Well, apparently an Alaskan senator is pushing yet again to give the FCC regulation over cable and satellite radio. He feels they are the biggest violators of 'indecency'. He made these (paraphrased) comments before some board of broadcasters if I'm not mistaken. I'm thinking about writing Mr. Stevens a letter.
Gerald Rice Wrote:Well, apparently an Alaskan senator is pushing yet again to give the FCC regulation over cable and satellite radio. He feels they are the biggest violators of 'indecency'. He made these (paraphrased) comments before some board of broadcasters if I'm not mistaken. I'm thinking about writing Mr. Stevens a letter.Got any more info? I can't find it on the senate site.
I found this but don't see Stevens' name on it anywhere.
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This post was last modified: 03-01-2005, 06:24 PM by jimbow8.
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jimbow8 Wrote:Got any more info? I can't find it on the senate site.
I found this but don't see Stevens' name on it anywhere.
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http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/network...1000819570
http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/03/01/174306.php
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/11023957.htm
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I'm willing to bet that this is a heavy handed response to Howard Stern's move to satellite. Although I am no Stern fan I can see that he has the ears of millions of American listeners. If the government goons can rein him in through the FCC, then they can put a stop to any type of programming they take a dim view of whether it is "smutty" or not. By controlloing these programs they attempt to control the listeners.
I recently saw an article in which Stern is accused of violating some laws with regards to purchasing satellite stocks. I was in a rush and could not read the whole article and have since been unable to find it. Can anyone enlighten me on this matter?
Gerald Rice Wrote:Well, apparently an Alaskan senator is pushing yet again to give the FCC regulation over cable and satellite radio. He feels they are the biggest violators of 'indecency'. He made these (paraphrased) comments before some board of broadcasters if I'm not mistaken. I'm thinking about writing Mr. Stevens a letter.
I'm willing to bet that this is a heavy handed response to Howard Stern's move to satellite. Although I am no Stern fan I can see that he has the ears of millions of American listeners. If the government goons can rein him in through the FCC, then they can put a stop to any type of programming they take a dim view of whether it is "smutty" or not. By controlloing these programs they attempt to control the listeners.
I recently saw an article in which Stern is accused of violating some laws with regards to purchasing satellite stocks. I was in a rush and could not read the whole article and have since been unable to find it. Can anyone enlighten me on this matter?
Mike Wrote:I recently saw an article in which Stern is accused of violating some laws with regards to purchasing satellite stocks. I was in a rush and could not read the whole article and have since been unable to find it. Can anyone enlighten me on this matter?
I believe that was Imus. He said he was investing in Sirius because Stern would be on and Mel Karmazin would be in charge. The stock rose a few points (but a good % since the price was < 10).
However, the SEC couldn't charge him because he bought his shares after the increase and didn't profit from it.
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fpw Wrote:I believe that was Imus. He said he was investing in Sirius because Stern would be on and Mel Karmazin would be in charge. The stock rose a few points (but a good % since the price was < 10).
However, the SEC couldn't charge him because he bought his shares after the increase and didn't profit from it.
Actually, Howard Stern was/is under investigation. The SEC requested to speak to the editor of 'Steppin' Out' Magazine and Stern show regular. This is a person who regularly gets his information wrong and my gut reaction is he said something factually incorrect that started the investigation. I just looked it up and it's a big coincidence from what I've skimmed from this article:
http://money.cnn.com/2005/02/19/news/mid...tern.reut/
There's another senator who has fallen in with Stevens by the name of Joe Barton, I think. I don't think it's a coincidence that his eleventh biggest contributor is Clear Channel Communications, former syndicator of Howard Stern and biggest radio station owner in the country (they have reported a 4 billion dollar loss since firing Stern).
I really see what Ken Valentine was saying a while back. Senators and Representatives should go back to having real jobs and not being involved in politics as a full-time career. They are too open to influence and not really representing people. They are representing corporations and religious institutions.
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"I really see what Ken Valentine was saying a while back. Senators and Representatives should go back to having real jobs and not being involved in politics as a full-time career. They are too open to influence and not really representing people. They are representing corporations and religious institutions." by Gerald Rice.
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With the way many religious institutions operate today they are no different than corporations other than the fact that they get tax breaks regular corporations do not enjoy. Many of these groups, most especially televangelist "ministries" are nothing more than con artists and shills. Benny Hinn is a prime example. It is unfortunate that these people have the ear of the FCC and various right wing "Christian" conservatives. The most unfortunate thing about this is that true Christians will find their voices silenced when laws made by the government and FCC to silence Stern and others like him will be used to silence them as well.
"I really see what Ken Valentine was saying a while back. Senators and Representatives should go back to having real jobs and not being involved in politics as a full-time career. They are too open to influence and not really representing people. They are representing corporations and religious institutions." by Gerald Rice.
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With the way many religious institutions operate today they are no different than corporations other than the fact that they get tax breaks regular corporations do not enjoy. Many of these groups, most especially televangelist "ministries" are nothing more than con artists and shills. Benny Hinn is a prime example. It is unfortunate that these people have the ear of the FCC and various right wing "Christian" conservatives. The most unfortunate thing about this is that true Christians will find their voices silenced when laws made by the government and FCC to silence Stern and others like him will be used to silence them as well.
This post was last modified: 03-03-2005, 03:17 PM by Mike.
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Thanky you. I remember Imus being involved, but I could not recall to what extent. I still wonder if this whole thing is a witch hunt, though!
fpw Wrote:I believe that was Imus. He said he was investing in Sirius because Stern would be on and Mel Karmazin would be in charge. The stock rose a few points (but a good % since the price was < 10).
However, the SEC couldn't charge him because he bought his shares after the increase and didn't profit from it.
Thanky you. I remember Imus being involved, but I could not recall to what extent. I still wonder if this whole thing is a witch hunt, though!
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The most unfortunate thing about this is that true Christians will find their voices silenced when laws made by the government and FCC to silence Stern and others like him will be used to silence them as well.
My thoughts exactly. One day it'll be Muslims or gays that hold the majority and they'll treat as they have been treated.