Just as an FYI is was not just Bush who is accountable for this stupid law. It never would have gotten to him without the support of the Democrats in congress. I love how the democrats always talk about how the Republicans are the party of greedy wall street titans, yet if you look at who those greedy titans contribute too its the democratic party and candidates.
You should have been aborted you are so stupid. All fairness doctrine does is that it says controversial points of view NEED TO BE PRESENTED FROM BOTH sides. We report you decide except the genuine version this time. What it does do, it prevents blowhards with vested interests from poisoning peoples minds. Fascism and Communism BOTH teach complete contempt of intellectuals, so I can be neither by nature.
There is nothing "Fair" about the Fairness Doctrine. Liberal talk radio didn't survive for one simple reason - its content is already available in the mainstream media in the form of TV shows, newspapers, and the internet, whereas conservative talk radio has flourished because its viewpoints are not widely available for consumption in the mainstream media, with the exception of Fox. Does anyone believe for a minute we would be having this conversation if Air America had been successful??? Of course not! The moonbats would be screaming bloody murder and accusing Bush/Cheney of further fascism and eliminating free speech... (I hope someone asks Senator Al Franken that question during the hearings!)
The fairness doctrine will be brought back for 1 reason. To end conservative talk radio. It will force equal time be given for liberal shows which no one listens to. That will encourage the station owners to drop all talkies, thereby shutting down the opinion journalists of the right. It will have little influence on the MSM. It is anti free market. I believe if the MSM were more diverse, talk radio would not enjoy the success it does. To those who think MSM is fair and balanced I ask you the following: Why is FOX and right wing talk radio so successful, even though it is really opinion and satire on politics (radio talkies)? They don't write the stories, they just pass on the ones that the MSM tends to avoid. I see it as nothing but a natural counter balance. Didn't change this election, did it? So what's the big deal?
Thatâs because you're too stupid to realize what the Left is actually doing - de-constructing the Constitution. Hunting intellectuals is for the people, not the Party. And thatâs only the Final stage of Fascism after a Dictatorship has been installed. Deconstruction of Freedoms > Martial Law > Dictatorship > Round up of citizens (academics, included). The "Fairness Doctrine" is pansy-ass Liberal Bullshit. You say the facts need to be reported from both sides, equally? Then do it! There's nothing stopping you! And if libel and slander abounds, then sue them! What are you and your Liberal friends waiting for?!?! Curtailing freedom of speech is anti-constitutional. People can believe and listen to whatever they want. Thatâs what the Constitution Guarantees, you schlep. Thanks for proving my point. "Liberals know better"
Why is right wing radio so successful? Because people who want hate and simple scapegoating can't read.
Oh yes, the Democrats fingerprints are all over this too. The Republicans held out - for a while. Then - after it went to the Senate and got loaded with pork - they passed it too. And then Bush signed it.
Take off those blinders and look at the rabid hatred on the left. Just 1 example. The incredible level of hatred for Bush. As far as I can tell, there is ample hatred on both sides. Where does the left's hatred come?
Why is American Idol so popular? Why were Pet Rocks popular? Why the Cabbage Patch Doll craze? Why did Rocky win best picture in 1976 when Network, Marathon Man, Taxi Driver, and All The Presidents men were also made? No accounting for taste, that's the American way...
Bush and the republicans were in full power for 6 years. Clinton was long gone, yet the hatred of Clinton was as strong as ever. Hatred is rarely completely rational...