New Info on Obama's War on Conservative Talk Radio

New information has surfaced concerning the tactics of Obama's new 'chief diversity officer' at the FCC with regard to conservative talk radio.

Those tactics amount to all-out war on free speech, as you will see here at Columbia Conservative Examiner.

Hint: the tactics of 60s radical Saul Alinksy will be used.

Obama Launches Attack on Conservative Talk Radio

We knew this was coming sooner or later, and it is happening without re-implementing the Fairness Doctrine.

Barack Obama has launched a full, frontal assault on conservative talk radio with the appointment of a 'Chief Diversity Officer' at the FCC--sort of like a 'radio content czar.'

Columbia Conservative Examiner has the details.

Second Amendment News Roundup for 5/4/09

Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

AFP reports that China has begun doing what many of us warned about all along--they are cutting back on buying U.S. debt and may stop altogether...an ominous sign since Obama will run up 10 trillion in debt over the next few years.

CNS News has an example of why Americans are increasingly outraged by the Obama spending and debt--the Feds will spend $400,000 to study the drinking and sex habits of homosexuals in Argentina. Say what!!???

Every Blade of Grass gives us a report on yesterday's day at the shooting range.

Armed Citizen has a MUST-read on the growing 'conservative underground' in these Obama days. Read it all.

The War on Guns posts an explosive story highlighting Nancy Pelosi's declaration that she and her Obama-minions are above the law!

From Codrea's Gun Rights Examiner: 'What's the Harm in Waiting for Government to Recognize Rights?'

The Newbius Papers provides essential reading entitled, 'Rational Arguments, Useful Idiots, and Liberty--A Call to Action.'

Nicki quotes a writer concerning the Barack Obama push toward socialism. It's worth taking a look.

JR has a most interesting read on the dumbing down of the public educational system.

Walls of the City presented an article on terrorism and the Napolitano Department of Homeland Security that pre-dates my article at Columbia Conservative Examiner today. I just saw his piece today, and I highly recommend it, because it confirms many of the points I made in that article. While we are having our attention diverted, the REAL danger to America is going unnoticed, including an outright attack on the rights of citizens.

Mike McCarville points to a perfect example of what Walls of the City is talking about--an Obama nominee to the DOJ who wants UN gun control. The spineless vermin are afraid to face the public with this chit, so they 'treaty-away' our rights by signing agreements with the UN. VERMIN!

Western Rifle Shooters Association follows up with this report of even more madness coming out of the Department of Homeland Security.

Alphecca reports that Texas is set to test it's sovereignty with gun rights.

2A Musing's got some ammo and other goodies. Take a look.

From Kurt Hofmann's St. Louis Gun Rights Examiner: 'Is It Possible to "Reform" the BATFE?' I don't think so. The entire operation should be shut down completely.

Tam comments on the expected move by BHO today to change the tax code to stop citizens from investing overseas.

Ride Fast and Shoot Straight has an interesting read on 'American War Crimes.'

Sebastian posts a pic of the marquis of a church in Maine that caters to gun and sporting enthusiasts. Now THAT is a church I could get into!

The Wandering Minstrel presents a MUST-read from Krauthammer on Obama's judicial philosophy--a philosophy which to me is very, VERY dangerous!

Conservative Libertarian Outpost has an important 'liberty alert' from Colorado that could have broad implications for national elections. Read it, and then ACT!

Say Uncle blogs on the impending demise of the Boston Globe. I hope the New York Times is next!

Standing By reports that a TSA agent stole a gun from the luggage of a police officer.

Mike Vanderboegh posts the personal, riveting, and moving story of his move from being a Communist to an ardent supporter and defender of our Constitutional Republic. In my opinion, no greater testament to the superiority of liberty over collectivism exists than the experience of one who at one time was on the other side and 'saw the light.'

Pax Parabellum says that the overwhelming majority of Americans are worried about Pakistan's nukes, given that the terrorists move closer and closer to seizing them. More 'hope and change' in these Obama days.

Robb Allen writes about the most lethal firearm he owns.

Texas Fred reports that Mexican drug smugglers have moved into New Mexico. Still don't think we should close the southern border?

Days of our Trailers comments on the fact that Paul Helmke is blowing his stack over all the latest polls showing a significant drop in support for gun control among the citizens.

From Insight on Freedom: 'WANTED: One Female, Minority, Socialist Supreme Court Nominee.'

Michelle Malkin issues a dire warning about the FCC's latest move on its 'diversity panel'--a move in the direction of the Fairness Doctrine that will silence conservative talk radio! Friends, this is SERIOUS! It's time to scream bloody murder.

Senator Introduces Bill to Ban Fairness Doctrine

U.S. Senator Jim DeMint, R-SC, is set to introduce a bill in the Senate next week that would prevent the FCC from censoring conservative talk radio. The bill would be an amendment to the D.C. Voting Rights legislation before Congress.

And this is the subject of my column today at Columbia Conservative Examiner.

In that article you will find the reasons why this bill is necessary, along with quotations from Democrats concerning the issue.

I invite you to read it and then pass along the info about the column to your friends, family, and acquaintances. Thank-you.

Breaking Update on Muzzling Conservative Radio

BILL PRESS: Yeah, I mean, look: They have a right to say that. They’ve got a right to express that. But, they should not be the only voices heard. So, is it time to bring back the Fairness Doctrine?

SENATOR DEBBIE STABENOW (D-MI): I think it’s absolutely time to pass a standard. Now, whether it’s called the Fairness Standard, whether it’s called something else — I absolutely think it’s time to be bringing accountability to the airwaves. I mean, our new president has talked rightly about accountability and transparency. You know, that we all have to step up and be responsible. And, I think in this case, there needs to be some accountability and standards put in place.

BILL PRESS: Can we count on you to push for some hearings in the United States Senate this year, to bring these owners in and hold them accountable?

SENATOR DEBBIE STABENOW (D-MI): I have already had some discussions with colleagues and, you know, I feel like that’s gonna happen. Yep.

Be sure to read the entire infuriating interview with Sen. Stabenow here, and note the blatant conflict-of-interest mentioned at the end of the piece.

For the complete scoop, Newsbusters blows the whistle on Senator Stabenow and her conflict of interest in pushing for the muzzling of conservative talk radio.

BEWARE THE FAIRNESS DOCTRINE TROJAN HORSE

As we have been warning for months, even years, the attempt by liberal Democrats to silence conservative voices on radio and other media may well take the covert tactic of using a 'Trojan horse' that would have the same effect as the Fairness Doctrine, but without calling it that.

News has come to our attention that an FCC commissioner has confirmed this tactic. It is very real. And they are serious about doing it.

McDowell warned that if the doctrine were revived, it might not "wear the same label. That's just Marketing 101: if your brand is controversial, make a new brand," he told his audience.

He suggested the doctrine could be woven into the fabric of policy initiatives with names like localism, diversity or network neutrality. "According to some, the premise of any of these initiatives is similar to the philosophical underpinnings of the Doctrine: the government must keep electronic conduits of information viewpoint neutral," he said.

McDowell suggested that a stealth version of the doctrine may already be teed up at the FCC in the form of community advisory boards to help determine local programming. McDowell says he is fine with those boards if they are voluntary--some stations already seek such input. But that if they are required, as the FCC has proposed, "Would not such a policy be akin to re-imposition of the Doctrine, albeit under a different name and sales pitch?"

McDowell also said that efforts to reimpose the doctrine could stretch to cable, satellite, and even the Internet. "Certain legal commentators have suggested that a new corollary of the Doctrine should be fashioned for the Internet, on the theory that web surfers should be exposed to topics and views that they have not chosen for themselves," adding: "I am not making this up."

Folks, this is war. Remember, they are not only targeting radio but television and the Internet. This is a direct, frontal attack on free speech, and it is all being done without reviving 'the Fairness Doctrine.'

It would be highly advisable for all who are interested in protecting free speech to read this entire article that spells out the intention of the enemies of liberty.

Attempts to Revive Fairness Doctrine Won't Die

They're going to get this done come hell or high water.

As I have already reported, the Fairness Doctrine won't even be necessary once Obama finishes revamping the FCC. His 'local monitoring committees' that will be set up to determine whether or not stations are 'fair' will effectively end conservative talk radio, Fairness Doctrine or not.

But the footsoldiers in the army of the neo-Commies seem determined to revive the (Un)Fairness Doctrine anyway, just for good measure.

Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-California) is going to take up the fight in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Oh, and by the way, she also wants the doctrine to apply not just to radio but to cable and satellite TV as well.

Sieg Heil!

Obama's Stealth Method to Silence Conservatives

A growing consensus among conservatives who watch politics closely is that Barack Obama is way too smart to attack conservative talk radio directly by bringing back 'the Fairness Doctrine' (or, the Censorship Doctrine).

This school of thought maintains that to attack conservative critics head-on with a frontal assault would only cause a backlash of gargantuan proportions.

Thus, Obama and his appointees plan on using the stealth method. They will go behind the scenes using the FCC to gradually change the manner in which the airwaves are managed.

Local oversight boards would be created to monitor radio content, and, should someone on one of the boards complain that a radio station is not providing adequate 'local, unbiased news coverage,' then the board could conceivably move to have the station's broadcast license revoked.

As Jack Thompson states in his explosive article in Human Events entitled, 'Obama's New Fairness Doctrine,'

This, then, is the historical template that Obama, Podesta, and their FCC maven Rivera intend to use to do something about the curse of conservative talk radio in America: Redefine FCC “localism” to give community activists the right to demand more local, liberal content. If station ownership does not comply, then licenses will be revoked and given to minority owners.

And thus, conservative voices would be silenced without re-implementing the Fairness Doctrine but by simply changing the definition of 'localism' in radio by creating active local boards to monitor content and shut down stations entirely if they fail to comply with their local board's directives.

The entirety of Thompson's article can be found at Human Events.

Apparently, the Obama team's top priority as they move to change American society from top to bottom is to mount a stealth attack on free speech. This way they get rid of conservative critics in the public marketplace of ideas.

Democrats Move Forward to Censor Conservatives

Despite the mainstream media's news blackout on the subject, Newsbusters is reporting that a new Democratic appointee to the FCC gives a 3-2 edge to those who wish to silence conservative talk radio by resurrecting the old ' fairness doctrine' that did anything but insure fairness.

This is a blatant attempt to censor conservative speech on the airwaves.

If Liberals within the Democratic Party and Barack Obama's new administration want more liberalism on the radio, then they should have to compete for it just like conservatives do.

But each time Liberals have attempted to compete, they fail miserably because the sponsors, the listener support, etc, simply aren't there.

Rush Limbaugh isn't all over the radio because he is a conservative. He is there because he is that good and because he draws a huge audience. And sponsors know that when they pay Rush to advertise their products, they make huge profits.

Why? Because Rush has a gazillion listeners throughout America, and the sponsors know it.

If Liberals had that kind of mass appeal on the radio, they would have some success. But their ideas don't sell, and thus, they have no listeners, which means the sponsors won't pay to advertise with them.

It really is just that simple.

But that's not good enough for the enemies of free speech that this country has just elected to the White House and Congress. If they can't compete, they want to force opposing voices off the air completely.

This is a travesty of liberty, and it should not be tolerated in a free society.

But apparently no matter what freedom-loving Americans want, Obama and his Gestapo are pushing full steam ahead with their plans to implement this censorship, and Obama's transition team co-chair John Podestra has already laid the groundwork for the assault through his own creation called 'Media Matters.'

The time to wage an all-out battle against these enemies of free speech is NOW, and there is no time to spare. While Americans are still in their 'shock and awe' over their Obamessiah, the goons and thugs are working overtime to get their subversive work done while no one is watching.

If these enemies of free speech and liberty in general are allowed to squelch conservatives on the radio, then there will be absolutely no doubt that the country is held in the grip of evil men and women who fear the freedom of the citizens.

Second Amendment News Roundup for 11/10/08

Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

Michelle Malkin says Obama is 'ready to rule.' Gee, I thought we didn't have 'rulers' in America since we are not a dictatorship, but increasingly Barack Obama and the mainstream media are describing his Presidency in terms of 'ruling' over the citizens. My friends, this is a terrible sign. Do the research and find me one single reference to ANY government official in the U.S., or any branch of government, or even government itself, as 'rule.'

Sebastian has some interesting info on Obama's approval numbers after he was elected.

Say Uncle says that fellow gun-blogger Mr. Completely has been hospitalized. Our thoughts and prayers are with him.

Robb Allen posts the MUST-read of the day entitled, 'Fear Itself.'

The Rustmeister points out Bryan Miller's barefaced lies on gun sales.

Texas Fred provides food for thought on the woes of the GOP and what to do about it.

The Smallest Minority has an interesting read on 'hatemongering.'

Insight on Freedom has more information on the series of strategy meetings conducted by conservative leaders.

The Bobo Files presents a carnival of politics...a collection of political commentary from the weekend. Some good stuff there!

From Western Rifle Shooters Association:
*Vanderboegh's 'The Six Apostles.'
*Why I Will Not Obey California's Gun Registration Edict--a must-read!

Mindful Musings reports that our worst fears about the Fairness Doctrine under Obama and the Democrats seem to be coming true. Read this report about the Obama appointment of a Leftist activist to head up the FCC's new role of shutting down conservatives on radio.

From Codrea's War on Guns:
*A great guest-column entitled, 'Unintentional Revolutionary.'
*Immediate impact.

Gun Rights Examiner has David's latest column entitled, 'You're Not Going to Shoot Your Eye Out.'

JR posts an interesting read on 'Anarchy.'

Roberta X takes apart the Huffington Post, and they deserve it!

Alphecca has essential reading entitled, 'One Third World.'

From Gateway Pundit:
*A love story for all the ages--Obama and the media
*Liberal media begins attacks on conservative talk radio

ALERT! Dems Already Plan to Muzzle Conservatives!

Even before the votes have been counted, the Democrats made known today that they already plan to muzzle conservative voices in the media.

Senator Charles 'Little Chucky' Schumer, D-NY, stated on Fox News this morning that Democrats will most definitely bring back the so-called 'Fairness Doctrine' in order to effectively silence conservatives.

Of course, the 'Fairness Doctrine' is anything but fair. Say good-bye to all your favorite conservative talk radio shows--Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Glen Beck, Laura Ingraham, and others.

They all will be gone, poof, finis...if Little Chucky, Chairman Ba-O, and the Democratic Congress get their way.

Here are 2 reports on the Democrats' plans to muzzle conservative free speech:
Michelle Malkin reports...Little Chucky even said conservative speech is like 'pornography.'
Gateway Pundit reports--along with video of Little Chucky.

SENIOR DEM ADMITS TRUTH ON 'FAIRNESS DOCTRINE'

If one senior Democratic Senator has his way, conservative radio stations will be forced to provide 'dissenting points of view' for any statement issued on Rush Limbaugh's show or any number of other conservative radio talk shows.

The one thing missing from the Senator's comment, however, is the requirement that LEFTWING media organizations, such as CNN, CBS, NBC, ABC, and Air America give equal time to conservative points of view.

But then, that would only be fair. We can't have that, can we, Senator...

And this is precisely why the so-called 'Fairness Doctrine' is a sham and is anything BUT fair.

Democratic Senator Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico told a conservative talk radio station that if he had his way, he would impose the doctrine on the station, forcing them to provide 'the other point of view,' but without imposing the same standard on liberal outlets.

Imagine the nightmare if you are a station programming director. You have top-rated programs that bring in top revenue, such as Rush Limbaugh, Laura Ingram, Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck, and others.

Yet some Leftist government thug forces you to provide 'equal time' whenever a liberal nutcase has a problem with a statement made by such radio hosts.

Such a logistical nightmare will result in programming directors throwing up their hands, pulling the programs off the air, and playing Latin music all morning and afternoon.

This is exactly what will happen to our most popular talk radio shows across the nation if Americans elect the 'evil triumvirate' to run the country--Obama in the White House, Dingy Harry Reid in the Senate, and Commie Nan Pelosi in the House.

Second Amendment News Roundup for 8/13/08

Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

From Codrea's War on Guns:
*'Give Me Back My Property'--from Len Savage to gun-grabber Sullivan at the ATF. This is today's MUST-read!
*'Grand Opening of the New Red's Trading Post'--Ryan has a new URL for Red's website as well.
*'Of Course You Realize This Means War'--the slippery slope of the Fairness Doctrine could end squarely with bloggers being forced to grant 'equal time.'
*'Stalled in Lake County' --it seems nobody had the guts to pick up the ball and run with a pro-2nd Amendment resolution in this Illinois county.

Armed and Safe says it's time for McCain to do some serious fence-mending with gun-rights folk.

Nicki at The Liberty Zone makes an important distinction on the subject of discrimination.

The hideous practice of law enforcement officials seeking to identify anonymous online posters who are critical of their practices has spread from Memphis to Oklahoma. This time, however, the culprit is the District Attorney! Mike McCarville has the complete story.

Roberta X makes an important point about caliber wars. I don't disagree with her point at all. It's just that I prefer larger caliber handguns over the others.

Gun Nuts posts last night's show and comments on the subject matter--Action Airgun. Go and give it a listen in case you missed last night's 'Gun Nuts--The Next Generation' featuring Ahab and Squeaks.

21 Guns Salute points to some good insight for those who carry and are faced with dangerous situations.

Dark Blog comments on the police-state notion of presumed guilt just because you own a gun.

Sebastian has vital reading on how an Obama Presidency would shut down shooting ranges.

Robb Allen flips the bird at Barack Obama. Now I can really get into that one!

Speaking of Obama, Say Uncle exposes some rather deceptive 'endorsements' of Barack, with the exception of the Communist Party, which has thrown its support behind the candidate.

Alphecca highlights some rather disgusting and downright infuriating statements in the Democrats' 2008 Party platform.

Texas Fred has the scoop on a Border Patrol agent who wounded a Mexican near the border. Be sure to read Fred's commentary on the story. Now, I like that!

The Smallest Minority has Wednesday's Quote of the Day.

Western Rifle Shooters Association posts Mike Vanderboegh's latest chapter of his upcoming novella.

Gateway Pundit reports that Valerie Plame's case against several Bush Administration officials has been tossed out of court.

Gun Pundit has a story that shows what simply showing a .357 mag can do.

The Volokh Conspiracy posts an interesting read on the original meaning of the 2nd Amendment and an update and commentary on the Appellate Court decision on the Fincher case.

Second Amendment News Roundup for 6/27/08

Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

David Codrea at the War on Guns would like to issue a complaint to a bar association concerning part of the dissent of the Supreme Court to the Heller case. The minority opinion cites the Miller case in a blatantly erroneous fashion, which shows the shocking incompetence of the Judge in question.

David also says that Father Snuffy Pfleger has pledged more public temper tantrums now that he has returned to his pulpit.

Commissar Nancy Pelosi's lunacy on bringing back the Fairness Doctrine gets a shellacking from David as well.

Squeaky has the final details on the Memphis blog meet, including a corrected version HERE.

In light of the Heller decision, Sebastian asks, 'What regulations are reasonable?'

My favorite intellectual, Dr. Walter E. Williams, has a thought-provoking column entitled, 'The Problem of Ignorance.'

Mike McCarville has some interesting stats on the number of citizens who are licensed to carry handguns in Oklahoma.

Roberta X blasts the latest drivel from 'bogus' professor Carl T. Bogus on his PSH concerning the Heller decision.

Freedom Sight provides thorough commentary on the ramifications of the Heller decision.

Gateway Pundit reports that a leading Democrat has admitted that the Democratic Party has no solution to the problem of escalating gasoline prices. No kidding!

Gateway also reports that a Hillary-turned-McCain supporter has gotten the boot from the Democrats because of her support for McCain. So much for the 'Party of the big tent.'

Of Arms and the Law provides a link to the website of the Chicago gun lawsuit. As soon as the Heller decision was issued yesterday, the NRA, Second Amendment Foundation, and others brought the lawsuit against the Chicago gun ban. Good for them.

The Volokh Conspiracy points to three key articles on Heller. And then there is an excellent read at Volokh concerning 'originalism' in the Heller decision.

Second Amendment News Roundup for 3/17/08

Focusing on guns and politics, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

The MUST-read of the day is by Robb Allen at Sharp as a Marble. Caution: this post will make you think and rethink your positions:
http://blog.robballen.com/archive/2008/03/15/Political-triangles.aspx

FreedomSight catches an NRA representative on an important point of distinction concerning our rights:
http://freedomsight.net/?p=2324

FreedomSight also reports that the FBI has tried to cover up its own Patriot Act abuses:
http://freedomsight.net/?p=2325

Mike McCarville says that the federal 'real ID' act is causing the various states some big headaches...and money:
http://wwwtmrcom.blogspot.com/2008/03/federal-real-id-act-raises-state-costs.html

Dustin's Gun Blog reminds us that tomorrow (Tuesday) is the big day for the 2nd Amendment before the U.S. Supreme Court as oral arguments are heard in D.C. vs. Heller:
http://dustinsgunblog.blogspot.com/2008/03/next-tuesday-big-day-for-2nd-amendment.html

Of Arms and the Law notes the amicus briefs that can be found on the Scotusblog:
http://armsandthelaw.com/archives/2008/03/scotusblog_on_a.php

How's THIS for a Sunday Sermon! Born Again Redneck has the goods, from Obama's own mouth, concerning the penultimate America-hater, the Reverend Jeremiah Wright:
http://bornagainredneck.blogspot.com/2008/03/sunday-sermon.html

The Volokh Conspiracy posts a piece concerning polls on handgun bans:
http://volokh.com/archives/archive_2008_03_16-2008_03_22.shtml#1205694368

John Lott has an important post on the negatives of each of the three remaining candidates--McCain, Obama, and Hillary (note--you will be very surprised!):
http://johnrlott.blogspot.com/2008/03/how-did-i-miss-this-in-polls-obamas.html

Nicki at the Liberty Zone has a quote worth repeating from a respected counter-terrorism expert:
http://libertyzone.blogspot.com/2008/03/quote-worth-repeating.html

Bitter discusses the Bob Novak column concerning Bush's support of D.C. in the D.C. vs. Heller case before the Supreme Court:
http://www.thebitchgirls.us/?p=7982

Breda says that model May Anderson is catching flak over the name of her company, 'Chicks With Guns':
http://thebredafallacy.blogspot.com/2008/03/but-can-she-shoot.html

It seems the so-called 'Fairness Doctrine' has reared its ugly head once again, and this time President Bush weighs in on it:
http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/washington/washington/entries/2008/03/11/bush_fairness_d.html

JR has an important reminder on the importance of teaching gun skills to the next generation:
http://akeyboardanda45.blogspot.com/2008/03/future-shooters-necessary-to-rkba.html

GOA Issues New Warning on Fairness Doctrine

Washington, DC (TLS). Gun Owners of America (GOA) has issued a new warning about the so-called 'Fairness Doctrine' and the damage it could do to the gun rights movement.

The GOA's success has been due in a large part to its access to talk radio, which has a sizable conservative audience. Democrats in Congress wish to silence conservative voices in the media by bringing back the old 'Fairness Doctrine,' which would allow liberals to demand 'equal time.'

Republicans in the House of Representatives were able to pass an amendment to an appropriations bill that prohibits the use of federal funds to implement the Fairness Doctrine.

This, however, is only a temporary measure.

When Senate Republicans attempted to add a similar amendment to a bill this week, that amendment was blocked by Senate Democrats. This means that should Democrats win the White House in 2008, and pick up a few more seats in Congress, you can kiss good-bye Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck, and even Paul Harvey for that matter.

Radio stations will be frightened into dropping these programs from the air for the fear that they would be forced to give Democrats and other leftists, even Communists, 'equal time.'

Funny how the government-run PBS radio and TV network has a liberal slant. Wonder if the Fairness Doctrine will be applied there? What about Chris Matthews on MSNBC? George Stephanopolis on NBC? Bob Sheiffer on CBS?

Believe me, if Democrats succeed in this attempt to thwart free speech, and in turn do damage to our 2nd Amendment rights by limiting access to talk radio, we will launch a massive public campaign to demand equal time for each and every statement Couric, Rather, Matthews, Blitzer, Sheiffer, and all the rest mouth off in favor of liberal public policies.

And then, if we are denied equal time, we will sue the pants off of them!

My friends, this will be war if the Democrats think they can get away with this ruse to silence free speech.

Read the GOA alert here:
http://www.gunowners.org/a072007.htm

LIBERTY ALERT! Dems Won't Back Down on Fairness Doctrine

Washington, DC (TLS). Like a bad rash that won't go away, Democrats in Congress just keep scratching the infected itch to do something to silence conservative talk radio.

After losing a round in the House when an amendment to an appropriations bill was passed that barred the use of federal funds to revive the Fairness Doctrine, Democratic leaders in both the House and Senate indicated that they have no intention of giving up on trying to revive the ominous doctrine that would have the effect of silencing free speech on the radio.

There was a time back in the dark ages when such a doctrine was necessary. Radio was the ONLY form of electronic media. The Fairness Doctrine was implemented to keep citizens informed of political news on all sides of the issues.

Today, such a doctrine is simply not necessary due to the many various ways that Americans get their news. The fact that Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and Bill O'Reilly dominate radio does not mean the other side is not heard loud and clear.

And, as I have said, if Democrats and Liberals are hell-bent on bringing this monster back, then Republicans and Conservatives should make sure that the doctrine applies to mainstream network news.

This would mean that conservatives could demand equal time when Katie, Charlie, and what's-his-name on NBC roll out their nightly slant in favor of the Democrats.

And, of course, I would demand equal time to respond to Chris Matthews' nightly shenanigans.

Here are the details about the plan the Democrats are waiting in the wings to implement when they get a chance:
http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewCulture.asp?Page=/Culture/archive/200707/CUL20070705a.html

Second Amendment News Roundup for 6/30/07

Washington, DC (TLS). Here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

From the GOA: Gun owners played a huge role in the defeat of the immigration compromise bill:
http://www.gunowners.org/a062907.htm

The GOA also has an excellent and detailed analysis of the problems associated with the McCarthy-Dingel-NRA bill, HR 2640:
http://www.gunowners.org/netb.htm

Gun Law News reports that Fred Thompson gave an extended and thorough rationale for his unswerving support of the Second Amendment (also a link to the interview):
http://www.gunlawnews.org/Federal-Politics/fr062807-2.html

The McCarville Report has info on a new Rasmussen poll that shows voters perceive Fred Thompson as the most conservative of the Presidential candidates:
http://wwwtmrcom.blogspot.com/2007/06/thompson-perceived-as-most-conservative.html

The Bitch Girls say that Fred Thompson picked up some major support among gun owners because of a certain thing he did on his campaign swing into New Hampshire:
http://www.thebitchgirls.us/?p=7033

Again, over at The Bitch Girls, Bitter says that her boyfriend Sabastian (Snow Flakes in Hell) went way too far in cutting slack to criminal profiler Pat Brown, who seemed to indicate that male gun ownership is a red flag for mental instability:
http://www.thebitchgirls.us/?p=7030

John Lott blogs about the sharp increase in the number of applications for concealed carry permits in East Tennessee:
http://johnrlott.tripod.com/2007/06/eastern-tennessee-experiencing-sharp.html

Say Uncle has good news about the Tiahrt Amendment (and its counterpart in the Senate, the Shelby Amendment):
http://www.saysuncle.com/archives/2007/06/29/tiahrt_stays/

Traction Control has more info on the free firearms training offered by Front Sight Firearms Training, in exchange for web links:
http://tractioncontrol.well-regulatedmilitia.org/?p=488

Alphecca blogs about the Fairness Doctrine's current demise...but his post reminded me that the current block on funds which was passed by the House is only a temporary measure. Pelosi, Feinstein, and many others intend to bring it back up:
http://www.alphecca.com/?p=277

The House Blocks 'the Fairness Doctrine'

Washington, DC (TLS). In a striking victory for free speech and conservative talk radio, the U.S. House of Representatives today voted to block federal funding to revive the so-called 'Fairness Doctrine.'

Long derided by conservatives as a ruse by which Democrats seek to shut down conservative talk radio, and thus silence their voices entirely from most of the traditional media, the Fairness Doctrine was born in an era when there was no television, no cable or satellite TV, and no Internet.

In fact, one has to travel all the way back to the year 1929 to understand the context out of which the Fairness Doctrine was born.

Radio was the only source of electronic media in those days. Print newspapers and radio were the only game in town. The Fairness Doctrine was implemented as a means to insure the fair reporting of all sides of political news, since radio was one of only two sources of such news.

Thus, the Fairness Doctrine prevented radio from being dominated by one point of view. Plus, there was no such thing in those days as 'conservative talk radio,' which is funded by market-driven forces based upon ratings.

With the advent of various and sundry different forms of news reporting, such as television, direct mail, and the Internet, no longer did radio have a monopoly on electronic media. Suddenly people could get their political news and commentary in a variety of media.

This meant the end of the Fairness Doctrine, since the circumstances which necessitated it no longer existed.

Liberal politicians within the Democratic Party have long envied the remarkable success of conservative talk radio. And, they most certainly have bemoaned its influence, in spite of the fact that ever since the beginning of television news, political news has been reported with a definite liberal bias.

As legendary ABC News icon Howard K. Smith stated in the 1970s, 'Let's face it. Most of us in this business are liberal Democrats. This is bound to reflect on the manner in which we report the news.'

Yet, in spite of this consistent leftward leaning medium of television, the Democrats simply could not resist turning green with envy when they looked at Rush Limbaugh's ratings. They even attempted several failed forays into talk radio themselves, featuring liberals such as Al Franken and others, all of whom met a quick demise due to low ratings.

When no one is listening to your show, it's hard to get advertisers to spend money getting you to promote their products.

The failure of 'liberal talk radio' in the open marketplace of ideas led many Democrats to conclude that if they cannot compete with the conservatives on the radio, then they should force radio stations through legislation to put liberals on the air.

That legislation came in the form of the revival of the Fairness Doctrine.

The House of Representatives, however, under the leadership of several conservative Republicans, successfully passed an amendment to an appropriations bill today that blocks using federal dollars to fund any revival of the Fairness Doctrine.

Not surprisingly, many conservative Democrats joined them in voting for the amendment.

Over in the Senate, don't expect the Fairness Doctrine to have any more success than it did in the House, despite Trent Lott's retort about talk radio 'ruining this country.' A very humbled and contrite Trent Lott appeared on Chris Wallace's Sunday morning program on Fox News to state that, 'Talk radio has helped me in many ways through the years. I believe that they should have the right to say whatever they please.'

Does this mean, then, that Democrats and liberals will be barred from lending their voices to the issues of the day, simply because they cannot shut down conservative talk radio? In spite of the fact that this is obviously what they want the voters to think, don't believe it for a second.

The Democrats still have the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Los Angeles Times, the Miami Herald, Time Magazine, Newsweek Magazine, ABC News, CBS News, CNN, NBC News, more than a dozen filmmakers in Hollywood, and countless other forms of news to roll out the liberal party line in the media.

And this is precisely why their whines concerning the 'unfairness' of conservative talk radio are simply not credible. In fact, the entire charade makes them look like a bunch of spoiled cry-babies.

Second Amendment News Roundup for 6/28/07

Washington, DC (TLS). Here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

Gun Law News has a crucial analysis of 'the Tiahrt Amendment,' which prevents the BATFE from releasing to the public gun trace data:
http://www.gunlawnews.org/Analysis/tiahrt062607-2.html


The Buckeye Firearms Association blasts Sandusky Register Editor Matt Westerhold:
http://www.buckeyefirearms.org/article3821.html

A Keyboard and a .45 has some good news concerning a gun shop that received some positive words from the media:
http://akeyboardanda45.blogspot.com/2007/06/good-job-guys.html

The Jawa Report takes to the woodshed the Sandusky Register and Matt Westerhold:
http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/188477.php

The Jawa Report has an excellent opinion piece about the so-called 'Fairness Doctrine,' namely, that if this is brought back and applied to conservative talk radio, it should also apply to the mainstream news media:
http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/188478.php

The Captain's Quarters has some vitally important information on the Fairness Doctrine...apparently the move has been made this week to bring it back in order to shut down conservative talk radio (A MUST-READ!):
http://www.captainsquartersblog.com/mt/archives/010363.php

The Captain's Quarters also identifies the main players in the House and Senate who are intent on bringing back the Fairness Doctrine:
http://www.captainsquartersblog.com/mt/archives/010361.php

Traction Control posts the infamous 'gang of 64'--the 64 Senators who are pro-amnesty (we do understand, however, that there are already some Republican defectors from this, probably due to pressure from their constituents):
http://tractioncontrol.well-regulatedmilitia.org/?p=484

Snow Flakes In Hell blogs on 'the poisoned well' concerning the bill HR 2640 (We realize some in the community, including the NRA, support the measure. Many others, however, including GOA, do not):
http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/?p=926

Armed and Safe provides an update on counties in Illinois that are passing pro-2nd Amendment resolutions:
http://armedandsafe.blogspot.com/2007/06/latest-county-pro-2a-resolution-update.html

Alphecca reports that the Bloomberg coalition of anti-gun mayors is continuing to fall apart:
http://www.alphecca.com/?p=273