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Senator’s Shock Fantasy: FCC Tells Fox News & MSNBC ‘Out…Off…End…Goodbye.’

Sen. Rockefeller’s shared some thoughts that were not in his prepared remarks today. The West Virginia Democrat gave a mini-lecture on communications and journalism during a Senate hearing on retransmission consent:

Mr. Rockefeller spoke broadly about the ways he believes television is ailing, and in doing so he singled out the “endless barking” of cable news.

He said: “There’s a little bug inside of me which wants to get the F.C.C. to say to Fox and to MSNBC, ‘Out. Off. End. Goodbye.’ It would be a big favor to political discourse; to our ability to do our work here in Congress; and to the American people, to be able to talk with each other and have some faith in their government and, more importantly, in their future.”

There is little the Federal Communications Commission can say about Fox News or MSNBC since the channels are on cable, not delivered over the broadcast airwaves.

Additional transcript from The New York Times:

When it comes to developing content, our entertainment machine is too often in a race to the bottom. Even worse, our news media has all but surrendered to the forces of entertainment. Instead of a watchdog that is a check on the excesses of government and business, we have the endless barking of a 24-hour news cycle. We have journalism that is always ravenous for the next rumor, but insufficiently hungry for the facts that can nourish our democracy. As citizens, we are paying a price.

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  • rockerrr
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:12pm

    These socialist, communist, marxist liberal lunitic democrats must think everyone is stupid! The democrats are so clueless they dont even realize it…….damn idiots!

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 4:14am

      Socialist, communist, Marxist democrat, don’t apply to this guy. Totalitarianism sums him up

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    • Dirtbag
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 6:00pm

      I think “damn idiot” is a pretty good sun up!!! Not worth much more than that!!!!

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  • NickDeringer
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:12pm

    Progressivism and Fascism are 2 sides of the same coin. They both lead to totalitarian government. Note to the Dems: everything you say and do can and will be used against you in 2012.

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  • American_Woman
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:12pm

    I wonder if West Virginians know how much danger they’re in with this guy representing them?

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    • Duaina
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:35pm

      I am a West Virginian, I am scared for my country, my state and my family, gas is over 3.00 a gal, groceries are already going up up up, and this idiot is trying to get a bill passed to be able to turn off the internet in times of trouble. Yea, trouble they create. I am one of a few, working for minimum wage my husband and I that will make it, for me and my family we all know how to raise a garden, hunt, cann and butcher. My children do to, but I pray for and am fearful for all those in the city that do not. I have watched our freedoms and our morals decay at the speed of light with the WV politicians leading the way.

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    • Highland
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 8:42am

      Why, yes, we do. We are all too aware that JDR IV is an elitist carpetbagger. Of course, we know that the left’s disdain for the First Amendment is outweighed only by their fear of the Second Amendment. That doesn’t go over very well here in West by-gosh Virginia. Some day, I hope, we can get rid of this poseur.

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    • cheatasrule
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 10:39pm

      They don’t care as long as they can get their dope. They are in A dream world. Last few trips I made there was to A funeral Another kid died from an over dose. Most won’t even bother to go vote.

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  • RightPolitically
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:11pm

    This guy is DANGEROUS. Who the hell is he to dare suggest stamping out free-speech regardless if it comes from The Right or The Left. In fact, for even suggesting this, this ignoramus NEEDS to be IMPEACHED and removed from office!

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    • Chet Hempstead
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 3:18am

      You have to do something illegal to be impeached. When you call for him to be impeached just for expressing a stupid opinion, you’re advocating restrictions on free speech just like he is.

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  • Diamondback
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:11pm

    Yes, if only we could have the good old days back. When we could keep the people in the dark. Tell them only what we want them to hear or what we think they want to hear. Gotta git rid of that internet thingmajiggy too, so they can’t communicate so easily with each other. Then we could have everything just the way WE want it. Damn that Constitution thingy that just keeps getting in our way and holding up “progress.” Damn it, damn it, damn it.

    So, think his constituents will get rid of him next time he’s up for re-election?

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  • J.C. McGlynn
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:11pm

    Little faith in government. Truer words could not have spoken. “Hungry for the facts” that he wants to control.

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  • PeterThePainter
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:11pm

    We all must stand up to the elimination of information. It’s just the start of a controlled population.

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    • mrclean
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 7:21pm

      They’re aiming to eliminate our free access to information (gathering & sharing) be it internet, radio, tv.

      Gotta watch these shifty bastards.

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  • Dstarr55
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:10pm

    I‘m sure he only added MSNBC so he wouldn’t look partisan in his attack – the simple truth is FOX does better than CNN and MSNBC not because it is more balanced in its coverage. Yes, it is conservative but overall the news portion of FOX is fair and balanced – giving view points from both the left and right far more equally than any of the other news channels. To even compare it to MSNBC is ludicrous – just look at the election coverage – FOX had on news anchors covering the election with panels of both left and right viewpoints. MSNBC had on 5 liberals snickering and mocking republicans all night. I am sick of politicians trying to shut down FOX because finally there is a conservative voice in the liberal wilderness of network news.

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    • Dstarr55
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:20pm

      Meant to say because it is more balanced in its news coverage.

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  • NONA
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:10pm

    Mr. Rockhead, you r the one who will be paying the price, if it weren’t for R. Murdock Fox News u and your cronies would still be hijacking us the people of the republic. Thank Gd for at least one station that keeps tabs on u the so called “Government” We the PEOPLE have had enough with the likes of U Out. Off. End. Goodbye.

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  • teahugger
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:10pm

    Yes, what a utopian world, where everything a politician says is taken as gospel because the media aren’t reporting the truth. I am sure that getting rid of dissenting opinion would further the cause and make for a much better world. Dream on losers…we’ve got your number and its almost up.

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  • shane2813
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:10pm

    WE THE THE PEOPLE have them on the run now. Don’t let up guys. What you are seeing is the powers that be starting to crack.

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    • spirited
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 11:01pm

      Seems more like they‘re doing what Glenn Beck ’predicted’: Coming out

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    • shane2813
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 11:28pm

      They are cracking. Who knows what they will do in the end?

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  • nceagle
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:08pm

    Cut the salaries of these big-spender senators who want to control the message and the people. Total congressional office budgets should not exceed $500,000 per year, staff salaries included. Let’s force them to be a public servant instead of a growing sponge that just sucks the life blood out of working Americans!

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  • eteme
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:07pm

    Then tell him to turn off the mind control towers while he is at it!! What a damn nut..tell him to stop getting so afraid of something that is organic…We have left and right, he is just mad because the mass is in the right, right now…he just has to be a big boy and suck up a loss.

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  • DavidS
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:06pm

    Ok..so I see what they are doing. They are going to marry MSNBC and FOX so they can get rid of FOX. These people are despicable. FOX is in no way on the opposite end of the spectrum of MSNBC.

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    • hifi74
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 11:18pm

      See this is exactly what I was thinking. Seems like someone at MSNBC is going to get some lump sum or something along that lines to be a martyr to get rid of Fox. MSNBC, the sacrificial lamb.

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    • Leslie_Benedict
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 11:33pm

      MSNBC is just a “dupe” or sacrificial lamb, as you say. The money grab is Fox.

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  • LIBERALSBEDAMNED
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:05pm

    Mr. Rockefeller you need to leave the United States of America now

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    • SheriS
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 9:29am

      How about he needs to spend a few days in a US Constitution class! Since he seems to have disremembered what that “pesky document” really says–not what Progressives wish it said or they want it to say! Senator, take a ride on the “dummy progressive” train to nowhere!

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  • vennoye
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:04pm

    Think the Rockerfellers are afraid that when Glenn gets through with George Soros, that he will start on them??

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    • bobby535
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 11:13pm

      I think they see Glenn as a threat, because although Glenn believes in free market, he is against corrupt business practices as well as corrupt politicians.

      I think they thought Glenn was getting paid to be a republican lap dog

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  • Sledgehammer
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:04pm

    I have a little bug in me to take lifers like this idiot, and have report to a death panel! This moron is the poster child of elitest, as was his father! Over stepping the lines as often as they can, how about no more closed door meeting save for intel/ military? Hey Rocky watch me pull a moose out of my ***!

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  • nceagle
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:04pm

    To progressive Rockefellar and all the like-minded progressives- “Out! Off! End! Goodbye! We have had enough of the media you have controlled the puppets of for so long. Good riddance to you all. We are no longer your minions and fools. We know who you and your kind are and you are now surrounded! Out. Off. End. Goodbye!

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  • LIBERALSBEDAMNED
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:03pm

    Mr. Rockefeller needs to be hung in public.

    LIBERALSBEDAMNED  
    • NancyPalousy
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 11:41pm

      I have to say that I agree. Glenn is preaching to us to abstain from violence but yet, we’re watching our liberties disappear. On behalf of Patrick Henry, I say, what is it you will have while these communists hack away at yours and your breathen’s freedom and call for violence against you and your Bill of Rights (freedom of press included)? “as for me, I say, give me liberty or give me death”.

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    • Bob_R_OathKeeper
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 11:55pm

      I’ll even pitch in to buy the rope needed, what an un-American POS. I would love to watch his hanging also, sorry, but that’s how much I dislike these cowards and traitors.

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    • chazman
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 8:03am

      I believe Glenn is a peaceful person, however, he cannot truly speak his mind for fear of inciting insurrection over the airwaves. I to, believe, the time is coming quick where we Patriot’s will have to take up arms against those who hate us and our country. I think Glenn knows this as well, and he is as prepared as anyone, because the commies will be going after him first. So I say let us ‘paint’ our targets now, and when the feces hits the ocillating blade, just pull the trigger!

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  • General K
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:03pm

    Dems, Progressives, Commies, …….Don’t like the thumping you just took? Dance to the tune or the tea party will throw YOU out in 2012. CLEAN HOUSE!

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  • tower7femacamp
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:01pm

    Rockefeller and Rothschild are total New World Order Scum !!!!

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    • General K
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:04pm

      Big shareholders in the FEDERAL RESERVE

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    • starman70
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 7:55am

      Members of the Bildbergers! Rockies millions have gone to his head and he now wants to control the sheeple population in America. Now you see why the Dems. have a vested interest in keeping Appalachia poor and uneducated. If the WV schools really taught the Constitution, Bill of Rights and the Declaration on Independance this guy would be voted out.

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  • Abel
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:00pm

    Funny, ’cause it’s my fantasy to say that to Washington.

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  • mamawalker
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 9:59pm

    Glenn is so right…these people will not stop until they take over all aspects of our lives and they want Glenn and FOX off the air and replaced with “state-run” media. We are in big trouble!

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:05pm

      see this dirtbag for what he is
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hjrc91pFH4

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    • NoName22
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 12:38am

      Of course any Dem would be for the removal of Fox and MSNBC. Nobody watches MSNBC to begin with, but it would be considered a “bi-partisan” removal of free speech.

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    • SSBN_VET
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 1:50am

      Actually they are the ones that are in trouble. I am reminded of a quote from the Battle of the Buldge:

      “Sir, they enemy has us surrounded!”
      “Good, we can fight them on all sides!”

      Here are the facts. We out number the commies. We control the trades. We are the economic backbone of the world. We are armed. And the number one fact: We are Americans. We are responsible for the freedom that has been spread throughout the world and we are responsible for protecting and expanding that freedom. We are obligated to protect our Constitution. Our Declaration Of Independance calls for us to defend our freedom by whatever means necessary. Freedom is a gift from GOD. HE is on our side because we are on HIS side when we are defending freedom. That is what has made America the greatest and most powerful nation on Earth. We are blessed to have this opportunity to stand up and preserve freedom for future generations. We will go down in history as the greatest generation to have ever lived and died for freedom. We are all scared. Embrace that fear and let it be your motivation to do great things for your Country, your family, and your GOD. Look deep inside yourself in that place where Jesus lives inside of you. In that place is a peace that will always be there, even in the worst of all situations.

      Prepare yourself for battle. These commies/socialists/union thugs will get violent and we will be ready when they do.

      Read your Bible and pay attention to what Jesus tells us in the Gospels. Read Daniel chapters 8-11. Read Exodus and Joshua. The answers as to what to do are in the Bible… just read it and prepare. The enemies of GOD can’t comprehend what the Bible is saying because GOD blocks their understanding. HE is pouring out revelation to his people, through HIS word, in a way that is unique to our generation. Read it and learn what Jesus is telling you.

      Shabat Shalom

      SSBN_VET  
  • RobertCA
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 9:59pm

    Will someone teach him how to use a remote control ?

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    • MrObvious
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:57pm

      Will somebody teach him how to think?

      Critical skills seem to be lacking in this individual.

      I wonder how often he has to be reminded to blink.

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    • RobertCA
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 11:24pm

      @ MROBVIOUS
      it’s easier for him to click away from FOX , teach him how to think is a waste of time .

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 3:23am

      The Rockefeller family have been pushing for a new world oder as long as I can remember. They make Soros look like a amateur He wants the most powerful remote control the world has ever seen….

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    • ExpertShot
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:02am

      @ Republicorp

      You are exactly right. The Rockefellars had a vacation home on Jekyll Island, GA, it’s now a tourist attraction. I can almost guarantee his family was there in 1913 during the secret meeting to develop the Federal Reserve under evil Woodrow Wilson.

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    • EP46
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 6:18am

      I think he wants Us to use the remote. Since 1967, Rockefeller has been married to the former Sharon Percy, the chief executive officer of WETA-TV, the leading PBS station in the Washington, D.C., area, I guess he wants us to watch PBS

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  • EqualJustice
    Posted on November 17, 2010 at 9:58pm

    The only way I will have faith in my government again is when the “progressives” LEAVE! “Out. Off. End. Goodbye.”

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    • HKS
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:02pm

      I agree, little faith in government in general and none in democrats, there all commies looking out for themselves.

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:03pm

      this is the reason he is pissed at the internet
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hjrc91pFH4
      Why does WV keep electing this Scumbag ?

      tower7femacamp  
    • Soldiers_Son
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:04pm

      It sounds like someone does not want “the people” to see what they are doing up there on the Hill…

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    • snowleopard3200 {mix art}
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:09pm

      I have NO faith in the government or any politicians. I judge them by what it is they DO, and not what they just say. Once again another Progressive is seeking to destroy Fox and free speech. Watch out that the fairness doctrine or some form of it is about to be jammed down our throats again.

      http://www.artinphoenix.com/gallery/grimm

      Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}  
    • snowleopard3200 {mix art}
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:12pm

      Here is a part of an article I find interesting, I posted it earlier today about an article found in the yahoo news articles.
      They warned that industries are becoming increasingly vulnerable to the so-called Stuxnet worm as they merge networks and computer systems to increase efficiency. The growing danger, said lawmakers, makes it imperative that Congress move on legislation that would expand government controls and set requirements to make systems safer.

      Now this congressman is wishing the FCC to get rid of MSNBC and FOX, after this came out about the potential problems coming over the internet.

      Coincidence?

      Find it in full at…

      http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101117/ap_on_hi_te/us_cyber_threats

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    • Anarcho Capitalist
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:16pm

      can anyone honestly tell me why government has anything to do with broadcasting at all? Could the free market not handle this?

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    • what4
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:23pm

      @ Soldiers_son, Perfectly stated!

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    • keaton
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:41pm

      The Liberals on MSM don’t get to decide what is news anymore. We do. That is why we turn to Fox Live with it!

       
    • bobby535
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 10:59pm

      How does he know what I really want to watch?? Oh wait, what i want to watch doesn’t matter, I’m not smart enough to know any better.

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    • silentwatcher
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 11:19pm

      I think the voters need to show Rockerfeller what “out” means….voters,,,remember this moment and show this knucklehead his communist thoughts are not wanted and neither is he.

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    • TruthTalker
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 11:23pm

      erm, what?

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    • BigDadio
      Posted on November 17, 2010 at 11:23pm

      So there Rocky, you think we should have fewer choices of what you think we should watch on TV? That’s great. Maybe we should only have fewer choices of what cars we drive, or what phones we should use, or even if we are allowed to use those phones in our cars. Maybe you should tell us just what to eat. I have an idea, please tell us how much electricity we can use. Better yet, tell me which light bulb to buy. While you’re at it, please look at my wife and daughter with your naked machines at the airport. Or just have your goons feel them up!
      Since you are so worried about the price of what I freely pay for my TV viewing option, why can’t you worry just a little bit about the price of my government? You know, the one that I don’t seem to have a choice of. The one that does not listen to the people that it is supposed to serve.
      Senator Rocky ol’ boy, pack sand, really big grain sand, and lots of it. Socialist bastard!

       
    • Smoovious
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 12:00am

      Our political structure was designed, precisely, for us to not have faith in the gov’t, and to be watching them like a hawk.

      When we have faith in our gov’t, and stop paying attention because of that faith, is when the gov’t starts becoming an enemy to the people.

      – Smoov

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    • NukeHaze
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 12:10am

      Quelling freedom of speech should not be taken lightly. Once it is gone, imagine how hard it would be for anyone to get back. How would we get information from the outside of our walls, communities, counties, states, and national borders? Might not be a bad idea to invest in old retired television equipment and having older tv sets that can still receive the signals. Short wave radios are excellent idea as well. The internet regulations are what they truly want first, however for so many reasons. Yeah, they could tax emails, all purchases made, no more skype or vonage without giving big brother his regulatory dues… etc. Communication of current and relevant information is paramount to the success of any movement and they know it. Without oen access to the internet, the Tea Party would not have near the effect it does on new members growing its size letting us all see that there indeed are other people out there who think the way we do. It would be much harder to organize anything now that we rely heavily on this medium. Communication is everything and no side of the political spectrum should be for ending free speech. They were certainly pro free speech as long as it was saying what they think themselves. This guy wasn’t scared to throw msnbc under the bus likely because he is jealous of Gates or because it is such a failure in everything it does. Can’t hurt a network whose ratings cannot get any worse. If he would have tossed in the Huffington Post and Comedy Central, MTV, might have been more convincing he wasn’t targeting Fox but just msnbc means he is throwing them under the bus. We cannot tolerate this moron’s intentions. He has a pulpit and free speech and would take the same thing away from Glenn Beck.

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    • free2bme1961
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 12:11am

      @TOWER7FEMACAMP, I seriously doubt he “actually” keeps getting the votes….however, I am certain he could arrange to make it look that way!
      It is the roots of his family that seem to feel, this planet was made solely for the ‘elite’ and their related bloodlines. The saddistic ways they come up with, to depopulate the world, could only be described as, something satan would approve of.
      Obama complained about the internet, not that long ago….and fox news too….be looking for a disconnect of the internet “priveledges” we peasants’ have been lucky to enjoy…..when the superior bloodlines say jump!…..the rest of the world answers…how high?

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    • naed5048
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 12:15am

      Well….there you go. What more will it take for people to wake up. Communist have taken over our goverment ( demacrats ) ,,,, we just need to be more dilegent in taking back what has been lost.

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    • pamela kay
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 12:16am

      Amen!

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    • simspeed
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 12:29am

      He only threw MSNBC in with Fox so he could deny being bias against conservative views. He is the worst kind of political elitist trash that needs to be thrown out at the next election.

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    • CatB
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 12:35am

      Yes I am certain that they could do their “WORK” (destroying the country and the Constitution) easier without FOX NEWS! They keep revealing themselves don’t they! We the People are not going to stand for it ! TEA!

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    • Dustyluv
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 12:36am

      Go ahead Rocky…You will be the spark that starts the revolution when you shut down FOX. You cannot and will not take our right to free speech without a battle royale…

      Bring it bitch.

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    • WTH
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 1:02am

      I thought this clown pledged to uphold the Constitution. Maybe he forgot about the first amendment! The left just doesn’t want the public to know what they are doing. He says to trust them. Like hell! We will trust them as long as we can see what they are doing. Trust got us Rangell and Waters. That trust has been long long long gone and now they have to prove they are worthy of our trust. This clown must be fun in a debate. If you don’t agree with him he just has you removed. Lefty Demolibersocialcommies!

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    • A Doctors Labor Is Not My Right
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 1:24am

      The response is so simple, it easily eludes us.

      The Progressives keep you focused on the recent past: 2 years ago to blame Bush for the financial crisis; 9 years ago to blame inadequate explosives detecting methods.

      We keep failing to hammer home the fact that big government has been responsible for far worse atrocities against the citizens than what happened on 9/11, and it is always present even when terrorism is not; Such that it is big government that must be guarded against, over and above terrorism.

      If the Progressives want to be consistent, they will agree with history. If not, then they reveal themselves as power mongers.

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    • Down2TheC
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 1:36am

      The cable bill is too damn high! (And stop charging us for HD! You pay for content not format!!!!)

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    • independentvoteril
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 2:35am

      Another ELITE NUT.. Old has been doesn’t like the PEOPLE knowing the truth..TO BAD.. TO LATE we FOUND EACH OTHER and we will NOT lose each other again.. Rockerfeller OUT.. NOW.. Sit down ans SHUT UP .. We The People are in charge now..

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    • robroy1974
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 6:23am

      What we want is to watch FOX. That’s why we watch FOX. We WANT to. Just who do you think you are? We watch FOX because we do not want the spoon fed regurgitating parrots that can be found up and down the channel spectrum. WE WANT FOX NEWS. And the Internet. Thank you very much.

      You attack what you fear, and you sir fear an educated informed public.

      Don

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    • Kalidor835
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 7:24am

      @tower7femacamp: As someone that lives in WV I have voted against this guy every chance I’ve had. The problem isn’t in the eastern part of the state though. The problem lies in the western portion which is dominated by the coal miners’ union. Rockefeller is a favorite of them since he makes it seem as though he’s against Cap & Trade when campaigning and supports every other “social program” they (the union bosses) want. It’s basically the same problem Nevada faced when they tried to get rid of Reid.

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    • GhostOfJefferson
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 8:18am

      @Anarcho Capitalist

      Clearly, the free market could easily deal with this, and to what extent its left alone, does.

      This isn’t about the free market any longer though. It‘s 1916 and we’re in Czarist Russia watching the Red Army start to form bro. They don’t care about “free” anything, market or otherwise.

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    • grandmaof5
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 8:37am

      Good job, West Virginia, next he will want all your favorite shows off the air because he doesn’t like them. Let’s see, he doesn’t want any dissenting opinions so Congress can do its work? If there had been no dissenting opinions, Cap & Trade would be law and the coal mining business would be out of business. When are you going to look at the big picture and quit doing what the unions dictate (carefully chosen word)? Wake up and figure out a way to dump the SOB before he sells WV down the river.

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    • mimitweetin
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 8:43am

      If the people of this country don’t stay active and give ALL THE PROGRESSIVES the Boot our country will be lost!

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    • gman46
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 9:03am

      @EQUALJUSTICE, Your right and this Country isn’t safe until they are gone!

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    • SheriS
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 9:09am

      It is now time to “off” Rocky! What a ****** he has become! Isn’t it interesting the one network that is truly “fair and balanced” is the one the ****** attacks! Jerk, take a ride on a donkey back to your mansion and stay there!

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    • Rogue
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 9:53am

      Did this fool really just imply that political decisions that affect our nation are based on media coverage? Huh, and here I thought it was all about money.

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    • JKN
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 10:00am

      It would be “a big favor to political discourse” if our political “representatives” on Capitol Hill would start representing the majority will and best interests of the American people…

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    • drbage
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 10:06am

      There are few things in this country that the govt and govt influence have actually made better despite what Foot-in-my-Mouth Biden said. I guess they could tout dependency on the government as their primary shining example followed by corruption and inefficiency. To have faith in someone or something, you have to have trust. Unfortunately, the government has lost the trust of the majority of Americans and trust, once lost, is a very hard thing to regain.

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    • ron the veteran
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 10:14am

      he only want to shut fox news up because they are not falling into the commie party line. i got something for sen rockerfeller. a big middle finger to him from the american people. who is he to say what we the people watch? dont fall for this attack on free speech again. the left always wants to shut up anyone who dont agree with them. senator maybe its time you retire you are not our keeper nor do we want or need one. we the people are sick of your communist way of thinking it has no place in america. if you want to live like that go to a country that will fill your desire to be ruled over. or is it you just want to rule over us because you think your intitled to it. we got jails for losers like you its time we start locking these traitors up. you know its going to come to a fight and cutting some commie union thugs throat to keep my kids free is fine with me. i refuse to live one day under socialist rule.

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    • Polwatcher
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 10:58am

      Wouldn’t it be a lot easier to put a muzzle on liptard Senator Rockefeller.

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    • TravisMcGee
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 11:11am

      I agree. Progressives are about nothing more than robbing Peter to pay Paul and get Paul’s vote.

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    • Kalidor835
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 11:28am

      The following is an email I received from Rockefeller’s office almost a year after I emailed him about the Cap & tax and Obamacare bills:

      “Dear Richard,

      Thank you for contacting me regarding my efforts to respond to recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) findings on greenhouse gas emissions. I always enjoy hearing from a fellow West Virginian, and I welcome the opportunity to be in touch.

      I have long maintained that Congress, and not the EPA, must decide major economic and energy policy. It is well established that greenhouse gas emissions are not healthy for the earth or her people and we must take action to reduce them; however, EPA is not the right decision maker since they have little or no authority to address economic needs or deploy new technologies, or protect the hardworking people of West Virginia. At a time when so many people are hurting, we need to put decisions about clean coal and our energy future into the hands of the people and their elected representatives, not a federal environmental agency.

      The EPA became involved in regulating greenhouse gases in 2007 after the Supreme Court ruled in the case Massachusetts v. EPA, that greenhouse gasses could be considered air pollutants covered under by the Clean Air Act. The ruling permitted EPA to determine whether or not emissions of greenhouse gases cause or contribute to air pollution which may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare. Under this ruling EPA has the obligation to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act’s prevention of significant deteriorations provisions related to existing operating permit programs.

      On December 7, 2009, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its findings under the Clean Air Act that concentrations of six greenhouse gases in the atmosphere threaten public health. Under this “endangerment finding” the Clean Air Act could be used by the EPA to regulate a host of greenhouse gas emission sources ranging from motor vehicles to coal-burning power plants to factories and oil refineries.

      These findings could significantly impact American workers and businesses in a number of industrial sectors by permitting the EPA to implement regulations curtailing pollution from stationary sources. This could have wide ranging effects on farmers, miners, and small business owners throughout West Virginia. Large electric generators using domestically produced coal and natural gas could also be affected if new Best Available Control Technology or BACT standards for carbon dioxide are required.

      In February 2010 I, along with several of my colleagues sent a letter to EPA Administrator Jackson requesting that EPA clarify the timetable for implementation and suspend EPA regulations for industrial facilities so that Congress, not EPA, can address comprehensive energy policies. While the EPA responded in timely manner, the agency did not support delaying regulation under the endangerment finding.

      This is why I introduced the Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act (S. 3072). This legislation would prohibit the EPA from regulating carbon dioxide or methane from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act for two years. My legislation would remove the immediate threat of EPA action and give Congress the time to design and adequately consider well thought out energy legislation including clean coal. While this legislation has not yet come before the full Senate, I am continuing to push for a vote on it this year.

      Additionally, Senator Murkowski of Alaska introduced a resolution (S.J. Res. 26) disapproving of the EPA’s finding. This resolution would have nullified the EPA’s endangerment finding that declares greenhouse gases as pollutants under the Clean Air Act. Like my legislation, the Murkowski resolution would remove the threat of EPA action and create an atmosphere in which Congress could carefully consider legislation addressing greenhouse gas emissions. On June 10, 2010, I voted in support of Senator Murkowski’s Resolution of Disapproval in order to send a strong and urgent message that the fate of our economy, our manufacturing industries, and our workers should not placed solely in the hands of the EPA. Unfortunately, this resolution ultimately failed in the Senate by a vote of 47-53.

      I will continue to fight for clean coal and for West Virginia by working to secure a vote on my legislation before the Senate. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts on this issue. As always, I wish you the best.

      With Warm Regards,

      Jay Rockefeller ”

      You will notice the complete lack of response on Obamacare and the response on the other subject was about the EPA regulating co2 emissions and not completely on the target of my letter to him. In contrast I CCed the email to my Congressional Rep Shelley Moore-Capito (R) and not only did I get a timely response from her but it was in the form of a hand written and signed letter which covered her stance on both topics. I‘d post a copy of the letter but sadly my wife appears to have thrown it in the trash as I can’t find it.

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    • GreyGhost
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 11:52am

      Well said….

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    • Ken
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 11:54am

      Couldn’t have said it better myself, EQUALJUSTICE!!!

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    • CultureWarriors
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 12:18pm

      Jay you are sounding a lot like Adolf.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_CsEgIfUX0
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1CKYjz9Fj0
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ3OxZhXKQ0

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    • orkydorky
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 1:10pm

      Hey Rocky, is it making your job of instilling the Communist take over of our government and politicians a little tougher with all of America watching? We’re your “Big Brother”, get used to it!

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    • peanut74
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 1:37pm

      I do not even know why THIS is what is being discussed in Washington right now. I mean isn’t there SOMETHING a little more pressing than cable tv?

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    • NukeHaze
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 2:02pm

      For Paenut74:

      I believe that what they are trying to do is stop our ability to get accurate and pertinent information on ANY news they choose for us not to get by quelling free speech and allow fair media coverage. All along, if they have been able to control what communication the masses have, they have believed they could control the masses. Take away their first, second, and so forth, amendment rights one at a time, starting with speech, and they will not even know they have lost the rest after speech. Sure there will be underground communication but nothing like we have now if they have their way. You can bet they monitor everything they can, as well.

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    • Signer1
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 2:23pm

      Totally!

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 2:58pm

      @free2bme1961 great post you must have read my mind.

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 3:04pm

      @Kalidor835 Are they aware that he supported the Bill Clinton
      Assault weapon ban ? And what about all those holy roller churches
      aren’t they aware he supports Abortion and all forms of Eugenics ?
      It’s kinda like the Black churches yelling and screaming praise Jesus
      then going out to campaign for Abortionist that worship Molech.

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    • bristolpalinrocks
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 3:40pm

      I am with you all the way. Whatever happened to free speech. I have a feeling that only applies to the Progressives!

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    • american_today_what_tomarrow
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 4:50pm

      They control the airwaves, transportation, education, and the ability to make a buck. I am lost. Everything is turned upside down.

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    • Aesculf
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:05pm

      lol

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    • Bluebonnet
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:40pm

      I read a book in the late 60‘s about the Rockefeller’s involvement in bring America to it’s knees with socialism and it scared the holy cow out of me. Since then, I’ve feared the name of Rockefeller. When I hear Glenn talk about all these people involved in ruining America I believe it could happen if we fall asleep and let them have their way. I cry for the children, not myself. Be very afraid of Soros, Jones and all that ilk.

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    • mike jarvis
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 7:26pm

      Being from WV we see this all the time. Powered by the all inclusive Union vote, anything that resembles a jack-ass (donkey) gets voted in. JDR IV doesn’t even campaign any more, he just sends his minions to the meetings and hardly ever sets foot in this State.

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    • Fear The Voices
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 8:46pm

      All this douchebag wants is for us to be treated like mushrooms. Kept in the dark and fed poop.

      “What luck for rulers that men do not think” Hitler. This is what his ilk wants. Us po’ folk is to simple to understood that politikal stuff.

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    • cheatasrule
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 10:28pm

      I lived in WV for many years and it is A poverty state, as bad as Africa. The people will keep voting in the same bums, just because they are democrats.Not that they do any thing for the state, but keep taking away what few jobs they had. Every body there has to depend on the Gov, to take care of them.Jay Rockefeller was crap when he was Govenor and will remain the same just like all the rest of the demo’s are.

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