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-misanthroptimist

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10. That doesn't mean it can't

Sat Jul 17, 2021, 09:54 AM

Jul 2021

Alternatively, I could support requiring a strict definition of what can be called "news." Along with a requirement that opinion programs are prominently labeled as such. Throw in robust enforcement and severe penalties for violation and ya got yourself something.

I could also get behind a law requiring all government office holders, appointees, and their staff to tell the truth when speaking in public or publishing anything. They can still give their opinions, but those statements must be labeled as opinion.

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Bring back the Fairness Doctrine!! NOW nt [View all] joetheman Jul 2021 OP

From your lips pressbox69 Jul 2021 #1

To watch it get struck down by SCOTUS? tritsofme Jul 2021 #2

Probably so FBaggins Jul 2021 #5

Maybe we should go ahead and Pack The Court first! abqtommy Jul 2021 #6

Agreed Sherman A1 Jul 2021 #3

Once again this foolish call raises its head melm00se Jul 2021 #4

Difficult or not, the Fairness Doctrine is needed. -misanthroptimist Jul 2021 #7

It never applied to cable outlets MichMan Jul 2021 #9

That doesn't mean it can't -misanthroptimist Jul 2021 #10

I suppose one could also argue it should be applied to sites like DU too MichMan Jul 2021 #11

Those who advocate bringing back the FD, MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2021 #17

Actually the basis for the power behind the melm00se Jul 2021 #26

Despite the weaknesses of the FD -misanthroptimist Jul 2021 #29

A resounding NO. MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2021 #12

Telling the truth doesn't limit anyone's 1st Amendment Rights -misanthroptimist Jul 2021 #19

You do realize that this would apply to DU as well don't you? MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2021 #20

Is DU a news agency? Nope! -misanthroptimist Jul 2021 #22

So you're telling me that a future repuke admin. MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2021 #23

That is your opinion, of course. :) -misanthroptimist Jul 2021 #24

... MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2021 #25

Your baseless opinions are noted. -misanthroptimist Jul 2021 #28

As are yours. nt MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2021 #30

WRT the Fairness Doctrine... -misanthroptimist Jul 2021 #34

You think it would be 9-0 upheld? Polybius Jul 2021 #38

It doesn't matter what either of us believe. -misanthroptimist Jul 2021 #44

Really? MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2021 #39

Belief is of no relevance. -misanthroptimist Jul 2021 #43

Yes, there is an 8-0 melm00se Jul 2021 #42

The scarcity still exists for broadcast wavelengths. -misanthroptimist Jul 2021 #45

So there is no alternative melm00se Jul 2021 #46

And that's why I included other means. -misanthroptimist Jul 2021 #49

Already done melm00se Jul 2021 #50

Exactly right. onenote Jul 2021 #48

+++ The Fairness Doctrine can be adapted appalachiablue Jul 2021 #37

Not going to happen, MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2021 #40

If your sick of it, MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2021 #41

Spot on!!! MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2021 #15

The precedent that supported the melm00se Jul 2021 #27

+100. nt MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2021 #31

This is like the call for term limits. Never going to happen. Couldn't happen. Empty talking point Walleye Jul 2021 #8

+100. nt MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2021 #13

So it was the first time...but it passed. A well-crafted one on public, civic issues is not empty. joetheman Jul 2021 #16

You do realize that this would apply to DU as well don't you? MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2021 #18

NO!!! MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2021 #14

I don't think you can make it a public law because of the Constitution gulliver Jul 2021 #21

Already exists melm00se Jul 2021 #32

Thanks. Very interesting info. gulliver Jul 2021 #33

How could not being part of some society melm00se Jul 2021 #35

It could work like a cross between the BBB and bar associations gulliver Jul 2021 #36

And if I choose not to join the RTDGA or SPJ? brooklynite Jul 2021 #47