Taking the stage at the 40th anniversary Cable-Tec Expo in Denver this week, NCTA President and CEO Michael Powell unleashed a tirade on topics including net neutrality, big tech, and the US government’s rural broadband infrastructure fund – but mainly net neutrality. Once the red mist had cleared, Powell remembered where he was sat – a cable technology conference. “I’m optimistic about the future of our industry; we’re in a great position.” An afterthought of optimism following 20 minutes spent lambasting the Biden administration screams crab in a bucket, not thriving coral reef. Tuning into the event’s live stream, Faultline was expecting an update from the chief of the US Internet and Television Association (formerly the National Cable and Telecommunications…