Bill Moyers addresses NCMR 2008


Legendary journalist Bill Moyers address the National Conference for Media Reform in Minneapolis, June 7, 2008. Presented by FreePress.net. For more speakers, press coverage, and info, visit: http://...







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thneed1 (December 1, 2008 at 4:57 am)
This does not preclude someone with vast amounts of resources from monopolizing the media or influence people in a way that does not benefit society. Any person (Amy Goodman included) has a responsibility of their content and the government should care how these "public" air waves are used. Sophists in Greece should stand as a warning that because someone knows how to appeal to the "market place" of ideas, does not mean they are not dangerous to a democracy(i.e.Adolf Hitler).
justrightofcenter (November 30, 2008 at 4:35 pm)
Nowhere did I say that all opinions should be weighted equally. The point is what is produced in the marketplace of ideas should be allowed to stand or fall on its own merit, without interference from the government. We already have laws on the books to cover libel and slander, as well as predatory and monopolistic behavior. To put it another way, if Amy Goodman was on 50kW flamethrowers instead of Hannity then whack-jobs like McChesney (and their nutty followers) would think everything is fine.
thneed1 (November 25, 2008 at 7:40 pm)
justrightofcenter,I guess you believe we should always show each side of a story, guess what I believe that 2+2=5,that's my opinion,should my view point carry just as much weight so don't cram your 2+2=4 theory down my throat. Opinions are one thing, I would like my fact based world to encompass doctors who want to see reality not so-called fairness that everyones opinion is not always weighted the same. Or maybe I should have written my original thought after reading your comment,"what ever";)
justrightofcenter (November 25, 2008 at 1:21 pm)
Moyers exudes unbelievable levels of arrogance and condescension. Worst of all, he teaches it to others. These people don't seek compromise, but rather are plotting ways to ram their opinions down the everyone else's throat. Their idea of "free speech" is bringing the power of government to bear in forcing everyone else to listen.
ScabNainz (October 20, 2008 at 5:04 am)
Whoops, sorry. Bumped mouse button and marked you as spam. Sorry for being a clumsy muppet.
ScabNainz (October 20, 2008 at 5:02 am)
Probably one of the best speeches I've seen a journalist give. No wonder Olbermann and Stewart look up to this guy. Also reinforces what a douche Billo the Clown is.
ryanshaunkelly (October 6, 2008 at 5:02 pm)
Yes, Moyers is one of the [few] good ones.
Maarten26 (October 6, 2008 at 3:20 pm)
VP('s): Olbermann, Colbert or Stewart. Since media is everything these days and we want leaders to have their harts at the right place (well, my opinion obviously) this would be quite a good team. "Wisdom, Insight and Haha!" would be the punchline.
Maarten26 (October 4, 2008 at 7:24 pm)
In short: Moyers 2012
aybayb (September 20, 2008 at 10:29 pm)
Bill Moyers for President!!!
unamacarana (September 18, 2008 at 3:14 pm)
By the way, the previous comment goes to triton609.
Please educate yourself.
unamacarana (September 18, 2008 at 3:12 pm)
You Have a Doctor's Degree in Ignorance.
God Help You.
frostiana1 (August 31, 2008 at 6:56 pm)
For those who resort to silly name-calling, when you have nothing better to offer, it is sometimes better to say nothing.
bobrideout (August 28, 2008 at 2:58 am)
yes a real asshole
chopin65 (August 27, 2008 at 5:53 pm)
Moyers is one of the leading voices on freedom of speech. We need to champion his causes because they are in our interest.
triton609 (August 23, 2008 at 4:53 am)
When you get older and begin to acquire wealth in your life you will see the "p" in a very different way.
goodintentguy (August 22, 2008 at 8:01 am)
The most sensible, knowledgeable and honest voice against the conservative marketing scheme that is targeting the "can't think for myself "market segment. Our biggest hero in the war against the industrial military complex.
goodintentguy (August 22, 2008 at 7:26 am)
Maybe you should ask yourself why I know you watch Fox, or work for them. The P in PBS stands for public, not government.
triton609 (August 22, 2008 at 2:31 am)
This asshole is a sorry excuse for a human being. The government has to finance this dolts mouth because nobody would listen to him unless it was forced(NPR).
70road (August 20, 2008 at 11:46 am)
Stupidity in America needs too stop being glorified.
ssdght (August 3, 2008 at 1:30 am)
Ignorance is fixable. Stupid is forever. You, my friend, are hopeless!
ruthelator (August 1, 2008 at 5:48 am)
Brilliant! Please favorite this and send to your friends. Join the media reform movement.
uploadexplode (August 1, 2008 at 4:30 am)
MEDIA IS AN INDESCRIBABLE AND UNACCOUNTED FOR TERM.
WHO IS THE MEDIA ? MOYERS NEVER IMPUNES ANY SINGULAR INDIVIDUAL .
DO YOU UNDERSTAND ? THE MEDIA IS AN iRREPROACHABLE ENTITY BECAUSE IT NEVER IMPLICATES OR ADDRESSES ANY ONE PERSON.
WE WILL CHASE OUR TAILS FOREVER WITH THESE TERMS.
THE MEDIA, THE MEDIA, THE MEDIA ... THE MEDIA IS MADE UP OF PEOPLE. NAME THE NAMES MOYERS ...
THIS SPEACH IS BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN RHETORIC.
THIS SPEECH IS A VISCERAL STEAM VALVE FOR OUR FRUSTRATIONS.
WE MUST CHANGE
PenCenterUSA (July 22, 2008 at 10:53 pm)
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EiziYuuki (July 21, 2008 at 5:57 pm)
i like the power of M....

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