Steve Case is the Benedict Arnold of the digital age,

I think it's more of a phenomenon of this age group.

They are sadly mistaken if they believe there won't be intense opposition to this deal from all those who care for the Internet's democratic and competitive future.

With lucrative industry employment ahead of them, FCC chairs — and most commissioners — have a built-in conflict of interest, ... They simply can't take the independent positions necessary to fulfill their responsibilities to the public and to the public interest.

Now they (consumers and competitors) will have to go through a celestial gatekeeper who will decide what the prices and terms will be for both programmers and content providers.

Dropping the AOL from its corporate name is their version of joining a federal witness protection program where you're given a new identity. But playing the name game won't help the company. If there is such a thing as conglomerate bad karma, AOLTW is getting what it deserves.