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Comcast-NBC Merger Approved By FCC

Posted by timothy on from the gov't-power-concentration-is-fine-though dept.

AndyAndyAndyAndy writes "It seems that the FCC has approved the proposed merger between Comcast and NBC, effectively kicking apart hopes for protection against 'pipes and their water' frameworks. Pres. Obama's 2008 goal also goes ignored: 'I strongly favor diversity of ownership of outlets and protection against the excessive concentration of power in the hands of any one corporation, interest or small group.' The Dept. of Justice is also onboard, leaving little hope that this will be stopped."

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  1. Change.... by Kymermosst · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Pres. Obama's 2008 goal also goes ignored: 'I strongly favor diversity of ownership of outlets and protection against the excessive concentration of power in the hands of any one corporation, interest or small group.' The Dept. of Justice is also onboard, leaving little hope that this will be stopped."

    Obama is the President, he has executive authority over the DoJ, does he not?

    It's Obama ignoring his own goal. Change you can believe in.

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  2. For the love of Pete ppl... by rsilvergun · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    stop voting Republican. I know the Dems aren't exactly saints, but at least the leader of their party was opposed to this!

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