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> Rather than link to those campaign promises, I'll point out that the current legislative strategy for restoring competition to the tech sector is being spearh
by IncRnd 6y ago
> Rather than link to those campaign promises, I'll point out that the current legislative strategy for restoring competition to the tech sector is being spearheaded by Democratic Representative David Cicilline.
I wouldn't say Cicilline is spearheading anything. However, it's good that after 26 years as a politician, Cicilline now "is preparing to come out with 10 or more pieces of legislation targeting Big Tech companies" [0]
But, don't forget that Ciccilline went to prison after he "pleaded guilty to conspiracy, obstruction of justice and making false statements for his role in the courthouse corruption scheme" [1]
Regarding fiscal competance, Fitch Ratings also downgraded Providence's ratings, and Cicilline was accused of "hiding the scope of the city's fiscal woes through 'illusory revenues, borrowing and other tricks.'"
Cicilline may do something positive today, but there are better people to be the "face of anti-trust." I'd still be wary, due to his past criminal activities, that he isn't continuing to engage in the same practices one more time.
[0] https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-big-tech-antitrust/u-s-house-antitrust-chairman-plans-multiple-bills-to-go-after-big-tech-idUSKBN2BE01N https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-big-tech-antitrust/u-...
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Cicilline#Controversies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Cicilline#Controversies