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Re: Hmmm... Maybe they they meant that instead of Comcast trying to compete with local cable companies, Comcast simply buys them. |
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Mount Airy, MD | said by Morac:Maybe they they meant that instead of Comcast trying to compete with local cable companies, Comcast simply buys them. But even if Comcast wasn't buying these companies there was no competition anyway. You either had the choice of the local cable company or nothing. That wouldn't change even if Comcast bought them out.
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| said by pnh102:But even if Comcast wasn't buying these companies there was no competition anyway. You either had the choice of the local cable company or nothing. That wouldn't change even if Comcast bought them out.
Yes, but there would be if Comcast had decided to run lines and compete with the local company instead of simply buying the local company. The later was likely cheaper for Comcast, but still leaves the consumer with no choice.
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Amazing how those socialist in Europe, Asia / Pacific) have ample competition because of their 'government'. Whereas, we have jack s--t and these private monopolies are laughing all the way to the bank.
Indeed, it was amazing how I had a good 10 to 15 broadband providers to choose from when overseas, versus the 1 here. And I live in a metro area of 5.5 million.
I'm currently have a 5 month long billing issue with my cable company and really what can I do... Sue? Nope, as they have inserted arbitration only causes in their contracts; something ironically illegal under various other legal systems.
Not to mention, had this occurred abroad, I'd contact their FCC equivalent, which also handles billing issues, and they'd be fined $50 just for me reporting the issue. Once it escalates to level three, the carriers are automatically fined hundreds for failing to resolve the issue.
Following a review, the agency can then force them to pay for the errors, in addition to these fines. The citizens win and the corporation is forced to be ethical - or pay up.
What's the chance a single Republican endorsing the equivalent here? I think I have a better chance of winning both lottery syndicates for 1 month straight. |
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Mount Airy, MD | said by Telco:Amazing how those socialist in Europe, Asia / Pacific) have ample competition because of their 'government'.
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What's the chance a single Republican endorsing the equivalent here?
Hate to break it to you bro but the Republicans aren't in charge. Any complaints you have against the current system should be lodged against the current party in power.
Now I'm not saying the GOP would change things, as rubberstamping of mergers in the telecom and content sector has been going on through administrations of both parties, but don't be naive enough to believe that this is a partisan issue.
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| said by pnh102:Hate to break it to you bro but the Republicans aren't in charge. Any complaints you have against the current system should be lodged against the current party in power.
Now I'm not saying the GOP would change things, as rubberstamping of mergers in the telecom and content sector has been going on through administrations of both parties, but don't be naive enough to believe that this is a partisan issue.
This is something that seems to evade every republican but we have three branches of government and things like these are the responsibility of congress. I know that every GOP pundit claims it's all the president but that's not how the American system works.
Guess which party controls the house.. Democrats are unable to do anything at the senate level, because of this vote against everything Republican stance.
Like I pointed out, the Republicans are against the consumer protection agency and refused to have Elizabeth Warren appointed.
It's just amazing how every single Republican I speak with accuse everyone else of being biased, indoctrinated, and clueless.
However, when you bring up actual voting records of republican officials, then it becomes 'all of government' that is to blame. Never ever the Republican's fault, even when they vote X on a bill; in black and white for all to see. |
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