Posted on 06/24/2007 5:20:53 PM PDT by Roberts
WALLACE: Let me bring in Senator Feinstein . . .
Do you have a problem with talk radio, and would you consider reviving the fairness doctrine, which would require broadcasters to put on opposing points of view?
FEINSTEIN: Well, in my view, talk radio tends to be one-sided. It also tends to be dwelling in hyperbole. It's explosive. It pushes people to, I think, extreme views without a lot of information.
This is a very complicated bill. It's seven titles. Most people don't know what's in this bill. Therefore, to just have one or two things dramatized and taken out of context, such as the word amnesty — we have a silent amnesty right now, but nobody goes into that. Nobody goes into the flaws of our broken system.
This bill fixes those flaws. Do I think there should be an opportunity on talk radio to present that point of view? Yes, I do, particularly about the critical issues of the day.
WALLACE: So would you revive the fairness doctrine?
FEINSTEIN: Well, I'm looking at it, as a matter of fact, Chris, because I think there ought to be an opportunity to present the other side. And unfortunately, talk radio is overwhelmingly one way.
WALLACE: But the argument would be it's the marketplace, and if liberals want to put on their own talk radio, they can put it on. At this point, they don't seem to be able to find much of a market.
FEINSTEIN: Well, apparently, there have been problems. It is growing. But I do believe in fairness. I remember when there was a fairness doctrine, and I think there was much more serious correct reporting to people.
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Here it comes.
Not "Fairness" of speech.
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I emailed Chris Wallace to ask why he didn’t ask Ms. Feinstein to comment on the control liberals have on the main stream media, including ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, PBS, NY Times, LA Times, St. Pete Times...etc? Cause “liberals” and the left wing wants to hear ONLY one voice.....theirs!
Wallace should have challenged her.
Unlimited “Fake, but Accurate” reporting for them.
Of course it was more correct when the fairness doctrine was law. Liberals got their point of view out and no one else did. That’s fair! /sarc/
I'll bet she doesn't. I know more than I want to know..
... we have a silent amnesty right now, but nobody goes into that. Nobody goes into the flaws of our broken system
She needs to listen to talk radio and get up-to-speed. There is plenty being said about our existing broken system. DEPORT THEM!
| FEINSTEIN: Well, in my view, talk radio tends to be one-sided. It also tends to be dwelling in hyperbole. It's explosive. It pushes people to, I think, extreme views without a lot of information. |
| This is a very complicated bill. It's seven titles. Most people don't know what's in this bill. Therefore, to just have one or two things dramatized and taken out of context, such as the word amnesty — we have a silent amnesty right now, but nobody goes into that. Nobody goes into the flaws of our broken system. |
| This bill fixes those flaws. Do I think there should be an opportunity on talk radio to present that point of view? Yes, I do, particularly about the critical issues of the day. |
| FEINSTEIN: Well, I'm looking at it, as a matter of fact, Chris, because I think there ought to be an opportunity to present the other side. And unfortunately, talk radio is overwhelmingly one way. |
| FEINSTEIN: Well, apparently, there have been problems. It is growing. But I do believe in fairness. I remember when there was a fairness doctrine, and I think there was much more serious correct reporting to people. |
I agree. I think it was the very first one too.
So you’re saying they had a set of boobs on FNS today, correct?
So the want to “LEGISLATE” the point of “FAIRNESS” in the media now???
So WHO THE HELL IS GOING TO GUARANTEE AND ENFORCE FAIRNESS WITH ....ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, PBS, NY Times, LA Times, St. Pete Times...etc?
Speech is free AND fair so long as they agree with what you’re saying.
“FEINSTEIN: Well, in my view, talk radio tends to be one-sided. It also tends to be dwelling in hyperbole. It’s explosive. It pushes people to, I think, extreme views without a lot of information.
This is a very complicated bill. It’s seven titles. Most people don’t know what’s in this bill. Therefore, to just have one or two things dramatized and taken out of context, such as the word amnesty — we have a silent amnesty right now, but nobody goes into that. Nobody goes into the flaws of our broken system.
This bill fixes those flaws. Do I think there should be an opportunity on talk radio to present that point of view? Yes, I do, particularly about the critical issues of the day.”
Oh goody. Maybe we do need state-run media after all.
If ever there was any doubt that our Washington political class is bought and paid for by the wage depression lobby, this totally removes it.
Fairness Doctrine= All Music...all the time!
Not to mention NPR.
And just try posting on FR without a source. Geeeze.
Feinstein’s comments will be the primary topic of conversation on talk radio tomorrow.
Watch out folks. First, they’re going to try to take over talk radio. Next, it’s the internet.
Free speech for me, but not for thee. It’s the commie mantra.
He should have asked this left-wing broad about her activities while a member of the Senate Armed Services committee....you know, funneling defense contracts to companies controlled by her husband. If she actually did this, she should be an inmate in a federal prison and should be bending over and spreading them for the prison guards.
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