Comments on: Free Press, Robert McChesney & the “Struggle” for Media http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/ Keeping politicians' hands off the Net & everything else related to technology Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:51:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Internet ID for Americans - Page 2 - US Message Board - Political Discussion Forum http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-75108 Internet ID for Americans - Page 2 - US Message Board - Political Discussion Forum Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:32:20 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-75108 <p>[...] [...]</p> [...] [...]

]]> By: Regulatory Dissonance: FreePress’ Tim Wu at FTC & Administration: No Burdensome Regulations http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-75084 Regulatory Dissonance: FreePress’ Tim Wu at FTC & Administration: No Burdensome Regulations Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:38:15 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-75084 <p>[...] is well-known as the single most radical anti-capitalist, anti-property, hyper-regulatory activist group in D.C., [...]</p> [...] is well-known as the single most radical anti-capitalist, anti-property, hyper-regulatory activist group in D.C., [...]

]]> By: Fist A Goat.com » FCC to U.S. Court of Appeals: Drop Dead! http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-74016 Fist A Goat.com » FCC to U.S. Court of Appeals: Drop Dead! Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:34:41 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-74016 <p>[...] ostensibly in the “public interest.” In reality, it’s been the cause du jour of lefty activists and major content provider companies like Google for years now. The activists want to have the [...]</p> [...] ostensibly in the “public interest.” In reality, it’s been the cause du jour of lefty activists and major content provider companies like Google for years now. The activists want to have the [...]

]]> By: Initial Thoughts on the FCC “Future of Media” Report http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-73962 Initial Thoughts on the FCC “Future of Media” Report Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:30:45 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-73962 <p>[...] Free Press, Robert McChesney & the “Struggle” for Media [...]</p> [...] Free Press, Robert McChesney & the “Struggle” for Media [...]

]]> By: Radical Media Activists at Free Press Coordinate With FCC Commissioner to Write, Place Pro-Net Neutrality Op-Ed - Hit & Run : Reason Magazine http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-73889 Radical Media Activists at Free Press Coordinate With FCC Commissioner to Write, Place Pro-Net Neutrality Op-Ed - Hit & Run : Reason Magazine Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:33:55 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-73889 <p>[...] last December when the FCC finally passed net neutrality regulations. The group's radicalism has at times been explicit: Its co-founder, Robert McChesney, has written of “the need to promote an understanding of the [...]</p> [...] last December when the FCC finally passed net neutrality regulations. The group's radicalism has at times been explicit: Its co-founder, Robert McChesney, has written of “the need to promote an understanding of the [...]

]]> By: Regulatory Dissonance: FreePress’ Tim Wu at FTC & Administration: No Burdensome Regulations « NetCompetition http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-72837 Regulatory Dissonance: FreePress’ Tim Wu at FTC & Administration: No Burdensome Regulations « NetCompetition Tue, 08 Feb 2011 23:35:23 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-72837 <p>[...] is well-known as the single most radical anti-capitalist, anti-property, hyper-regulatory activist group in D.C., [...]</p> [...] is well-known as the single most radical anti-capitalist, anti-property, hyper-regulatory activist group in D.C., [...]

]]> By: Governments Privatizing Public Utilities Even As Some Want to Convert Internet Into One http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-70028 Governments Privatizing Public Utilities Even As Some Want to Convert Internet Into One Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:46:15 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-70028 <p>[...] be converted into a plain-vanilla public utility. For example, Free Press founder Robert McChesney has argued that “What we want to have in the U.S. and in every society is an Internet that is not [...]</p> [...] be converted into a plain-vanilla public utility. For example, Free Press founder Robert McChesney has argued that “What we want to have in the U.S. and in every society is an Internet that is not [...]

]]> By: Militant Libertarian » The Battle for Media Freedom: A Conflict of Cyber-Visions http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-69655 Militant Libertarian » The Battle for Media Freedom: A Conflict of Cyber-Visions Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:39:03 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-69655 <p>[...] to fighting the fanaticism of radical anti-media freedom groups like Free Press and other “media reformistas,” I’ve started rolling out a 5-part series of essays about “The Battle for Media Freedom.” [...]</p> [...] to fighting the fanaticism of radical anti-media freedom groups like Free Press and other “media reformistas,” I’ve started rolling out a 5-part series of essays about “The Battle for Media Freedom.” [...]

]]> By: Harmony Institute and Free Press Seek to Create Net Neutrality Propaganda http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-69642 Harmony Institute and Free Press Seek to Create Net Neutrality Propaganda Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:58:58 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-69642 <p>[...] set forth by Free Press co-founder Robert McChesney, the prolific Marxist media theorist. McChesney has made it clear that “the ultimate goal is to get rid of the media capitalists in the phone and cable companies [...]</p> [...] set forth by Free Press co-founder Robert McChesney, the prolific Marxist media theorist. McChesney has made it clear that “the ultimate goal is to get rid of the media capitalists in the phone and cable companies [...]

]]> By: Harmony Institute and Free Press Seek to Create Net Neutrality Propaganda « Internet Freedom Coalition http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-69638 Harmony Institute and Free Press Seek to Create Net Neutrality Propaganda « Internet Freedom Coalition Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:09:14 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-69638 <p>[...] forth by Free Press co-founder Robert McChesney, the prolific Marxist media theorist. McChesney has made it clear that “the ultimate goal is to get rid of the media capitalistsin the phone and cable companies [...]</p> [...] forth by Free Press co-founder Robert McChesney, the prolific Marxist media theorist. McChesney has made it clear that “the ultimate goal is to get rid of the media capitalistsin the phone and cable companies [...]

]]> By: Harmony Institute and Free Press Seek to Create Net Neutrality Propaganda « A Moral Outrage http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-69632 Harmony Institute and Free Press Seek to Create Net Neutrality Propaganda « A Moral Outrage Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:53:36 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-69632 <p>[...] set forth by Free Press co-founder Robert McChesney, the prolific Marxist media theorist. McChesney has made it clear that “the ultimate goal is to get rid of the media capitalists in the phone and cable [...]</p> [...] set forth by Free Press co-founder Robert McChesney, the prolific Marxist media theorist. McChesney has made it clear that “the ultimate goal is to get rid of the media capitalists in the phone and cable [...]

]]> By: Harmony Institute & Free Press Seek to Create Net Neutrality Propaganda http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-69619 Harmony Institute & Free Press Seek to Create Net Neutrality Propaganda Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:22:40 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-69619 <p>[...] set forth by Free Press co-founder Robert McChesney, the prolific Marxist media theorist. McChesney has made it clear that “the ultimate goal is to get rid of the media capitalists in the phone and cable [...]</p> [...] set forth by Free Press co-founder Robert McChesney, the prolific Marxist media theorist. McChesney has made it clear that “the ultimate goal is to get rid of the media capitalists in the phone and cable [...]

]]> By: Harmony Institute & Free Press Seek to Create Net Neutrality Propaganda http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-69616 Harmony Institute & Free Press Seek to Create Net Neutrality Propaganda Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:40:13 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-69616 <p>[...] forth by Free Press co-founder Robert McChesney, the prolific Marxist media theorist.  McChesney has made it clear that “the ultimate goal is to get rid of the media capitalists in the phone and cable [...]</p> [...] forth by Free Press co-founder Robert McChesney, the prolific Marxist media theorist.  McChesney has made it clear that “the ultimate goal is to get rid of the media capitalists in the phone and cable [...]

]]> By: The Battle for Media Freedom, Part 3: A Conflict of Cyber-Visions http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-69544 The Battle for Media Freedom, Part 3: A Conflict of Cyber-Visions Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:46:38 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-69544 <p>[...] State ownership of the means of production, although there are some exceptions. (Free Press founder Robert McChesney, for example, would go much further than most other collectivists in having the State intervene and [...]</p> [...] State ownership of the means of production, although there are some exceptions. (Free Press founder Robert McChesney, for example, would go much further than most other collectivists in having the State intervene and [...]

]]> By: The Battle for Media Freedom: A Conflict of Cyber-Visions http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-69543 The Battle for Media Freedom: A Conflict of Cyber-Visions Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:46:21 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-69543 <p>[...] to fighting the fanaticism of radical anti-media freedom groups like Free Press and other “media reformistas,” I’ve started rolling out a 5-part series of essays about “The Battle for Media [...]</p> [...] to fighting the fanaticism of radical anti-media freedom groups like Free Press and other “media reformistas,” I’ve started rolling out a 5-part series of essays about “The Battle for Media [...]

]]> By: Two Very Troubling Anti-Media Freedom Books http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-69532 Two Very Troubling Anti-Media Freedom Books Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:40:31 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-69532 <p>[...] freedom. The first was authored by Robert W. McChesney, the prolific neo-Marxist media scholar and the intellectual ring-leader of the cyber-collectivism movement.  Along with co-author John Nichols, an editor at The Nation, [...]</p> [...] freedom. The first was authored by Robert W. McChesney, the prolific neo-Marxist media scholar and the intellectual ring-leader of the cyber-collectivism movement.  Along with co-author John Nichols, an editor at The Nation, [...]

]]> By: The Free Press / Hugo Chavez Vision for American Media – Media Freedom http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-69501 The Free Press / Hugo Chavez Vision for American Media – Media Freedom Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:07:58 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-69501 <p>[...] begins with a better understanding and documentation of the radical intentions of the opposition as the struggle over the future course of America’s media marketplace continues. True freedom doesn’t begin by [...]</p> [...] begins with a better understanding and documentation of the radical intentions of the opposition as the struggle over the future course of America’s media marketplace continues. True freedom doesn’t begin by [...]

]]> By: How America’s Hugo Chavez Fan Club Plans to ‘Reform’ Our Media Marketplace http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-69332 How America’s Hugo Chavez Fan Club Plans to ‘Reform’ Our Media Marketplace Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:32:09 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-69332 <p>[...] begins with a better understanding and documentation of the radical intentions of the opposition as the struggle over the future course of America’s media marketplace continues. True freedom doesn’t begin by [...]</p> [...] begins with a better understanding and documentation of the radical intentions of the opposition as the struggle over the future course of America’s media marketplace continues. True freedom doesn’t begin by [...]

]]> By: How America’s Hugo Chavez Fan Club Plans to ‘Reform’ Our Media Marketplace « Internet Freedom Coalition http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-69330 How America’s Hugo Chavez Fan Club Plans to ‘Reform’ Our Media Marketplace « Internet Freedom Coalition Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:56:29 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-69330 <p>[...] begins with a better understanding and documentation of the radical intentions of the opposition as the struggle over the future course of America’s media marketplace continues. True freedom doesn’t begin by [...]</p> [...] begins with a better understanding and documentation of the radical intentions of the opposition as the struggle over the future course of America’s media marketplace continues. True freedom doesn’t begin by [...]

]]> By: The Future of Journalism & Washington’s War on Advertising http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-68586 The Future of Journalism & Washington’s War on Advertising Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:14:31 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-68586 <p>[...] centuries!), they might want to pause for just a moment as they skip down the Yellow Brick Road to a “post-corporate,” taxpayer-supported media Oz to ask just how much damage increased regulation is doing to advertising revenues for private media [...]</p> [...] centuries!), they might want to pause for just a moment as they skip down the Yellow Brick Road to a “post-corporate,” taxpayer-supported media Oz to ask just how much damage increased regulation is doing to advertising revenues for private media [...]

]]> By: FCC to U.S. Court of Appeals: Drop Dead! « Internet Freedom Coalition http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-68069 FCC to U.S. Court of Appeals: Drop Dead! « Internet Freedom Coalition Mon, 10 May 2010 16:38:04 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-68069 <p>[...] and own, ostensibly in the “public interest.” In reality, it’s been the cause du jour of lefty activists and major content provider companies like Google for years now. The activists want to have the [...]</p> [...] and own, ostensibly in the “public interest.” In reality, it’s been the cause du jour of lefty activists and major content provider companies like Google for years now. The activists want to have the [...]

]]> By: » FCC to U.S. Court of Appeals: Drop Dead! - Big Government http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-68068 » FCC to U.S. Court of Appeals: Drop Dead! - Big Government Mon, 10 May 2010 15:02:39 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-68068 <p>[...] and own, ostensibly in the “public interest.” In reality, it’s been the cause du jour of lefty activists and major content provider companies like Google for years now. The activists want to have the [...]</p> [...] and own, ostensibly in the “public interest.” In reality, it’s been the cause du jour of lefty activists and major content provider companies like Google for years now. The activists want to have the [...]

]]> By: Best Tech-Related April Fool’s Headlines You Won’t See Today http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-67765 Best Tech-Related April Fool’s Headlines You Won’t See Today Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:44:15 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-67765 <p>[...] Breakfast: FCC Nationalizes Broadband Providers, Free Press Says “Important First [...]</p> [...] Breakfast: FCC Nationalizes Broadband Providers, Free Press Says “Important First [...]

]]> By: The Progress & Freedom Foundation Blog http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-67738 The Progress & Freedom Foundation Blog Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:04:44 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-67738 <p><strong>Business Insider Attacks James Cameron for "Whining" That Piracy Undermines the Risky Studio Investments That Enabled Cameron's Films To Enrich Millions of Lives...</strong></p> <p>When you read a "business magazine" edited by persons with at least a GRE-level grasp of modern economics, you will not encounter headlines like "Walmart Whines That It Would Be Richer If Poor People Didn't Shoplift," or "DirectTV Whines That......</p> Business Insider Attacks James Cameron for “Whining” That Piracy Undermines the Risky Studio Investments That Enabled Cameron’s Films To Enrich Millions of Lives…

When you read a “business magazine” edited by persons with at least a GRE-level grasp of modern economics, you will not encounter headlines like “Walmart Whines That It Would Be Richer If Poor People Didn’t Shoplift,” or “DirectTV Whines That……

]]> By: Would a “Citizenship News Voucher” Get Us More “Broccoli Journalism”? http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-67375 Would a “Citizenship News Voucher” Get Us More “Broccoli Journalism”? Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:04:32 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-67375 <p>[...] There’s final problematic caveat to the McChesney-Nichols variant of the news voucher idea: They would disallow any copyright protection or advertising support for an entity who receives voucher funds. That’s an effort by the authors to steer even more media activity away from the commercial sphere and toward “the public option” for the press. Let’s not forget that McChesney has argued (during this interview the Canadian-based “Socialist Project”) that “the ultimate goal is to get rid of the media capitalists,” and that, “unless you make significant changes in the media, it will be vastly more difficult to have a revolution.”  So, it’s important to keep his true intentions in mind when he starts claiming to have found “a libertarian’s dream” of a solution to what ails America’s media sector. [For more details on his intentions, see my essay from last year, "Free Press, Robert McChesney & the “Struggle” for Media."] [...]</p> [...] There’s final problematic caveat to the McChesney-Nichols variant of the news voucher idea: They would disallow any copyright protection or advertising support for an entity who receives voucher funds. That’s an effort by the authors to steer even more media activity away from the commercial sphere and toward “the public option” for the press. Let’s not forget that McChesney has argued (during this interview the Canadian-based “Socialist Project”) that “the ultimate goal is to get rid of the media capitalists,” and that, “unless you make significant changes in the media, it will be vastly more difficult to have a revolution.”  So, it’s important to keep his true intentions in mind when he starts claiming to have found “a libertarian’s dream” of a solution to what ails America’s media sector. [For more details on his intentions, see my essay from last year, "Free Press, Robert McChesney & the “Struggle” for Media."] [...]

]]> By: FCC’s Genachowski Promises He’s Not Out to Regulate Net, New Media « Internet Freedom Coalition http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-66832 FCC’s Genachowski Promises He’s Not Out to Regulate Net, New Media « Internet Freedom Coalition Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:04:13 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-66832 <p>[...] will exercise control over the media companies it funds if themedia-socialist fantasies of the neo-Marxist Robert McChesney and his ironically-named “Free Press” group actually come true. Nope, government’s just here [...]</p> [...] will exercise control over the media companies it funds if themedia-socialist fantasies of the neo-Marxist Robert McChesney and his ironically-named “Free Press” group actually come true. Nope, government’s just here [...]

]]> By: FCC’s Genachowski Promises He’s Not Out to Regulate Net, New Media http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-66497 FCC’s Genachowski Promises He’s Not Out to Regulate Net, New Media Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:18:04 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-66497 <p>[...] will exercise control over the media companies it funds if the media-socialist fantasies of the neo-Marxist Robert McChesney and his ironically-named “Free Press” group actually come true. Nope, [...]</p> [...] will exercise control over the media companies it funds if the media-socialist fantasies of the neo-Marxist Robert McChesney and his ironically-named “Free Press” group actually come true. Nope, [...]

]]> By: The Progress & Freedom Foundation Blog http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-66163 The Progress & Freedom Foundation Blog Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:55:26 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-66163 <p><strong>State of the Net: summary of remarks by FCC Commissioners Copps & Baker...</strong></p> <p>FCC Commissioners Michael Copps and Meredith Attwell Baker kicked off the 2010 Congressional Internet Caucus "State of the Net" conference this afternoon with two brief keynote addresses. Below I've summarized the highlights here from my live Tweeti...</p> State of the Net: summary of remarks by FCC Commissioners Copps & Baker…

FCC Commissioners Michael Copps and Meredith Attwell Baker kicked off the 2010 Congressional Internet Caucus “State of the Net” conference this afternoon with two brief keynote addresses. Below I’ve summarized the highlights here from my live Tweeti…

]]> By: State of the Net: summary of remarks by FCC Commissioners Copps & Baker — Technology Liberation Front http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-66162 State of the Net: summary of remarks by FCC Commissioners Copps & Baker — Technology Liberation Front Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:54:14 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-66162 <p>[...] cites McChesney & Nichols new book (ugh, someone needs to tell Commissioner Copps that McChesney is a neo-Marxist who wants to destroy all private media [...]</p> [...] cites McChesney & Nichols new book (ugh, someone needs to tell Commissioner Copps that McChesney is a neo-Marxist who wants to destroy all private media [...]

]]> By: once free - StartTags.com http://techliberation.com/2009/08/10/free-press-robert-mcchesney-the-struggle-for-media-marxism/comment-page-1/#comment-65895 once free - StartTags.com Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:07:52 +0000 http://techliberation.com/?p=20186#comment-65895 <p>[...] their eventful week in Dublin, as they write, rehearse and record songs that tell their love story.Free Press, Robert McChesney & the Struggle for Media ...The movement back toward a truly free press begins by understanding the error in their thinking, [...]</p> [...] their eventful week in Dublin, as they write, rehearse and record songs that tell their love story.Free Press, Robert McChesney & the Struggle for Media …The movement back toward a truly free press begins by understanding the error in their thinking, [...]

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