Powell to Resign from the FCC

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by Scrooge McSam

I'll reserve any cheering and dancing until I hear of Mr. Bush's choice of replacement.

True. I'm hoping it's not going to be Ashcroft or someone like that. He could do that, could he?

Originally Posted by Uncle Dick

I don't know what difference this makes. As long as the FCC exists, it's going to encroach on our lives. I'll start the party once someone decides to completely eliminate this particular morsel of government excess.

I agree totally. Can we say 'censorship'? In fact, I heard Powell called GD to complain about your username.

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

The FCC is one agency where who's at the helm makes a large difference. It's run with little to no oversight, so whoever's in charge has a LOT of leeway. Powell was using that leeway to its fullest.

So true. How can there be no checks and balances with this group? I don't understand.