Aug
13
The Associated Press and the FCC: Both Limiting News Choices
August 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Back in April, I served on the panel here in Tampa Bay for an FCC public hearing. They were taking testimony on proposed changes to the ownership of television stations, radio stations, and newspapers. A lot of the comments, especially from the public, oppose changes arguing it would reduce competition and therefore reduce our […]
May
30
No Veto for HB 7203 (Growth Management Bill)
May 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Jim provides an excellent overview of the provisions of this growth bill below.
I’ve been following the debate on this with interest. The major opposition that has formed centers on the provision allowing certain municipalities (all of Pinellas and Broward counties, along with Tampa, Hialeah, Miami and Jacksonville) to follow an alternative state review program […]
May
22
Response on Dems and Fox News
May 22, 2007 | 7 Comments
Michael at Pushing Rope - a Tampa Bay lefty blogger I enjoy reading - has responded to my post on why I thought the Democrats missed the boat with the Fox News boycott.
He writes:
It’s easy to imagine Fox News throwing Sean Hannity in, at the last minute, to moderate the debate.
Well, he is right […]
May
20
Quick Hit: Why the Dems Should Debate on Fox
May 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Earlier this year, Fox News and the Nevada Democratic party wanted to host a debate among the Democratic candidates for president. The left was aghast. Fox News? Faux News? How dare any Democrat even deign to think about appearing on a Fox News debate?!? The netroots were on fire.
The collective pressure of […]
May
1
The Internet is decidedly blue.
May 1, 2007 | 8 Comments
For most of the past two decades, the Republican Party has seen a significant amount of electoral success, 2006 not withstanding. The Grand Old Party simply beat the Democrats in honing in and staying on message, in building a united (and fairly homogeneous) base of support, and by having the far better grass roots […]
Apr
30
My Comments to the FCC (Updated)
April 30, 2007 | 6 Comments
I wanted to take a moment post my comments to the FCC today. I believe they are a pragmatic analysis of the current situation.
This post was edited based on my revisions during the meeting.
Mr. Chairman, Commissioners:
Thank you for the opportunity to address you today.
I believe the Internet represent the future of the media. […]
Apr
24
FCC Meeting on Monday April 30
April 24, 2007 | 4 Comments
As I noted previously, I have been asked to serve on a panel for the upcoming FCC public hearing in Tampa. While I am the only blogger that has been asked to serve on either panel, it’s really little more than what the general public can do.
I will be given five minutes (as opposed […]
Apr
22
The FCC is Coming. I’ll be on a panel.
April 22, 2007 | 4 Comments
The Federal Communications Commission will be coming to Tampa on Monday April 30, 2007.
The hearing date, time, and location are as follows:
Date: Monday, April 30, 2007
Time: 4:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m.
Location: Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
This is the fourth hearing the FCC has held dating back to October of last year. According to their latest […]
Apr
19
The media shows that it’s all in the headlines
April 19, 2007 | 1 Comment
RealtyTrac, “the leading online marketplace for foreclosure properties” based in Irvine, CA, released its monthly U.S. Foreclosure Market Report for March. Here is their press release.
Now, three media sources in Florida reported it like this:
Florida seventh in foreclosure rate
Florida ranked seventh in the nation in the rate of foreclosures in March, according to RealtyTrac. […]





