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Sen. Stabenow wants hearings on radio 'accountability'; talks fairness doctrine(Censorship Doctrine)
Politico ^ | 02-05-09 | Michael Calderone

Posted on 02/05/2009 5:44:21 PM PST by GOP_Lady

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To: GOP_Lady; lady

Yesterday afternoon, the CEO of Talker magazine (Radio Bible) was interviewed regarding this legislation. According to him, only 7-8% of the airwaves and/or airplay is “conservative talk radio”. That is what they want to control. The reason is seems more popular then that is simply due to the few personalities that continue to be in the public eye.

He says limiting the play of such a small percent of the market would kill radio stations due to a loss in advertising. Yes, that small percent covers most of all the other costs.

The old 80-20 rule where 20% do 80% of the work. In this case however, less seems to be doing more.


61 posted on 02/06/2009 8:35:56 AM PST by edcoil (Hey, I found my round-tuit, guess I'll go to work now.)
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To: GOP_Lady

Glenn Beck is all over it right now.


62 posted on 02/06/2009 8:38:17 AM PST by DTogo (I haven't left the GOP, the GOP left me.)
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To: GOP_Lady

Proposed new department at the White House.

63 posted on 02/06/2009 8:38:54 AM PST by pabianice
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To: Euker

“Here in Michigan she’s refered to as “Stab-a-Cow”.”

Or...Stab-em-now , Slab-a-cow , SlobberCow,..


64 posted on 02/06/2009 8:39:02 AM PST by Beagle8U (FreeRepublic -- One stop shopping ....... Its the Conservative Super WalMart for news .)
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To: GOP_Lady

The irony is that that’s an actual picture.

Who has the photoshopped version that says “DANGEROUSLY OBESE”?


65 posted on 02/06/2009 9:16:37 AM PST by jiggyboy (Ten per cent of poll respondents are either lying or insane)
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To: LibLieSlayer

“That is one fat a$$ed commie right there... excuse my language.”

No problem..We call libs ‘commies’ on here all the time!

:0)


66 posted on 02/06/2009 9:54:18 AM PST by Bigh4u2 (Denial is the first requirement to be a liberal)
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To: GOP_Lady

Bill Press called the station OBAMA 1260?!

They sure didn’t start out with “no bias”. And they had to shut down? Maybe people thought their programming was just too BOR-ing to tolerate more than a few minutes, and switched over to something, anything, that was more entertaining or engaging.

How soon until religious Christian stations are required to put on Islamic imams?


67 posted on 02/06/2009 10:17:21 AM PST by alloysteel (The term "Islam" does not mean "peace", it means "gaining serenity through surrender".)
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To: Bigh4u2

Hee hee!!!

LLS


68 posted on 02/06/2009 11:29:43 AM PST by LibLieSlayer (hussein will NEVER be my president... NEVER!)
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To: GOP_Lady
Yep. But did we expect it happen this quickly?

I'm rather shocked at how fast the liberals are moving & O too. I had thought they'd gradually ease us into all their liberal (marxist) ways, but heck no, they got elected, they have the majority, WHY NOT ram it all down our throats!!!

69 posted on 02/06/2009 12:41:17 PM PST by blondee123 (Barack O'Lenin says "Not a time for profit for companies"!!! HUH???)
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To: Myrddin

We will have 24/7 propoganda blasted over the airwaves just like every other communist country!


70 posted on 02/06/2009 12:43:15 PM PST by blondee123 (Barack O'Lenin says "Not a time for profit for companies"!!! HUH???)
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To: Spok
“Accountability” is Newspeak for suppression of free speech. As the glow fades from the Barack Hussein Obama presidency, expect more attacks on speech and dissent. When we get another terrorist attack on American soil, we might get martial law and suspension of all Constitutional Rights-permanently. Obama is showing himself to be sensitive, brittle and emotional. Before he falls, he’ll fall apart.

Oh have no doubt, O's glow is fading. A relative was on a flight yesterday & everyone on the plane was complaining about Zero, even blacks who said they voted for him.

They were saying "there is no change, it was all a scam"

71 posted on 02/06/2009 12:47:41 PM PST by blondee123 (Barack O'Lenin says "Not a time for profit for companies"!!! HUH???)
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72 posted on 02/06/2009 2:54:12 PM PST by Doogle (USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
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To: Doogle

Agreed, love the picture and use it from time to time.


73 posted on 02/07/2009 5:41:43 AM PST by jws3sticks (Hillary can take a very long walk on a very short pier, anytime, and the sooner the better!)
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To: jws3sticks
shock, dismay, dumb founded, blown away, etc,etc,etc...it's all there..*smiles*
74 posted on 02/07/2009 5:46:46 AM PST by Doogle (USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
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To: Beagle8U

This the response that I received:

February 6, 2009

Thank you . . .

. . for contacting me about the “fairness doctrine,” which required broadcasters on public airways to allow time for contrasting points of view. I appreciate that you have taken the time to communicate your views and concerns with me.

The Federal Communications Commission first implemented this doctrine in 1949. At the time, it was concerned about the limited number of radio and television broadcast frequencies being controlled by advocates with a singular point of view. The FCC abandoned the doctrine in the 1980s. Should any proposal to reinstate this doctrine come before me in the Senate, I will be sure to keep your views and concerns in mind.

Thank you again for contacting me. Please do not hesitate to do so again if I can be of assistance to you in the future.

Sincerely,

Debbie Stabenow
United States Senator


75 posted on 02/07/2009 3:07:36 PM PST by hondo
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To: GOP_Lady

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2172649/posts

it is important not to let leftists frame the argument. ask the mod to put “censorship doctrine” in parentheses next to the title.


76 posted on 02/08/2009 1:30:08 PM PST by Chickensoup ("Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.")
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To: GOP_Lady

Sounds like the RATS are getting beat at their own game and their howling. Take the (Un)Fairness Doctrine and put it where sun doesn’t shine, Stabenow.


77 posted on 02/08/2009 5:09:19 PM PST by lilylangtree (Veni, Vidi, Vici)
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To: hondo
How now, brown cow?
78 posted on 02/09/2009 6:21:37 PM PST by equaviator ("There's a (datum) plane on the horizon coming in...see it?')
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