MUST WATCH: Senator Byrd talking about TV news on C-SPAN 2 NOW 4:30 p.m.

[LittleApple81]

it should take like an our

[Mel]

1. Watch this!! kicking it up

Watch this he's going after the media and the FCC this ought to be good!!

This is don't miss Senate action! He's even mentioned Phil Donahue getting fired and corporate sponsored media!!! Whoooooo hoooooo!

[liberalnurse]

5. He is an American treasure....

n/t O8)

[never cry wolf]

2. Thanks for the heads up....n/t

[Mel]

3. this is good!

he's mentioned Murdoch and Faux now. Come on people watch and help me out here.

The New York Post the Sun ect. he's naming em' all! I love Byrd! He' didn't get old and not learn anything that's for sure!

Talking about mergers

said FCC is suppose to be a watch dog not a lap dog!!!!!

that was a good one

talking about how the media's focus is on sound bytes instead of intelligent discussion

he's reaming em'!!!!!

the supposed unbiased news media

[nostamj]

4. bless you! would have missed this

and I hate missing THE SENATOR!

[Mel]

6. he's speaking of

Edward R. Murrow, Byrd thinks Murrow would be ashamed of the media today.

[proud patriot]

7. Whew ...I'm here ..Byrd Watching

:hi:

[LittleApple81]

8. just kicking it n/t

[arcane1]

9. damn... if they mention a re-broadcast let us know!

:-(

[Mel]

10. Mike Wallace supports

a News Council idea to make sure there's fairness in the news media this allows the public to take part in the process.

Large media conglomerates control the media a grand total of 5 companies control 75% of what the people see.

The same 5 control 90% of what's seen on cable.

Mentions the book 'Media Monopoly' author Ben H. Bagdikian

[Emboldened Chimp]

11. Kick for Democracy!

[TacticalPeek]

12. Byrd rules!

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