[Peace-discuss] [sf-core] Fwd: CORRECTION: An appeal from Nathan Moore in Madison, Wisconsin

Tue Feb 22 10:50:58 CST 2011

We were being told how vital it was to "save" (= continue to fund) NPR & PBS, 
the Media of Liberal Reassurance. To that end the plan "to zero out funding for 
CPB" had to be opposed...

But the effect and perhaps even the conscious intent of the existing system of 
government funding was to promote noncommercial broadcasting that would mute 
criticism of the USG, and especially of the current administration (whether 
Republican or Democrat).  We've all seen that happen with NPR & PBS. (David's 
given some examples.)

The CPB couldn't do that without occasionally contributing to good programming, 
cultural and even political (like FSRN); I'm happy when it does. But it would be 
a distraction in the campaign for critical, dissident media - especially 
alternative radio, now hardly extant - to center it on the promotion of the CPB, 
NPR, & PBS.

On 2/21/11 9:19 PM, "Dr. Andrew Ó Baoill" wrote:
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> An argument from Free Speech Radio News for support for continued CPB funding.
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>> *From: *Free Speech Radio News <nathan at fsrn.org <mailto:nathan at fsrn.org>>
>> *Date: *2011 Feabhra 21 15:06:30 GMT-05:00
>> *To: *andrew at funferal.org <mailto:andrew at funferal.org>
>> *Subject: **CORRECTION: An appeal from Nathan Moore in Madison, Wisconsin*
>> *Reply-To: *nathan at fsrn.org <mailto:nathan at fsrn.org>
>>
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>> Nathan Moore (and daughter Violet) 
>> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=rngyencab&et=1104611723811&s=4633&e=001KzGnj_p8jjkauq1ds0UzeNjl6ffU0-UOJxf6Dcb_eWYjMV69iZHukwZEGF0HvjuRZMuEtCx9UQuSOqbxVMj1kAPNrVOsMBeA> 
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>> *Nathan Moore *
>> *(and daughter Violet)*
>>
>> Dear friends of FSRN,
>>
>> Recent weeks have been an incredible roller coaster in the news. One one 
>> hand, protests in the Middle East and the U.S. Midwest give me enormous hope 
>> and inspiration. On the other hand, entrenched corporate power and the 
>> American right-wing onslaught against everything good make me fearful for our 
>> future. February has been a month of intense emotional ups and downs.
>>
>> I had the privilege of doing some of FSRN's reporting from Madison, 
>> Wisconsin's massive demonstrations (here 
>> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=rngyencab&et=1104611723811&s=4633&e=001KzGnj_p8jjnSeSTLa2_069cJJ_NJwuodq3YpJ7X4qUnnCT80XMv5U1HzPXBI5viOVPQdrCq7cfOlahu-PGq4qX4GeMmZvAyxJGJPE3Nenz92wwjkOHnbHUC2VKEK8CWc-5gMS23QOCdML6g-sLTF_yFFrbVRVhiPpjHWQGkvhLoJ_fl0ZIe-sZlu3CAZnutpKYI157QqQTg_Yugq3UmZI8sd-iP6EWeT>, 
>> here 
>> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=rngyencab&et=1104611723811&s=4633&e=001KzGnj_p8jjl3iAqtLaN8FT9tPsFmxM7r_VVFaCjrvZCk-0nLH95P1MI_rYi6c8PArj7IoBzwhDB-WZVM6lOUpWdzSqnp0NUEjbsi5hXBohXOQod07jr66DO16YGm8J2_pmcIRfpYmMFrOKzyyC6TwHw_ewLp4z6LSHKN_VuJHE4DhgqpDMTL8BqUKkGbpkhQ3ZGgZcDew1YspenSojgAGgtnHoWtHuP93PkE5GtQy68=>, 
>> and here 
>> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=rngyencab&et=1104611723811&s=4633&e=001KzGnj_p8jjli1qSIuR6Gg_jSpaTOMAGGyGhGSAyUWj8vmR-Aci7NYq-yN4JdLPaYpDOIlsKgoTiwiJnYdElZqH8kAzNgolbYwbD4LcTqE7TilSBXVVTl_IZNrZIaNJTubwh2JGPO4vGAQoTfm9cLCnYBadD5mxPutu_wTOUeGUCX_kicDz8Y5LVMOKnlstvqCsYntB7r46vijDXhiEqfKvI7JEOn9ExINYz2MXPYgQ_xerBc3-xUcaIleabeQwmw>). 
>> Even as a veteran of many a protest, I was thoroughly impressed by the 
>> gigantic crowds - as many as 70,000 last Saturday - and the round-the-clock 
>> occupation of the State Capitol. Dozens of moments cemented in my memory... 
>> Hearing and feeling the crowd cheer when the firefighter and police unions 
>> arrived in solidarity; the din and press of bodies attempting to block 
>> entrance to the State Senate chamber; interviewing WI Senate Minority Leader 
>> Mark Miller 
>> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=rngyencab&et=1104611723811&s=4633&e=001KzGnj_p8jjmKQcjQILgoykeCvGk01jU9Wf5qz55Cni4fSq9nm6Capfuv3Tv9PqVTZI5P-Rse_o8IvQm_-UjDr2eGpCk0mSJF0_zR2Gz0lT1MCQpX4igYHtJD5Apl27Eu7aNAiDCMbbJV5qu06rzWdg==> 
>> in hiding with other Democrats to prevent passage of the governor's 
>> anti-union bill...
>>
>> At the same time, Wisconsin's Governor and Republican-dominated legislature 
>> show no sign of letting up. They will not be satisfied until they have given 
>> their corporate backers every policy favor possible. Meanwhile, in the U.S. 
>> Congress, Republicans have passed a budget bill 
>> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=rngyencab&et=1104611723811&s=4633&e=001KzGnj_p8jjm9uHSGtjuRzq9Jhmzsb-IZyylPL3jD3h-CKTLP5D9jsMAmRiIxllzAWgamTXZIT03cpjyQJ1urOA0mvH8IYo3eqLbF9T0d7ETi8xXjhQKCAjO9sdIMHymwsJJf6-aOOUud93zI4yZQOmHJCO8sQRlfaA1GSTkESTQ65fsBqJ6fuGWb_6989T4wonlaN0N3WQBqM7bwc6_mFg==> 
>> that would eliminate Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding, not to 
>> mention stripping funding for a bevy of other social services while 
>> maintaining more than $500 billion per year for military spending. Fox News 
>> cheer leads for these proposals and many "mainstream" media outlets do 
>> nothing to challenge them.
>>
>> The CPB de-funding is especially troubling for FSRN. See, most of our 
>> affiliate radio stations receive annual CPB grants, and those stations use a 
>> portion of their grants to pay for FSRN. Support from listeners like you is 
>> critically important 
>> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=rngyencab&et=1104611723811&s=4633&e=001KzGnj_p8jjmaPq0YLIN7OwCQ3mJSf0uGQMUEJRFOJkM9IpJWGs9zRqRjwzg9qXIqyDAqizUwpN1Zm38ekrqTnb24GIAdPKt9rj8gRKSk-mXno966Xa-tOekxkBl6c7ANIFjJob-Gfyk_Jx_KcIHMF-m9xn76nTxT9wbvxlUj9-Y=>, 
>> but about 85% of FSRN's income comes from station fees -- fees they can 
>> afford thanks to their CPB funding.
>>
>> *Friends, you came to FSRN's rescue in December and January.* You literally 
>> saved FSRN and kept us from closing our doors. I am happy to report that with 
>> your continued support, we will be able to keep providing critically 
>> important news coverage. We will continue bringing you the voices of 
>> on-the-ground protesters in Madison and Cairo and Bahrain and elsewhere. We 
>> will continue asking lawmakers tough questions and providing much-needed 
>> critical analysis in today's bleak media landscape.
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>> You can make it possible with your contribution. Please donate today at 
>> FSRN's secure online donation form. 
>> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=rngyencab&et=1104611723811&s=4633&e=001KzGnj_p8jjmaPq0YLIN7OwCQ3mJSf0uGQMUEJRFOJkM9IpJWGs9zRqRjwzg9qXIqyDAqizUwpN1Zm38ekrqTnb24GIAdPKt9rj8gRKSk-mXno966Xa-tOekxkBl6c7ANIFjJob-Gfyk_Jx_KcIHMF-m9xn76nTxT9wbvxlUj9-Y=>
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>> If you prefer to mail a check, send it to:
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>> Thanks so much for your support, and for listening to Free Speech Radio News!
>>
>> Sincerely yours,
>>
>> Nathan Moore
>> General Administrator
>> Free Speech Radio News
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