RSSMark Lloyd, Racism, Localism And The Fairness Doctrine
Carl Andrews | September 29, 2009
Yesterday we did a report on the apparently racist remarks of President Obama’s latest Czar appointment, FCC Diversity Czar Mark Lloyd.
Among the chilling remarks made by Mr. Lloyd (along with those showing his respect and admiration for Hugo Chavez) is the following:
“We’re in a position where you have to say who is going to step down so that someone else can have power.”
Lloyd is referring to the fact that in his (and probably Obama’s) opinion, the administration is in a position to dictate more minority ownership/control over media outlets.
Which of course is un-Constitutional.
And before all of you members of the Kool-Aid Brigade scream that it is within Lloyd and Obama’s power to do this, because the FCC is a government agency, let me explain something to you.
The FCC grants a license to a media outlet, be it a television or radio station, based upon certain criteria and legalities.
As long as the brodcaster stays within those guidlines, the federal government cannot even impose a fine upon the station, let alone remove it’s ownership.
Liberals as a whole froth at the mouth like a pack of rabid dogs whenever it is pointed out that talk radio is dominated by conservative points of view.
Being socialists, they have no respect for the fact that a free-market economy is the reason behind the popularity of shows hosted by such conservative icons as Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, etc.
The cannot face the simple fact that there are not as many liberal points of view on the airwaves is because, when it comes to liberal talk radio, no one listens!
The multiple bankruptcy filings of Air America are proof of that, despite backing by George Soros and MoveOn.
And liberal Democrat’s hopes of re-instating the so-called Fairness Doctrine have met with such opposition that they haven’t mentioned it in quite some time.
Although there is no vetting process for Obama’s Czars, you can bet that there would be a vetting process for any minority who would be given an FCC license.
And having a politically left-leaning point of view would be the top priority.
Taking yet another page straight out of the Saul Alinsky handbook, the one that tells his followers to “strike hard from an unexpected direction”, the Obama administration will use this ploy to begin it’s war against conservative talk radio.
There is no doubt in my mind that the administration will use the precepts of “Localism” as an excuse to force radio station owners to step down, and to replace them with people more sympathetic to liberal viewpoints.
By this method, the FCC can decide what you need to hear, based on your interests in your town on your local talk radio station.
Therfore, if a radio station in a market with an overwhelming number of registered Democrats (liberals) is airing a conservative talk show, the FCC can revoke or fail to renew that station’s license.
Naturally they then grant that license to new ownership.
Out with Rush Limbaugh.
In with Randi Rhodes.
This free speech stifling government scheme would not totally silence conservative talk radio.
However, it would greatly reduce their listenership, which is what Mark Lloyd and his fellow liberal socialists really want.
As usual. the FCC, Barack Obama, Mark Lloyd and liberals in general are trying not to be troubled by such concepts as free speech, the First Amendment, or other bothersome concepts.
Not to mention the blatant racism they will use as a tactic to try and pull off their scheme.
They have also closed their minds to one other factor.
The basic tenets of a free-market economy.
Radio talk shows like Limbaugh’s are popular because millions of people listen.
Consequently, dozens of advertisers spend millions of dollars to promote their products on these shows.
Liberal talk radio however, doesn’t attract much of an audience, even in markets where there is no conservative alternative.
Liberal talk radio doesn’t generate advertising revenue because not many people tune in.
No listeners, no advertisers.
No advertisers, no money to pay the staff.
If you doubt this scenario, study the history of Air America, as I mentioned earlier.
It’s almost tragic that Lloyd, Obama, and all of their liberal friends can’t face the reality of one simple fact.
You and the FCC can force broadcasters to air liberal talk radio.
But you can’t force the citizens of America to listen.
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