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Saying this is the Republican's fault is just as disingenuous as saying it was Obama's fault. Quite literally this was caused by Obama by the appointing of Ajit
by tabeth 9y ago
Saying this is the Republican's fault is just as disingenuous as saying it was Obama's fault. Quite literally this was caused by Obama by the appointing of Ajit, who then was promoted by Trump. Ajit, as we know has been spearingheading this whole thing.
- SauciestGNU 9y agoSo Republicans don't have any agency? They don't have any accountability for making this part of their platform? That's pretty rich for being the "party of personal responsibility". Ajit Pai has the confidence of Republican leadership and was appointed by Obama at McConnell's behest, again because of requirement. I'm sure if Obama could have appointed a political ally he would have. Ajit Pai certainly is responsible for this, but he is acting on behalf of the GOP and has their full backing. I think it's fair to hold them accountable for that.
- tabeth 9y agoAttempting to blame Republicans or Democrats for this collectively is silly. The point is that both are responsible (by differing, unquantifiable amounts), as noted by the fact that Pai was appointed by Obama, a democrat and promoted to a point where he could influence Net Neutrality by Trump. Politics are more nuanced than red or blue.