I emailed her that I absolutely agreed. They should definitely make ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, CNN, MSNBC, print media in all forms, academics and politicians speak out positively on conservative/traditional philosophy. Told her I felt is was unfair for us to have only Fox!!!

. . for contacting me about the “fairness doctrine,” which required broadcasters on public airways to allow time for contrasting points of view. I appreciate that you have taken the time to communicate your views and concerns with me.

The Federal Communications Commission first implemented this doctrine in 1949. At the time, it was concerned about the limited number of radio and television broadcast frequencies being controlled by advocates with a singular point of view. The FCC abandoned the doctrine in the 1980s. Should any proposal to reinstate this doctrine come before me in the Senate, I will be sure to keep your views and concerns in mind.

Thank you again for contacting me. Please do not hesitate to do so again if I can be of assistance to you in the future.

This is my reply:…..Wow the fairness doctrine was institued in 1949. WOW. 1949. Do you think the world has changed since then?
come on the stat of Michigan has far bigger problems than this. Besides doesn’t your husband have a conflict of interest on this issue, or is he too busy procuring hookers? Please address the issues the people of Michigan want you too. Otherwise you will be looking for other work the next time you are up for election

it can’t compete with…
MSNBC
ABC
CBS
CNN
NBC
NPR
DailyKos
MoveOn
and FNC when Geraldo is on.

Yeah, it’s so unfair.

Spamming phones and mail does not mean you have accountability.

This is quite the case when the intention is overwhelm phone and mail.

sethstorm on February 6, 2009 at 2:58 PM

Oh Sethie babe.. I forgot to also mention how the obama supporters would jam the lines of radio stations when Jerome Corsi was trying to talk about his obama book.

Good for the goose, good for the gander.

So, tell me if you think expressing our opinions to our PUBLIC SERVANTS is wrong, do you also think that trying to intimidate radio stations who are interviewing a book author is also wrong??? Simple YES or NO..

The media represents the left. Fox represents no one.

hawkdriver on February 6, 2009 at 3:41 PM

Well said. Wish I had thought of it myself.

sethstorm on February 6, 2009 at 3:34 PM

Lemme rephrase – Fox offers THE OPPORTUNITY to provide opposing points of view. Most liberals are too chickensh$t to take the opportunity, save for Geraldo, Whoopi (who was on Hannity last night), Al Sharpton, etc. I may not agree with them, but have respect for the fact that they were willing to defend their positions. Even Bawney Fwank had the balls to come on O’Reilly. As far as Colmes, I saw him as a token as well, mainly for the lame arguments he posed. He would disagree “just to disagree.”

Spamming phones and mail does not mean you have accountability.

This is quite the case when the intention is overwhelm phone and mail.

sethstorm on February 6, 2009 at 2:58 PM

Well, the next time you are kneeling before your dead leader, please remind HIM of that.. You know, the guy who urged his followers sycophants to ‘get in people’s faces’.. The guy whose goons in St Louis threatened to arrest anyone criticising der obamafuerher, the guy who is setting up an email/texting system to do exactly what you are railing against.

Dude, people are getting pissed off real fast.. The cabinet picks, The gitmo thing.. Obama is unravelling and it is only 2 weeks in.

So, I will exercise my right to tell the elected PUBLIC SERVANTS in washington, my state capitol and my local muni building exactly what I think.

Hey pal, just as an aside, you liberals are going to crap yourselves when the Million Gun Owner march happens in March 2010.

Oh, yeah, I forgot, I suppose you also supported the Black Panthers intimidating voters in Philly.

This isn’t Soviet Moscow or Berlin in 1941 YET. We can still contact our legislators as we see fit.

Now, just to piss you off, I’m going to call the Fugly bitch to follow up on my email to her..

That’s a laugh – since if it’s there, it’s usually a token opposition a la Colmes.

sethstorm on February 6, 2009 at 3:34 PM

You are simply jaded by the media and what you consider fair. The media represents the left. Fox represents no one.

Problem is, Fox News already offers opposing points of view.

That’s a laugh – since if it’s there, it’s usually a token opposition a la Colmes.

They aren’t the only ones whom have taken away constitutional rights.

sethstorm on February 6, 2009 at 2:58 PM

Thank you for admitting that liberals are currently trying to take away our constitutional rights. You are definately heading in the right direction and I’m proud of you.

Senator,
In a recent interview, you stated that “I absolutely think it’s time to be bringing accountability to the airwaves.” What do they need to be held accountable for? Provided that they comply with FCC regulations, their programming decisions are based on the market for which they air. In other words, their programming selections are what keep them in business.
This has nothing to do with fairness and everything to do with an attempt to cram liberal viewpoints down the throats of the American people ever since Democracy Radio and Air America went under as a result of poor ratings. No one mentioned the fairness doctrine while these networks were on the airwaves. Your husband helped put these failed organizations together, and now that they’ve tanked, your only recourse is to FORCE radio stations to offer opposing points of view. You know it, I know it, so who are we kidding? Yeah, that’s what we need, more government regulation to get us just THAT much closer to communism.
The only medium that has conservatism dominate is AM radio, which is why it is the only medium you’re targeting. The print media and the major networks lean very left. So is it “fair” to only go after radio because their broadcasting doesn’t fit your political beliefs? Are you going to regulate cable news networks as well? Because I certainly don’t see opposing points of view on MSNBC, which might explain why they are 3rd in the ratings of all 3 cable news networks. I’ll bet that when they finally go under, you’ll want a fairness doctrine for television as well. Problem is, Fox News already offers opposing points of view.
Quit treating Americans as naive, stupid people. Contrary to what you tell us, we know exactly why you and your fellow democrats Pelosi, Durbin, Bingaman and Schumer are doing this. Your networks lost listeners and subsequently went under because of extreme leftist (Franken, Rhodes) viewpoints. Get over it.
Bret C.
Colorado Springs, CO

So, in other words, there should be, in your asinine opinion, no accountabliltiy for government officials??

bullseye on February 6, 2009 at 2:04 PM

Spamming phones and mail does not mean you have accountability.

This is quite the case when the intention is overwhelm phone and mail.

The libs glibly come here and joke as they slowly take our constitutional rights.

They aren’t the only ones whom have taken away constitutional rights.

Besides, the talk radio folk and Murdoch’s hosts look good in prison garb.

sethstorm on February 6, 2009 at 1:24 PM

There was a time when I actually was convinced by the two party system. I didn’t think a super majority on our part was wise because we might do something horrendous like OMG, school prayer. Wonder of wonders. The libs glibly come here and joke as they slowly take our constitutional rights.

We’ll only take so much. I hope you’re ready to take all this to the level you think appropriate. Just remember what you do has consequences. Sometimes very serious ones. I think it would be an understandment to say that you’re playing with fire.

The problem is that you’re near the cliff as well.

If Stabenow were wise:
Disconnect the lines due to technical difficulty and install a paper shredder at the other end of the mail slot until the measures are passed. Then get the state to pass something that makes it a serious crime to (un)intentionally disable telecommunications equipment in this manner.

If you want to break phones, expect a response that will thwart it. Besides, the talk radio folk and Murdoch’s hosts look good in prison garb.

sethstorm on February 6, 2009 at 1:24 PM

Jawohl Mein Herr. Ve Vill OBEY. !! Ve do NOT vand der Brownshirten to march us gefahren Der Kamp or Make us Kaput. Ve Vill no Longer Disobey Der Obamafuehrer..

So, in other words, there should be, in your asinine opinion, no accountabliltiy for government officials??

On the other hand, my theory during the recent Rush dust-up has been that Obama and the left want to raise his profile in order to drive the GOP away from the center and back towards the right. Good for Democrats!

How do you figure that when…

When asked which of the following statement they agreed with about the Republican Party:

9.6% said the party is too conservative

If you thought FCC intrusion is bad now, you should have been around pre-Reagan when they were a real pain in the a**.

News was news.

Nothing more.

Yesterday, Hannity went off on this female creature, giving out her phone numbers while on air. Her phone lines were trashed immediately. These Liberal creatures think they area above the laws of this land. Big mistake! The cliff is near if they continue on this path.

Keemo on February 6, 2009 at 9:02 AM

The problem is that you’re near the cliff as well.

If Stabenow were wise:
Disconnect the lines due to technical difficulty and install a paper shredder at the other end of the mail slot until the measures are passed. Then get the state to pass something that makes it a serious crime to (un)intentionally disable telecommunications equipment in this manner.

If you want to break phones, expect a response that will thwart it. Besides, the talk radio folk and Murdoch’s hosts look good in prison garb.