tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14594994.post2436089453031504176..comments2024-01-09T04:20:39.453-05:00Comments on Around the Keg: The return of the Fairness DoctrineNoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345059376742159966noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14594994.post-25742222696204258022009-02-12T00:36:00.000-05:002009-02-12T00:36:00.000-05:00"I should also note that Stabenow's husband (next ...<I>"I should also note that Stabenow's husband (next to her in the picture) is a co-founder of TalkUSA, a left-leaning radio network. The Fairness Doctrine could certainly benefit him financially,"</I><BR/><BR/>Actually I think the fairness doctrine would be detrimental to a left wing radio netwrok or any other network that leans hard one way.<BR/><BR/>I would say the end of the fairness doctrine led to networks that only lean to one side, including to complete conservative takeover of stations like WJR Detroit.<BR/><BR/>The problem I have with radio (and the lack of "fairness")is that it presents a pro corperate message that is also a pro-Republican message.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12669616484991718478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14594994.post-76127331673900103242009-02-10T11:39:00.000-05:002009-02-10T11:39:00.000-05:00My take on it, is that we shouldn't spend tax paye...My take on it, is that we shouldn't spend tax payer dollars in an attempt to enforce a concept which, by all accounts, is principally unenforceable. As you've touched upon (and without getting too philosophical) what is "balance?" Outside of what Smitty said, "5 minutes for this side, 5 minutes for that side," there is no way to achieve any form of universal "balance" with respect to the messages being delivered, only balance in the eyes of one person or group; presumably the individual(s) placed in charge of ensuring it. It's a rediculous notion.<BR/><BR/>What this really boils down to is the educated public. As our collective abilities to reason and discern improve, so too will our ability to ferret out truth, and our desire to seek facts on BOTH SIDES of an argument. At that point, balance will be sought by the general public without the need for it to be legislated. We will never be able to force "balance" on people who simply want to be spoon fed "facts" which reinforce their own notions of truth and falsity.Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16827781112214332549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14594994.post-80881483187797923362009-02-08T14:16:00.000-05:002009-02-08T14:16:00.000-05:00Gawd, I hate Stabenow. She is pretty much worthles...Gawd, I hate Stabenow. She is pretty much worthless except for raising my blood pressure...<BR/><BR/>The Fairness Doctrine is a waste of time, and going nowhere. Leave it to Debbie to feed the right-wing base by lending credibility to their braying.Mr Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781439243585972721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14594994.post-77047189510010129142009-02-08T11:27:00.000-05:002009-02-08T11:27:00.000-05:00Probably the most balanced news show, IMO, is News...<I> Probably the most balanced news show, IMO, is Newshour on PBS</I><BR/><BR/>FWIW, I'm a Bill Moyers guy for exactly that reason. Engaged questions that seek in-depth answers. If only political candidates were interviewed on a larger stage than PBS with the same level of attention to detail and probing inquiry.Noahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345059376742159966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14594994.post-16712948196844489592009-02-08T08:48:00.000-05:002009-02-08T08:48:00.000-05:00Media bias is complex and very dependent on a pers...Media bias is complex and very dependent on a person's perspective. As you point out, we are mostly blind to bias that agrees with our own viewpoint. It seems just right to us. I also think it depends on the subject, moreso than ideology. Saying the media is "liberal" is a weak argument when you take a broad look at them. On many subjects, they certainly are, but overall, that isn't a fair statement.<BR/><BR/>I don't think Fox is that bad. I am talking about the news portion, not the pundit shows. I don't watch CNN at all. NPR is good, for the most part. Probably the most balanced news show, IMO, is Newshour on PBS. They try to present some depth and have intelligent commentary.<BR/><BR/>Personally, I think the media did a shitty job in the last election. In many cases, they focused hard on stupid stuff and ignored important stuff (IMO).steveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08862590608695420004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14594994.post-28875736163828636832009-02-07T19:24:00.000-05:002009-02-07T19:24:00.000-05:00Personally, I think people should look at both sid...<I>Personally, I think people should look at both sides, but most people tend to gravitate towards news and information that they agree with.</I><BR/><BR/>As a trained and schooled counselor, you know absolutely that people bias towards their own beliefs; never mind how many times this came up during the election cycle in terms of what people listen to/watch and why. Your point, then, is well taken in that really....besides for being bad public policy, it's totally unnecessary. <BR/><BR/>I hate Fox News. I normally think their point of view, if you can call it that, is wrong just about every time they open their mouths. So...I tend not to watch Fox News. I am also absolutely blind to any form of bias on CNN or NPR and tend to view NPR as delivering actual balanced news. But that's largely because I agree with them most of the time and tend towards their bias/interpretation of events.<BR/><BR/>Thus: it is simply unnecessary for a "Fairness Doctrine" beyond how bad and unconstitutional it is.<BR/><BR/>The only "fairness" I see a need for is a balance between political candidates. If you give one candidate 5 minutes <I>in an interview</I> or cover one of their pressers, do the same for the other. Beyond that, if the anchors spend 10 minutes deriding one and 5 minutes slobbering over the other, that's their business. See the difference? AM I making sense?Noahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345059376742159966noreply@blogger.com