LOL @ talk radio

[Wild Cobra]

End goal is to drive them (prosperous conservative talk radio) out of business.


Cool Hand talks some talk, then supports bull like this. What a doofus.

You said it.

People, watch out. When legislators use terminology like "fair," be careful.

Let me ask you believers in the Fairness Doctrine this. Why doesn't it apply to the news papers and television news? If we are going to be fair, why are we excluding them? Why is the Fairness Doctrine specifically targeted where conservative views can be heard? Why not also target the liberal news and press?

[baseline bum]

People, watch out. When legislators use terminology like "fair," be careful.

True... just like the "Fair" Tax

[Wild Cobra]

True... just like the "Fair" Tax

LOL... You got me there.

However, I bought the book. Read it and see for yourself. I said "be careful." I didn't say don't believe it.

Do some research. Don't just believe pundits.

[doobs]

It's only called the Fairness Doctrine--that doesn't mean it's "fair."

The purpose of the Fairness Doctrine is to control information. I'm tired of people saying it protects people because it preserves diversity of viewpoint, or provides "balance." balance. Some viewpoints are just plain wrong. Why do we have to have the government pass laws to legitimize stupidity?

[cool hand]

fair and balanced. whats wrong with that?

[Anti.Hero]

I want to start a revolution, but I believe the government should butt into the business of radio and give out talking point credits accordingly.

[Nbadan]

....wing-nut talk radio has destroyed the GOP...

[LnGrrrR]

I'm still waiting for examples of congressmen who are railing for that... ones that aren't on the fringe.

[xrayzebra]

I don't know how anyone could be for this its not Rush's/Hannity's fault that the libs can't come up with anyone to rival their media presence.

i can't believe i actually have to agree with those two aholes about something.

Funny thing, one of the libs who used to be on KTSA years ago goes
from job to job, women's shelter and now at the dog pound I think.
Cant remember the guys name but he was not match for anyone, then
or now.

[kwhitegocubs]

The fairness doctrine definitely infringes upon freedom of the press and I can't understand the fascination of anyone in a legislative position with it.

Pretty amazing that, in this thread, there is basically the OP and then universal disagreement with the OP thereafter. Regardless of political affiliation! Yay, middle ground!

[cherylsteele]

As much as I dislike Rush/Hannity and other this idea to censor those shows are just plain stupid.

I can censor what I want.....it is called the off button or change the channel.

[Nbadan]

Wing-nut radio wasn't successful either from year one, in fact, it took almost a decade of losses from rich investors for wing-nut radio to become semi-successful, and these rich guys who invested that money want their return - a direct, unbalanced voice to the American people to push their corporate agenda.....lacking the money to afford years of losses for a radio voice of their own, the internet has become the lay-man's way of getting its own voice out to the people...and I have to say, its been very successful...