Brian Maloney at Radio Equalizer warns that Barack Obama is signaling his designs on conservative talk radio with the rumored appointment of former FCC Commissioner Henry Rivera as the head of his FCC transition team:
Henry Rivera, a longtime radical leftist, lawyer and former FCC commissioner, is expected to lead the push to dismantle commercial talk radio that is favored by a number of Democratic Party senators. Rivera will play a pivotal role in preventing critics from having a public voice during Obama's tenure in office.
Rivera, who resigned from the FCC nearly a quarter-century ago during the Reagan years, believes in a doctrine of "communications policy as a civil rights issue".
His exit during the Reagan Administration paved the way for the Fairness Doctrine's repeal when the late president appointed Patricia Diaz Dennis in 1986 to fill out the rest of Rivera's term. Had this not occurred, talk radio as we know it today would not exist.
That gives Rivera's new task a great deal of personal urgency: it's a late-career, second chance opportunity to shut down opposition voices that have been allowed to flourish since his depature from the commission.
In particular, Rivera is known for his push for more minority broadcasting ownership, but this issue has largely been rendered obsolete as former commercial broadcasting empires teeter on the brink of bankruptcy.
Rivera's first opportunity to eliminate commercial talk radio will occur in June 2009, as the term of Republican Robert McDowell expires and he can be replaced with a pro-Fairness Doctrine Democrat. That will give the commission a three-vote Democratic majority, though the final two seats must remain in Republican hands.
If they can strong-arm one of the three Republicans into leaving early, this can be implemented even sooner.
Keep reading. Brian also reports that executives at Air America radio think of the Fairness Doctrine as a boon for them.
—Tim Graham is Director of Media Analysis at the Media Research Center.
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Change is coming to
November 6, 2008 - 23:12 ET by TN MomChange is coming to America. First to go: FREE SPEECH.
I.am.gonna.vomit.
Well
November 6, 2008 - 23:25 ET by 10ksnookerAt least it's not your library card.
America Changed Overnight in the Last 40 Years
November 7, 2008 - 01:22 ET by DoktorFrankenSheesh, Ma, aim it out da window!
As for the FCC - And it begins.
Revolution
November 7, 2008 - 09:05 ET by cvgbuckeyeBE ON NOTICE OBAMA, CONGRESS, MSM: Go ahead; make my day. You want a revolution. Just make one move towards Conservative talk radio; just make one move in the direction of the fairness doctrine; just make one little move towards the freedom that Christians have to speak their minds.
YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT! IT WOULD BE THE BIGGEST MISTAKE, BY FAR, THAT YOU COULD EVER MAKE!
"DON'T TREAD ON US"
I'm with you, cvgbuckeye...
November 7, 2008 - 11:52 ET by retroconWe have to make sure we stick together... keep the first and second, get back the fifth (eminent domain).
It ain't gonna be easy, but we have to be loud.
Freedom of Speech is Half Gone Already
November 7, 2008 - 09:23 ET by Gat New YorkThe mainstream media can no longer be considered to the free press. They have been and will continue to be a propaganda tool of Big Brother Obama.
You cannot question Big Brother Obama without being slandered as a racist and have your personal files rifled through by the the government and used to hurt you.
By targeting the last vestage of broadcast conservatism - radio talk - Big Brother Obama will completely control the media.
This is a very dangerous time in our country.
All opposition to the
November 6, 2008 - 23:15 ET by nadadhimmiAll opposition to the messiah must be squelched. Only "right thinking" will be permitted by his holiness. All who demand free speech will be sent to the re-education camps for their own good, comrades. I pledge allegiance to my personal "savior", his lordship, comrade Barack and his illustrious minion, Bill Ayres.
Wow
November 6, 2008 - 23:16 ET by MichelleCJust.....wow
I'm gonna be sick
Republicans believe every day is the 4th of July. Democrats believe every day is April 15th ~ Ronald Reagan
Should we be concerned about this?
November 6, 2008 - 23:17 ET by semolina_filcherUh oh, I feel the beginnings of the "Fairness Doctrine". Nope, they'll never shut us down. NB what say you about this?
sem, they allready have
November 6, 2008 - 23:31 ET by Blazersem, they allready have 99.9% of the media in their control, even Fox is tipping, why would they want to stop there when they'll be on a roll.
The bad part is, they did a poll where something like 78% of the people polled agreed with it. Of course they may have assumed it would go both way's, but it will only guarantee fair liberal speech.
Americans have grown morbidly ignorant and un-informed.
They'll be here too, give it a minute.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
I'd like to seem them try.
November 6, 2008 - 23:35 ET by semolina_filcherI'd like to seem them try. Conversely, NBers can give 'em hell. Besides, I don't think the Internet falls under FCC jurisdiction. The pen or keyboard is mightier than the sword. As for the trollies, if you ignore them, they will leave. I somewhat expected FOX to tip somewhat but that's just post-election phenomenon. Otherwise, I expect them to be on Obama watch after Jan. 20th.
See them try? You must not
November 6, 2008 - 23:41 ET by BlazerSee them try? You must not understand the Bolsheviks too well.
First to go: Freedom of speech
Second: Freedom of the press
Third: The right to bear arms
Fourth: You
That is exactly how Hitler and Stalin did it.
The purge is beginning.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
Hi Blaze, point well taken.
November 6, 2008 - 23:50 ET by semolina_filcherHi Blaze, point well taken. There are many of us and many of them. I've been a veteran of three wars and I'm sure as hell can handle the garbage they spew out. Let them curb my rights to free speech and there will be blood. When we get to that point, I got your back.
they will never get the
November 7, 2008 - 00:00 ET by TruthMongerthey will never get the guns - voluntarily
Dump "Conservative" for "True Progressive"
http://newsbusters.org/forums/topic-discussion/dump-conservative-true-progressive-25998
When the Redcoats tried to
November 7, 2008 - 07:53 ET by nadadhimmiWhen the Redcoats tried to confiscate the powder and ball, that is what caused the 1st shots to be fired in the revolution. Obama will mobilize the cadre's he and Ayers formed at Acorn yrs ago. However, when the civilian security force, aka Acorn, tries to enter peoples homes, a certain percentage will be shot. Of course Chrissy Matthews and his homoerotic, tingling leg will proclaim the resisters counter-revolutionaries at 1st, but as the death toll mounts, even he and Couric will become "appalled". Olberman, however, will urge smart bomb usage against blocks that "hold out". Stand firm, do not let them take away the voice of dissent. DELUGE your chickenshit congressman to back the constitution , or else. Oh yes my friend, this is the Reds chance and they will have to be defeated by force to save the constitution. Keep you powder dry!!!
quick question blaze
November 6, 2008 - 23:59 ET by candanceSlightly off topic, but did you guys see what Malkin has up on her site right now? Shades of Stalin indeed.
I'm a typical white person.
Candace I saw it
November 7, 2008 - 00:53 ET by TheAssessorThat's a very sick report at Michelle Malkin. Any parent should sue that school and the teacher for child endangerment and systematic harrassment just for starters. Sickening.
It's America, not Omerica
Yep, saw it,
November 7, 2008 - 01:03 ET by BlazerYep, saw it, puked.
Despicable.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
Close
November 7, 2008 - 00:42 ET by mbuelI believe that he took away the right to bear arms first though.
If you think about it, it makes more sense.
First To go: Right to bear arms (500% sales tax on all firearms is coming, then other laws will follow)
Second to go: Freedom of religion. Islam WILL attack us again, and the relativist liberal will blame ALL religions as being the problem and stop the free assembly to worship.
Third to go: Freedom of speech and grievance against the government. After they take the other two this one is easy to take.... But if you think about it, it's already dissappearing thanks to Obama's Pravda. Did Joe the Plumber have the right to speak his grievance to Obama?
No... He was treated worse than the media treats most criminals. And Obama was even worse in this regard. Whenever someone spoke the truth about him, he immediately tried to use the law to shut them down.
Fourth is exactly right. For those who don't fall in line, and worship Gaia (just like the NaZi's!!!) Will be sent off to some sort of re-education/work camp.
The country is lost, and frankly I doubt any true conservative will ever be elected again. Not when you have RiNO's being promoted to power. They think they lost because they weren't LIBERAL enough!!!
How is any Republican going to win again when they have that attitude? and thanks to McCain-Feingold, it's nearly impossible for a political outsider like Reagan to run.
BINGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 7, 2008 - 10:21 ET by danybhoySpot on Blaze. I've posted about the threats to free speech that the Dems will be in the past. I hope I was wrong.
"...it's still We The People, Right?" Megadeth
Would beg to differ...
November 7, 2008 - 13:37 ET by retroconFirst they influence the masses with "change and hope and fairness," then take the guns, then eliminate what's left of the free press and assembly and speech by force.
Just look at the modern history books.
well sem
November 6, 2008 - 23:42 ET by candanceI don't think the Internet falls under FCC jurisdiction.
Got two words for ya: net neutrality.
I'm a typical white person.
can anyone tell me exactly
November 6, 2008 - 23:39 ET by TruthMongercan anyone tell me exactly how they will be able to silence Rush, Hannity, etc?
"can anyone tell me exactly
November 6, 2008 - 23:45 ET by Blazer"can anyone tell me exactly how they will be able to silence Rush, Hannity, etc?"
By taking them for a nice short drive out to the country, in the back seat of a long black car.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
Blazer, that's how Stalin would have handled it.
November 6, 2008 - 23:54 ET by R D Helm:-O
-Dave
Resist the Obamafuhrer.
Resist the
November 7, 2008 - 00:43 ET by stratmanResistance is futile. You will be assimilated.
- B. Hussein Borgama, Leader of the Oborgama Collective
I actually wasn't joking,
November 7, 2008 - 00:54 ET by BlazerI actually wasn't joking, R.D.
Obama senior was a pan African socialist who wanted to turn Africa into a single Marxist nation comparable to Russia.
Obamas cousin and murderer Odinga who Obama supported in an election campaign in Kenya calls himself a social democrat, Odingas father was an anti-government marxist.
Obama friend Bill Ayres wanted to kill 25million people in a communist take over of America.
There is serious speculation going on right now that Bill Ayres may have helped Obama write 'Dreams of My Father" and "Audacity Of Hope" and that some passages in the books sound eerily similiar to "Prarie Fire", Bill Ayres own communist manifesto.
Millions of people read those books. Kruschev once said concerning America "we will feed you a spoonful of communism at a time, until it consumes you".
Now what were the dreams of Obama's father again? Pretty much similiar to Bill Ayres it would seem.
I won't even throw in Rev. Wright, Rashid Khalidi and Louis Farrahkan and a who's, who's list of other unsavory radicals and criminals.
Now if this man, can manage to brainwash a nation into voting him POTUS, look what's been brainwashing him all of these years.
Now if you'll excuse me, I think I'll go lay down for the evening and try and get some more nightmare.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
part of the plan
November 7, 2008 - 01:09 ET by misterbillInfiltrate and gain control of more unions. Infiltrate and gain control of big business. Transfer some of the powers of arrest from the police to social agencies. Treat all behavioral problems as psychiatric disorders which no one but psychiatrists can understand [or treat].
uh, seriously -
November 6, 2008 - 23:57 ET by TruthMongeruh, seriously - please:)
Dump "Conservative" for "True Progressive"
http://newsbusters.org/forums/topic-discussion/dump-conservative-true-progressive-25998
"The cake is a
November 7, 2008 - 00:16 ET by Chad"The cake is a lie"
Love your signature. Having played the game, I can't help but to wonder if it isn't a metaphor for an Obama presidency.
~Chad
Cincinnati, OH
easy...
November 7, 2008 - 13:42 ET by retroconFairness Doctrine for radio only...
Lib talk doesn't sell, so no talk at all.
For now.
November 7, 2008 - 15:23 ET by Gat New YorkFor now.
My biggest fear is that a
November 6, 2008 - 23:26 ET by ScarletMy biggest fear is that a blatant attempt to silence dissenting opinions will be met with a big yawn from a vast majority of Americans. Oh sure, they'll fight for the right of an "artist" to display a crucifix in urine. They'll even tell you that they think enemy combatants are people too, and they have Constitutional rights. But disagreeing with them and The Chosen One? Well, now you've just gone too far.
"...a blatant attempt to
November 6, 2008 - 23:34 ET by GregE"...a blatant attempt to silence dissenting opinions will be met with a big yawn from a vast majority of Americans..."
Correct, as it won't be done without first building up the case with propaganda, using the media to talk about how vile and hateful right-wing radio is and how it's that kind of thing that is hurting America and needs to be reigned in. Americans will yawn and let whatever happen happen, too dumb to realize that their very own speech and the speech they may like to listen to could also be in the crosshairs at some point.
I can't really see the Supreme Court upholding something like the Fairness Doctrine though, even though they did at some point before Reagan squashed it.
Greg
November 7, 2008 - 00:01 ET by TheAssessorDo you think Obama may have influence there if he's able to appoint a couple of new justices? I agree Newscorp will raise hell but Soros has a gazillion dollars and he's the money man.
It's America, not Omerica
You're right on the
November 7, 2008 - 00:18 ET by GregEYou're right on the judges. I would imagine (perhaps I'm wrong) that the Fairness Doctrine is so obviously and blatantly an infringement on the First Admendment that anyone with a hint of Constitutional interpretation would see that it's not Constitutional.
But of course I'm speaking from a perspective of logic and application of the Constitution as it should be. The wrong justices could make a huge mess of the Constitution very quickly.
Here is something about it from 1993.
http://www.heritage....
but greg
November 7, 2008 - 00:21 ET by candanceYou're missing the point.These things are never just blatantly done in broad daylight. It starts with another manufactured story about Rush saying something mean, then the government monitors talk radio just to assure it doesn't get out of hand. And so the censorship will creep upon us.
I'm a typical white person.
Yea I know what you mean.
November 7, 2008 - 00:39 ET by GregEYea I know what you mean. It's like boiling a frog. You don't get the water boiling and drop him in, he'll jump out. Instead you put him in cool water, then start heating it. He gets comfy, the water heats more, he's more comfy, he falls asleep, the water boils and he's done. That's how things change. Most things slammed in hard are rejected, but piece by piece they can get to the same destination, it just takes longer.
Yike Greg
November 7, 2008 - 00:44 ET by TheAssessorThanks for the link. That's a pretty significant line they want to draw. I feel things slip slipping away here. First the news: They keep Pravda, and restrict the others. To keep those restrictions in line we have the Civil Defense Force, and if we get too annoying we can have legalized drugs to keep us in our place. Lots of money is in play here. With Soros and the Sharia Finance already starting.. it's beginning to feel as if they are purchasing the country while no one is watching.
Limit the speech thing, take control of the media, nationalize health care, financial institutions, and everything else, get rid of those pesky guns and all you'll need is a bowl of crack, some weed and a few other pharmaceuticals to dumb us down and be delivered to the door by the gov'mint. Keeps us in a compliant, friendly mood.
"Geez Wally. What's so bad about that?" "I dunno Beav. Just pass the pipe will ya" "Okay Wally"...
It's America, not Omerica
Supreme Court Upheld FD 8-0
November 7, 2008 - 03:12 ET by nimI can't really see the Supreme Court upholding something like the
Fairness Doctrine though, even though they did at some point before
Reagan squashed it.
Why did you say this? They did before, 8-0.
The American people acquiesce on many issues...
November 7, 2008 - 10:20 ET by ThalpyThe American people acquiesce on many issues because we have been well trained. A number of insightful commenters have suggested that Americans and the West generally lack a "civilizational confidence" required to preserve our culture. Socialist multiculturalism has seen to that. Equivalence in all forms is promoted at the expense our valuable worldview. What do we believe about ourselves and about America? A belief that all things have equal value is extremely destructive. Fairness and the Fairness Doctrine is just an excuse.
Here we go
November 6, 2008 - 23:26 ET by TheAssessorCan the Civilian Defense Force be far behind? Crap, crap, double crap, spit...
It's America, not Omerica
The only thing I can say
November 6, 2008 - 23:33 ET by TN MomThe only thing I can say is, I hope the good people of Iraq return the favor and FREE us from an opressive dictator.
Please God help us!
TN or Anyone?
November 6, 2008 - 23:39 ET by TheAssessorDidn't the fairness doctrine 'almost' pass last congressional term?
Aside: Heard that Soros got them to legalize marijuana in Mass. recently. He's always wanted drugs legalized. One way to keep the masses quiet doncha know.
It's America, not Omerica
After Obama's win, Chris
November 6, 2008 - 23:29 ET by GregEAfter Obama's win, Chris Mathews was adamant that he was going to "bring in new people.........no retreads, no retreads"...he said. LOL. Took only a few hours to get Emmanuel and squash that theory. Might this be another?
If they try to re-enact the
November 6, 2008 - 23:29 ET by ChadIf they try to re-enact the "Fairness" Doctrine and we are not rioting in the streets, then perhaps we deserve it.
~Chad
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati
November 7, 2008 - 09:16 ET by cvgbuckeyechad: you handle the militia there in Cincinnati and I'll handle it here in Northern, KY.
Fairness?
November 6, 2008 - 23:29 ET by allanfWhy can't a new fairness doctrine be used to hit NBC, CBS, ABC and CNN over bias in their slanted news coverage. Could air time for Brent Bozell on NBC be a side effect of the Fairness Doctrine?
I think CNN is cable
November 7, 2008 - 10:09 ET by dtaI think CNN is cable only. Since it is not broadcast using "public airwaves," the fairness doctrine would not apply.
there must be some mistake
November 6, 2008 - 23:31 ET by candanceWe were promised that Obama would govern from the center, keep liberals in line, and create a bipartisan cabinet. All that nonsense he said during the campaign was just jibberish.
I'm a typical white person.
Won't Happen
November 6, 2008 - 23:33 ET by RpeggioI've heard it won't happen for two reasons, first being that large media firms like News Corp would flood the gov't with lawsuits that would be costly and messy.....which leads to reason number two which is that Obama probably wouldn't show support for such an anti-1st amendment hot potato issue. So yes Pelosi, Reid and some other blowhards will probably float the idea or draft the legislation, but I don't see it passing and/or getting Obama's support.
Having said that, I 'would' expect that type of radically leftist FCC Chairman coming down hard on the radio stations and personalities (Rush/Hannity etc.) in any way he can.....but short of the Fairness Doctrine. That's my two cents.
"I've heard it won't
November 7, 2008 - 01:56 ET by ckc1227"I've heard it won't happen for two reasons, first being that large
media firms like News Corp would flood the gov't with lawsuits that
would be costly and messy..."
Since when does gov't care about costly, lol? It's not their money, and they always know where to get more.....from you.
Besides, your argument presumes liberal democrats are rational, logical people. They aren't.
Josh SN: "Obama is one of the smartest lawyers of his generation."
Won't Happen
November 7, 2008 - 01:56 ET by musiclady4large media firms like News Corp would flood the gov't with lawsuits that would be costly and messy.....
I hope and pray so. Michael Savage said he is READY for the fight.
As I understand it, the
November 6, 2008 - 23:44 ET by R D HelmAs I understand it, the Fairness Doctrine, which, incidentally, only applies to broadcast radio, can be re-instated (imposed?) without requiring congressional approval of any kind.
This cannot be allowed to happen.
-Dave
Resist the Obamafuhrer.
Talk radio is opinion
November 6, 2008 - 23:45 ET by dasherTalk radio is opinion radio. Commentators are expressing there opinions. Any attempt to quash that is a violation of free speech. Opinions don't have to be balanced.
That said -- If they do impose the [Un]fariness Doctrine the opinion makers will find a way to get there message out be it, the Internet, Satellite or sub-carrier transmissions. I am also in favor of mass protest by ignoring the law.
"Liberalism is just Communism sold by the drink." P.J.O'Rourke
dasher
November 6, 2008 - 23:51 ET by TN MomI'm having visions of us in the basement listening to rush on short- wave radio.
Over at Yahoo, first thing
November 6, 2008 - 23:56 ET by semolina_filcherOver at Yahoo, first thing Oba-me is going to change is the BCS system. WTF?
They won't be that stupid and blatant.
November 6, 2008 - 23:58 ET by lumpyFor one thing, there would be civil unrest. Secondly, the Supreme Court would overturn it. Thirdly, it would also apply to Air America and the television network news programs. Why would television (not cable) be exempt when they also use the public airwaves?
"For one thing, there
November 7, 2008 - 01:47 ET by ckc1227"For one thing, there would be civil unrest."
No there wouldn't. The American people just elected a Communist, who promised to bankrupt the industry most responsible for powering this country, lol. Why will they care when he governs as one?
"Secondly, the Supreme Court
would overturn it."
Not if the libs control the Supreme Court. And they're 1 justice away from control. Besides, they didn't overturn it the first time, did they?
"Thirdly, it would also apply to Air America and the
television network news programs."
No, it wouldn't apply to news programs. News programs are exempt. And since the media is on their side, they will be sure to make that exemption even stronger. As for Air America, no one listens to them now, so they have nothing to lose. They're already bankrupt. The goal isn't to compete with Conservative talk radio, the goal is to destroy it. Once that happens, there will be no need for Air America.
"Why would television (not cable) be
exempt when they also use the public airwaves?"
Because they would write the law so that they are exempt.
Josh SN: "Obama is one of the smartest lawyers of his generation."
doing his duty
November 7, 2008 - 00:23 ET by WesenHenry is a creepy looking dude, he reminds me of John Wayne Gacey. They can re-tool the AM dial but there'll always be a way to hear Rush.
For those naive enough not to believe...
November 7, 2008 - 00:26 ET by mikepatrFor those out there naive enough not to believe that Obama will trample and stomp on your first amendment rights (for starters), check this out!
This is a man that will be SWEARING to prserve, protect and defend the constitutionin his oath office. Take a look at how he upheld this woman's right to free speech in Pueblo Colorado.
http://www.dittoblog...
...And the left calls
November 7, 2008 - 00:28 ET by rbosque...And the left calls conservatives nazis.
When they point at us there are three fingers pointed back at themselves.
Saying this respectfully
November 7, 2008 - 00:47 ET by Lame CherryThe Bush family are patricians. Bush 41 had no teeth unless Lee Atwater was kicking the hell out of Democrats.
Bush 43 had Rove playing nice guy in out maneuvering Democrats.
The Bush family has no problems in stomping on Saddam, but they like John McCain are deluded into thinking everyone is an America to be treated fair.
The Clintons had no problem stealing files and blackmailing people. Obama likes things smooth too and hires his hatchet work done. That is what Plouffe and Axelrod were about in nailing Larry Sinclair and John Edwards.
Obama will smooth it out to destroy his enemies, one of which is talk radio and they will be going after the internet. I'm surprised my blog site hasn't been confiscated, but then they do keep tabs on me to see what I'm up to via the blog.
This is the failure of the Bush family in being nice people. George Bush should have unleashed the Justice Department in criminal investigations, but he sat on his hands...........just like he did on Mexico, like he did on Iraq which as Lowell Ponte once said, perhaps the Mexicans are blackmailing Bush 43.
Mr. President could have saved this nation a world of hurt which is coming onto it by arresting the crook Obama is.
Frankly George Bush should make one final attack and that is to indict Obama and Biden on their criminal charges, along with most of the media in really cracking down on the electioneering they did.
As I stated before, if this was the regular Clinton, Truman, Johnson, Kennedy games, I wouldn't really care. I care because from the information I'm putting together on future blogs of what is about to happen in this world, America needs a leader. We should have had George Allen, but Bush stood by and watched this globalist intel clique run operations which destroyed most of the Conservatives out of Congress.
Mr. Bush has been watching all of this and taking it. I doubt it is for Christian reasons. They have flailed the hell out of him and he had to take it. Karl Rove seemed beside himself when I saw him like he was on a leash in not helping the McCain campaign which was simply not doing anything to in moving this.
There was something screwy going on in this election beyond the 9 11 economic attack coming out of Europe to install Obama. The real data flowing in shows an expected almost 10 million Republicans didn't show up to vote.
The only real thing I'm concerned about is I hope that people will drop Gov. Palin a note and thank her for her service. I saw her and she seems like she doesn't want any part of this again. I don't blame her as she was sabotaged by the handlers and savaged by the demented like Cynthia McFadden of ABC, but the Gov. needs to be shown the love she deserves as an American.
Sorry, but I see Mitt Romney starting up again and having been ignored by that clown when he should have listened to my policies does not want him in 2012 nor more than Pat Paulson aka Ron Paul perpetual candidate in this party.
What that all means is simple. Bush 43 made a promise to Americans to not care about the legacy. The Conservatives covered his backside for 7 years 10 months. I realize Mr. Bush has kept America terror free, but Mr. Bush owes Conservatives a debt it is time to pay up on as he has now left this nation a mess called Obama.
Send the DOJ in Mr. President and clean this out. You know very well if Obama is legit or not and you already know he is a crook.
Play the hardball sir in going out and put this into the Electoral College and make them figure out someone if they have to draft Gen. Patraeus and some neutral type person like Bill Cosby.
This American nation is going to need leadership and we do not have it. The worst of it is is the fact that what Obama is doing about talk radio isn't going to matter compared to the real hits coming.
agtG
*HIC IACET ARTORIVS REX QVONDAM REXQVE FVTVRVS
There Will Be Blood
November 7, 2008 - 01:35 ET by rammingspeedThere will be demands by conservatives for public hearings on Capitol Hill and lawsuits will fly from everywhere featuring evidence of prior restraint - the number one aspect of defending the First Amendment from the get go - as the fascists force dissident opinion off the radio. The public will thereby get more educated about what's really going on, and the consumers of Rush Limbaugh et al talk radio will rebel like few things that have ever been seen. It's a fight that will remind people why liberalism/socialism (and their fascist tactics) is bad in the first place.
The shrewd libs (Obama) are far more wary of taking on this issue than the MSM leads us to believe.
Impeach Barack
November 7, 2008 - 02:14 ET by ckc1227Impeach Barack Obama
Josh SN: "Obama is one of the smartest lawyers of his generation."
Man...that was
November 7, 2008 - 04:57 ET by RR GOPMan...that was fast!
Please, let's not start this impeachment BS like these Communist knuckleheads did with President Bush.
Allow Mr. Obama and the Congressional Dems step all over their collective privates so they will blown away in future elections. Maybe then the Democratic Party base will turn away from these far left goofballs and go back to supporting traditional DP values.
If they screw up (more) and have any excuse to blame Conservatives, there won't be enough nails in their political coffin to keep them from rising up the next time the sun goes down.
But, at the same time, keep hammering away like they have been for the last 8 years.
One of the 24% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 89% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory.
Stop whinning, write or
November 7, 2008 - 04:35 ET by SlicksterStop whinning, write or email every elected offical whether they represent you or not and tell them that you will not stand for this bullshit.
Fairness Doctrine
November 7, 2008 - 06:33 ET by GeneralAlOh yes! The agent of change has started! The world is so happy and we are all one again! I'm going to vomit if I have to listen to more puke about this guy! Oh yes! The fairness doctrine where everyone gets a chance to air their views! When do we get a chance to be heard on PBS, NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, the newspapers and all else? Never, I'm sure! What's so sad, is all the talk about domestic spying and shutting down free speech and here we are. The Obamessiah is about to make sure that no one is critical of him and his policies. Can we say Comrad Obama?
The saddest thing about
November 7, 2008 - 07:09 ET by The Peoples DJThe saddest thing about this is that its not going to hurt just talk radio but all radio. Trust me I work in it. You're going to see people getting fired or layed off from radio if this crap is renewed. Where I work its already starting. We're changing format here in a few months (interesting it starting in Jan '09) to all jockless radio. Jack-FM type.
63,000,000 idots are wrong. How many will wake up?
Obama: Not my President!!!
Remember folks 56 million
November 7, 2008 - 07:31 ET by msh1973Remember folks 56 million people did not vote for Obama's "Change"; we will not roll over and play dead. Mark Levin is already leading the charge.
Pravda Lives
November 7, 2008 - 07:39 ET by sawing battait's time to crush all dissent...
is anyone surprised the soviet flag was flown by revelers at the Obama celebration. the flag wavers were from, ironically, George Washington University...may he rest in peace (and stop rolling over in his grave)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCMcv1VF4uQ
George has been replaced In
November 7, 2008 - 07:53 ET by cocodrieGeorge has been replaced In history by the names of those who rode public busses in the '60s. President Washington was thrown under the bus.
This civilian defense
November 7, 2008 - 09:18 ET by TailgunnerThis civilian defense force's symbol should be the same 'O' logo that Obama used in his election.
Makes a nice TARGET.
NOLI PUGNARE ME OCCIDERE
I encourage all of you to
November 7, 2008 - 11:35 ET by candidcameracatI encourage all of you to contact your congressmen and senators, telling them you're against bringing the Fairness Doctrine back.
Who won the election??????
November 7, 2008 - 15:09 ET by Roscoe MendagoThe dems won everything in sight, how effective was conservative talk radio? Don't get me wrong, the dems will screw things up, no doubt. The fairness doctrine is bad, but why are the liberals complaining? They won, conservative talk didn't sway enough voters, why are they fretting. If the reintroduction of the FD is implemented I believe there will be a march on Washington like no other, torches and pitchforks at the ready.
"That's Headly"
Heres an idea. Let
November 7, 2008 - 17:02 ET by BlazerHeres an idea. Let conservative talk radio buy ships and transmit offshore in Intl. waters. During the cold war on a clear night even Soviet propoganda from Cuba could blanket 2/3 of the lower 48, before we started jamming it.
It would be more expensive to operate per unit, but you may be able offset the costs because you could have just a few ships as opposed to hundreds of shore based stations because in Intl. waters you would not be under transmitting power regulations of the United States and could most likely bypass a lot of taxes.
Their doing this in European waters now, to bypass doctrines in place their and taxation.
Just a thought.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
Blazer... That's not a
November 7, 2008 - 17:08 ET by Clear thinkerBlazer...
That's not a bad idea. These Radio Ships could offset their costs by providing cruises to Conservative while airing programs. Hell, I'd go!
Obama Teacher Shames North Carolina
Making Fun of AGW http://giovanniworld.wordpress.com/
"Fairness" Doctrine
November 7, 2008 - 17:53 ET by nandrelliIsn't it great to see how progressive this country is becoming already? We're already nearly equal to Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro in controlling the airwaves, and 0bama isn't even President yet.
What a wonderful man!!!
keep cool heads
November 7, 2008 - 18:10 ET by tonemeisterdon't go too far in the conspiracy theory..this movement is too important to be branded "in the same league as ufo nuts etc...) bho comments on "people who cling to there guns" is very telling. he couldn't depend on the military to carry out his wishes. all those problems about firing on unarmed demonstrators, constitution, bill of rights etc. he would need a "civilian force" that would be beholden to none but those in charge.
"don't go too far in the
November 7, 2008 - 18:50 ET by Blazer"don't go too far in the conspiracy theory"
This not conspiracy. It is a manifesto. It's a page ripped from Marx, Alinsky and Ayres.
You are witnessing the fruits of over forty yrs. of the 60's radicals labor. He is the last best chance to see those dreams through to completion.
This is not a fever swamp and we are not Sheep. It is much better to cure a benign cancer when it's a lump, before it turns malignant and spreads to other more vital organs.
If it so happens I will become one of Ayres 25 million dead, I'm taking a whole hell of alot of them with me.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
you are correct sir
November 7, 2008 - 18:54 ET by tonemeisterthings will be quiet for awhile. after all, the msm just had great sex with"the one". however, in about 1 year plus when things have gotten worse, "the one " will be angry. he can't blame bush anymore. his reign is short .the great unwashed haven't gotten there checks, there's nothing left to give. congressional elections around the corner. the reborn republican party is about to checkmate his power...the msm can no longer cover for him.they sense the s.s. obama is going down..."hey,it's not our fault we just report the news" and run for cover.. thats when it will get ugly...t