The FCC might be overstepping its bounds to open the door to broadcast TV monopolies.
        • ReptilianCleric@lemmy.zip
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          2 months ago

          Yeah, go read those numbers again. Because, yeah, logically forcing competition results in a bubble. But of course you’ll buy that because fear of different view points is the real source of moronic statements such as yours…

          • TIEPilot@lemmy.worldBanned
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            2 months ago

            I like you, you’re dumb. I was a dim until this act and it was while I was in college.

            • ReptilianCleric@lemmy.zip
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              2 months ago

              Oh, so not being afraid of the fact that other people see the world differently is dumb? So, you are a just a coward? Well, that’s just how it breaks I guess.

              ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

            • 4am@lemmy.zip
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              2 months ago

              If you think they’re going to make things like they where before the communications act I’ve got bad news for you.

              The opposite. It’s the opposite. They’re going to let their buddies run wild and they’re going to shut other voices out of the market.

              Clinton did a lot of bad shit with regards to electronic freedom. These guys we have now? Not making it any better, sparky

  • Maeve@kbin.earth
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    2 months ago

    The FCC has today announced plans to hold a vote which, if successful, will dramatically shift the balance of power in the US TV market. On August 6, commissioners will hold a ballot to repeal Section 303 of the Communications Act, and with it the 39 percent rule. In essence, the rule limits the reach of a local TV network to no more than 39 percent of the US’ total audience market. In its place, the FCC would move to a system whereby it would personally approve or reject TV ownership deals on a case-by-case basis. Which, I’m sure, would not expose the process to any sort of partisan influences or subversion given Carr has already threatened to revoke broadcast licenses if they air material critical of the government.

    Read More: https://www.engadget.com/2215682/fcc-plans-to-rip-up-local-tv-station-ownership-rules/

      • Maeve@kbin.earth
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        2 months ago

        There are a million more to replace him, Trump, Hegseth, Schumer, Fetterman, or any other Democrat or Republican. We’ve been played for 250 years, are still being played, and will be played until the bitter end, unless we stop kidding ourselves, re-educate ourselves, get a plan and a vanguard, and get on with it. Malcolm X told us. Fred Hampton told us. We’re still sleeping with the enemy.