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Anti-Net Neutrality Astroturfer Exposed
I Don't Believe in Imaginary Property writes "Ever wonder about all those groups claiming Google had a 'search monopoly' (as if there are no other search engines), or worse, coming out against Net Neutrality? CNet has a story about a shady DC lobbying group called LawMedia Group, being paid by Microsoft and Comcast, that is behind many of these attacks. That said, it's a mystery why they weren't able to pay more authoritative groups than the American Corn Growers Association or the League of Rural Voters to weigh in on technical matters. As a computer geek from corn country, I wouldn't solicit their opinion on tractor repair, let alone Internet policy."
Offtopic, I know, but you know how latest seasons of the Simpsons have been crap? I have a theory that Matt Groening's been intentionally sabotaging it, just to poke fun at Fox and the majority of television watchers, while still making tons of money of course.
Goat vagina.
Um: using a different ISP, starting a competing ISP, using a different medium (wireless, etc.), working on a peer-to-peer Internet.
You know, it is possible to lose and have no other ethical option. They aren't monopolies, they just have the *best* access. You don't like satellite or cell, wireless is more expensive to startup, so you want to force your DSL and cable providers to offer exactly what you want. Well, I want a million dollars.