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EmeraldCityGrl

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48. Who in Congress would get behind this?
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 08:11 PM
Nov 2012

Is there a particular Congressperson that would make this a pet issue?

Laws don't always accomplish what one wants. lovemydog Nov 2012 #1
Letting Assholes prove themselves Assholes, I agree orpupilofnature57 Nov 2012 #9
They could still spew their lies on TV shawn703 Nov 2012 #13
^ This. reusrename Nov 2012 #60
I don't agree. Fox is the one calling themselves "News" and they are marketing themselves. cui bono Nov 2012 #104
What you're saying is true, only it isn't fraud. reusrename Nov 2012 #112
I don't believe I said it was fraud. cui bono Nov 2012 #114
Suppose the cable company were selling a movie channel... reusrename Nov 2012 #115
Nicely said, and I agree with the spirit of your argument. However ... Laelth Nov 2012 #106
I don't disagree with anything you say here. reusrename Nov 2012 #113
I'm old enough to remember the fairness doctrine, and it work. Turn off the fatalism. pam4water Nov 2012 #36
Dick Morris wrote a book about the horrors of the Fairness Doctrine. Z_I_Peevey Nov 2012 #40
+1! uponit7771 Nov 2012 #57
+ 1 2 ReasonableToo Nov 2012 #92
Not a First Amendment issue nichomachus Nov 2012 #42
In fact, the fairness doctrine would assure proper use of the first amendment... MrMickeysMom Nov 2012 #53
Not only that, the sun has set on any need for the fairness doctrine Major Nikon Nov 2012 #75
No, there are many places where you can't change the dial. fasttense Nov 2012 #83
Portland's progressive radio station is being replace by a sports station cui bono Nov 2012 #105
You misinformed or have bought into the propaganda.... prairierose Nov 2012 #97
Compare today with 1949 Major Nikon Nov 2012 #102
The Fairness Doctrine never would "brush up" against the First Amendment. RoccoR5955 Nov 2012 #88
Yes!! felix_numinous Nov 2012 #2
Yes pass a law that if you see a lie on the news you report it, if it is repeated you get $10,000 Vincardog Nov 2012 #3
My suggestion for the presidential debates davidpdx Nov 2012 #81
I've always wondered why our "truth in advertising" laws don't apply to political ads. n/t bluethruandthru Nov 2012 #90
Exactly ReasonableToo Nov 2012 #93
All for it Savannahmann Nov 2012 #4
The law of reason should make Ru-away, non-existent orpupilofnature57 Nov 2012 #5
The Big Problem: KharmaTrain Nov 2012 #6
I don't know about you but it did seem AsahinaKimi Nov 2012 #8
That Was The Fault Of Dereg '96... KharmaTrain Nov 2012 #12
Great comments thank you! AsahinaKimi Nov 2012 #24
People believed that they found WMD in Iraq... Blanks Nov 2012 #35
In Essence That's What's Happened... KharmaTrain Nov 2012 #70
People STILL believe they found WMD in Iraq, to this day. Mariana Nov 2012 #98
Hell, 15% of GOP in Ohio believe Romney got Bin Laden!!! cui bono Nov 2012 #108
Even worse was 1987, when ownership restrictions were lifted. Waning days of reagan. calimary Nov 2012 #71
The 7s Rule... KharmaTrain Nov 2012 #79
destroyed is right. it's a wasteland of crap. HiPointDem Nov 2012 #84
Right! I also think it would be much easier to once again severely restrict ownership bluethruandthru Nov 2012 #91
I think it's more about moondust Nov 2012 #19
I Worked With The Fairness Doctrine... KharmaTrain Nov 2012 #25
Define "Fairness". AlbertCat Nov 2012 #26
It never required equal time. NYC Liberal Nov 2012 #94
AM radio under the Fairness Doctrine JackHughes Nov 2012 #100
As I remember it WinstonSmith4740 Nov 2012 #51
that's how i remember it too. so it basically kept stations from getting too political. HiPointDem Nov 2012 #85
Free speech rights my $&@! Phillyindy Nov 2012 #7
Exactly !!!! Welcome Phillyindy !!!! orpupilofnature57 Nov 2012 #10
Except Faux isn't on the airwaves. It's cable. It's not broadcast. Roland99 Nov 2012 #15
radio still goes over the airwaves SemperEadem Nov 2012 #20
Totally agree! Rockyj Nov 2012 #16
Fox News says they lie. Blanks Nov 2012 #37
Murdoch said not compelled to be truthful Blue4Texas Nov 2012 #68
Welcome to DU! WinstonSmith4740 Nov 2012 #54
Thank you, well said defacto7 Nov 2012 #58
yes yes yes!!! RepublicansRZombies Nov 2012 #11
Just follow the money... defacto7 Nov 2012 #61
They'll just change their name to "FOX Noise". It could impact "The Onion" too. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #14
There are different rules for satire as far as using someone's likeness or material cui bono Nov 2012 #110
best idea of the day. maffl Nov 2012 #17
Stupidity is its own reward. Ultimately Fox will die or become news-free & entertainment only. nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2012 #18
Our Republican House will jump right on that. nt valerief Nov 2012 #21
IMO, it's a national security issue ecstatic Nov 2012 #22
Fox? obxhead Nov 2012 #23
OK, that explains a lot TrogL Nov 2012 #27
Fox won a libel law suit claiming it is not news Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #28
Reagan and Nixon were elected before Fox "News" DaveJ Nov 2012 #29
I agree oldbanjo Nov 2012 #30
lets do it dropboss11 Nov 2012 #31
Deport Murdoch The Wizard Nov 2012 #32
I second that. 2naSalit Nov 2012 #63
Whatever happened to him regarding his legal issues. cui bono Nov 2012 #111
Are you going to apply it only to broadcast? What about cable? Bake Nov 2012 #33
Y E S ReRe Nov 2012 #34
I could go for the Canadian law. Cleita Nov 2012 #38
k&r!! Champion Jack Nov 2012 #39
My husband grew up with the BBC LittleGirl Nov 2012 #41
Great Idea... I'll spread the Word! fascisthunter Nov 2012 #43
The more I think about it..... 4bucksagallon Nov 2012 #44
If American politicians try to pass such a law, I'm sure Fox News would lie about it. tclambert Nov 2012 #45
blow them up...real good! madrchsod Nov 2012 #46
Thanks for that... 2naSalit Nov 2012 #65
Actually, he applied for a Canadian license and arthritisR_US Nov 2012 #47
Who in Congress would get behind this? EmeraldCityGrl Nov 2012 #48
I don't care if it violates the First Amendment. I don't care whether it works or not. nichomachus Nov 2012 #49
What a wonderful thought! Heathen57 Nov 2012 #50
I'd rather go for re-regulation of Media Ownership. MessiahRp Nov 2012 #52
I'm for anything sulphurdunn Nov 2012 #55
I would sign a petition. Don't know what else can be done. Problem is.... Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #56
Nope davidthegnome Nov 2012 #59
Oh yes! Rosa Luxemburg Nov 2012 #62
Why not campaign for real news programming in the US. reusrename Nov 2012 #64
All my friends who 2naSalit Nov 2012 #66
Id rather have a version of the Canadian law. Flatpicker Nov 2012 #67
I would be all for this. I agree with first ammendment rights but when you are calling Maraya1969 Nov 2012 #69
My take on it... mikki35 Nov 2012 #72
Wouldn't it be possible to just break up any monolothic media network and work towards ways for Proles Nov 2012 #73
No News/Fox News!!!!!!!! elbloggoZY27 Nov 2012 #74
Yes!!! Let's end the "Fact Free Zone" once and for all!!!1 citizen blues Nov 2012 #76
FOX "News" is doomed. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #77
As long as Fox News exists... AntiFascist Nov 2012 #78
The Fairness Doctrine only applied to the public airwaves nxylas Nov 2012 #80
Not sure it's necessary. It seems that Fox Noise shot itself in the foot with it's 24/7 propaganda. spicegal Nov 2012 #82
how about truth in labeling for news media.... ?? trailmonkee Nov 2012 #86
Soon to be retired Congressman, Maurice Hinchey (D- NY20) tried this a while back RoccoR5955 Nov 2012 #87
As I recall our enlightened SCOTUS ... GeorgeGist Nov 2012 #89
My thought says you are 1000% right....Start a petitiion or whatever.... fadedrose Nov 2012 #95
The Fairness Doctrine wouldn't apply to Fox News -- or any cable channel. NYC Liberal Nov 2012 #96
Pros & cons on issues matter little, if the info is rife with outright lies. There should be an mother earth Nov 2012 #99
It's the people who believe the propaganda, not the propagandists just1voice Nov 2012 #101
R&K Jamaal510 Nov 2012 #103
Has Obama expressed any specifc support for the FD? n/t Dr Fate Nov 2012 #107
crap! kamron Nov 2012 #109
Yes! RobertBlue Nov 2012 #116
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