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. […]