Over the weekend, the National Conference for Media Reform was held in Memphis,
TN, with a number of notable speakers on hand for the event. Rep. Dennis
Kucinich (D-OH) made an(sic) surprise appearance at the convention
to announce that he would be heading up a new House subcommittee which will
focus on issues surrounding the Federal Communications Commission.
Here we go - Liberals simply can't imagine why Conservative based talk radio is successful and Liberal based radio is not . Advertisers would flock to "progressive" hosts and programs if the public was really in favor of them . The lack of advertising is probably why Air America has struggled , even reached the point of possibly filing for bankruptcy protection , while Limbaugh , Hannity , et al , grow and prosper .
In addition to media ownership, the committee is expected to focus its attention
on issues such as net neutrality and major telecommunications mergers. Also in
consideration is the "Fairness Doctrine," which required broadcasters to present
controversial topics in a fair and honest manner. It was enforced until it was
eliminated in 1987.
Kucinich said in his speech that "We know the media has
become the servant of a very narrow corporate agenda" and added "we are now in a
position to move a progressive agenda to where it is visible."
Thus is the plan of the new power bloc in Washington ; if they can't compete , the other side MUST be acting unfairly !
I listen to radio talk shows that appeal to me and my interests , and turn off ones that do not . Is that not what the dial is for ? When the Liberals can appeal to the masses , then they will be competitive . If a business has no customers , it goes out of business , or changes its product or service . Same should be true of political entities and parties . The Republicans need to do some refocussing also , since they have lost many followers recently .
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