“With regard to media consolidation, the rules were relaxed too much. Anti-trust law should apply. I think we shouldn’t have abandoned the fairness law; if a media outlet were pushing a particular political point of view... then you had a right to demand the opposite point of view. The airwaves belong to the public, not to anybody, particularly not to Fox News. But having said all that, the editorial page of The Wall Street Journal is even more right wing and irrational than most of the commentators on Fox News. And completely predictable... it’s like Pavlov’s dogs.”
—First Lady hopeful Bill Clinton on Rupert Murdoch’s takeover of the WSJ
2007-08-09 04:52:14 · 5 answers · asked by Jasmine 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
It's idiotic to think that limiting free speach should be considered at this day in age. THe fairness doctrine was a mistake from day one and we were so fortunate to have balls to end it. Now people want to bring it back?
You criticize Fox News? Sure, they have some right commentators on there, but they also have some libs that work on the air with them. Have you ever watch the Communist News Network? Watch Wolf Bitzer one day and that fool Cafferty. Lou Dobbs doesn't even attempt to hide his hate and contempt for our President and republicans.
As for the radio talk shows...if there were a liberal who could actually carry on a conversation with another person without it leading to insults, I might be inclined to listen. People don't want to listen to people preaching hate like what was done on air america. Let's face it, you're punishing republicans for being better at talk radio and having shows that people actually listen to. How is that your fault.
The fairness doctrine is an obvious and blatant blow to the constitution. Republicans are not perfect, but bringing back the fairness doctrine will be a huge mistake. On top of that, how would the administration enforce it? It's a waste of money and a waste of everyone's time.
Let's face it...this whole initiative is being brought back up by a bunch of insecure democrats who are scared that people may actually see them for what they are. I'm a smart guy, you're a smart person and most everyone in our country has the ability choose what we believe. I don't take anything I "hear" for granted. I form my own opinions on issues and I don't follow the gospel of talk radio or fox news. With that being said, i'll be damned if I let the government tell me what I should listen to and what I'm allowed to watch.
2007-08-09 05:14:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's funny how much they don't like Fox News and now I guess Wall Street Journal is on their list. I don't watch Fox and don't reat the Wall Street Journal but if Bill Clinton doesn't like it then I might start to. I like the first lady hopeful part. That is funny
2007-08-10 03:45:30 · answer #2 · answered by Its Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The editorial page of the Wall Street Journal is certainly very Conservative - hey, these guys have the money - why rock the boat?
I find it hard to believe that it could possibly be farther to the right than Fox News.
Source for the quote please.
2007-08-09 05:02:13 · answer #3 · answered by Just an American 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds logical. Of course I've always thought Bill has made a lot of sense.
the part about anti-trust laws may be a little extreme.. but the basic concept seems pretty logical.
Edit: he's not talking about limiting free speech.. he's talking about protecting it by making sure the same person/group doesn't controll all media.
2007-08-09 04:58:49 · answer #4 · answered by pip 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Makes perfect sense to me.
2007-08-09 04:59:52 · answer #5 · answered by buzzard 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋