The power grid is not simple. It's a highly complex system that requires constant monitoring and adjustment by power companies to ensure consistent delivery th

The power grid is not simple. It's a highly complex system that requires constant monitoring and adjustment by power companies to ensure consistent delivery that's not much different than what an ISP should be doing. A bad circuit breaker or wiring issues can make it look like problems that someone might blame on the grid, there are user-side config issues there too. "And if Obama care (healthcare.gov) is any indication of the US Government's ability to manage or enact such things, I'd be worried too." It would still be the ISPs responsibility to manage their issues, there's no isp.gov planned.