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Trumps appointees disappoint me a lot. This guy and the one over the EPA

Ajit Pai was technically appointed to the FCC by Obama. (Though this panel of 5 people can have only at-most 3 people of the same part affiliation on it at any given time). What Trump did was appoint Ajit the chairman of the FCC.

The FCC only has 3 people on it right now (2 R, 1 D), with 2 vacant seats.

This is true. I think it's also worth noting this whole deregulation push to have a fast lane was initiated by Tom Wheeler, who was appointed chairman of the FCC by Obama (Ajit Pai was in the ranks at the time). The initiative Wheeler introduced was supported into motion by the 3 Dems appointed to the FCC (overriding the 2 dissenting Reps)[1]. What stopped the fast lane momentum (IMO) was a very loud outcry by the public and some of the big tech companies that also voiced dissent.

It's what Trinity said that has me really worried: "A déjà vu is usually a glitch in the Matrix. It happens when they change something."

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRDEZHJxdw4&t=230s ( 2:18 to 5:00 )

He was recommended by Mitch McConnell - its customary to appoint the Republican recommendation.

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