Dad's Politics Corner
To Rein in Big Tech, First Check Congress
It starts with restricting their personal trading in single name stocks, including Big Tech.
Dad's Politics Corner
The Biden Antitrust Shift Against Big Tech
Meet Lina Khan, the Big Tech antitrust enforcer who aims to reign in the monopolies and anticompetitive behavior pervasive in the industry.
Essays My Writing
Inside My Interview At Amazon
It felt more like an inquisition than an interview, and it left me thinking – was this designed to learn about me or about what information I could provide?
Book Reviews My Writing
My First Audiobook – Manhattan Beach
I have forever been a hard copy reader. Most of the news I consume is from paper newspapers. Rarely will I read an iBook or any other electronic novel. I disdain reading documents on the computer at work and instead print out anything longer than a few paragraphs. Many of Read more…
Dad's Politics Corner
The End of Net Neutrality and its Negative Consequences
The internet plays a pivotal role in democracy. It is a forum for free speech, venue for social activism, and origin of many grassroots movements. Prior to Thursday, December 14th, it did not matter whether you were a major service and content provider like Netflix, or a sole proprietor with Read more…
Essays My Writing
Verizon Fios and the 30 Day Internet Policy
We recently filed a a Consumer Complaint with the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) against Verizon. While our complaint centered on wireless internet, keep in mind that consumers can also file complaints with the FCC regarding their phone, television, and even radio services. There are extra protections for those with disabilities Read more…
Dad's Politics Corner
Antitrust and Big Tech
On Monday, November 13, 2017, Missouri’s attorney general, Josh Hawley, launched an investigation into Google’s handling of its consumer’s data, and whether it manipulated search results to favor its own products. The investigation will focus on three issues, according to Mr. Hawley: Scope – the depth and breadth of Google’s Read more…