody gave a shite before the FCC took over control of this area
life went on and nobody gave a shite before the FCC took over control of this area
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:36 am to jeff5891
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Like breesus said, they should wear patches on their suits from the companies they accepted funds from
Yeah it's fricking bullshite. The Lobbyist corruption in Washington is insane. Elected politicians are supposed to do what's best for the people and the country. That doesn't happen anymore.
At minimum, similar the warnings on cigarette packages, they should have to display who they are paid and backed by. I don't care if no one reads them, they should be publicized in every election. They should start every debate thanking their sponsors. That way we can blame the ignorant public for electing them.
frick the lobbyists and frick the politicians who sell their souls to them. It should be illegal for politicians to receive donations of any kind from corporations. That would be a start.
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:37 am to jeff5891
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Like breesus said, they should wear patches on their suits from the companies they accepted funds from
That would be awesome
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:37 am to iPadThai
quote:So you think Google should have an exclusive to those rights?
who sold you out to ISPs
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:38 am to iPadThai
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Lawmakers provided no credible reason for this being in the interest of Americans, except for vague platitudes about “consumer choice” and “free markets,” as if consumers at the mercy of their local internet monopoly are craving to have their web history quietly sold to marketers and any other 3rd party willing to pay.
Another piece of the puzzle to ensure that Globalism moves forward.
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:40 am to Tigerlaff
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Look, I don't like the idea of my data being sold, but I don't pay anything to use Google. They provide me with a free service that makes my life better. I don't have any concept of ownership over my browser history. It is merely the byproduct of my use of a free service.
I also read my Internet service contract with Cox. Nowhere does it talk about data privacy or the idea that I am creating some sort of property right in my history.
This ^^^
If you are so interested in hiding your porn addiction then or your spying activities, then resort to more controllable means - buy the used cardboard flip card 'moving picture' naked lady dances from some guy out of the trunk of his car or write your spy reports with lemon juice on toilet paper and leave it in a film cassette under a park bench. Make the feds work to find you.
In the meantime, enjoy the free crap that is given you for your entertainment - and use it like you do your liquor - be reasonable in and responsible.
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:42 am to iPadThai
No clue why everyone isn't already using a VPN and browsing on Tor.
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:42 am to CorporateTiger
quote:Wouldn't Google Fiber be an ISP and not a web browser? But I get your point.
ou should go do some research on what an ISP i
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:42 am to iPadThai
I'm more concerned about the NSA having access to my internet history than whether Comcast knows what size tighty whiteys I order. (32 extra long)
Did the FCC privacy rule affect the Deep State's access to all our personal information? No it did not.
Did the FCC privacy rule affect the Deep State's access to all our personal information? No it did not.
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:42 am to Tigerlaff
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I also read my Internet service contract with Cox. Nowhere does it talk about data privacy or the idea that I am creating some sort of property right in my history.
Well there was no point in including a clause like that when the law was clear.
Second since when have I needed to say anything about a property right in something that is mine?
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