Thank you New Media Journal for printing my commentary.
October 16, 2008
There used to be a classic American saying, “I disagree with you, but I will fight for your right to say it,” which changed to, “If you don’t like it, turn the channel,” and now we hear, “You’re inciting hate, so I will have you charged with a Hate Crime, you bigot!”
America is becoming a nation filled with people who whine about hurt feelings which leads to quashing one’s Right to speak in one way or the other. Americans do not, nor never have had the Right to be aggrieved!
Our nation is turning from a once free country to people being scared to say what’s on their mind for fear of offending someone else or being called a bigot! Here in America!
Yesterday, [October 13, 2008] on my Blog Talk No Compromise Radio show, my guest was Phil Berg, a Philadelphia attorney and Democrat, who has filed a Federal Law suit against Barack Hussein Obama because he claims that Obama is not a natural born Citizen of this country which is a requirement under Article 2 of the Federal Constitution in order to run for President.
The subject matter is controversial but the conversation we were having was quite tame. In other words, it was not at all of the shock jock nature by any stretch! Thirteen minutes into my show Blog Talk Radio, shut me down, and disabled my account with no warning at all!
Within a few hours after this travesty, I received an email from the BTR assistant Director of Customer Relations, Shannon Dingee-Kramer, citing the BTR “Terms of Use” stating that my show was, “racially or ethnically offensive, defamatory, unreasonably violent, threatening, intimidating or harassing; and that it contained falsehoods or misrepresentations that could damage BlogTalkRadio or any other person.”
Wow, how was she, in just a few short hours, able to obtain the proof that what I say on my show is false and contains misrepresentations since my show is a commentary style show? How was my show racially or ethnically offensive? Because Obama is 1/16th part black, I’m sorry, African-American? oh, wait, he certainly was born in Africa, but the American part–big question mark! Is she subversively saying that all partially black people not born in America and their public actions are off limits for questioning?
That’s amazing to me! Also, she failed to tell me exactly what it was that I, or my guest said that was offensive and unreasonably violent! However, I can prove that her behavior toward me was all of those things and more!
America is in trouble, folks, real bad trouble. We are losing our American spirit and culture. We are losing our guts and fortitude and all of this is based on one single lie spouted off across airwaves and print media: You are a bigot!
If you have a controversial opinion you are labeled a bigot. If you disagree with how a political system or cult like religion violates the Human Rights of individuals you are labeled a bigot! If you disagree with a political candidate you are targeted for attack and accused of crimes against humanity!
Most people don’t care anymore which is sad to me, but those of us who are in the communications business better start caring a little louder because yesterday it was me who was violated; tomorrow it could be you!
America is on the precipice of being changed forever if we don’t start getting back to our fundamental roots and American culture. We are Americans first. I don’t agree with my fellow Americans who are for Barack Hussein Obama at all, however, I will fight for their Right to campaign for, and vote for whomever they choose. Why? Because my American freedoms can withstand our disagreements. America has always withstood disagreement. What America will not be able to withstand is making my disagreement with you, a crime, a target for attack, a reason for those who hate me to hurt my property or my Rights! Our Country won’t survive that!
I am asking you to stand with me regardless of our differing opinions. Protecting Free Speech has to become more important than protecting people from being emotionally aggrieved because they disagree!
velvethammer
on Oct 16th, 2008
@ 5:47 pm:
I stand with you! There is a disturbing pattern forming concerning stifling free speech and at the crux of it all –> Obama.
Wake up America before it is to late to turn back.
velvethammer
on Oct 16th, 2008
@ 5:57 pm:
How would you feel about my cross posting this article in it’s entirety?
- VH
No Compromises
on Oct 16th, 2008
@ 11:23 pm:
Yes, absolutely. Post what ever you want from the four articles I have here and THANKS!
Laura
on Oct 17th, 2008
@ 12:34 am:
Thanks for your comment on my blog – I wanted to tell you my story – can’t find the email address here! LOL
alwaysonwatch
on Oct 17th, 2008
@ 12:52 pm:
Tracy,
Your interview last night on VOICES OF FREEDOM, on KFNX Phoenix (1100 AM), was outstanding! I hope that the listeners understood what’s being destroyed in America, namely, free speech.
You should have received the recording via email. If you haven’t, let me know.
velvethammer
on Oct 17th, 2008
@ 2:02 pm:
Tracy,
Fantastic! I’ll get right on it.
Thanks so much.
Cao
on Oct 17th, 2008
@ 10:02 pm:
This is ridiculous….but this is the wave of the future and the truth squads will only get worse.
Shannon was not honest with me when I entered into a skype conversation. I wanted to know what specifically is in the TOS agreement that she cites so vaguely as the reasoning behind this censorship.
She could not provide me with the specific language because there is none that supports her pro Obama position.
We’ve seen what happened to Joe the Plumber after he objected to Obama’s socialist policies…he’s getting attacked from all sides, and like the Palin attacks, it’s personal – and has nothing to do with what he said.
No Compromises
on Oct 18th, 2008
@ 12:05 am:
Cao,
You spoke with Shannon. I can image she had nothing to say on this matter. I don’t know if you read my other articles here, but she cut and pasted the TOS minus that actual offense. There was no offense except in her delusional mind!
Angie
on Oct 20th, 2008
@ 6:47 pm:
Today the key word is ‘racist’. You are a racist if you disagree or call the great one on anything. Hard to believe but then when you examine the influence of their ‘not so great’ education (with biased liberal professors who really should go and live in a socialist or communist country.) distorted history and lack of patriotism and the abandonment of God ..we should not be shocked.
If this kind of behavior continues, we will cease to have the rights that were so hard fought and so easily taken for granted by this generation.
I stand with you and all those who fight for our freedoms…yes ,you today tomorrow another.
Proud of you NC for the stands you take and your unwavering faith in America.
Juggler
on Oct 21st, 2008
@ 10:16 am:
This is an outrage!! So many brave men & women sacrificed their lives to defend our basic American freedoms. To be labeled a racist because you don’t kiss the boots of the criminal radical left is absurd. I hope you will file a lawsuit because your constitutional rights were definitely violated. Maybe we can demonstrate in front of Ms.Kramer’s home. We have to show that we will not be intimidated by these Gestapo like tactics. Please add “Act for America” NY chapter to your list of supporters. Keep us all up-to-date on any further actions you plan to take on this matter.
Good Luck,
Mark
jdakker
on Oct 26th, 2008
@ 12:26 am:
Its a disgrace that we have lost our rights to freedom of speech,and that people are afraid to say what they feel,Its also a disgrace that such power to censor has been aquired by a second rate senator that spent more time selling books and buying votes than the job he was elected to do, Obama is a BIG NOTHING, but youre no better than satan if you say it,I dont believe this guy is even an american and making a mockery of what our country stood for.He will turn us into the equivalent of an african nation with Lord Obama at the helm steering us down the toilet
the word is this
on Dec 6th, 2008
@ 10:52 pm:
blogtalkradio are a bunch of right-wing racists who hate anyone who isnt american and doesnt agree with their capitilist ways
they also sleep with the terrorists and shut down conspiracy shows such as shows that question the 9/11 reports
if you stop people questioning these reports whether they be right or wrong you are siding with the terrorists by taking away an american citizens right to free speech
and they dont like canadians saying the US can do better either and will shut you down because of this as i found out
they will also hide from you once you call them out on their terrorist ways
Bob D. Caterino
on Jan 20th, 2009
@ 3:10 am:
No, it lead to, If you don’t have anything nice to say about Obama, you are wrong and will be sensored. they talk about the radical talk shows that are pro Republican but nothing is really said about MSNBC who iare still kissing Obama’s butt and bashing Bush. I am a writer and have been for well over forty years. I am still standing and I will call a spade a spade. Obama is wrong, his spending is out of control and after tomorrow, it will be beyond out of control. Bush stubs his toe and he is called a bumbling drunk, Obama sleeps with terrist groups and radicals and he is “the one” Their is a double standard in this country and it is time we all get back to reality and stop being polite, P.C. because Obama is going to make the Carter years, and the Clinton years look like heaven. Obama, despite the many emails, I am watching your every moveincluding all the state of the union adresses you gave before you were sworn into office letting the enemy know just where America stands. I have an idea, Mr. Obama, send me a check for a million bucks and I will go away. Hey, why not, money is nothing to you. Obama try keeping even one promise to the people that elected you in. I am sure you will blame Bush four years down the road which is mighty white of you.
Bob D. Caterino
on Jan 20th, 2009
@ 3:11 am:
Sorry about all the typos, I am fuming and it wont be over until we are all socialists which aint gonna happen.