Google regurgitates it’s policy as “fact” to refute “myths” about it’s anti-net neutrality

Just moments ago Google posted this drivel on their official blog. It’s presented as a series of “facts” meant to refute the “myths” about it’s legislative framework for net neutrality. I am astounded that they actually expected to essentially repeat bullet points from their official policy and get a different response from critics of their plans with verizon. I’m starting to feel like google is the fourth branch of government, i’m used to getting this from politicians.

MYTH: Google has “sold out” on network neutrality.

FACT: Google has been the leading corporate voice on the issue of network neutrality over the past five years. No other company is working as tirelessly for an open Internet.

But given political realities, this particular issue has been intractable in Washington for several years now. At this time there are no enforceable protections – at the Federal Communications Commission or anywhere else – against even the worst forms of carrier discrimination against Internet traffic.

Actual Fact: Google “used to be” the leading corporate voice for net neutrality. So basically, if we can’t beat, then join them. That’s what they are saying here. Rather than stand by their principles and promote real net neutrality, they figured it was going to be a losing battle so they switched teams and welcomed our new telecom overloads. Et tu Brute?

MYTH: This proposal represents a step backwards for the open Internet.

FACT: If adopted, this proposal would for the first time give the FCC the ability to preserve the open Internet through enforceable rules on broadband providers. At the same time, the FCC would be prohibited from imposing regulations on the Internet itself.

Actual Fact: Who the hell are you to tell the FCC what to do first off? Why the hell should they take your recommendations which are clearly self-serving. Google then goes on to distill it’s bullet points to say what they already said before as if it was more palatable if presented in a list.

MYTH: This proposal would eliminate network neutrality over wireless.

FACT: It’s true that Google previously has advocated for certain openness safeguards to be applied in a similar fashion to what would be applied to wireline services. However, in the spirit of compromise, we have agreed to a proposal that allows this market to remain free from regulation for now, while Congress keeps a watchful eye.

Actual Fact: What google has done is not a compromise, it’s complete and utter surrender. These policies don’t change anything that is already happening. Additionally, congress has no clue what goes on on the internet, the only watchful eye will be Verizon.

MYTH: Google is working with Verizon on this because of Android.

FACT: This is a policy proposal – not a business deal. Of course, Google has a close business relationship with Verizon, but ultimately this proposal has nothing to do with Android

Actual Fact: Bullshit. Plain and simple. Google is a corporation out to make money. Follow the money. Otherwise why the hell would google have anything to do with Verizon beyond telling them to sell their phone.

We hope this helps address some of the inaccuracies that have appeared about our proposal. We’ll provide updates as the situation continues to develop.

Google has not provided any facts, they just reorganized their previous statements. We’re not stupid google. We know what dogshit tastes like. Try again.