I don’t think Joe Wilson understands teh Internetz very well

Rep. Joe Wilson

Recently, there has been some debate over the issue of net neutrality and the proposed federal legislation that would ensure the continuation of equal shares across the Web. Naturally, plenty of Republicans are against it for reasons that make as much sense as … well, none at all, naturally. Perhaps epitomizing this incoherent silliness is the opposition speech given by Joe “You Lie!” Wilson, who makes some of the strangest non-sequiturs I’ve ever heard:

Before we move forward with new regulations on the Internet, we must weigh the consequences. We need to ensure we do not disrupt the necessary flexibility that has led to a vibrant marketplace, one which continues to foster new technology around the world, helping liberate people of Afghanistan, Iraq, and Iran. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.”

How, exactly, has the Internet “liberated” Afghanistan, Iraq, or Iran? Or anyplace else? And most of all, what in the name of Holy Freakin’ Jesus has the issue of net neutrality got anything to do with 9/11, or that huge pile of bullshit once known as the “War on Terrorism” (and now known as “Why The World Used to Hate America Until A Few Months Ago”)?! What has any of this got to do with fair sharing of bandwidth?

Though, of course, it’s a bit more than likely that this is no more than pure and simple demagoguery. Typical from a Republican asshat.