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Rush Limbaugh presses Obama to keep airwaves ‘Free’

Talk radio giant Rush Limbaugh tees off soberly from the Wall Street Journal with a well-stated plea to President Obama to avoid “Government-imposed censorship.” He briefly details his ascent to super-stardom via talk radio broadcasting along with the history of the Fairness Doctrine. Limbaugh is direct in his missive — as direct as President Obama [...]

[ More ] February 20th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in News, Republicans, Talk Radio |

Are coffins covered under the Fairness Doctrine?

The controversy over the proper treatment and consideration of our war dead and their coffins continues. This political football has been kicked around by partisans on both sides since the inception of the Iraq War. This is not exactly Fairness Doctrine subject matter. Or is it?
President Obama said last week that he is considering lifting [...]

[ More ] February 17th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in News |

Not everybody wants it but many expect it.

The Fairness Doctrine is coming. Or at least that’s what the peanut gallery seems to collectively believe.
But 51% say it is at least somewhat likely that the Democratic-controlled Congress will restore the Fairness Doctrine, which requires holders of broadcast licenses to present balanced political coverage of important issues, as determined by the Federal Communications Commission. [...]

[ More ] February 17th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Democrats, Polls / Surveys, Talk Radio |

Will Obama bring back the Fairness Doctrine?

Will Obama revive the Fairness Doctrine?
It seems to be a foregone conclusion that America is about elect its first Black President. The ubiquitous “Hope and Change” mantra is ambitious in its reach. One change that may raise some hackles is the revival of the Fairness Doctrine.
Brian Anderson notes, “the language of “fairness” is seductive. Many [...]

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