FCC Describes ‘Diversity Czar’s’ Role…

Thursday, November, 19, 2009 by Mel Phillips.

Back in May, watchdog group Judicial Watch uncovered documents that demonstrate the FCC plans to use the professed goal of “diversity” to regulate free speech in the media. This smacked of a defacto re-enactment of the Fairness Doctrine, which the Obama administration claims to oppose. That was then — this is now. Judicial Watch has just announced that it has obtained documents from the FCC regarding the president’s controversial ‘Diversity Czar’ Mark Lloyd’s official mission and responsibilities…

According to the documents, Lloyd is not going rogue. Lloyd’s mission is ”to open up opportunities for all Americans, particularly women, minorities, small business owners, to participate in and benefit from a robust (their word, not mine) communications marketplace.” He is to accomplish his mission by “working with the Consumer Bureau (and other bureaus as appropriate) to collect relevant data and assess the interaction between communications service providers and consumers in minority communities and to consult with other federal agencies to determine best practices for advancing the goal of greater inclusion and diversity in government programs.” Got it???

My question is this — which of the uncovered documents is based on reality — the documents from May or those just obtained yesterday? The answer will be told in time and by Mark Lloyd… 

10 Timeline Memories: 

1. 1863] Four Score, for sure: President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address as he dedicates a national cemetery at the Civil War battlefield in Pennsylvania…
2. 1954] What a wreck: Sammy Davis, Jr. losses an eye in a serious auto crash in San Bernardino (CA).  Edward R. Murrow interviews Sammy…
3. 1954] Two tolls, no waiting: Two automatic toll machines are installed on the Garden State Parkway. Now there’s just one big toll when you get off the Parkway…
4. 1959] Rama Lama Ding Dong: The Ford Motor Company halts production of the Edsel…
5. 1966] Hanging them up: Future Hall of Fame pitcher, Sandy Koufax announces his retirement from baseball, one month shy of his 32nd birthday, due to arm problems. Koufax simply dominated his era…
6. 1969] Fly me to the Moon: Apollo XII astronauts Charles Conrad and Alan Bean make man’s second lunar landing…
7. 1985] A Geneva treat: Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev meet for the first time as they begin their summit in Geneva…
8. 1998] A Starr is born: Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr lays out his evidence against President Bill Clinton during a daylong appearance before the House Judiciary Committee…
9. 2001] MVP…MVP…MVP…MVP: Barry Bonds wins his 4th MVP award (he’ll win 3 more). Wasn’t this the year they said Bonds started using the ‘clear cream’???
10. 2004] Fight Night: In one of sports ugliest scenes, a fight breaks out on the floor, Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson of the Pacers charge into the stands and fight with fans during an NBA game in Detroit. Officials end the Pacers’ 97-82 win with 45.9 ticks left. Fines and suspensions follow. Fan John Green who tossed his drink at Artest, was banned for life in Detroit and hefty fines are levied at Artest, Jackson and others…









Music Memories:

• 1959] Number One on this date: “Mr. Blue” - Fleetwoods…1969] “Wedding Bell Blues” - Fifth Dimension…

Commentary:

Ron Alexenburg passes along some sad news about Jim Jeffries, former WQXI, WKNR disc jockey and later National Promotion Director of Epic records and VP/Promotion at Mercury. Jim passed away at the age of 66 from a sudden heart attack on November 16. Jim is survived by his wife of 32 years, Debbie. The family requests donations can be made in Jim’s memory to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Tampa Bay (FL). Condolences may be sent to Debbie Jeffries at 3066 Lake Padget Drive, Land O’Lakes, FL 34639. Jim Jeffries obituary can be seen here…

“Happy Birthday…happy birthday”:

Savion Glover (36), Jodie Foster (47), Meg Ryan (48), Ann Curry (53), Calvin Klein (67), Garrick Utley (70), Ted Turner (71), Dick Cavett (73), Larry King (76) and Alan Young (90)…

Timeline Countdown: 7 days until Thanksgiving, 22 days until Hanukah, 33 days until winter and 36 days until Christmas…

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