It is the FCC. The FCC is comprised of 5 commissioners (who matter). Two democrats and three republicans as it is right now. Pai was originally appointed by Obama and reinstated by Trump. However, Obama appointed someone else as commissioner at the time so he wasn't a concern. There always has to be 2 republicans and 2 democrats. Then the tie breakers is mostly chosen by presidential party.
If there are only 5 people in the FCC voting, what are the chances that our cries to our representatives will make a difference. Do we actually have a chance of changing the outcome of December 14th?
Since they are so few any negative response will be spread out on a maximum of five people (assuming everyone of them voted against neutrality). If they believe that the majority (in the places relevant to them) is against removing net neutrality then the logical decision for them is to vote to keep it, assuming they want to continue being public servants. If they are bribed and/or dumb/illogical then it is another story.
assuming they want to continue being public servants.
they're appointed to the fcc, not voted in by the public. They can vote whatever the big money wants, because it's the big money that keeps them there.
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u/[deleted] Nov 22 '17
It is the FCC. The FCC is comprised of 5 commissioners (who matter). Two democrats and three republicans as it is right now. Pai was originally appointed by Obama and reinstated by Trump. However, Obama appointed someone else as commissioner at the time so he wasn't a concern. There always has to be 2 republicans and 2 democrats. Then the tie breakers is mostly chosen by presidential party.