Desperate to shut down that which is currently being the major roadblock to making us an Obamination:
This morning, radio host Bill Press brought up the recent closing of liberal station Obama 1260 when speaking with Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow, and talked about whether there needs to be a balance to right-wing talk on the radio dial.
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.
Although Obama has been publicly opposed to reinstating the fairness doctrine, conservative radio has talked nonstop about the fear of it returning (or perhaps something like it with another name) while there’s a Democrat in the White House and a Democratic majority in Congress.
UPDATE: A commenter points out that Stabenow is married to Tom Athans, a liberal talk radio executive.
First off: There was a station called “Obama 1260”?
Anyways…
How do we bring “accountability” to the airwaves? According to liberals – like Stabenow – we find it nearly impossible to define what pornography is, but we’re going to define what is being a properly “accountable” radio station? Were this suggested by a GOPer against any liberal media outlets, our liberals would be screaming bloody murder. But as its directed against conservatives (no one is talking about bringing accountability to liberal talkers, ya know? I guess they already are accountable…either that, or everyone knows no one listens to them, so who cares?) liberals see this as a reasonable measure to stop Rush from being so unfair…
Face it, liberals, you’re just afraid of debate and you want us to shut up and go away…
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