Leave it to radio star Martha Zoller to sum up the need for radio independence this Independence Day. Zoller, writing a timely piece for the Business & Media Institute, gives a brief history of the rise of talk radio and a true free market of ideas.
Thanks to the left and people like Nancy Pelosi, our ability to have media outlets give other than the liberal party line is jeopardized. It is one of the greatest threats to our freedom this July 4th.
Martha, a veteran talk host, sums up the issue nicely. The reason talk radio leans to the right is "because conservatives are so under-represented in the rest of the media market."
That's the way the left and the media like it. Read what she has to say. It's a good way to celebrate your freedom -- while you can.
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That point is exactly right
July 4, 2008 - 10:33 ET by Dee BunkIf they really want radio to be fair, they don't need a fairness doctrine on T.V. and Newspapers. If they did that, then their wouldn't be a market for political talk on the radio.
"Constantly attacking (peaceful) religions rather than politely sharing your own shows lack of faith " DB
EXACTLY...
July 4, 2008 - 16:25 ET by danybhoyThe Dems hate free speech when it does'nt agree with their world view, & they hate it that the likes of El-Rushbo, Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, Mark Levin, Micheal Savage, & my new favorites, Quinn & Rose (XM-158 6am-10am EST) are all successful & are growing their shows.
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Screw the "fairness doctorine", if you can't compete with them, legislate them off the air. Levin calls them Stalinists for a reason.
"...it's still We The People, Right?" Megadeth
I'm glad you understood what I meant danyghoy
July 5, 2008 - 12:07 ET by Dee Bunkbecause I typed it wrong. It should have read that they would need (not didn't need) a fairness doctrine on T.V. and newspapers.
I can tell that you knew what I meant but I thought I should correct for others.
If there were fairness on T.V. and newspapers then there would be no market for radio.
"Constantly attacking (peaceful) religions rather than politely sharing your own shows lack of faith " DB
A bit of strategy
July 4, 2008 - 10:44 ET by ReaverThe fastest way to kill the fairness doctrine, attach an amendment extending it to NPR and PBS.
Fairness doctrine
July 4, 2008 - 11:11 ET by merlin61Lets just muzzle Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid.
Sounds good to me.
A political party that
July 4, 2008 - 11:19 ET by DontFeedTheTrollsA political party that wants to regulate and squelch free speech. I'd like to say 'only in America' but that leaves out Germany, China, Cuba, Russia, Venezeula, South Africa, etc., etc..
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Keep the ILLEGALS out, join NumbersUSA to send free faxes to your reps.
Rush's contract is the perfect response
July 4, 2008 - 15:07 ET by nkviking75Whatever Clear Channel's intentions might have been, Rush's multi-million dollar new contract is the perfect slap in the face to proponents of the Fairness Doctrine. I doubt they'd have signed Rush for another 8 years if they thought the Fairness Doctrine couldn't be beaten back.
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
Excellent article by
July 5, 2008 - 00:12 ET by bigtimerExcellent article by Martha...
People really need to wake up and be aware of what the leftists are going to do if we don't.
Thank God for men like Pence...but it is going to take all of us..
At least Pelosi finally showed her true colors about all of this last week, or whenever it was, I paid attention to this issue, I always do.
Thank you Dan for keeping us up-to-date and informed on the latest...
I hope all do speak out...loud and clear.
Pick up the phone, call your representatives in congress if you are able to, it makes a difference if you do, especially the day before they vote or the day of...but let them know ahead of time too..then do not let up...
I don't.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh