Hit Fox in the OTHER place it hurts: FCC Approvals.

[PimpBlimp]

The FCC is part of the Regime

I was just going to say this.

+1

 

[isrow]

Let's do this. I am contacting the members of my local meetup so thats 30-40 complaints right there. that should scare the crap out of them.

 

[MsDoodahs]

Yeah, the call to do this should go out through meetup...

Same for boycotting local sponsors of Fox Affiliates.

Same for snowing under FoxNewsPorn national sponsors.

Coordination is key. As individuals, they can brush us off. But when we mount a coordinated attack, they can't... because we have the numbers to overwhelm.

 

[The Plan]

I think this is brilliant!
We should use every tool at our disposal.

 

[Sey.Naci]

Exceptionally good plan. Be sure to read the OP carefully. For example:

1) At the beginning of EACH email or FAX to an affiliate (actual broadcaster, not the network) ask that the comment be placed in their "FCC Public File." They are required to comply with your request."

 

[ChooseLiberty]

Nice one TomTX.

The grassroots efforts is tailor made for this type of action along with contacting the local affiliate / cable advertisers.

 

[ChooseLiberty]

Maybe NOT after the next elections.

What happens when the neocons are no longer in charge and the license comes up for review?

The FCC is part of the Regime

 

[TruckinMike]

Do you believe that the government should have the power to remove a TV stations broadcast license because of words they speak?

Do you really?

To your station? To our Ron Paul TV station? To ron Paul Radio? To Ron Paul Revolution Radio?

Really?

Folks i think this is just the wrong tactic. Are we hypocritical? i thought that the government should not be allowed to restrict the first amendment in any way... Am i wrong here?

I think a better appraoch is the free market approach. WHERE we stop buying their product. And tell others to do the same.

Think about what you are doing.

TruckinMike

 

[Sey.Naci]

Hmmm, TruckinMike has a point.

 

[Devil_rules_in_extremes]

Blimp!!!!

 

[louisiana4liberty]

Fox more than likely has the FCC on their bankroll. These people don't play fair. They control through manipulation. And that includes paying people off by whatever means to act in their interest.

 

[ChooseLiberty]

So the way to promote free speech is to encourage people trying to suppress free speech?

By this logic only Rupert Murdoch will have free speech.

Don't overdose on red pills. There is a process.

Do you believe that the government should have the power to remove a TV stations broadcast license because of words they speak?

Do you really?

To your station? To our Ron Paul TV station? To ron Paul Radio? To Ron Paul Revolution Radio?

Really?

Folks i think this is just the wrong tactic. Are we hypocritical? i thought that the government should not be allowed to restrict the first amendment in any way... Am i wrong here?

I think a better appraoch is the free market approach. WHERE we stop buying their product. And tell others to do the same.

Think about what you are doing.

TruckinMike

 

[TomTX]

Do you believe that the government should have the power to remove a TV stations broadcast license because of words they speak?

Do you really?

To your station? To our Ron Paul TV station? To ron Paul Radio? To Ron Paul Revolution Radio?

Really?

TruckinMike

Absolutely - if they are doing so by using their exclusive license to a portion of the public airwaves.

You and I cannot, legally broadcast on the same channel as Fox 7 in Austin. Therefore, we cannot legally respond in the same medium.

It's only fair that they not be allowed to leverage their exclusive license into private promotion of specific political candidates.

If Fox wants to use an open, unlicensed free-for-all broadcast channel (CB range, FRS range) - they are free to do so. If they want to promote candidates on their private property, or by staging a parade - they are free to do so. If they want to use internet radio, podcasting, or any other non-exclusive means - they are free to do so.

 

[ecliptic]

Outstanding !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm actually surprised that I haven't seen this tactic posted yet. Along with advertisers, this is the other major weakness of broadcasters/networks.

The other critical items we can influence directly are the FCC broadcast license for each affiliate, AND FCC approval for station purchases/mergers/trades. By specifically targeting FCC approvals, your comments will have a LOT more long-term weight. Endangering the local affiliate's license with enough negative comments in the right way will change their attitude from "It's the network, nothing we can do" and largely ignoring you to actually calling the NewsCorp on your behalf saying "OMG, fix this NOW!"

Remember, the FCC threatened to hit EACH broadcast station with a 6-figure fine for the half-second "wardrobe malfunction" at the SuperBowl*.

Key trigger phrases:

"FCC Public File"
"Not acting in the public interest"

1) At the beginning of EACH email or FAX to an affiliate (actual broadcaster, not the network) ask that the comment be placed in their "FCC Public File." They are required to comply with your request.

This "Public File" is reviewed by the FCC each time that station's license is up for renewal. Not getting a license renewed means the station is worthless.

Give your opinion that the broadcaster is "Not acting in the public interest" and give detailed reasoning.

We can specifically start slamming each affiliate under the FCC "Equal Time Rule."

http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/E/htmlE/equaltimeru/equaltimeru.htm
http://www.fcc.gov/eb/broadcast/pif.html


2) Comment to the FCC directly on media ownership:

http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/ecfs/Upload/

Check next to "Media Ownership Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Docket 06-121 "

1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322)
1-866-418-0232 FAX: toll-free

Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20554

Chairman Kevin J. Martin: [email protected]
Commissioner Michael J. Copps: [email protected]
Commissioner Jonathan S. Adelstein: [email protected]
Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate: [email protected]
Commissioner Robert McDowell: [email protected]

...and make sure to comment how NewsCorp is "acting against the public interest."

-TomTX

*This was later reduced to only hitting the direct-owned stations. Other events such as the "Without a Trace" teen orgy did fine affiliates directly at 5 figures.

WOW!!!!

THAT is some fine work!!!!!!! OUTSTANDING !!!!!!!!!!!

+1,000,000

 

[pikerz]

Given the time constraints we have, and how its documented that Murdoch is supporting the Hillary campaign (his intent with the Republicans is to set up a beatable Republican candidate), I think it is fair to use the FCC to our advantage.

Personally, I'd like to see the FCC abolished like it is in New Zealand.

However, the FCC exists, and broadcasters have to follow their regulations. And clearly Fox is not acting in the public interest. So lets nail them on it.

Maybe we can make this whole thing so absurd that the FCC is eventually abolished-- wouldnt that be great?

 

[ecliptic]

stickky this pupppy!!!

Stickkkkkky !!!!

 

[readyja]

I get your point, but...

I understand where you are coming from, but I don't see how this tactic will get Ron Paul more primary votes, which is all that really matters right now.

Jeff

The Liberty Project - Get a Free Ron Paul Bumpersticker

 

[Myerz]

sticky!!!

 

[ecliptic]

an equation for awakening

... I don't see how this tactic will get Ron Paul more primary votes, which is all that really matters right now.

Controversy = publicity = curiosity = education and awakening = votes

 

[Maximilian American]

Emailed all of them!