Saving America: Time to hit the streets? (Senator Jim DeMint call to action!)

Augusta Chronicle ^ | Sunday, February 22, 2009 | Augusta Chronicle Editorial Staff

[Syncro]

Yes it is time to be heard. Big Time.

More about Senator DeMint:

NEWS WATCH: US ‘Fairness Doctrine’ Threatens Christian Radio

Sunday, February 22, 2009 (3:45 pm)

By Joseph DeCaro, BosNewsLife International Correspondent

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA (BosNewsLife) -- A high ranking American senator will force a vote next week to prevent the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from reinstating the 'Fairness Doctrine', amid fears it could jeopardize Christian radio and conservative talk shows.

Republican Jim DeMint, who chairs the Senate Steering Committee, said his anti-Doctrine bill would halt attempts by the FCC to "censor" opinionated programs, and suggested the White House supported his proposal, BosNewsLife learned Sunday, February 22.

"I’m glad President Barack Obama finally confirmed his opposition to the Fairness Doctrine, which attacks the right of free speech on talk radio,” explained DeMint. "But many Democrats in Congress are still pushing [the Doctrine]. With the support of the new administration, now is the time for Congress to take a stand against this kind of censorship."

He added he wanted to push for an amendment within the next few days "so every senator is on record: Do you support free speech or do you want to silence voices you disagree with?"

"CONTRASTING VIEWS"

The 'Fairness Doctrine' mandated from 1949 to 1987 that broadcasters presented contrasting views on controversial issues.

Yet, instead of bringing political diversity to the airways, the Fairness Doctrine had a "chilling effect" on broadcasting debate as many networks  ceased airing controversial opinions to avoid giving opponents free airtime, critics said.

Amid mounting pressure, the FCC determined in 1985 that the Fairness Doctrine may have violated the First Amendment of the Constitution.  Two years later courts ruled that the FCC was no longer obligated to enforce it as it wasn’t mandated by Congress.  Soon after, Congress attempted to pass legislation restoring the Doctrine, but Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush vetoed the bills.

More at the hotlink in the title.

I also posted that on this thread

Congress Reconsiders the Fairness Doctrine (And why they shouldn't reinsate it)

Sunday, February 22, 2009 2:50:47 PM · by Syncro · 15 replies · 216+ views

Associated Content ^ | Feb 22, 2009 | Pricilla King

[Rome2000]

Once called for it can not be stopped and the Constitution will be destroyed. Freedom will die instantly.

I don't agree. The Constitution has already been destroyed, it means absolutely nothing.

The Federal beast is out of control.

DC politicians will not reign it in, even Reagan was unsuccessful in stopping its growth.

Tyrannical democrat lawyers in black robes rule by decree.

The socialists steal elections in broad daylight without consequence, and the mass media serves as their propaganda wing.

The DC politicians tell us what is acceptable to say and think, and take ever increasing amounts of the fruits of our labor and distribute them to the lazy filthy scumbags who vote for them.

The time has come for the remaining free States to make a final attempt to cripple the federal beast or walk away.

A Convention that ends up making the situation worse is improbable but were it to happen the solution would be obvious.

A new Republic comprised of Americans United Against Socialism must be formed.

[txnativegop]

I agree with your last line, but . . .

[visualops]

BTTT

[yorkie01]

DeMint’s gravitas is the antithesis to zero’s and his kneepadders’ agitation for wealth redistribution.

[visualops]

Yep.
DeMint is honest and humble.

[John 3_19-21]

Our Governors’pretty good too!

[Grateful One]

I don’t think we have time to rely on elections anymore, especially with the recent power and money given to ACORN............

And therein lies the problem. The left-wing dictatorship is rapidly forming, and at some point it will be too late to fight it through the system.

The GOP, with the exception of people like Jim, has helped to bring us here. They are as much to blame as the Democrats.

A new mass movement is needed.

We can sit by and watch what the next few months will bring, and complain until our own ears can’t stand it any more, or we can organize.

There is no other way.

[redgirlinabluestate]

LOL. Clearly, it was the rest of you that were wrong last time — not him. :-)

[perfect_rovian_storm]

Get the hell out of here with your Romney BS.

Don’t taint Jim DeMint by teaming him with that loser RINO socialist punk from MA.

[Syncro]

I wasn't wrong, I knew that Romney would not be president.

[redgirlinabluestate]

Obtuse much?

It was DeMint who was smart enough to know Romney should be and who did everything in his power to assist him.

[perfect_rovian_storm]

There are a lot of things that Romney should be. Unfortunately, he isn't any of them.

[perfect_rovian_storm]

And BTW, any Romney support from DeMint was merely a mistake from an otherwise strong conservative.

[thesearethetimes...]

BTTT

[redgirlinabluestate]

DeMint, the Romney national co-chair, and the rest of the Romney supporters, have a guilt-free conscience. They know they did the right thing.

[perfect_rovian_storm]

BS. The only Romney supporters with guilt-free consciences are the sycophants like you. Jim DeMint is a real ideological conservative. The kind of guy that Romney secretly despises and only attempts to use. I would hope that Senator DeMint has made himself aware of the ways of Slick Willard since the primaries.

[DissentFromDayOne]

Maybe GOE and Free Republic can sync of with these people who are organizing a march on DC this May:

http://www.resistnet.com/group/wethepeoplemarchonwashington

I’ll be there...let’s roll.

[fieldmarshaldj]

I give Sen. DeMint the benefit of the doubt for being fooled by one of the biggest con-men in politics, because he fooled and deceived a LOT of people, but as for most of the remaining other “supporters”, I think they confuse a guilt-free conscience for not having one in the first place.

[perfect_rovian_storm]

Agreed 100%.