On Wednesday, Republican Representatives Mike Pence (Indiana) and Greg Walden (Oregon) joined Republican Senators Norm Coleman (Minnesota), Jim DeMint (South Carolina), James Inhofe (Oklahoma), and John Thune (South Dakota) in a press conference to discuss preventing the reinstitution of the Fairness Doctrine.
For those that are interested, the entire event can be heard on MP3 in two parts here and here.
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Noel...Thank you for this inf
July 11, 2007 - 16:36 ET by bigtimerNoel...
Thank you for this info...
I hope to catch this much later on C-SPAN if possible.
I know that Mike Pence has been leading the charge with this for quite awhile now, I have always liked him a lot, I would love to see him as the Majority Leader in the House myself if ever possible....lol.
He has great company to work with him that you named here in your blog too.
BT
July 11, 2007 - 16:42 ET by Noel SheppardBT,
Before I went on vacation, I participated in a conference call with Congressman Pence. This is a standup guy, with great focus and clarity. I was very surprised at how well he handled himself, and how sharp he was.
We need more people like Mike Pence. ns
Yeh
July 12, 2007 - 10:05 ET by cvgbuckeyeI'll tell you something Noel: If these lefties want a fight, just let them enact this kind of free speech killing legislation and THEY WILL NOT BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT.
A year ago, people thought it was silly to think that these people would attempt to crminalize Conservatism, WELLLLLL, all it took was one general election.
Wait till they win the White House. I am absolutely flabergasted at the stupidity of the supposed (if you believe the polls) majority of the citizens of the greatest nation on earth.
Bottom line, when it comes to the so-called fairness doctrine; they better not even think about it. Does the word "revolution" mean anything to them?
Here is some more info on the
July 11, 2007 - 18:03 ET by bigtimerHere is some more info on the Fairness Doctrine too...
I did catch that live when Lamb asked Smiley about this....his answer said it all too.
I would like to propose my ow
July 11, 2007 - 18:06 ET by Clear thinkerI would like to propose my own Fairness Doctrine. In short it would go something like this...."Life is not fair, so get used to it".
The liberal MSM has become an enemy of the USA.
As someone who's been in broa
July 12, 2007 - 00:09 ET by Mike BrattonAs someone who's been in broadcasting since 1989, the words "Fairness Doctrine" constitute one of the most frightening oxymorons since "Social Security."
Speaking of "fairness," can't someone get a Truth In Legislative Labeling bill passed? I've long since tired of hearing about legislation clad in deceptive nomenclature, and I'd love to see someone put a stop to it. Please--more boring, accurate names!
--Mike
www.thebrattonreport.com
I agree Mr. Bratton. A &quo
July 12, 2007 - 03:18 ET by radiofitz34I agree Mr. Bratton. A "Fairness Doctrine" bill sounds about as dumb as an "Anti-slavery" bill would sound instead of the "Civil Rights" bill. Times have changed.
I support Rep. Pence and the others to pass a bill to blow the "fairness doctrine" out of the water. You would think it would not be necessary, but strange things are being concocted by the lefties.
The Fairness Doctrine is just
July 12, 2007 - 08:32 ET by Evinrude55The Fairness Doctrine is just another way that liberals are trying to control the media. If they can't make liberal talk radio work, then they need to inject their particular brand of baloney onto the conservative stations. Even if they can't get their message out, it'll bring down the ratings and the conservative stations will just go away...which is what they REALLY want. I'd like to see the Fairness Doctrine involved in ALL media if it actually happens. God forbid they have to give up some of their air time on PMSNBC or other channels to the conservative point of view.
I still say we don't need y
July 12, 2007 - 03:37 ET by sarcasmoI still say we don't need yet-another law cluttering up the books. We instead need, in the Congress and the Courts, a renewed respect for the First Amendment DESPITE all-too-wordy but poorly-written stupidities like McCain-Feingold. I'd vote AGAINST this superfluous law, even though I'd also vote AGAINST anything like the "Fairness" Doctrine coming from the Democrats or the Republicans. The solution is less government, not more, and that means fewer and simpler laws, not grandstanding with another law custom-made for grandstanding. Read the First Amendment, it's enough if you can read. We should treat frequency bandwidth as private property if we want the communications business to find its highest and best use through (wait for it) capitalism in the marketplace.
JMR
Don't listen to the biased media without also listening to this principled man.
I have completely changed my
July 12, 2007 - 07:08 ET by buddycI have completely changed my views on this issue. I want to adopt the fairness doctrine and apply it to all public broadcasts. I want ABC, NBC, CBS, to provide 3 hours a day of Rush/Glen/Laura/Ann etc each day on the stations to counter the 3 hours a day of liberal propaganda they put out. I am serious!
Well said, because that's e
July 12, 2007 - 07:13 ET by sarcasmoWell said, because that's exactly how this kind of stuff grows big government into even bigger government, but I'm glad you're kidding. Uh...You are kidding, right??
JMR