HELP MEDIAMATTERS FIGHT THE EVIL OF CONSERVATIVE TALK RADIO

NEALZ NUZE ^ | 14 NOVEMBER 2008 | NEAL BOORTZ

[Turret Gunner A20]

Here's part of an email that has been sent to MediaMyrmidons by the Democrat Party's MediaMatters. It would seem that now with complete Democrat control of the government apparatus in Washington the liberals want to step up their attacks on freedom of expression .. especially expression of ideas with which they do not agree. When and if the Democrats get the idiotically-named "Fairness Doctrine" implemented again it is clear that MediaMatters wants to be THE clearing house for challenges and demands for equal time on the nation's talk radio stations. This message to their followers is part of that process:

"Every day, more than 100 million Americans are exposed to some of the most vitriolic hate speech you can find in the public arena. According to a 2007 analysis by the Center for American Progress and the Free Press, right-wing radio dominates the airwaves.

Their "analysis of all of the news/talk stations in the top 10 radio markets" found that "76 percent of the programming in these markets is conservative and 24 percent is progressive, although programming is more balanced in markets such as New York and Chicago."

Despite all the talk of a supposed "liberal bias" in the media, the reality is that conservatives rule talk radio.

Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, and Glenn Beck may be some of the best-known hosts, but such nationally recognized names are just the tip of the iceberg. Each of these conservative firebrands started out as local radio hosts, sparking controversy and pushing right-wing talking points to local listeners. Just like them, the next generation of conservative talkers spends hours each day delivering conservative misinformation and launching offensive tirades against anyone who disagrees with them. These right-wing voices may be spread throughout the country, but together they form a conservative echo chamber that repeats conservative myths and falsehoods to millions of people.

Find out more about some of the up-and-coming right-wing radio hosts around the country.

http://mediamatters.org/reports/radio

Here are just a few examples:

*** Minneapolis radio hosts Chris Baker and Langdon Perry suggested that "Magic [Johnson] faked AIDS."
*** Pittsburgh's Jim Quinn called NOW the "National Organization for Whores."
*** Atlanta's Neal Boortz called Hurricane Katrina victims in New Orleans "basically a parasite class totally dependent on government for their existence."

To successfully combat conservative misinformation, we must fight it at every level. As part of a new campaign to expose the conservative smears being pushed by local radio hosts and stop them from spreading, Media Matters for America has released a new report on some of the most controversial hosts and their less-than-sparkling repertoire. You can join the fight by signing on to our Radio Action Team. As a member, you will receive information on local radio hosts, updates on their latest commentary, and the opportunity to make your voice heard. Join the team.

http://mediamatters.org/reports/radio/sign_up

I look forward to working with you on this important project. Erin Hofteig Director, New Media Media Matters for America

I'm tellin' ya ... I would have been very disappointed if they hadn't included me in their examples. Glad to know that all my hard work isn't going for naught. Now you folks sign up out there! There's no sense standing for freedom of expression when Erin Hofteig and MediaMatters is standing ready to help you strike it down! The people they're signing up here will be the shock troops when Pelosi gets her Fairness Doctrine. MediaMatters will send them their ACTION ALERT! emails and they'll be instructed as to just how to contact their local Limbaugh, Hannity or Boortz affiliate to make a demand for equal time. I'm tellin' ya ... I would have been very disappointed if they hadn't included me in their examples. Glad to know that all my hard work isn't going for naught. Now you folks sign up out there! There's no sense standing for freedom of expression when Erin Hofteig and MediaMatters is standing ready to help you strike it down! The people they're signing up here will be the shock troops when Pelosi gets her Fairness Doctrine. MediaMatters will send them their ACTION ALERT! emails and they'll be instructed as to just how to contact their local Limbaugh, Hannity or Boortz affiliate to make a demand for equal time.

They don't have the skill to play with the big boys, so they want to close the playground.

"Every day, more than 100 million Americans are exposed to some of the most vitriolic hate speech you can find in the public arena. According to a 2007 analysis by the Center for American Progress and the Free Press, right-wing radio dominates the airwaves. Their "analysis of all of the news/talk stations in the top 10 radio markets" found that "76 percent of the programming in these markets is conservative and 24 percent is progressive, although programming is more balanced in markets such as New York and Chicago." Despite all the talk of a supposed "liberal bias" in the media, the reality is that conservatives rule talk radio. Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, and Glenn Beck may be some of the best-known hosts, but such nationally recognized names are just the tip of the iceberg. Each of these conservative firebrands started out as local radio hosts, sparking controversy and pushing right-wing talking points to local listeners. Just like them, the next generation of conservative talkers spends hours each day delivering conservative misinformation and launching offensive tirades against anyone who disagrees with them. These right-wing voices may be spread throughout the country, but together they form a conservative echo chamber that repeats conservative myths and falsehoods to millions of people. Find out more about some of the up-and-coming right-wing radio hosts around the country. Here are just a few examples: Minneapolis radio hosts Chris Baker and Langdon Perry suggested that "Magic [Johnson] faked AIDS." Pittsburgh's Jim Quinn called NOW the "National Organization for Whores." Atlanta's Neal Boortz called Hurricane Katrina victims in New Orleans "basically a parasite class totally dependent on government for their existence." To successfully combat conservative misinformation, we must fight it at every level. As part of a new campaign to expose the conservative smears being pushed by local radio hosts and stop them from spreading, Media Matters for America has released a new report on some of the most controversial hosts and their less-than-sparkling repertoire. You can join the fight by signing on to our Radio Action Team. As a member, you will receive information on local radio hosts, updates on their latest commentary, and the opportunity to make your voice heard. Join the team. I look forward to working with you on this important project. Erin Hofteig Director, New Media Media Matters for America

[Safrguns]

>>>No they won’t because that is NOT how the Fairness Doctrine is structured. It is designed to attack opinion.

What I meant was that if conservatives attack stations that carry liberal opinion the same way liberals intend on attacking conservative outlets, USING THE SAME DOCTRINE, liberal outlets will be forced to call the doctrine for what it is... suppression of free speech.

[RetiredArmy]

Every day, more than 100 million Americans are exposed to some of the most vitriolic hate speech you can find in the public arena.

THE ONLY WAY THESE PEOPLE CAN BE EXPOSED, IS TO PUT THEIR DAMNED RADIOES ON THE STINKING CHANNEL THAT THE PROGRAM IS ON!!!! THEY KNOW WHAT IS ON WHAT CHANNEL. THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING!!! SO, IF THEY HEAR IT ON THE RADIO, THEY WERE TRYING TO HEAR IT!!! THEY WERE NOT INNOCENT VICTIMS!!!

[aWolverine]

I don't mind being silenced

[SWake]

You can join the fight by signing on to our Radio Action Team.

I heard Neal talking about this earlier today and I couldn't believe these yahoos really created something called the RAT.

Not that it doesn't fit. I can just imagine that when someone says something that hurts their feelings, these little RATs will be scurrying around, writing letters, making calls, and generally being pests.

[navymom1]

You make sense in that. I want to admit something to you and to everybody here. For the first time in my life, I’m frightened of what my government may do to me. The loss of free speech is one I don’t believe our nation as a whole will recover from.

I might sound like a sorry sort, but I rely on talk radio and sites like FR for fellowship and a feeling that I’m not alone in my conservative beliefs. Wow, don’t I sound like a hate monger, racist, bigot, sexist etc... LOL.

[Safrguns]

>>>You make sense in that. I want to admit something to you and to everybody here. For the first time in my life, I’m frightened of what my government may do to me. The loss of free speech is one I don’t believe our nation as a whole will recover from.

This is part of what they want from us... fear... so we wont stand in their way. What they dont want is a fight, cause they know they will lose. So... its fight now, or fight later... fight later, and it might cost us some blood.

[srmorton]

I heard an ad by former Attorney General Ed Meese on my local talk radio channel yesterday. He was talking about how his boss (Ronald Reagan) had killed the Fairness Doctrine during the 80’s and now the libs are thinking about bringing it back. I can not remember the name of the group, but they are already gearing up to oppose the attempt to bring back this assault on free speech.