Fox News gets okay to misinform public, court ruling

03/09/10 11:48 Filed in: Media Reform courtesy of Broadcast Blues
courtesy of The CorporationBookmark and Share UPDATED:Many news agencies lie and distort facts, not many have the guts to admit it...in court...positioning the First Amendment as their defense!
The attorneys for Fox, owned by media baron Rupert Murdoch, successfully argued the First Amendment gives broadcasters the right to lie or deliberately distort news reports on the public airwaves.

Moldy Oldy, you really need to research things. Do you know who Monsanto is? The FDA? Bio-Tech Labs? Billions of Federal funding and this was a whistle blower issue. Please read my other post on GMOs. But in the mean time, I'll share this with you. Oh by the way, I understand Home Depot/Lowe's etc. carry a great selection of herbicides to suck on for your reading enjoyment.

Jane Akre and her husband Steve Wilson are former employees of Fox owned-and-operated station WTVT in Tampa, Florida. In 1997, they were fired from the station after refusing to knowingly include false information in their report concerning the Monsanto Company’s production of RBGH, a drug designed to make cows produce more milk. They successfully sued under Florida’s whistle blower law and were awarded a US $425,000 settlement by jury decision. However, Fox appealed to an appellate court and won, after the court declared that the FCC policy against falsification that Fox violated was just a policy and not a “law, rule, or regulation”, and so the whistle blower law did not apply.
The court agreed with WTVT’s (Fox) argument “that the FCC’s policy against the intentional falsification of the news — which the FCC has called its “news distortion policy” — does not qualify as the required “law, rule, or regulation” under section 448.102.[...] Because the FCC’s news distortion policy is not a “law, rule, or regulation” under section 448.102, Akre has failed to state a claim under the whistle-blower’s statute.”[1]
In 2001, Jane Akre and her husband won the Goldman Environmental Prize as a recognition for their report on RBGH. [2]
In 2004, Fox filed a US$1.7 million counter-suit against Akre and Wilson for trial fees and costs. Akre and Wilson both appear in a major portion of the 2004/5 critical documentary, The Corporation.
In 2007 Jane became the editor-in-chief of the national news desk at InjuryBoard.com.[3]
Fox appealed and prevailed February 14, 2003 when an appeals court issued a ruling reversing the jury, accepting a defense argument that had been rejected by three other judges on at least six separate occasions…
The whistle-blowing journalists, twice refused Fox offers of big-money deals to keep quiet about what they knew, filed their landmark lawsuit April 2, 1998 and survived three Fox efforts to have their case summarily dismissed. It is the first time journalists have used a whistleblower law to seek a legal remedy for being fired by for refusing to distort the news. Steve and Jane are now considering an appeal to the Florida state Supreme Court.

Many nonorganic dairy farmers regularly inject their cows with artificial growth hormones (rBST, rBGH) to boost milk production. (Other artificial hormones are used to enhance breeding, and others to boost the weight of beef cattle.) - See more at: http://www.stonyfield.com/blog/no-artificial-hormones-and-antibiotics/#sthash.BmNKlxmb.dpuf
The "Monsanto Protection Act" is the name opponents of the Farmer Assurance Provision have given to this terrifying piece of policy, and it's a fitting moniker given its shocking content.
President Barack Obama signed a spending bill, HR 933, into law on Tuesday that includes language that has food and consumer advocates and organic farmers up in arms over their contention that the so-called "Monsanto Protection Act" is a giveaway to corporations that was passed under the cover of darkness.
There's a lot being said about it, but here are five terrifying facts about the Farmer Assurance Provision -- Section 735 of the spending bill -- to get you acquainted with the reasons behind the ongoing uproar:
1.) The "Monsanto Protection Act" effectively bars federal courts from being able to halt the sale or planting of controversial genetically modified (aka GMO) or genetically engineered (GE) seeds, no matter what health issues may arise concerning GMOs in the future. The advent of genetically modified seeds -- which has been driven by the massive Monsanto Company -- and their exploding use in farms across America came on fast and has proved a huge boon for Monsanto's profits.

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November 23, 2014

Patriots & Fellow Citizens--

Appalling! Truly, one of the most revolting, disgusting abuses of power we have witnessed yet.

A rogue president just turned America into a third world country and cemented his legacy of lawlessness.

Obama's unilateral amnesty for 5, 10 maybe 20 million or more illegals will crush America. When I heard the executive order had been signed, I began to shake uncontrollably.

I fear he has OPENED Pandora's Box and we may never recover, he's such a scum-bag!

Fear consumed me. My entire body went numb. It took me a while to get hold of the gut wrenching fear I felt.

He is willfully ignoring the will of the people and his ignorant actions will lead to more illegal immigration, not less.

Look, the implications of his egregious actions are staggering. The precedent he has just set for presidents to come is deplorable.

But then I learned something that stopped me cold—how we can stop him.

When I tell you how - the hole we discovered in his plan - you're going to feel renewed again and ready to go at this with fire in your belly and guns blazing.

First, think about the harsh reality for a minute.

Single-handedly, emperor Obama just slapped the face of every border agent, sheriff and immigration official. He spit upon the feet of Americans.

Those who followed the law—immigrants coming here legally, businesses who refused to hire illegals and those who enforced the laws we have on the books—have all been betrayed.

Yet those who broke the law, illegally entering our country, committing crimes and taking jobs away from hard working Americans—they are being rewarded.

He hung out the sign for all to see, "No deportation for illegal criminals."

Obama's amnesty will give work permits to those who have no right to one, stealing jobs and money from our friends and loved ones who have children to feed and clothe.

So here is what happened to renew my faith that we could stop this landslide.

Amidst the crisis and the fear and darkness that gripped my very soul I got a call from my legal operatives—and it took my breath away.

I learned that there is a gaping—and I mean GAPING—hole in Obama's executive order.

Friend, you can be damned sure we are going to take full advantage.

Obama's executive order is not Constitutionally based. Are you ready for this?

That means that the new Congress can come into session in January and change the statute it's based on.

Congress can NULLIFY Obama's amnesty for all executive order! (If they have the guts to do it that is!)

This is the moment we've been waiting for.

There would be no government shutdowns, defunding or lawsuits needed and that means no backlash on the new Congress.

Just a simple nullification of a statute is all it would take.

We can make this happen—force the new Congress to act on that statute and end amnesty once and for all—but we have to move at breakneck speed.

We don't have much time but you can help.

It is critical we act now because of Obama's unconstitutional acts. The man who deems himself king has now crowned himself a prophet—the patron saint of illegals.

He sees it as a gift in exchange for their loyalty.

Hogwash, it's treason through and through!

If the new congress doesn't act they will be aiding and abetting what come next, because otherwise...

You watch---millions more will come and they will not come here legally.

They will jump our broken borders and scoff, "Why not...that's the way to get into America and have Obama take care of me."

With those millions, our financial, social and economic systems will fail. Poverty will be rampant and lawlessness everywhere—even in your backyard.

As it is, Obama's unilateral executive order for amnesty just caused our law enforcement system to buckle under the weight.

It is so bad, so dangerous and so damaging that Sheriff Joe Arpaio is suing Obama saying Obama's actions will have a detrimental effect on his ability to carry out his job.

Specifically, this is unconstitutional abuse of power.

Obama is making up his own laws as he goes and if we don't stop him our entire Constitution and system of law-making just collapses.

Think about it. Criminal aliens will now be released back onto the streets at uncontrollable rates. We don't have the manpower or financial firepower to handle it.

Folks, my blood is boiling, but the adrenaline is rushing through my body in anticipation of undermining Obama and changing that statute so amnesty will disintegrate before his very eyes.

Obama has repeatedly abused the power of the office of the President of the United States. It must stop now.

So do you have your marching orders straight?

Blast Congress with letters, faxes, emails, phone calls, tweets DEMANDING they change the Statute Obama's executive order is based on!

We have to move swiftly and fiercely to get the new Congress on-board, ramped up and ready to enact that change January 1.

Let's blow this one out of the water and force illegals back to where they came from. No more sucking at the trough.

Obama is not faithfully executing the laws of the United States of America.

He is, however, faithfully breaking them at every turn.

Stop amnesty with us. This is the break we've been waiting for.

Make it happen of suffer the consequences of a tyrant.

What do you say...are you ready? I hope so, if enough of us contact our "leaders" maybe they will force the leadership in both Houses to act...

Frustrated in Utah... Don D.


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Fox News gets okay to misinform public, court ruling

03/09/10 11:48 Filed in: Media Reform


courtesy of Broadcast Blues

courtesy of The CorporationBookmark and Share
UPDATED:Many news agencies lie and distort facts, not many have the guts to admit it...in court...positioning the First Amendment as their defense!

The attorneys for Fox, owned by media baron Rupert Murdoch, successfully argued the First Amendment gives broadcasters the right to lie or deliberately distort news reports on the public airwaves.

November 23, 2014

Patriots & Fellow Citizens--

Appalling! Truly, one of the most revolting, disgusting abuses of power we have witnessed yet.

A rogue president just turned America into a third world country and cemented his legacy of lawlessness.

Obama's unilateral amnesty for 5, 10 maybe 20 million or more illegals will crush America. When I heard the executive order had been signed, I began to shake uncontrollably.

I fear he has OPENED Pandora's Box and we may never recover, he's such a scum-bag!

Fear consumed me. My entire body went numb. It took me a while to get hold of the gut wrenching fear I felt.

He is willfully ignoring the will of the people and his ignorant actions will lead to more illegal immigration, not less.

Look, the implications of his egregious actions are staggering. The precedent he has just set for presidents to come is deplorable.

But then I learned something that stopped me cold—how we can stop him.

When I tell you how - the hole we discovered in his plan - you're going to feel renewed again and ready to go at this with fire in your belly and guns blazing.

First, think about the harsh reality for a minute.

Single-handedly, emperor Obama just slapped the face of every border agent, sheriff and immigration official. He spit upon the feet of Americans.

Those who followed the law—immigrants coming here legally, businesses who refused to hire illegals and those who enforced the laws we have on the books—have all been betrayed.

Yet those who broke the law, illegally entering our country, committing crimes and taking jobs away from hard working Americans—they are being rewarded.

He hung out the sign for all to see, "No deportation for illegal criminals."

Obama's amnesty will give work permits to those who have no right to one, stealing jobs and money from our friends and loved ones who have children to feed and clothe.

So here is what happened to renew my faith that we could stop this landslide.

Amidst the crisis and the fear and darkness that gripped my very soul I got a call from my legal operatives—and it took my breath away.

I learned that there is a gaping—and I mean GAPING—hole in Obama's executive order.

Friend, you can be damned sure we are going to take full advantage.

Obama's executive order is not Constitutionally based. Are you ready for this?

That means that the new Congress can come into session in January and change the statute it's based on.

Congress can NULLIFY Obama's amnesty for all executive order! (If they have the guts to do it that is!)

This is the moment we've been waiting for.

There would be no government shutdowns, defunding or lawsuits needed and that means no backlash on the new Congress.

Just a simple nullification of a statute is all it would take.

We can make this happen—force the new Congress to act on that statute and end amnesty once and for all—but we have to move at breakneck speed.

We don't have much time but you can help.

It is critical we act now because of Obama's unconstitutional acts. The man who deems himself king has now crowned himself a prophet—the patron saint of illegals.

He sees it as a gift in exchange for their loyalty.

Hogwash, it's treason through and through!

If the new congress doesn't act they will be aiding and abetting what come next, because otherwise...

You watch---millions more will come and they will not come here legally.

They will jump our broken borders and scoff, "Why not...that's the way to get into America and have Obama take care of me."

With those millions, our financial, social and economic systems will fail. Poverty will be rampant and lawlessness everywhere—even in your backyard.

As it is, Obama's unilateral executive order for amnesty just caused our law enforcement system to buckle under the weight.

It is so bad, so dangerous and so damaging that Sheriff Joe Arpaio is suing Obama saying Obama's actions will have a detrimental effect on his ability to carry out his job.

Specifically, this is unconstitutional abuse of power.

Obama is making up his own laws as he goes and if we don't stop him our entire Constitution and system of law-making just collapses.

Think about it. Criminal aliens will now be released back onto the streets at uncontrollable rates. We don't have the manpower or financial firepower to handle it.

Folks, my blood is boiling, but the adrenaline is rushing through my body in anticipation of undermining Obama and changing that statute so amnesty will disintegrate before his very eyes.

Obama has repeatedly abused the power of the office of the President of the United States. It must stop now.

So do you have your marching orders straight?

Blast Congress with letters, faxes, emails, phone calls, tweets DEMANDING they change the Statute Obama's executive order is based on!

We have to move swiftly and fiercely to get the new Congress on-board, ramped up and ready to enact that change January 1.

Let's blow this one out of the water and force illegals back to where they came from. No more sucking at the trough.

Obama is not faithfully executing the laws of the United States of America.

He is, however, faithfully breaking them at every turn.

Stop amnesty with us. This is the break we've been waiting for.

Make it happen of suffer the consequences of a tyrant.

What do you say...are you ready? I hope so, if enough of us contact our "leaders" maybe they will force the leadership in both Houses to act...

Frustrated in Utah... Don D.


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