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Re:F.C.C. Repeals Net Neutrality Rules by mojomark on Thursday December 14, 2017 @01:52PM (#15925458)
who was appointed by an elected official (Pres. Barrack Obama)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajit_Pai

I'm simply pointing out that we empower and trust the "good people" we elect to choose "good people" they appoint.

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Re:F.C.C. Repeals Net Neutrality Rules by ComradeTaco on Thursday December 14, 2017 @02:05PM (#15925661)
While technically correct, your comment is misleading because the seat legally belonged to the Republicans and he was chosen by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Obama could have rejected the nomination but anyone that the Republicans have a say in will be anti-net neutrality.

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