i have my doubts
Well then by all means explain how sat rad does NOT directly compete with terrestrial radio, and further, please explain why the NAB is vehemently opposed to a merger. What exactly is their interest? altruistic?
i dont believe they have to wait for for the doj
They don't have to wait, they can release their decision any day. It's my opinion and belief that they will follow the DOJ and that seems to be the majority opinion as well.
probably many people here who also believe mel has mishandled the process
speculation. And if so, I'd figure it to be uninformed finger pointing lacking any real substantive opinion. (not you, you've supplied your reasons)
but i dont think he needs to approve the merger to "further his agenda"
It's not that he "needs" it. Cable television as it exists today is a dying form of media and on demand content and selective tiers are inevitable. Since he has taken on ala carte as a mission (and he certainly has) it makes it very easy for him to support the Sirius/XM merger. He's already said that SIRI/XM has "interesting proposals to justify the merger and protect consumers."
My take continues to be that all he is waiting for is for the DOJ to sign off
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