I’ll admit this might be wishful thinking. But I can’t believe this Fairness Doctrine unearthing is something this new and messianic team wants to go chasing.
First, the reason stated in this post...that the guy who would turn the tide has questionable past. Second, Obama would be going up against some very mighty voices....ie Rush, Hannity, Ingraham, Levin, et al. This power combined could make life mighty uncomfortable for the new Messiah president.
Third, what the hell’s their argument? First, back when this thing existed there was only the networks. No Internet, no Youtube, no cable TV. Second, OBAMA WON! How on earth did the right wing radio talk show hosts hurt him?
So this decision, if true, makes sense. But big egos know little common sense so we shall see.
Even more powerful are OUR voices. We gathered on the Mall, then marched to the WH to rally support for impeachment, without the encouragement of talk radio or Fox News.
That was 10 years ago. We are stronger now than then, thanks to Jim Robinson.
I am perfectly willing to carry a sign against the stifling of freedom of speech.
I would say if Rush, Sean, Mark, etc. had this great influence on the outcome of the election then they would be a threat to the Obamabots. With all Sean’s airing of Rev. Wright’s rantings, and his constant coverage of the Obama-Ayers connection, it doesn’t look like it mattered diddly-squat in the outcome of the election. We still got a Democratic controlled Congress in 2006. So let them speak.
Obama's decision to seek reinstatement of the "Fairness" Doctrine makes perfect sense....if you read my Tag Line.
Obama wants to "rule".....not lead. It is the same urge that propels most of the far left. They believe their beliefs are beyond question....and that anyone questioning them is by nature "an enemy" to be vanquished and rendered totally impotent.
The thrust for the Fairness Doctrine may appear to have taken a backseat for now.....what, 10 days into the transition.
Wait until conservative radio starts to question his moves after he's inaugurated - then we'll see how "backseat" it really is. My guess - the demands for legislation will be more strident than ever before.
They're not going to try to apply the "Fairness Doctrine", this story just tends to support that conclusion. Nevertheless, they weren't going to pursue it in the first place. The loose 'Rat talk about the F.D. was just a way to bust our chops with some intimidation thrown in for good measure.
That is what I keep saying. Where is their argument? They WON...they won EVERYTHING. So the argument to shut down so-called right wing radio makes no sense. It has been proven that the lefty message is getting out better than the message from the right. Might make a case for slapping fairness on the television media, or that they have to clearly label OPINION.