The 'fairness' doctrine...

SteamWake · 02-06-09, 04:02 PM

Just a little tech note... AM cannot go 'digital' due to its type of propigation (Amplitude Modulation) you simply cant modulate the amplitude fast enough. It (AM) is indeed a dying mode.

AM is actually the least efficent type of propigation around not to mention the spectrum they are 'locked' into sucks. FM being the second least efficent. Single side band or SSB beats them both hands down but can sound like donald duck.

Aramike · 02-06-09, 04:37 PM

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How is it silence if half of the viewpoint has to be conservative.

It is silencing them because radio stations are in BUSINESS. To force them to change the very structure of what they've find appeals to their audience effectively silences them.

We've all seen how successful liberal talk radio is, right?

In any case, a free society doesn't have governments telling its citizens how to present opinions. This entire concept should sicken every American.

Platapus · 02-06-09, 06:04 PM

This is my idea of a Fair Deal

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When I say I believe in a square deal i do not mean ... to give every man the best hand. If the cards do not come to any man, or if they do come, and he has not got the power to play them, that is his affair. All I mean is that there shall be no crookedness in the dealing.

Theodore Roosevelt

surf_ten · 02-06-09, 09:02 PM

I guess than it would be fair to have Rush Limbuagh share equal time on msnbc opposite Keith Olbermann. However the fairness doctrine it a oxymoron and it's real purpose is to surppress the views of the conservative speakers. It seems to me that many liberal democrats only believe in freedom of speech when it applies to their worldview. Anything contrary to their worldview is normally classified as narrowminded, racist, war mongering, hate speech.

Thomen · 02-06-09, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by surf_ten

I guess than it would be fair to have Rush Limbuagh share equal time on msnbc opposite Keith Olbermann. However the fairness doctrine it a oxymoron and it's real purpose is to surppress the views of the conservative speakers. It seems to me that many liberal democrats only believe in freedom of speech when it applies to their worldview. Anything contrary to their worldview is normally classified as narrowminded, racist, war mongering, hate speech.

Well, the 'Fairness Doctrine" would only apply to Radio, AFAIK.

SteamWake · 02-06-09, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomen

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Originally Posted by surf_ten

I guess than it would be fair to have Rush Limbuagh share equal time on msnbc opposite Keith Olbermann. However the fairness doctrine it a oxymoron and it's real purpose is to surppress the views of the conservative speakers. It seems to me that many liberal democrats only believe in freedom of speech when it applies to their worldview. Anything contrary to their worldview is normally classified as narrowminded, racist, war mongering, hate speech.

Well, the 'Fairness Doctrine" would only apply to Radio, AFAIK.

Zachstar · 02-06-09, 10:43 PM

Yes Air America became a joke. before it switched hands it had the greats on air but afterwards more and more left.

These days "progressive" Talk radio is much better. Mostly a string of moderates and left Christians.

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SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Just a little tech note... AM cannot go 'digital' due to its type of propigation (Amplitude Modulation) you simply cant modulate the amplitude fast enough. It (AM) is indeed a dying mode. AM is actually the least efficent type of propigation around not to mention the spectrum they are 'locked' into sucks. FM being the second least efficent. Single side band or SSB beats them both hands down but can sound like donald duck.

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surf_ten Loader Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 90 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I guess than it would be fair to have Rush Limbuagh share equal time on msnbc opposite Keith Olbermann. However the fairness doctrine it a oxymoron and it's real purpose is to surppress the views of the conservative speakers. It seems to me that many liberal democrats only believe in freedom of speech when it applies to their worldview. Anything contrary to their worldview is normally classified as narrowminded, racist, war mongering, hate speech.