Comments on: Will political talk radio lead to the reinstatement of the Fairness Doctrine? http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2008/11/will-political-talk-radio-lead-to-the-reinstatement-of-the-fairness-doctrine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=will-political-talk-radio-lead-to-the-reinstatement-of-the-fairness-doctrine Orange County's top political blog Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:09:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: whatttt!!!!!!!! http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2008/11/will-political-talk-radio-lead-to-the-reinstatement-of-the-fairness-doctrine/comment-page-1/#comment-75021 whatttt!!!!!!!! Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:36:18 +0000 http://orangejuiceblog.com/?p=14166#comment-75021 Larry, I checked out Accuracy in Media, this is NOT a fact checking site, it's an opinion site. Take this article;"Global Socialists Toast Victory over America" it is a mish-mash of poorly connected points, prophecies and opinion, this is media oversight? The last line in the article; "This isn't "international capitalism." It's the victory of global socialism. The stage is perfectly set for the U.S. presidency to be occupied by a revolutionary Marxist. "We are the world" is coming true." Pure conjecture and opinion. Now look at an article from Media Matters; "Media figures falsely assert or suggest autoworkers make $70/hour without noting figure includes benefits paid to current retirees." The article begins with a summary, goes on to cite media examples, continues on to the actual breakdown of current GM employee salaries ($41/hour) and ends with a transcript of a broadcast. Just the facts Jack. That's media oversight. Larry, I checked out Accuracy in Media, this is NOT a fact checking site, it’s an opinion site. Take this article;”Global Socialists Toast Victory over America” it is a mish-mash of poorly connected points, prophecies and opinion, this is media oversight? The last line in the article; “This isn’t “international capitalism.” It’s the victory of global socialism. The stage is perfectly set for the U.S. presidency to be occupied by a revolutionary Marxist. “We are the world” is coming true.” Pure conjecture and opinion. Now look at an article from Media Matters; “Media figures falsely assert or suggest autoworkers make $70/hour without noting figure includes benefits paid to current retirees.” The article begins with a summary, goes on to cite media examples, continues on to the actual breakdown of current GM employee salaries ($41/hour) and ends with a transcript of a broadcast. Just the facts Jack. That’s media oversight.

]]> By: Larry Gilbert http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2008/11/will-political-talk-radio-lead-to-the-reinstatement-of-the-fairness-doctrine/comment-page-1/#comment-75005 Larry Gilbert Sun, 23 Nov 2008 06:53:31 +0000 http://orangejuiceblog.com/?p=14166#comment-75005 tmare Let's wait until Obama takes office to see if Congress presses for some form of government control of the air waves. Whining? Is that what you call the ongoing protests against the passage of Prop 8? Do we now have selective whining? Just curious! tmare

Let’s wait until Obama takes office to see if Congress presses for some form of government control of the air waves.
Whining? Is that what you call the ongoing protests against the passage of Prop 8? Do we now have selective whining? Just curious!

]]> By: Larry Gilbert http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2008/11/will-political-talk-radio-lead-to-the-reinstatement-of-the-fairness-doctrine/comment-page-1/#comment-75004 Larry Gilbert Sun, 23 Nov 2008 06:50:19 +0000 http://orangejuiceblog.com/?p=14166#comment-75004 whatttttttttt If I want to check out fair and balanced media coverage I surely would not select Media Matters. A more credible source would be Accuracy in Media http://www.aim.org/ whatttttttttt

If I want to check out fair and balanced media coverage I surely would not select Media Matters. A more credible source would be Accuracy in Media
http://www.aim.org/

]]> By: tmare http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2008/11/will-political-talk-radio-lead-to-the-reinstatement-of-the-fairness-doctrine/comment-page-1/#comment-74985 tmare Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:03:21 +0000 http://orangejuiceblog.com/?p=14166#comment-74985 Conservatives are becoming a bunch of whining babies. Conservatives are becoming a bunch of whining babies.

]]> By: Vern Nelson http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2008/11/will-political-talk-radio-lead-to-the-reinstatement-of-the-fairness-doctrine/comment-page-1/#comment-74973 Vern Nelson Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:55:49 +0000 http://orangejuiceblog.com/?p=14166#comment-74973 No, L and J. I'm taking J and Pew at their word that there were that many more positive stories on the Dems than on McCain. And I'm not changing the subject by mentioning Sarah, she was very much part of the McCain story ever since he picked her, much more important than the Biden pick was to McCain. I just think it must have been very difficult these last couple months to put the doings of McCain and his campaign in a positive light. What time period did the study cover anyway? (I know, I could go to the link but I'm trying to write a piece of music right now.) This tilt toward the Dems (if it exists) is certainly a new thing though, it sure didn't exist during most of the Bush administration. No, L and J. I’m taking J and Pew at their word that there were that many more positive stories on the Dems than on McCain. And I’m not changing the subject by mentioning Sarah, she was very much part of the McCain story ever since he picked her, much more important than the Biden pick was to McCain.

I just think it must have been very difficult these last couple months to put the doings of McCain and his campaign in a positive light. What time period did the study cover anyway? (I know, I could go to the link but I’m trying to write a piece of music right now.)

This tilt toward the Dems (if it exists) is certainly a new thing though, it sure didn’t exist during most of the Bush administration.

]]> By: whatttt!!!!!!!! http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2008/11/will-political-talk-radio-lead-to-the-reinstatement-of-the-fairness-doctrine/comment-page-1/#comment-74972 whatttt!!!!!!!! Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:53:48 +0000 http://orangejuiceblog.com/?p=14166#comment-74972 Larry, I suggest that you and junior go to the Media Matters website for a look at the corporate (i.e. conservative) media bias that assaults the american airwaves on a daily basis. Larry, I suggest that you and junior go to the Media Matters website for a look at the corporate (i.e. conservative) media bias that assaults the american airwaves on a daily basis.

]]> By: Larry Gilbert http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2008/11/will-political-talk-radio-lead-to-the-reinstatement-of-the-fairness-doctrine/comment-page-1/#comment-74970 Larry Gilbert Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:40:12 +0000 http://orangejuiceblog.com/?p=14166#comment-74970 junior. Notice how Vern tries to shift attention to Sarah Palin when this post is about possible "censorship" or government control of the airwaves. As stated above. No one forces us to tune in if we don't like what is being broadcast. Furthermore we have an obligation to ourselves to "trust but verify" data even if it requires a little work on our part. While I occasionally listen to both Hannity and Colmes, that does not force me to decide which one of the them has the correct solution to the challenges which they cover. junior.
Notice how Vern tries to shift attention to Sarah Palin when this post is about possible “censorship” or government control of the airwaves.
As stated above. No one forces us to tune in if we don’t like what is being broadcast. Furthermore we have an obligation to ourselves to “trust but verify” data even if it requires a little work on our part.
While I occasionally listen to both Hannity and Colmes, that does not force me to decide which one of the them has the correct solution to the challenges which they cover.

]]> By: junior http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2008/11/will-political-talk-radio-lead-to-the-reinstatement-of-the-fairness-doctrine/comment-page-1/#comment-74969 junior Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:39:14 +0000 http://orangejuiceblog.com/?p=14166#comment-74969 oh, right Vern "real challenge." You are now the one "putting lipstick on the pig" of scientifically verified liberal media bias. oh, right Vern “real challenge.”

You are now the one “putting lipstick on the pig” of scientifically verified liberal media bias.

]]> By: Vern Nelson http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2008/11/will-political-talk-radio-lead-to-the-reinstatement-of-the-fairness-doctrine/comment-page-1/#comment-74967 Vern Nelson Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:25:54 +0000 http://orangejuiceblog.com/?p=14166#comment-74967 It means it must have been a real challenge to do positive stories on the campaign that McCain, Palin and Joe the Plumber just ran, although I'm sure they tried. It means it must have been a real challenge to do positive stories on the campaign that McCain, Palin and Joe the Plumber just ran, although I’m sure they tried.

]]> By: junior http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2008/11/will-political-talk-radio-lead-to-the-reinstatement-of-the-fairness-doctrine/comment-page-1/#comment-74965 junior Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:19:33 +0000 http://orangejuiceblog.com/?p=14166#comment-74965 Vern: "junior, a lot of that is just the impossibility of putting “lipstick on a pig.” Vern - What is that comment supposed to mean in your response to my posted comment regarding scientific research which verifies claims of liberal media bias? Vern: “junior, a lot of that is just the impossibility of putting “lipstick on a pig.”

Vern – What is that comment supposed to mean in your response to my posted comment regarding scientific research which verifies claims of liberal media bias?

]]> By: Vern Nelson http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2008/11/will-political-talk-radio-lead-to-the-reinstatement-of-the-fairness-doctrine/comment-page-1/#comment-74961 Vern Nelson Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:32:38 +0000 http://orangejuiceblog.com/?p=14166#comment-74961 junior, a lot of that is just the impossibility of putting "lipstick on a pig." Although they sure pulled if off with Bush especially during his first term... Nothing but fawning worshipful coverage and loyal stenography of gov't talking points leading 70% of us to support the Iraq disaster and more. junior, a lot of that is just the impossibility of putting “lipstick on a pig.” Although they sure pulled if off with Bush especially during his first term… Nothing but fawning worshipful coverage and loyal stenography of gov’t talking points leading 70% of us to support the Iraq disaster and more.

]]> By: Vern Nelson http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2008/11/will-political-talk-radio-lead-to-the-reinstatement-of-the-fairness-doctrine/comment-page-1/#comment-74960 Vern Nelson Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:30:46 +0000 http://orangejuiceblog.com/?p=14166#comment-74960 OK Larry, Keith and Rachel I will not call "balanced" as much as I love them. They are definitely liberal polemicists who self-consciously strive to balance off your O'Reilly's and Hannitys. Thank God for them. But I would never consider getting all my news from just Keith and Rachel. Sure I'll watch Keith with you Larry if you buy the drinks. OK Larry, Keith and Rachel I will not call “balanced” as much as I love them. They are definitely liberal polemicists who self-consciously strive to balance off your O’Reilly’s and Hannitys. Thank God for them. But I would never consider getting all my news from just Keith and Rachel.

Sure I’ll watch Keith with you Larry if you buy the drinks.

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