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Created by M Kelly on April 3, 2008, 11:57 am

April 3, 2008

We the undersigned Air America listeners respectfully request the immediate reinstatement without prejudice or penalty of host Randi Rhodes. Her suspension comes at a time when progressive America cannot afford to be deprived of a single voice of passionate reason, even at the expense of political ego.

Her comments in San Francisco prompting her suspension did not violate FCC regulations. Though blunt and abrasive, the derogatory remarks about Senator Clinton and Geraldine Ferraro were neither literal nor delivered in such a way as to be expected to be interpreted as such. Air America's suspension of Ms. Rhodes adds considerable weight to comments delivered in a light and comedic fashion.

In these times, we treasure Air America as a beacon of truth, free from the corporate mood lights intended to color us with their agendas. The decision to suspend Randi, while perhaps valid per the terms of her contract as an Air America host, is at best a formality and not the will of her listeners. At worst, it is a discretionary action that alienates your listeners in order to smooth corporate and political feathers . We, your loyal listeners, support Randi and her decision to speak freely and we ask that you do not deny us her voice.

America for Randi
      


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1,433 31 May 2008 - 15:12    doug gossard :
1,432 23 May 2008 - 23:08    Lance Wilde : She's a high-spirited person who deserves a second, third, furth, even fifth chance.
1,431 8 May 2008 - 14:19    Donnie : I just found out, was wondering why I was'nt hearing her on the radio. I thought Air America was a different type of station.
1,430 7 May 2008 - 2:03    Thomas Raymond :
1,429 6 May 2008 - 16:15    Neal J. Markle :
1,428 26 Apr 2008 - 4:48    Kurt Becker : Where would AAR be without free speech? Sue tha bastads!!
1,427 20 Apr 2008 - 16:49    Sheri Buttstadt : This is a pivotal time in our nation, and we need a strong, educated progressive voice to counter act all the BS put out their by the 'non-liberal' media. Bring her BACK NOW - please!
1,426 18 Apr 2008 - 1:53    David Willliams : Bring Randi back. She has amendment rights that were violated! Freedom of speech should be enforced!
1,425 14 Apr 2008 - 20:03    Dee Carr : Good bye AAR and XM radio. Until Randi is on i will not tune in.
1,424 14 Apr 2008 - 6:37    Lawrence Wong : If this suspension is due to Hillary Clinton's Presidential campaign leaning on Air America management to do so because they took offense at what Randi said, then this suspension should be lifted and Randi should be reinstated ASAP. Unless what Randi said is intentionally slanderous or can be reasonably interpreted as such, Randi is covered under the 1st Amendment of the US Constitution to say or make fun of public figures like Hillary Clinton or her surrogates and Air America's management should be backing Randi's right to do so. Can't the Clinton people lighten up and take a joke?
1,423 12 Apr 2008 - 23:39    Laurence Shatkin, PhD :
1,422 12 Apr 2008 - 16:24    Tim McKeever : I don't care what you have to do to get Randi back. But do it NOW! As it is the only really great person you have on AA now is Thom Hartmann.
1,421 11 Apr 2008 - 23:58    lisa :
1,420 11 Apr 2008 - 13:40    Nicole : GOOD NEWS, GOOD NEWS, RANDI RHODES WILL BE ON NOVA M RADIO- STREAMS EFFECTIVE, APRIL 14, 2008. Check it out, MR. JOHN MANZO, WAS ONE OFF THE ORIGINAL 5 PEOPLE WHO STARTED AIR AMERICA, but the rich so librals WITH THE BIG MONEY DID NOT HELP HIM OUT, THEN THE GREEN FAMILY BOUGHT OUT AIR AMERICA AND HAD THEIR OWN AGENDA. HISTORY.
1,419 11 Apr 2008 - 12:40    Jeanette Smith : Please do not suspend Randi Rhodes, she is the only reason why I listen to Air America. Thanks, Jeanette Smith
1,418 11 Apr 2008 - 2:06    Molly :
1,417 10 Apr 2008 - 23:53    Z Hanken : I listen because of her. Without her, I wont continue to listen.
1,416 10 Apr 2008 - 22:16    Ken Lapham : I wouldn't blame her for not wanting to go back to AAR, though I would like to show my support for her.
1,415 10 Apr 2008 - 21:58    Peter Jacques : I'm sorry but she is FUNNY and she is allowed to insult people a bit- the last eight years have been an outrageous and immoral insult on humanity!
1,414 10 Apr 2008 - 21:31    Richard Snider : Please-Randi is to important for Americans not to hear. Why wasn't Cheney impeached when he flipped off several members of Congress?
1,413 10 Apr 2008 - 20:39    suefromoregon : What ever happen to freedom of speech as an art form. You have lost me as a listener. I had to put up with all your bull **** ads to hear Randi. No more it is not worth it if Randy is not their.
1,412 10 Apr 2008 - 19:48    Tom Flaherty : Shocked and dismayed that you would submarine Randi for an off air comedic appearance of your own doing. If you can't even stand for and hold your base your just another corporate amoral nightmare. No longer will Tom Flaherty as his friends to tune in for at least a steady week to get a feel for Air America. Bring her back before you loose it all Thom Hartman included.I'm sickened by your actions against Randi.Tom Flaherty
1,411 10 Apr 2008 - 19:38    Nick : Bring Randi back ASAP
1,410 10 Apr 2008 - 19:28    Jennifer Santana : Rhandi Rhodes is being censored. Hillary does not like dissent.
1,409 10 Apr 2008 - 19:14    Elizabeth G Shaw : Goodbye Air America! Good Riddance! Welcome Randi to SAn Francisco's Green 960AM! Where we love the GODESS!As od Monday April 14th we no longer need this pettion!Randi told Air America to put it where the sun don't shine!Liz-Shiba
1,408 10 Apr 2008 - 18:59    Frances Prichett : It is incomprehensible that Air America has banned Randi. She is your best and brightest, wildly popular, smart, funny, and absolutely indispensable in the months leading up to the next election. I am beginning to lose hope that you will see sense and reinstate her, but I fail to see why you are punishing those of us who, presumably, want to see the same changes that you do. This situation is a perfect illustration of why the Republicans run the world while the Democrats squabble to protect their own egos. For God's sake , stop it.
1,407 10 Apr 2008 - 18:30    MaryAnn from California : So O'Reilly can say he's gonna lynch Michelle Obama, and Cheney can get away with telling someone to F* off, but Randi gets suspended?? Give me a break. Reinstate her immediately! I'm having withdrawals and can't stand that substitute another day. If you don't, I'll vote for McCain!
1,406 10 Apr 2008 - 17:19    Clarence Williams : Dumb Azz Air America, learn from professionals in the real world, you don't humiliate your talent.
1,405 10 Apr 2008 - 16:48    kirk mailloux : Randi is the queen of Air america and I WANT HER BACK!!!!
1,404 10 Apr 2008 - 16:01    anthony leal : enough of this censorship. if you believe in censoring freedom of speech, have a talk with the mgmt of o'reilly and hannity. their programs are vile. randi speaks the truth, the whole truth. maybe aar can't handle the truth.
1,403 10 Apr 2008 - 15:58    ora fardan : Bring Randi back... NOW! It is VERY telling that the new management of AAR has taken this action, as the new owner is an avid Hillary Clinton supporter!
1,402 10 Apr 2008 - 15:53    Jesus Duarte :
1,401 10 Apr 2008 - 15:47    John Perry : Randi, You should be allowed to go back if you want. But if it were me, I'd go somewhere else. Where freedom rings. I'll follow you--and f*** [censored] Air America. Thanks for all you've done--and are doing for the country, America and the world.
1,400 10 Apr 2008 - 15:26    bart norman : Bring The Queen back!!!
1,399 10 Apr 2008 - 15:21    Shannon Forte : Bring Randi Back
1,398 10 Apr 2008 - 15:03    Elizabeth Miller : The only reason I ever listened to Air America was Randi. No need to turn it on any more. She's the best!
1,397 10 Apr 2008 - 15:01    Paula Kline : Randi is being silenced by our 'own'.This is wrong, she did a stand up political comdey routine. She did nothing wrong except speak her OPINION. Is this the United States of America, or have we become the Fascist States of America, and our own AAR is heading the campaign to squelch any and all dissent.I will never listen to AAR again. Nova M forever!!!Sincerely, Paula Kline
1,396 10 Apr 2008 - 14:53    john cascone : I want her back and I'm a Clinton supporter
1,395 10 Apr 2008 - 14:49    Lloyd Worley : When Randi was suppressed at AAR, I walked, too. Fox Noise I could understand doing this...but AAR? At last, they show their colors. G'bye AAR. I'm off to other stations and programs...unless I hear that Randi is back.
1,394 10 Apr 2008 - 14:48    Michael O\'Connor :
1,393 10 Apr 2008 - 14:43    James C. Noveskey : free speach is for all
1,392 10 Apr 2008 - 14:29    Lavern Lemay (lplzydeco) : Please bring her back!!! I am requesting a refund of my OnDemand membership until she is reinstated!!
1,391 10 Apr 2008 - 14:14    Andrew Hansen : smells like censorship and corporate fascism to me.
1,390 10 Apr 2008 - 14:01    joseph :
1,389 10 Apr 2008 - 14:01    Ed Cox :
1,388 10 Apr 2008 - 14:00    Lew : I understand the AAR decision, but this is too much. It's incredibly stupid to draw this out. Put Randi back on the air and be done with this. It's embarrassing.
1,387 10 Apr 2008 - 13:55    Philip Klamm :
1,386 10 Apr 2008 - 13:52    Susan Berg : What is this...Communist China? I'm done with Air America. There are plenty of other voices out there that are not affiliated with their organization, and that's where I'm going!
1,385 10 Apr 2008 - 13:47    Verda Visions : Randi Rhodes can be counted on for the truth. She wasn't saying Hillary was a
1,384 10 Apr 2008 - 13:33    Terri Graumann : IF THIS IS WHAT AIR AMERICA IS ABOUT - CENSORING SPEACH - THEN IT IS NOT FOR ME!!!
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