When the Posturing is Over

The FCC Will Cave Like a Lobbied Republican

The biggest "who cares" rivalry of the tech world in the 21st century has to be the Sirius vs XM radio battle.

Since America doesn't seem to be able to actually make things anymore, these Bozo's figured a way to make a buck by charging for something that's already free, in the true American capitalist spirit (think Dasani or oxygen bars).

Now they want to merge, something they specifically promised not to do when seeking initial regulatory approval.

I'm not a fan of subscription radio, so the fact that this would create a monopoly doesn't bother me. A monopoly on farts would be about as worrisome.

The FCC is playing coy but we're talking millions of dollars here, only a few of which go to the middle class.

My money says the FCC caves by summer.