"Mehta granted #Google a massive win here, further underlining that as long as you’re wealthy, a corporation, or better yet, both, you are free to break the law and engage in criminal behaviour…
The events during and course of this antitrust case mirrors those of the antitrust case involving #Microsoft, over 25 years ago. Microsoft, too, had a long, documented, and proven history of illegal behaviour, but like Google today, also got away…"

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Class justice: Google gets away with a gentle pat on the wrist for its illegal monopoly abuse A little over a year ago, DC District Court Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google is a monopolist and violated US antitrust law. Today, Mehta ruled that while Google violated the law, there won't be any punishment for the search giant. They don't have to https://www.osnews.com/story/143257/class-justice-google-gets-away-with-a-gentle-pat-on-the-wrist-for-its-illegal-monopoly-abuse/ #ClownCar

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Another example of corporate #greed: Consolidated Communications abruptly increases "fees" by over 100% for basic services like voice mail and distinctive ring. I've no choice but to pay; they're the monopoly provider for my landline service.

#Vermont regulators & legislators: please protect consumers from these outrageous increases!

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