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February 17, 2009
Waxman Wants To Use Power of Fed. Gov. To Control Internet Content
In All Fairness
"Waxman is also interested, say sources, in looking at how the Internet is being used for content and free speech purposes. "It's all about diversity in media," says a House Energy staffer, familiar with the meetings. "Does one radio station or one station group control four of the five most powerful outlets in one community? Do four stations in one region carry Rush Limbaugh, and nothing else during the same time slot? Does one heavily trafficked Internet site present one side of an issue and not link to sites that present alternative views? These are some of the questions the chairman is thinking about right now, and we are going to have an FCC that will finally have the people in place to answer them."
"One idea Waxman's committee staff is looking at is a congressionally mandated policy that would require all TV and radio stations to have in place "advisory boards" that would act as watchdogs to ensure "community needs and opinions" are given fair treatment. Reports from those advisory boards would be used for license renewals and summaries would be reviewed at least annually by FCC staff."
Democratic Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Henry Waxman to regulate political speech on the Internet.
In addition to details of methods Waxman is considering to rein in conservative talk radio, The Prowler reports on Waxman's desire to use the power of the federal government to investigate amd control political content on the Internet.
The article quotes an unnamed committee staffer as saying of Waxman's power grab:
"Does one heavily trafficked Internet site present one side of an issue and not link to sites that present alternative views? These are some of the questions the chairman is thinking about right now, and we are going to have an FCC that will finally have the people in place to answer them."
"Internet radio is becoming a big deal, and we're seeing that some web sites are able to control traffic and information, while other sites that may be of interest or use to citizens get limited traffic because of the way the people search and look for information. We're at very early stages on this, but the chairman has made it clear that oversight of the Internet is one of his top priorities."
"This isn't just about Limbaugh or a local radio host most of us haven't heard about. The FCC and state and local governments also have oversight over the Internet lines and the cable and telecom companies that operate them. We want to get alternative views on radio and TV, but we also want to makes sure those alternative views are read, heard and seen online, which is becoming increasingly video and audio driven. Thanks to the stimulus package, we've established that broadband networks -- the Internet -- are critical, national infrastructure. We think that gives us an opening to look at what runs over that critical infrastructure."
The article reports that Waxman intends to work with Democratic Party President Barack Hussein Obama's nominee to be chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Julius Genachowski, who is awaiting confirmation by the Democrat controlled Senate, to investigate and regulate free speech on the Internet.
Wild Thing's comment........
We are accelerating towards socialism at 1000 mph. This should be the second “shot heard around the world”. The destruction of the First Amendment cannot be allowed to stand.
To the Socialists, Diversity = eliminating the opposition.
These people are of course extremely dangerous.
Time to bring back the Sons of Liberty.
UPDATE:
Contact FAX for Waxman
'Waxman a fax @ 323655-0502
Thank you Cuchieddie!!!
Posted by Wild Thing at February 17, 2009 05:47 AM
Comments
Waxman is a vile POS who is the spitting image of the Creature from the Black Lagoon
http://www.theothermovies.com/images/Wallpaper/WPcreat4800.jpg
Posted by: BobF at February 17, 2009 07:56 AM
Goebbels' Third Reich and the Bollsheviks of 1918 would have done the same thing, eh comrades?
- Eve of Destruction in the new USSR: United Socialist States Republic!
Posted by: darthcrUSAderworldtour07 at February 17, 2009 10:17 AM
Henry Waxman is a career politician, who has been out of touch with the wishes of the American people for a long time. How in the world does he think that he is going to control what's on the internet? All he has to do is look at the Supreme Court decisions on the subject. Besides, is he not aware of The huffington Post and The Daily Kos?
Posted by: SEAN HANAGAN at February 17, 2009 11:16 AM
Besides being one of the ugliest creatures anywhere, Waxman is a communist. He appears to hate The Constitution, especially the Bill of Rights that limits government. Waxman does all he can to negate the BoR. To Waxman the only free speech should be leftist speech. He is a dangerous man.
Posted by: TomR at February 17, 2009 11:48 AM
Sorta looks like Waxy's plastic surgeon was drunk when he got his nose fixed, someone in the OR was saying 'Sooee, sooee' and the doc thought it was a pig he was working on...Yeah that fits but I digress.
He is most worthless, amazing how these leftist looney tunes keep getting re-elected over and over again. They have the IQ of a knat, and an attention span of a cocker Spaniel, no offense to Cockers.
Posted by: Mark at February 17, 2009 02:30 PM
As a resident of the Los Angeles area, I attempted to send Waxman an e-mail criticizing his supporting censorship and what the reprecussions could lead to. Well, since I do not live in his district, my e-mail was rejected. OK I said to myself, fuck this bastard. I then sent his office in LA a fax. If any of you really knew me then you'd know I don't hold anything back and I'm big on the "F" word. Anyway, I sent it and also sent an e-mail to that white whore in Michigan, Debbie Stabinow and it was quite nasty. What the hell, if they're gonna do away with the Constitution then I'm going to let them know what I'm thinking. Maybe I'll be the first to be sent to O'Vomits new concentration camps. Anyway, if you're as pissed as me then send ol'Waxman a fax @ 323655-0502 and give him a piece of your mind. I'm sure he'd be tickled to hear from "WE THE PEOPLE."
Posted by: cuchieddie at February 17, 2009 02:56 PM
BobF., LOL hahahahaha
That is perfect Bob.
Posted by: Wild Thing at February 17, 2009 07:33 PM
Darth, yes your right.
Posted by: Wild Thing at February 17, 2009 07:36 PM
SEAN HANAGAN, good point, it is insane to even suggest such a thing. Thanks Sean and nice to meet you.
Posted by: Wild Thing at February 17, 2009 07:38 PM
Tom, LOL he sure is. I never saw anything like Waxman, I wonder if he looks like his mom or his dad. haha scary
I agree Tom, he is a dangerous man. A true enemy within.
Posted by: Wild Thing at February 17, 2009 07:41 PM
Mark, LMAO yes it sure does. Love both of your descriptions.
Posted by: Wild Thing at February 17, 2009 07:44 PM
cuchieddie, Fantastic!!!!!!
I love emails you send to these people. Thank you so much cuchieddie for sharing about this and also for the contact information.
Posted by: Wild Thing at February 17, 2009 07:47 PM
cuchieddie, thanks again and I added the information to the post.
Posted by: Wild Thing at February 17, 2009 07:52 PM
