Comments on: Congress Debates Muzzling Congressmen Online

By: Chris W.

Chris W. — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:53:21 +0000

Typical Demogods. If they stop long enough to look in the mirror they may start thingking hey, I am looking at the problem.

Global Warming is bogus and for that Fat Al Gore needs to humble him self and return the Noble Peace Prize.

By: Rubicon

Rubicon — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:25:16 +0000

Whether it is members of Congress reaching out to constituents or talk radio speaking to those who chose to dial in their channels, free speech is free speech.
Any attempt to deny or encumber free speech must be fought in the courts and forced to the Supreme Court quickly.
The “Fairness Doctrine” was not fair. It was designed to limit speech of any who those in power wanted to muzzle.
If we permit Congress to muzzle speech, we will see many more rights gone down the drain as this nation is sold out to the highest bidder.
I do not approve of the job Congress is doing, but I would rather hear what they are up to in up to the moment Internet postings, than to find out months or weeks after the fact when their schemes destroy my freedoms.
The Fairness Doctrine plans would be to silence Rush. Well, 30% of his listeners disagree with him, but they still listen. And just because liberal talk radio is ignored by the public, it is no reason to silence conservative talk radio. Perhaps they should get better talkers & policies the people want to hear about?! Liberal talk radio has as many or more big money backers as conservative radio does, so if they are failing, its their own fault, not the fault of conservatives.
Forcing Congress to speak only though approved venues, amounts to government control of the speech of elected representatives.
Some should be careful what they plan. One day it may come back to bite them hard!

By: keithacita

keithacita — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:31:17 +0000

these fake marxists are determined to cripple the american economy. they’re mostly rich attorneys who have little understanding of business and science and don’t care.
they’re always on another vacation. watch how they starting pushing their agenda against globalwarmingophobia. the will join arnold schwartzenkennedy and the mayor of san francisco who are pushing the death penalty for globalwarming deniers.

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Steynian 198 « Free Mark Steyn! — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:38:43 +0000

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By: Justin

Justin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:26:50 +0000

@ JOHN

Doubtful. Frankly we are all probably safer if this congress just took a nice long vacation. Until they are thrown out of office.

By: JOHN

JOHN — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:08:28 +0000

MAYBE IF CONGRESS SPENT LESS TIME ONLINE AND MORE TIME DOING THIER JOBS THINGS WOULD BE BETTER.

By: redhawk

redhawk — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:44:45 +0000

What the Pelosi Reid Policy of Inept Non Leadership is their master plan to Socilaize everythinmg .. Oil refineries, Transportation, Health care and ( and these idiots have not “gotten it yet”) the Socalled FREE press…as well as our Individual Right of free speech …
Any wonder for the 9% ratings.. BUT is the American public ‘ Getting it” ?

By: MarkD

MarkD — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:25:54 +0000

They hava a nine percent approval rating, and they are working on decreasing it.

They have long since forgotten that their job is to represent us. Heaven forbid that there should be any timely communication with constituents. They might have to keep a lobbyist waiting.

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:05:21 +0000

The only openness in Massachusetts or Pennsylvania is the open wallets of taxpayers to fund corrupt politicians and their billionaire buddies. Check out the budget processes and the empty promises of reform.

By: Dodgeblogium » (Dems in) Congress Debates Muzzling Congressmen Online

Dodgeblogium » (Dems in) Congress Debates Muzzling Congressmen Online — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:17:27 +0000

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