California Station Owner Gives Free Ad Time to Repukes Only!

[Killarney]

http://www.fresnobee.com/local/story/9335975p-10243105c.html
Attempting to boost Republican Party prospects, the owner of a chain of Central Valley television and radio stations has donated $325,000 in air time for GOP candidates in many of the state's hottest legislative elections.

The contribution by Harry J. Pappas comes in the final days of campaigning, and those involved in the campaigns could not recall another instance in which a California media mogul donated time on public airwaves for advertisements to benefit one party over another.

Critics say the contribution is a clear attempt to sway close elections, is likely to raise new questions of media bias, and violates federal law requiring broadcasting companies to provide equal time to political candidates.

"They're the public's airwaves," said attorney Karen Getman, who represents the Assembly Democratic Caucus and formerly served as chairwoman of the state's Fair Political Practices Commission. "You're not free to give them to one side in a partisan debate."

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1. Well, under any other administration

I'd say the FCC would yank his station license toot fucking sweet. But under the corrupt ministrations of the fascisti currently in power in our country, Pappas can do this with impunity.

[Killarney]

2. I really can't wait for Kerry to replace Michael Powell.

[Killarney]

3. kick

[crispini]

4. Holy crap.

More of this shit? TIME TO RE-REGULATE.

[snippy]

5. Another day, another republican felony. n/t