Big Bird and the Liberal Left

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/01/politics/01broadcast.html?ei=5090&en=7e8df3f3c845d937&ex=1277870400&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss&pagewanted=print

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4724317

Is it true? Is it possible? Can Big Bird really be as left as they say? Is Kermit a granola loving tree hugger? Are Ernie and Bert apart of the liberal media out to get "W"?

Ok, maybe the Repubs aren't trying to take away Sesame Street and the like, but they are trying to come down on public broadcasting. They are working from the inside to do it. Should public media be less liberal? No. I think they can add more conservative shows. But going after the hosts of shows and their guests is sort of a witchhunt isn't it. I mean, liberal minded people will probably bring on more liberal minded guests. As do conservative hosts (although Fox News is good for bringing on liberals so they can yell at them).

And what's up with this Frederick Mann guy? If the facts of the articles are correct, this guy's probably as right as they come. Talk about rigging the game. That's pretty unfair to do that. They probably didn't have to hire a conservative to produce these results, because these people don't hide their stances. I don't think Tavis Smiley cares that much if people think he's a liberal.

Since it is funded by tax payer dollars, i think conservatives should have some airtime on public radio/tv. It's only right and fair. Of course I only say that because I am liberal. If the roles were reversed, some conservatives may say that, but fight hard not to allow it.

Good luck to you Big Bird, you got me through some tough times.