President Obama– on record for supporting censorship

Yes, the legislation is not the way to “manage” radio content. However, the FCC has other tools in their box to use, and the most noteworthy is Localism.

I found a great link to start with: FCC: Public Hearing on Media Ownership, September 20, 2007 (.pdf File)

Go to page 21 to read Barack’s entire written testimony.

Localism works like so: A community organizes an advisory board populated by communiy leaders. Community leaders review the content of local radio stations to make sure that the content is serving the community appropriately. If not, they have the authority to advise the station to change their content accordingly.

Before I address the above, let me cite a few pieces of key background.

1. Obama rose through the ranks of community organizations, namely ACORN. ACORN used the same tactics to pressure lenders to loan money those that may not normally qualify. The whole CRA (Community Reinvestment Act) played a part in the trouble we have today.
2. The Stimulus Bill allocates $2 Billion to ACORN
3. Obama has retained his political operation, albeit, under new aims since he is now elected. Please google: Barack 2.0 LA Times to read how this new organization will work.
4. “I fully endorse a call for new rules promoting calling for greater responsiveness of broadcasters to the communities they operate in. …I look forward to working with you and the communities represented here today to make sure that our media rules work for everyone and respect and promote the nation’s diversity and the people and our views.”

— statement by Obama at FCC Public Hearing, September 30, 2007

It’s boring to pick apart euphenisms like “advisory boards”, “serving the community’s interest”, etc. Not to mention, “how” this works.

Safe to say, this President is pulling out all the stops to wrestle control. And if we are not alert, he’ll succeed.

Visit www.unfairair.org to learn more on the issue.