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We still use the internet under net neutrality regulations (aka Obamanet), despite its repeal by the Trump administration in 2017 and an unsuccessful attempt to reimpose them on the federal level by the Biden administration.


The issue persists because regulations equivalent to net neutrality were enacted as state laws by nearly all Democrat-controlled states, effectively imposing it as a nationwide mandate. For example, California passed a harsh net neutrality law, SB-822, in 2018 while the FCC repeal of Obamanet was still enjoined and litigated. This California legislation was challenged by industry groups in 2018, who were joined by the Department of Justice in 2020. This was a half-hearted effort. The plaintiffs brought only claims and arguments based on federal preemption. The court did not grant an injunction, and the litigation continued into the Biden administration, when plaintiffs dropped their case.

Plaintiffs elected not to bring constitutional claims, despite net neutrality laws and regulations breaching at least the First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments, and the famous Section 230. The industry groups were likely intimidated, and the DOJ was in shambles.

https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2025/04/the_net_neutrality_hydra_twice_decapitated_still_standing.html

A new day. A new chance to succeed.

A cloudy morning, inside and out, but I have plans for the day. Things I want to do.

A walk to take.

Perhaps some laundry to do.

A chat with colleagues mid-morning.

A couple of word sprints to practice my writing chops. See if I can still do it.

The inevitable meal prep and consumption.

Open to epiphany but not relying on having one. A "nice to have." Not a requirement.

I hope your day gives you a few "nice to have"s #today

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Merovingian Club

A club for red-pilled exiles.