How China Turned a Tiny Vegas Radio Station Into a Lobbyist for them

[rayg]

Interesting story...

At first glance, Las Vegas Public Radio (LVPR) appears like just another local FM radio station with local community sponsors, vaguely right-wing talk show hosts, and a janky website. There's a disclaimer on the bottom of the page noting that, contrary to the name, the station is not an NPR affiliate. The disclaimer makes no mention of the fact that LVPR, the self-proclaimed "People's Voice of Las Vegas," is actually a mouthpiece for the People's Republic of China.
But China's decision to cultivate ties with a local community radio station, located more than 6,200 miles away from Beijing, is an example of how far-reaching China's influence can be.

https://freebeacon.com/national-security/how-china-turned-a-tiny-vegas-radio-station-into-a-lobbyist-for-huawei/

[togor]

"Everybody does it."

[rayg]

No, they are paid to do it by China...You approve of it?

[togor]

Right. "We broadcast, they broadcast. Everybody does it. You think we're so innocent?"

[rayg]

Okay so you approve that they own an American radio station that broadcast to a city with their propaganda. Don't you think that's a bit different?

[togor]

Whether I agree with their message or not, probably not, the fact remains it's private property as far as our government is concerned, subject to the same FCC rules as any other radio station, with First Amendment protections.

This is a bit of an eyeball roll for me because of the countless times I've heard it was okay for Russia to infiltrate our media. At least this one is out in the open. Accept or reject as you like.

If this station decided to switch to a pro Trump format next month would you suddenly discover a set of principles whereby what they're doing is okay?

[rayg]

Togor..Just a question..I'm sure the Chinese own other property in the US, but do you know if they ever owned a US radio station?

Togor's question..If this station decided to switch to a pro Trump format next month would you suddenly discover a set of principles whereby what they're doing is okay?

Ray's reply..Apples and oranges question.....the post is about Chinese ownership nothing about Trump

Below is a a Quote from the article..

"This is why we're going out of the country. Our own f—ing country has let us down," LaPorta said. "They don't want to support us? F— them."

As part of its corporate citizenship, LVPR says on its website the company is committed to "respecting human rights and avoiding complicity in any human rights abuse."

But the station has been a reliable source of pro-China messaging, including on human rights issues. In January, for example, LaPorta conducted an interview with the China’s San Francisco-based consul general, Dongua Wang, who used the opportunity to slam the pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, accusing them of "violent criminal acts."

[togor]

Well Ray if you can untangle whatever principles you hold regarding foreign ownership of US media (see Murdoch, Rupert) from the specifics of the messaging, I'd love to read it. Otherwise this reads as just part of the strategic "blame China" drumbeat which is now a main thrust of the Trump re-election campaign. In other words, no real principles here, just trying to blame foreigners.

[rayg]

Oh please.I didn't say a thing about Trump..you did. My post had nothing to do with Trump...You always bring him up! You are obsessed with him, As I said before, he lives in your head...

[togor]

You didn't have to. But you were advancing one of their talking points, whether you knew it or not.

[Vern Humphrey]

Oh please.I didn't say a thing about Trump..you did. My post had nothing to do with Trump...You always bring him up! You are obsessed with him, As I said before, he lives in your head...

Trump controls his mind. He can't think without thinking about Trump. Trump plays him like a cheap harmonica.

[Roadkingtrax]

You didn't have to. But you were advancing one of their talking points, whether you knew it or not.

Well played.

[rayg]

We'll played.

Is that WE'LL played or WELL played? I'm assuming as it's from Togor's alter person, it should say "WELL" played...Lol

[Roadkingtrax]

Is that WE'LL played or WELL played? I'm assuming as it's from Togor's alter person, it should say "WELL" played...Lol

Typo. You got me. Shucks...

[rayg]

Don't feel bad, as I can't type or spell worth a sh..t. Not criticizing but just wanted to give you a heads up to correct it