Slog - Comments on Net Inscrutability http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability The Senate Commerce Committee is getting set to vote on the Snowe/Dorgan net neutrality amendment. The amendment, in cahoots with Rep. Jay Inslee's excellent amendment in the House—would mandate that internet service companies cannot prioritize certain content providers over others. Maria Cantwell is on the Commerce Committe, and she has committed to vote for the Snowe/Dorgan amendment. Yesterday, I asked the McGavick campaign where McGavick was on the Snowe/Dorgan amendment. They said net neutrality "isn't something we've been asked about yet. We'll call you back.ā€¯ Later in the day, I Slogged it this: I'm still waiting to hear back from... Copyright 2007 Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:04:23 -0800 Wed, 28 Jun 2006 15:28:38 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Herman B Hayes No matter what side of the political fence you are on, net neutrality is a vital issue for us all. Remember, this is the issue that makes Move On PAC and the Christian Coalition team up. Everyone needs to call or write their elected leadership about this. Get off your rear ends and do it.

]]> Herman B Hayes http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c384995 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c384995 Politics Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:40:16 -0800 Comment by Emerson Derth You nailed it, Josh. McGavick's campaign strategy is to not commit to an opinion on anything (a play right out of the Democrats' book).

]]> Emerson Derth http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c384996 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c384996 Politics Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:43:00 -0800 Comment by jameson Why bother the incoming Senator with such trifles when there are larger issues to wrestle with -- burning flags, marrying fags, fellating frogs, etc.?

]]> jameson http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c384998 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c384998 Politics Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:48:44 -0800 Comment by Lark Hawk The frog fellatio bill is finally going to see a vote? Hooray!

]]> Lark Hawk http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c385018 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c385018 Politics Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:14:10 -0800 Comment by Geni He's against over-regulation, but he's open to the idea of regulation.

In other words, he's sitting so squarely on the fence that if he wriggles a little, he could be in Hump2.

]]> Geni http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c385024 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c385024 Politics Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:24:14 -0800 Comment by D. Nolan Good luck getting this weasel McGavick to say ANYTHING about what he stands for... other than "niceness." Not only does Mr. Overpaid CEO sound like a typical politician, he sounds downright BORING.

]]> D. Nolan http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c385026 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c385026 Politics Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:28:50 -0800 Comment by Gomez Iā€™m not certain that either the Snowe-Dorgan or the Stevens proposed amendments strike the appropriate balance between limited regulation and protection of a neutral internet.

See this all the time... He's giving you lip service to shut you up, and saying he's not voting for the bill.

]]> Gomez http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c385035 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c385035 Politics Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:41:18 -0800 Comment by Dan Well, duh, Josh. He stands for nothing! And everything!

Good lord, if McGavick were vanilla he'd be too spicy.

]]> Dan http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c385048 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c385048 Politics Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:51:29 -0800 Comment by Frank Bruno BTW, Speaking of McGavick, the OTHER Josh says that Mike is rumored to be anti-Social Security:

http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/008873.php

Surely THAT"S a subject he's thought about. Wanna ask him about it?

]]> Frank Bruno http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c385052 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c385052 Politics Wed, 28 Jun 2006 14:01:45 -0800 Comment by Fnarf He's for it AND against it. Duh. That's the McGavick worldview. It's how the Republicans are going to get around the "Bush problem" in states like ours. I'll betcha dollars to doughnuts he's got a speech ready for both viewpoints, one for Eastside Microsofties and the other for Comcasters.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c385055 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c385055 Politics Wed, 28 Jun 2006 14:03:41 -0800 Comment by The Peanut Gallery I've had bologna sandwiches on white bread and mayo that had a better taste then that load of crap.

]]> The Peanut Gallery http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c385090 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c385090 Politics Wed, 28 Jun 2006 14:41:20 -0800 Comment by Phenics That PR piece reads exactly like it was written by the national party just for that talking point to maintain McG.'s well crafted image (which is that he is JOE EVERYMAN who is not a democratic voter). I wonder if he "rubber stamped it" or actual gave it a read before approving it? Hmm... I will never know.

Of course he is for big business, former Safe-co CEO he is and all, and will vote according to his "conscience".

His "conscience" will do the following mental process: it will tell him that Big(ger) Business = Good.

Limiting Big(ger) Business' potential to maximize profit through government regulation = Bad.

It takes a democrate to understand what is happening in the home districts. Repubs have no loyality to voters who are not voting Repubs.

]]> Phenics http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c385095 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c385095 Politics Wed, 28 Jun 2006 14:54:00 -0800 Comment by Aexia Why not just take him at his word?

He's obviously not for it so he must be against it. Mike McGavick is against net neutrality.

Run with that. If he feels his position is being misrepresented, he's more than welcome to clarify it.

]]> Aexia http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c385103 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c385103 Politics Wed, 28 Jun 2006 15:13:45 -0800 Comment by flamingbanjo I take that statement to mean "I am waiting to see if Comcast or Microsoft wants to give me campaign money. Depending on how that goes, I will decide how much regulation is 'too much.'"

At least that seems to be how the elected officials are making their decisions.

]]> flamingbanjo http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c385111 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/net_inscrutability#c385111 Politics Wed, 28 Jun 2006 15:28:38 -0800