Comments on: NEIWART AND THE LEFT DON’T GET IT

By: DoorHold

DoorHold — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:08:04 +0000

Why are the proponents of the FD ignoring its potential to censor every media outlet they control? Will the rejiggered FD apply ONLY to radio?

I’m tellin’ ya, if conservatives and Republicans let “progressives” know that we’re anxious to vigorously attack liberal media, naming names (CBS, CNN, NBC, ABC, NYT, etc.), they might let this die a quiet death (they won’t “change their mind,” that would be admitting they were wrong).

I honestly believe “progressives” are too arrogant to have a clue that the FD can work against them. It’s our responsiblity to “educate” them that, if passed, it WILL be used against them at every opportunity. Change the entire dialog on the FD from “You’re attacking Rush” to “We will attack .”

By: LMcD

LMcD — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:04:49 +0000

I say we give the left every other half hour, and spend the alternating ones making fun of them!

By: Bob C

Bob C — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:20:30 +0000

Press’ “argument”, such that it is, is an outgrowth of the ‘liberal media myth’ mainstreamed by Eric Alterman…that the MSM isn’t liberal, because it is owned by big corporations and, after all, everyone knows that big corporations are lackeys of the monied right wing. Liberal talk has failed not because there is no market for it, but that liberals get their fill simply watching the networks, CNN and MSNBC, and reading the NYT, WaPost, LAT, et. al. I mean really, how much of that can even the most dedicated Huffposter stomach in 24 hours?

Although Press’ justification is nonsense, the danger is real. What conservatives should do is to prepare for the worst…by being ready to flood the FCC with complaints about the likes of NPR, Olbermann, Brian Williams and The View. Turnabout is fair play, and I suspect that there are no small numbers of liberals who are as fearful of the return of the Fairness Doctrine as there are conservatives.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:20:33 +0000

OK, if we go the Fairness route can we get some guarantees regarding some Hollywood movies that at least have a CENTRIST viewpoint (let alone a right of center one). I am soooooo tired of evil corporations, conspiring right wing politicians and child lusting, judgmental clergy.

And while we’re at it, how about a few TV comedians that delivery humor from the right side of the spectrum. I mean, is South Park the best we can do. Its funny and all but its a cartoon! And I’m sorry but Dennis Miller doesn’t do it (or at least get him off O’Reilly).

As for the radio airwaves. We still get some left of center talk in Phoenix. Not particularly good but hey, I think much of the right wing radio talk is crap, too!

By: lionheart

lionheart — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:45:50 +0000

It’s the “Equalization of Opportunity Act”, right out of Atlas Shrugged. Sorry, I can’t resist pointing out the amazing similarities.

By: DaveinPhoenix

DaveinPhoenix — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:30:41 +0000

And one more thing: I want to know why in hell it took our national news media 5 months to report the fact that on September 11, 2008 there was a $550 BILLION run on electronic money market accounts in the U.S.

Why ? This news isn’t conservative or democrat. Doesn’t favor one party over the other. It’s just really big news. I’m just a regular working guy, so why did it take all of this time to report this huge news to me ? These idiots can’t even report important news anymore. Too busy attacking Sarah Palin’s family, Rush Limbaugh or others who are successful.

When attacking conservative success becomes more important than reporting the news, there’s only one decent description left for these “progressives”. Evil.

By: DaveinPhoenix

DaveinPhoenix — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:11:50 +0000

“these wealthy right-wing owners ”

-Right. That’s why 7 out of ten of the wealthiest members of congress are democrats. 13 of the top twenty wealthiest members of congress are democrats. We’re talking tens of millions of dollars here too. Big money. Obama and his disciples raised the largest amount of money in American history during his campaign.

With all this Democratic money floating around, then there’s plenty of cash to start up their own radio empire. The sad fact is that no one wants to listen to nonsense.

This “conservative media conspiracy” is more nonsense. They have: NBC, CBS, ABC and most of the print media in America. The fact that many of these are failing only shows how unpopular their message is. These people destroy everything they touch.

And if I hear the word “progressive” applied to these creeps one more time, I think I’ll puke. Since when is burdening our grandchildren with tons of national debt and a lower standard of living “progressive” ?

These are the worlds most hypocritical tantrum throwing cry babies hard at work doing what they do best: rewarding failure and punishing success. Can’t imagine why America is in such dire straits……

By: VK

VK — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:26:02 +0000

This is pure demand and supply. If enough people demand it and enough advertisers are willing to associate themselves with the programming then there is no issue at all. Unless someone wants the government to start off a left-leaning radio network.

http://soleslide.blogspot.com

By: currently

currently — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:26:09 +0000

“The idea that an executive at Clear Channel or some other giant corporation would deliberately avoid programming that would make money is so stupid as to be beyond belief. Those men and women are in no position to allow their personal politics to color decisions that could cost their company millions of dollars in revenue.”

Rick, your premise to this argument is flawed. Wouldn’t the same apply to the New York Times?

By: bsjones

bsjones — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:57:39 +0000

An Elephant in the Room

Sure the NYT has some liberals writing for them, but what about:

THOMAS FRIEDMAN
DAVID BROOKS
BILL KRISTOL (recently not renewed over errors in his columns)
GREG MANKIW

These guys are in every week too.