So the FCC chair is threatening networks that broadcast unfavorable news

[Marener]

There is no constitutional right to broadcast license. Stop lying.

There’s a constitutional right to not be persecuted by the government for political purposes.

 

[Marener]

where in the first amendment does it say anyone has a right to a broadcast license?

The first amendment prohibits viewpoint discrimination.

 

[Zincwarrior]

where in the Constitution does it say people have a right to a broadcast license?

It says the government may not prosecute you for speech. Specifically going after stations for their speech is just that.

 

[struth]

There’s a constitutional right to not be persecuted by the government for political purposes.

What right is that?

and what does that have to do with the FCC doing what it has done for over fifty years and investigate complaints of news distortion?

 

[Marener]

Well, yes, the President is elected to enforce the law the power of the executive vest in a President.


It's like speaking to a 8th grader....did you miss civics?

Pretty crazy that you guys have become this authoritarian that you want the president determining what the truth is.

 

[struth]

The first amendment prohibits viewpoint discrimination.

That doesn't answer my question....where in the first amendment does it say anyone has a right to a broadcast licence?

 

[struth]

It says the government may not prosecute you for speech. Specifically going after stations for their speech is just that.

So you admit that nobody has a right to a broadcast license? Good.

 

[Marener]

What right is that?

and what does that have to do with the FCC doing what it has done for over fifty years and investigate complaints of news distortion?

So you think the government can persecute people for political purposes? That explains lot.

 

[Rawley]

Thats not what the First Amendment says.

14,000,000th time. A broadcast license is not a right under the First Amendment. That's why NBC set up MSNBC, so they could lie and distort. You can't do that on public airwaves.

 

[struth]

Pretty crazy that you guys have become this authoritarian that you want the president determining what the truth is.

Pretty crazy you aren't interested in a President interested in the truth

Very telling of your views though, and really explains the two dem admins we have had this century

 

[Marener]

That doesn't answer my question....where in the first amendment does it say anyone has a right to a broadcast licence?

The government is now allowed to use viewpoint discrimination to determine who does and doesn’t get a broadcast license.

 

[Rawley]

It’s only good if you don’t like the first amendment.

Your ignorance is a bit frightening

 

[struth]

So you think the government can persecute people for political purposes? That explains lot.

I have certainly seen it, a lot.

 

[Marener]

Pretty crazy you aren't interested in a President interested in the truth

Very telling of your views though, and really explains the two dem admins we have had this century

The president isn’t interested in the truth. That’s the problem with letting him be the arbiter of truth.

 

[struth]

The government is now allowed to use viewpoint discrimination to determine who does and doesn’t get a broadcast license.

who said they could? What they can do, is not license someone for distorting the news.

Try and keep up here

 

[Marener]

I have certainly seen it, a lot.

Totally. It’s been off the charts ever since Trump took office again.

 

[Marener]

who said they could? What they can do, is not license someone for distorting the news.

Try and keep up here

Letting the president be the arbiter of news distortion opens the door to suppression of speech and corrupt abuse of office.

 

[struth]

Totally. It’s been off the charts ever since Trump took office again.

I haven't seen that, in fact I think it's toned down a lot since he took office.

but then again, you seem to think you have a first amendment right to a broadcast license.

 

[Marener]

Your ignorance is a bit frightening

Your devotion to a corrupt liar more than a bit frightening.

 

[Marener]

I haven't seen that, in fact I think it's toned down a lot since he took office.

Of course you have, you’re just not smart enough to realize it.