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godlycook
11/16/2008 9:00 amLast Read: |
I was wondering how many people actually know, what the " Fairness Doctrine " is ? The Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) required that owners of broadcast licenses, to present controversial issues to the public, fairly, honestly and with balance. So for example, if a talk radio station had a conservative host presenting his spin, on a liberal candidate; then the station would have to let a liberal host follow, to give his spin on a republican candidate. Each would get equal time to present their view. As I've mentioned before; I listen to a lot of conservative talk radio ( its hard to find a liberal talk radio show ), and they present the Fairness Doctrine as the end of talk radio ( a way to silence conservative talk shows ). I've also heard Christian leaders complain as well about the " Fairness Doctrine "; and I can understand their complaint; but do Christians have anything to fear from this policy ? Some even refer to it ( the Fairness Doctrine ); as the " Un-Fairness Doctrine ". In 1987 the FCC abolished the Fairness Doctrine. So, here's my question. Why was it abolished ? No, we speak of God's secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. 1 Cor. 2: 7 |
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11/16/2008 9:48 am |
A conservitive or a christian radio or t.v show has the right to present their views without having to give an opposing view point Steve. The fairness doctrine was abolished because of the explostion in the communcations venues of all the airwaves including the knowledge of the up coming word wide internet that hadn't come to fuistion as of that date but was in the minds of those planning it! You got a an opposing view you want to express then go to one of the hundreds of thousands of venues that are out there to express it then. It's an outdated law and has no place by imposing equal time in what anyone is expressing. They need to quit their crying and find their own venues there are many places to do that just check out public radio in this country hardly a conservitive point of view there now is it?
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11/16/2008 10:11 am |
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. If I complained about the recognized religion of being an atheist, would the ACLU care? The world has nothing to lose and everything to win. The wrong information into one's mind can change the weak, immature and the ignorant, this is propaganda at its best. Hear a lie repeated over and over again until it is common place, is it still a lie? What is absolute truth? Is there such a thing? If so, what is it? Are you sure? Prove it? Please? Know ? Yes ? ? . . When we were redeemed, we were called to make disciples, raising them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord, so they in turn may do likewise. Saying I am sorry is WORTHLESS without real repentance. True or FALSE ? Without a personal and intimate relationship with God, how can you ever realize the true identity and person of God? Continue to be faithful, deliverance is near, obedience must be seen, be an unconditional blessing as He continues to bless you. This time is short, serve Him well, serving all. Without exception. Know ? Yes ? ? .
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11/16/2008 12:58 pm |
Or how about the fairness in the Bill Mare show on cable T.V. forgot what it's called now but he always has 2 liberal guess panilist and 1 always being a comedian with 1 conservative. Now that 3 against 1 counting the smart mouth Mr. Mare's and lets not forget his audiance which never laughts or applause at anything the conserative guess has to say but the house always comes down with all the others! Not only that let me let you in on a little known secret about that very popular left slanted show. Frank Pastore who use to be a Cincanati Red's baseball pitcher and is now a christian radio talk show host here in the L.A. area was one of the conservative guess on that show. He had to fill out a question aire and was asked all sorts of questions like what would you do or what would you say if this happen? Just fill in the blanks and when he did he found out that the show was completly riggg by the producers and handlers of Bill Mare and those very same questions asked of him prior to the show were a set up and Mr. Mare had a pre-concived and pre-written reponce already waiting for the soul purpose of making him look quick witted and inteligent and of course making the one guess look like a fool! Yeah fairness doctrine my butt! they have an opposing view but it's all a scam and they work it out everytime in their favor! Like I said it's an out dated law and the liberals need to blow their noses wipe their crying eyes and try and figure some other way to supress the truth and things they don't like hearing about themselves! Let them buy some air time and start their very own "progressive" thinker show or just turn on the cable channles like "Air America" and see and hear all the jokes at conservative's expense but please don't try and defend any of the public radio radio shows as being truly balanced in fairness, that's a joke to anyone whose ever listened to them.
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11/17/2008 5:56 pm |
Here's another thing Stevo how bout some fairness in what we teach our children in the schools in regards to the origin of all things? Why can't intelligent design be taught right alone side evolution? Not talking about creationism but only inteligent design as many sicentist are begining to believe! What about a tag on the end of the new movie religiousty or something like that by none other than Bill Mare! How bout having a christian speak afterwards about how one becomes a christian and what it means to to him/her and how it should effect their world around them and not those on the fringe and prolly pretty silly and illrational which I'm sure Bill used in the movie. How about an opposing statement after each polictial commercial spouting their propaganda? It could go on and on and on bro!
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11/19/2008 6:39 am |
Now just where in the heck are you Steve?  It's been 3 days since I last posted and still no sign of you? Must be in the kitchen I bet cooking up something good to eat! Or to write something here!
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11/19/2008 7:54 pm |
Or how about the fairness in the Bill Mare show on cable T.V. forgot what it's called now but he always has 2 liberal guess panilist and 1 always being a comedian with 1 conservative. Now that 3 against 1 counting the smart mouth Mr. Mare's and lets not forget his audiance which never laughts or applause at anything the conserative guess has to say but the house always comes down with all the others! Not only that let me let you in on a little known secret about that very popular left slanted show. Frank Pastore who use to be a Cincanati Red's baseball pitcher and is now a christian radio talk show host here in the L.A. area was one of the conservative guess on that show. He had to fill out a question aire and was asked all sorts of questions like what would you do or what would you say if this happen? Just fill in the blanks and when he did he found out that the show was completly riggg by the producers and handlers of Bill Mare and those very same questions asked of him prior to the show were a set up and Mr. Mare had a pre-concived and pre-written reponce already waiting for the soul purpose of making him look quick witted and inteligent and of course making the one guess look like a fool! Yeah fairness doctrine my butt! they have an opposing view but it's all a scam and they work it out everytime in their favor! Like I said it's an out dated law and the liberals need to blow their noses wipe their crying eyes and try and figure some other way to supress the truth and things they don't like hearing about themselves! Let them buy some air time and start their very own "progressive" thinker show or just turn on the cable channles like "Air America" and see and hear all the jokes at conservative's expense but please don't try and defend any of the public radio radio shows as being truly balanced in fairness, that's a joke to anyone whose ever listened to them. So, in a talk-show radio context, people should be able to hear what's wrong with both parties rather than what's wrong with one party. Giving both groups ( or even a third or forth group ) a chance to express their views, would give listeners the opportunity to hear all sides. The " Fairness Doctrine " would do just that, give the other side ( or sides ) a chance to be heard; so that the listeners could decide who to believe. No, we speak of God's secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. 1 Cor. 2: 7
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11/19/2008 8:35 pm |
Here's another thing Stevo how bout some fairness in what we teach our children in the schools in regards to the origin of all things? Why can't intelligent design be taught right alone side evolution? Not talking about creationism but only inteligent design as many sicentist are begining to believe! What about a tag on the end of the new movie religiousty or something like that by none other than Bill Mare! How bout having a christian speak afterwards about how one becomes a christian and what it means to to him/her and how it should effect their world around them and not those on the fringe and prolly pretty silly and illrational which I'm sure Bill used in the movie. How about an opposing statement after each polictial commercial spouting their propaganda? It could go on and on and on bro! There is a big difference between the " Fairness Doctrine " and what happens on talk radio; and teaching creation in public schools. No, we speak of God's secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. 1 Cor. 2: 7
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11/20/2008 6:39 am |
Good point Steve but still there's so many venues of communication open for one to get their point of views across, As far as it being unconstitutional to teach ID in schools that doesn't surprise me nor it being stated so by a republican judge either. ID doesn't teach creation it simply states that it appears there is design in the creation and of course to have design there must be someone smarter than the average Joe who did it! Most of the scientist who are leaning towards this are not christian they just are just finding the big bang and natural selection theory lacking especially as science advances and we are able to dig deeper and further into all the nuts and bolts of just how marvelous God put it all together. One thing I know for sure is that the Republican party treats christians pretty much like distant relatives who are welcomed in the home once a year during the Christmas season [election time] then want nothing to do with them all the rest of the time afterward. No county or political party is christian only people can become that but I still find it easier on my conscience to vote conservative and along side of those towards the right be they christian or not than throw in with the left and all that they represent and stand for. I don't always side with them though and voted against the California mandatory 3 strikes [felonies, non violent ones included] sending the poor soul away for a 25 to life sentance no exceptions allowed. The church and the republicans were of course in favor of this and found it hard to believe we here in this state let that law pass.
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 11/28/2008 8:33 pm |
As I stated, I listen to a lot of talk radio; most of which is conservative. But I don't listen to it like I'm a sponge, just soaking it all in. I can tell the difference between fact and spin, and most of what you get on talk radio is just that.....SPIN. I use to listen to a really good talk show in Philadelphia, the host ( known as evil Irv or more affectionately as uncle Irv ) use to tell it like it is. He exposed the Republicans and Democrats for what they both are, he didn't just pound on the Democrats all of the time, like most talk radio shows do. He was balanced, and you could actually learn something ( about the Republicans and Democrats ) by listening to him . So, in a talk-show radio context, people should be able to hear what's wrong with both parties rather than what's wrong with one party. Giving both groups ( or even a third or forth group ) a chance to express their views, would give listeners the opportunity to hear all sides. The " Fairness Doctrine " would do just that, give the other side ( or sides ) a chance to be heard; so that the listeners could decide who to believe. for the for alternate point of view. This is the great lie that we are being asked to accept as truth. The real truth is that the left is not satisfied dominating the mainstream media, they want to silence the media that they cannot dominate. It is the Bill Mahr show on a grand scale. The truth is available to anyone who wants to find it. True critical thinking skills are what people need to develop, not just another imposed "protection" that targets broadcasters with a sucessful business model. Conservative talk radio is successful because it is the balance to liberal dominated mainstream outlets. The fairness doctrine will only be "fair" if it requires the other side to be expressed in every medium, not just radio. We are what we believe we are. C. S. Lewis
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12/8/2008 1:19 pm |
Maybe the un fairness doctrine was un fair to stations who wish to broadcast biased programs!! After all, we all should all have the right to be biased.. Yep.. that's MY opinion! Of course you don't have to listen to anyone you don't want to..
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