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April 18, 2006

Illegal-alien activists target Lou Dobbs

Worldnet daily, among others, is reporting that illegal-alien activist groups plan to target AOL (a subsidiary of the same company that owns CNN) in an effort to get Lou Dobbs fired from CNN. 'Ax-AOL', as it is being called, hopes to apply economic pressure on the parent company by boycotting AOL. Why AOL? Because Lou Dobbs is the largest money-maker for CNN, it is unlikely that CNN would elect to fire Dobbs; thus, top-down pressure from Time-Warner-AOL is being sought as a means to pressure CNN to let Dobbs go.

Lou Dobbs has been focused on the broken borders for years, well before the recent firestorm surrounding the issue. Over that period of time, he has championed the need for stricter enforcement of immigration policy, as well as heightened border protection. Thus, he has been a vocal proponent of HR 4437, the bill introduced by Rep. Sensenbrenner that would call for a border fence, as well as make illegal entry into the US a felony.

I, personally, am quite a fan of Lou Dobbs. I disagree with him on a variety of issues, but I recognize not only his talent as a newsman, but also his ability to approach the issues without bias, and without emotion. It is this sort of logical tact that has lead him to his stance on border security, and on that issue we coincide. However, I find it ironic that those who disagree with his logical assertions are forced to take such a back-door approach (though that is, obviously, something they are used to). As mentioned above, Dobbs is the largest money-maker for CNN. Thus, his message seems to have a large, and supportive audience. Pressuring CNN directly would yield no action, and thus, supporters must rely on alternative means.

I sincerely hope that CNN and their parent company do not bow to this pressure. He should be considered a valued assett, and firing him will be a severe restriction on their ability to legitimately present the news. Firing Dobbs would indicate that CNN lacks the ability to present one side of this particular argument. Thus, their reporting of the border situation would be severely biased towards favoring illegal aliens. This, I think, would set a dangerous precedent for the news channel.

'Ax-AOL' has also claimed that if Dobbs is fired, he will be unable to find employment anywhere, because 'Ax-AOL' will simply change their name (such as 'Ax-FOX'). More likely, his firing will only increase his value at other news-stations, particularly one without an "achilles heel" such as AOL. Being so popular would likely force various news companies to bid-up his value.

I plan to write CNN on behalf of Dobbs, and I suggest that any readers who are concerned about freedom of press and balance of news-reporting do the same.

Cross posted at 123beta, The Gentle Cricket and California Conservative



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Posted by Butch at April 18, 2006 1:03 AM



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We need more people like Lew Dobb and Michael Savage to stand up and tell it like it is on the Illegal Worker problem in this country. If we all work together, we can get these people out of our country.Call, Write and E-Mail your Congressman and Senators, Today. Tell them: No Amnesty and to support the House of Rep. Bill that makes it a felony to be here illegally and a felony to hire an illegal.

Posted by: Roy Patterson at April 24, 2006 9:22 PM

OPEN LETTER TO LOU DOBB AT CNN

Dear Lou Dobbs:

In the past, I have watched your program regarding exporting American
jobs. Despite all your efforts, this is just not stopping - or even
slowing down.

As I write this, a company in the Tampa Bay area is forcing early
retirement and laying off of tech workers in preparation of sending all
these jobs to India. Since this company is Verizon, I, personally, am
angry. We have our phone service with them (local and long distance),
cell phone, and internet service (DSL).

The management feels fine with taking all the money out of this area.
How would they feel if all their customers knew about this and we all
went to another service, or services, which would probably be
necessary to have our services provided by American workers. And I
might add that this is what many of us want.

The tech employees still working there and facing the axe are afraid
to say anything because this no doubt would make them NEXT.

It is not right to layoff or retire a tech person who has been loyal
for 29 years and send that job to another country to build an economy
there. I am sure that people in other countries are capable of
building an economy, and there are many ways that they can obtain
funds to help them on their way. Additionally, it is not likely that
Verizon or any other company is really interested in the building of
an economy for another country, they are just wanting to take
advantage of cheap labor. Once these countries have a flourishing
economy, the cost of hiring workers there will rise just as it did in
our own economy.

I know people in other states who have been out of work for years.
This action by Verizon is insignificant when you take a look at how
many other companies have done the exact same thing to their workers
and our economy. It started with the elimination of people working on
production lines in factories and now it has moved up as far as the
tech workers. This is a monumental problem. What is wrong with the
heads of companies, are they blind?

How in the world did people so stupid get to be heads of companies and
in high government positions? You just don't tear down the house that
you built!!

If these "smarter than we are" people would take a look around they
would realize what bad shape this country is actually in. Just a trip
to the Walmart will tell them. All the goods are from China and many
of the young women who work there are already missing front teeth -
the building blocks of health! All the signs of deterioration are
everywhere you look, but apparently the decision makers are so blinded
by power that they cannot see them.

How do we get back to being the strong economy that we once were where
everybody had a job and took pride in goods that we produced. I am
origionally from North Carolina and we used to produce tons of
textiles and furniture. And I might add, these were quality goods,
the like of which I do not see now. I can remember crisp, smooth
sheets. What in the hell is with Egyptian cotton anyway? I
personally hate wrinkles, and I am sure not going to start ironing bed
clothes now.

I am sick and tired of things that fall apart - both soft goods and
hard goods. Even Maytag has lost its quality. My new 4 month old
Maytag washer has already had two new parts. On the internet, I found
that there had already been a class action suit against Maytag for
their leaky front-loaders. Their great reputation is gone! The way
things are going with the washer that I just bought leads me to
believe that I may have to participate in the next class action
against them.

In the last 15 years, we have needed to buy 3 water softeners, 3
ovens, 4 vacuum cleaners, 5 carpet cleaners, 2 washing machines, 3
dishwashers, 3 in-sink disposals, 2 toasters, 3 coffee makers, 3 TVs,
and heaven only knows the things that I no longer remember replacing.
I am all for repairs, and have spent a lot of money on repairs, but at
some point you realize that spending more money on a dying product is
just not sensible. Since there are only two people in my household,
our belongings are not being over used and they should not be wearing
out time and time again. Is American destined to become the country
with the biggest trash heap?

I would start making my own clothes, but I would probably have to
replace or repair my sewing machine as soon as I got started sewing.
Additionally, I doubt that I could find any American made fabrics.

If everybody who consumes products made elsewhere, which are most
goods, would cease to buy anything for a few months, maybe the heads
of companies would be so shocked by the bottom line that they would
take a look at what they are doing to our country.

If anyone knows how to start a movement to make the changes necessary
to get us back to where we once were, before the big giveaway by
executives and government officials, please tell us. I will be happy
to do my part - or more than my part.

And Lou, thanks for reading my rant. However, I am a very stubborn
person, so this will not stop here!

Sincerely,

Nell Liquorman
P.O. Box 944
Crystal Beach, FL 34681
USA
www.keepFleasOff.com

Posted by: Nell Liquorman at September 3, 2006 11:32 AM






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