Comments on: Government shuts down RCTV cable programming

By: Alek Boyd

Alek Boyd — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:04:27 +0000

I see, you will not come up with evidence, because there isn’t any.

Well done Arturito, thanks again.

PS: any luck telling officials in my country to send me my passport?

By: moctavio

moctavio — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:59:44 +0000

Yeah, pretty normal in a democracy if you knew what one was, Gov. confiscates private equimpent, Supreme Court agrees, no compensation ever. Sure Turo. Very normal “judiciary” behavior.

TROLL ALERT!

7. The political dissenter/martyr troll

If your blog is interesting, chances are it’s because you take a stand on things. You have political views you feel passionate about. You build a community of people who are interested in these things and who interact thoughtfully and productively about said things. Heck, some people even manage to disagree civilly. Until political dissenter/martyr troll comes around, starting fights with everyone in a comment thread, spewing its passionate anti-whatever-you’re-into views all over the productive discussion. This troll will likely get mouthy about how pathetic a blogger is for not entertaining dissenting opinions, all the while only being interested in hearing itself talk (or type, as it were). Political dissenter/martyr troll, what good do you think you are doing? Whose mind do you think you are changing? Troll, you are an asshole.

By: Arturo

Arturo — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:25:43 +0000

Boyd – it is not possible to answer your question since it is irrelevant. The judiciary does not have any responsability in granting or renewing broadcast licenses. That is what Conatel does. RCTV’s license expired in May 2007. Conatel was not obliged to renew it. Same as the FCC in your country, the USA.

George – the correct term in English is “sequestered” for the good of the Venezuelan people so that TVES could be broadcast nationawide.

RCTV appealed to the TSJ and the decision was to reaffirm Conatel’s responsability and authority. Now, if you disagree with that maybe you should write to M. Granier and advise him.

Let’s hope the poison broadcast by RCTV stays off the air and cable for good.

By: George

George — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:57:53 +0000

If I understand correctly that document proves what Arturo said was not true yesterday: That the Government confiscated RCTV’s property and equipment.

Arturo: You’ve struck out!!!

By: Alek Boyd

Alek Boyd — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:53:12 +0000

Wow Arturito, it took you almost 24 hours to come up with the goods, and still you couldn’t do it. Since you seem to have a bit of an understanding-of-plain-English problem, here goes the original question again:

Arturo, please place here evidence showing that the decision of not renewing RCTV’s broadcasting license was taken following due process, by an independent body of the judiciary, after hearing what all parties involved needed to say. Otherwise, go back to your world and make sure you upheld chavista law.

By: bjohns15

bjohns15 — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:42:49 +0000

It is relevant to what is going on in venezuela, but it pales in comparison in terms of severity. If, for example, the SC decision was the reverse, the ban on corporate free speech would only be applicable to 30 days before an election and, furthermore, the speech would only be banned if it is directly supporting or undermining a candidate up for election.

By: bjohns15

bjohns15 — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:40:05 +0000

deananash,

I suggest you read the dissent by Justice Stevens and the Syllabus(summary). It is not as straightforward as you put it.

By: moctavio

moctavio — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:15:17 +0000

Troll Alert in the previous post:

7. The political dissenter/martyr troll

By: Arturo

Arturo — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:47:24 +0000

Boyd – happy reading.

http://www.rnv.gov.ve/noticias/index.php?act=ST&f=27&t=47283

By: Kolya

Kolya — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:54:00 +0000

Alek, you may well be correct about Venezuela and the right. I’m not qualified to say much about it. Frankly, I was not even thinking about Venezuela in particular, so my point was largely irrelevant to what you and Miguel were talking about.