Edwards is scared

[DanTheEldest]

Originally Posted by jdavionic

I don't think it's that Edwards is scared, although I would concede that he would probably prefer a more sympathetic outlet. IMO, I think there's more merit to the desire of shutting out, and eventually shutting down (if possible) the more conservative media outlets.

Perhaps I'm misunderstanding, but are you actually advocating for the forced closure of conservative media?

[Brickboy240]

Only if they're inaccurate. If they're reporting the truth...whats the problem?

I have always questioned Newsmax and WorldNetDaily's articles and motivations. Most of the time, they're as idealogically entrenched as DailyKos or Democracy Now.

Its not the side of the aisle I despise...its the disinformation and the leaving out of facts that annoys me most. Both sides have outlets that do this - its part of being an idealogue.

- Brickboy240

[longtalltechsan]

I don't even consider Fox news to be that conservative anymore. I think everyone thinks they are b/c all the other media outlets are so overtly and outrageously liberal.

[jdavionic]

Originally Posted by DanTheEldest

Perhaps I'm misunderstanding, but are you actually advocating for the forced closure of conservative media?

Yes, you are misunderstanding or I failed to communicate clearly. What I tried to state is that Edwards is motivated by an effort to close conservative media outlets (IMO). I forget the details of the proposed idea for a "fairness" act which appeared to be a means to reduce and attack conservative media. I think that Edwards is participating in this same type of effort.

And I certainly don't advocate forced closure of conservative or liberal media outlets. If they fail to get the ratings, they should simply run out sponsors and go away - i.e., no government involvement.

[DanTheEldest]

Originally Posted by jdavionic

Yes, you are misunderstanding or I failed to communicate clearly. What I tried to state is that Edwards is motivated by an effort to close conservative media outlets (IMO). I forget the details of the proposed idea for a "fairness" act which appeared to be a means to reduce and attack conservative media. I think that Edwards is participating in this same type of effort.

And I certainly don't advocate forced closure of conservative or liberal media outlets. If they fail to get the ratings, they should simply run out sponsors and go away - i.e., no government involvement.

That's why I restrained the impulse to jump all over you before I had confirmation. Your previous statement didn't sound like the JD I've read in the past.

And for the Fairness Doctrine, I believe Kucinich is the one really pushing it now, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if Edwards is on the same bandwagon.