Rep. Anna Eshoo (D! D! D! CA-14) is an idiot.


I normally try to avoid the insult direct, but I will make an exception in this case.

Not because she wants to bring back the “Fairness Doctrine.” That’s merely idiotic of her. No, she’s an idiot because she wants to extend it to cable and satellite stations.

I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP:

Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (pictured), D-Palo Alto, said Monday she will work to restore the Fairness Doctrine and have it apply to cable and satellite programming as well as radio and TV.

[snip]

Eshoo said she would recommend the doctrine be applied not only to radio and TV broadcasts, but also to cable and satellite services.

For the benefit of any other idiots that might have wandered in, confused: cable and satellite television are privately owned entertainment/information networks. Congress is explicitly forbidden to interfere with them:


Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

…and dictating the content of subscription-only material certainly applies under the First Amendment (even if you buy into the entire “Fairness Doctrine” argument generally, which I don’t). All of which means that the people of CA-14 have elected for themselves a woman who’s apparently never actually read the operating manual for our system of government. Hey, real quick, Rep. Ashoo: where do bills for raising revenue have to originate?

Now, no peeking.

Moe Lane

PS: H/T Geraghty, who helpfully reminds us that while Obama said that he wouldn’t bring back the Fairness Doctrine, it helps to remember that “all statements from Barack Obama come with an expiration date. All of them.”

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Butt Ugly Too

bc3 Wednesday, December 17th at 11:25PM EST (link)

As we would say in Michigan, she’s also “butt ugly,” not unlike our Debbie Stabinaw.

bc3

 

No end to California Ugliness

Erick Brockway Thursday, December 18th at 12:26AM EST (link)

At least with regard to (D) representitives.

Note to lefties;
“Don’t be afraid to see what you see.”
Ronald Reagan


Chip in to get rid of “Babs” (Yes ma’am) Boxer.

We produce some pretty dumb Ds

Neil Stevens Thursday, December 18th at 12:40AM EST (link)

Eshoo now joins the list that includes Boxer and Pelosi…

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And...

Erick Brockway Thursday, December 18th at 12:59AM EST (link)

Karen Bass, Darrell Steinburg tying to ram thru that tax increase today.

http://bit.ly/14WWx

Note to lefties;
“Don’t be afraid to see what you see.”
Ronald Reagan


Chip in to get rid of “Babs” (Yes ma’am) Boxer.

 

A much shorter list

GuyInSD Thursday, December 18th at 1:03AM EST (link)

would be the not-so-dumb Ds.

Sadly, a fair share of Rs would be on your list as well…

No I'm not talking about the garden variety politician

Neil Stevens Thursday, December 18th at 1:48AM EST (link)

These are the really special ones. My goodness, heh.

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"HTML Help for Red Staters"

Flagstaff Thursday, December 18th at 1:52AM EST (link)

is “not found.”

Pluto, the Ninth Planet - Forever!

Removing it from the sig for now, thanks (nt)

Neil Stevens Thursday, December 18th at 2:15AM EST (link)

,

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Todd Thursday, December 18th at 7:45AM EST (link)

“For the benefit of any other idiots that might have wandered in, confused: cable and satellite television are privately owned entertainment/information networks. Congress is explicitly forbidden to interfere with them.”

Since when has the Constitution stopped our elected elitists from interfering with privately owned enterprise?

Iuventus stultorum magister.

 

Don't forget to bring it back soon.

Flagstaff Thursday, December 18th at 4:36PM EST (link)

I was looking for help when I noticed the broken link.

Pluto, the Ninth Planet - Forever!

 
 
 
 
 

Another pretty dumb (D)

RetNAV Thursday, December 18th at 9:04AM EST (link)

Maxine Waters - dumb, dumb, dumb. And a socialist.

I never want to hear again of bipartisanship. The only time I want a Republican “reaching across the aisle” is to smack a liberal.

 
 
 

Broadcast TV also?? Really????

E Pluribus Unum Thursday, December 18th at 12:46AM EST (link)

Does that mean we can run 30 minutes of patriotic conservative nightly news on ABC, NBC , and CBS, for every 30 minutes of their left-wing nightly screeching?

Bring it on.

Carthago delenda est
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Airwaves are one thing -

kneejerklefty2 Thursday, December 18th at 3:31AM EST (link)

it can be argued that since they are essentially owned by the people and licensed by the government, then the government can put conditions on their use.

And I guess one COULD argue the same for cable (licensed rights of way, etc).

But it is TOTALLY idiotic for satellite. They don’t use public airwaves - it is completely a private.

However, even as a liberal, I think the so-called Fairness Doctrine is a dumb idea. The reason the Right dominates talk radio is because Rush, et al., took the time to build their listener base.

But there are a lot of entertaining, PROFITABLE liberal talk radio shows out there - Stephanie Miller, Ed Schultz, Young Turks, etc. All of their market shares are growing because they are ENTERTAINING.

Fortunately, most of them are NOT a part of Air America, which is primarily made up of pedantic snoozers. The best thing to happen to Randi Rhodes was to get fired from the network after dissing Hillary Clinton.

One of the new owners, Mark Rich (Mr. Tan-Tastic) explained that she was let go because there was no room for that kind of “anger” on Air America. Idiot.

The last thing I want is the government to award him (a multi-, muti-millionaire) special consideration because he allegedly represents the Left. If he wants to compete with Rush the Comedian or Hannity the Manatee, then he needs to hire hosts who are both smart AND entertaining. ‘Nuff said.

Airwaves are not one thing

hunter Thursday, December 18th at 8:51AM EST (link)

It is no more Constitutional to censor content on airwaves than it is to censor content on media transported by highways and streets.
The ONLY legitimate regulation of airwaves is technical, like roads.
What transports and distributes on government owned roads is not subject to censorship.
Only the quality of the roads and vehicles on the roads.
The airwaves are no different.
That lawyers and congressman cannot see this, and that the major fossil media does not realize the implications of this, only shows how far we have fallen.

hunter

nice analogy

kneejerklefty2 Thursday, December 18th at 2:56PM EST (link)

I will use it when I and my fellow lefties (snooze!) get together.

What do you think of the argument that “news” broadcasts adhere to consistent journalistic standards (fact-checking, and all that), otherwise they are committing fraud or misrepresentation? (I’m not sure if the argument says it would be a criminal or civil violation, or who would enforce it.)

This could be applied to broadcast, cable or satellite, no matter what the alleged left/right affiliation.

 
 

agree with you in principle

Streiff Thursday, December 18th at 3:05PM EST (link)

but I think you’re wrong on the issue of satellite transmission. They use FCC licensed frequency spectrum for their terrestrial repeater stations.

“A man does what he can and endures what he must.”

 
 

My governor Paterson

peg_c Thursday, December 18th at 6:45AM EST (link)

is hands down the dumbest Democrat in the country. Looking forward to Rudy’s run.

There is something about Democrats wanting to control every business and industry that is successful or has the potential to be successful, and every information medium, and all of our hard-earned money, that is just so…hmmm…what’s the word…COMMUNIST. This is way beyond socialism, folks.

Government cannot be the solution when government is the problem.

 

Congress should have never been able to censor

hunter Thursday, December 18th at 8:47AM EST (link)

*Anything*.
There was no legal argument for the “Fairness Doctrine” era of censorship and state content control.
There were only legal rationalizations to justify it.
The so-called ‘ownership’ of the airwaves no more justifies censorship of what is on the air, than public ownership of roads justifies censorship of what is distributed by the public roads.
That any congressional member, judge, or President thinks that something like a ‘fairness’ doctrine is appropriate should be grounds for their removal from office.
That this latest attempt in state censorship is being made for transparently political reasons by those seeking to end the free speech rights of conservatives is frankly something I am willing to fight with all means available.
One very good measure of how corrupt the allegedly free press really is how they cover this important story.

hunter

 

By the way, the Congresswoman is much more evil than stupid

hunter Thursday, December 18th at 8:53AM EST (link)

Although often the two are difficult to discern between.

hunter

 

This is what impresses me about conservatism...

JDidSaint Thursday, December 18th at 10:29AM EST (link)

I was a big Ron Paul supporter. I think he’s a very bright man with solid ideas about how to lead this country. I was frustrated that he wasn’t given more air time by the major media outlets. Still, despite any frustration I felt or any suspicions I have about the media guiding how people vote I would NEVER support a “Fairness Doctrine.”

Life isn’t fair. Conservatives accept this, liberals can’t.

“I’d rather go through the pain of the re-emergence of free markets than endure the long suffering of a socialist state. One is natural and comes from that spark of human desire; the other is imposed and smothers the flame of ingenuity.”-Crowe (from RedState!)

 

vitriol against Paul

ladyofcarlisle Thursday, December 18th at 10:52AM EST (link)

There has been plenty of disrespect, disdain and complete disregard by many “on the right” toward Ron Paul (as well as toward Huckabee of course) and ironically these are two politicians who stood up from the get-go and said that these bailouts are wrong! I lean toward Congressman Paul for his economic views and libertarian principles. I voted for him in the primary; KY’s was not until May 20th. I’ve see up close and personal what government is capable of and the costs involved. I regret that he didn’t stay more active in the GOP and come to the convention. I’m telling you, Paul speaks for many very solid red state people on a lot of issues. I voted for McCain/Palin, and there was no joy involved. Third party was not an option this year. I still have warm feeling towards the President and Mrs. Bush. I like him on a personal level and always pulled for him to prevail. There has been a lot of heartache and turmoil since Nov. 2000. However at this point, I would rather go libertarian that support Obama-lite or another big government sanctimonious politician (won’t name any names) who cares about getting the respect of say Chris Matthews and the NYTs more than the grassroots. We need to get back to first principles before it’s too late.

Carrie

 

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