C-SPAN Records

Items

• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-09-26; 31405

  Believes the guests discussing Abraham Lincoln are biased because the negative aspects of Lincoln were ignored, then questions Lincoln's true feelings on slavery.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-09-03; 60514

  Praises the network's Lincoln-Douglas program and explains the various aspects they enjoyed. Asks a question about Abraham Lincoln's real-life experiences (or lack of) interacting with Black people.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-07; 31411

  Says the guests failed to address the issues of journalists accepting "'honoraria'" for appearances, then recommends an article in which these paid speeches are discussed.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-27; 79423

  States politicians do not respect citizens and obfuscate issues with propaganda. Shares their ideas for campaign finance reform; some ideas include restricting PAC donations and advertising.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-26; 53045

  Requests information about the Supreme Court.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-23; 92109

  Requests a catalog of C-SPAN's publications.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-11-07; 45226

  States they converted two people to C-SPAN and requests they be sent a program guide.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-09-25; 51301

  Thanks the network for producing the Booknotes program and explains why they are interested in the program. Also thanks the network for sending the Booknotes 5th anniversary bookmark.
• Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 33573

  Explains they have unsubscribed to TIME, Newsweek, U.S. News, and other newspapers. Asks for the contact information of two guests because they would like to subscribe to their publications.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-08-29; 10473

  Discusses their impression that the debate around welfare and crime epitomizes how the U.S. deals with race relations, then discusses discrimination against Black communities and individuals in myriad ways.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-03; 02919

  Explains they are doing a research project on the impact of television and politics and asks if there is any promotional literature available that includes the history of C-SPAN.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-09-27; 93301

  Requests the transcript of a program titled "Talk Show Impact on National Politics." Asks two questions concerning the identification and contact information of people that appeared in programs.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-19; 38024

  Argues that the network deserves an Emmy Award for the Lincoln-Douglas debate series.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-18; 59711

  Refers to critics of the Clinton administration as bitter and feels the criticism amounts to a "crusade."
• Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 45410

  Asks for the contact information of organizations that are on a program.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-19; 16803

  Expresses disappointment in a past program with two "ultra liberals." Feels the liberals received an hour of time to advertise for the Democratic party and talk down to the electorate.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-20; 46142

  Requests the network's fax number.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-21; 54703

  Proposes a program where books would be read on air and would include a call-in format. Claims it would provide easy access to knowledge and would counter balance Rush Limbaugh.
• Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 06259

  Expresses feeling unpleasant about Republicans in Congress being referred to as obstructionists by the Democratic party and journalists.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-18; 90620

  Expresses appreciation for the network's programs. Praises the call-in programs for not displaying political bias.
• Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 43420

  States most of the invited journalists are liberal instead of conservative. Recommends broadcasting a conservative program before the upcoming election.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-09-22; 29670

  Asks if their are any buildings or attractions to visit on their eight-grade class trip to Washington D.C. Their mom asks why journalists read summary reports and not the bills.
• Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 27588

  Explains their husband was a World War II Veteran and died shortly after watching the D-Day program. Requests a transcript or copy of the program.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1995-01-07; 44116

  Complains about biased journalists being introduced as experts on the economy.
• Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 43103

  Calls the general population of the United States "morons," asks if C-SPAN has phone lines in multiple states because they may be overrepresented, criticizes Linda Chavez, and defends Bill Clinton.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-10; 21227

  Praises Brian Lamb for lack of bias, then suggests a program having callers describe and explain different "ism" terms, such as socialism, humanism, communism, etc.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-10; 10566

  Claims the public does not support Bill Clinton because they are tired of government interference, then decries several Democratic politicians and the crime bill.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-07; 07208

  States Mena, Arkansas was connected to the Iran-Contra-Oliver North affair. Says it was confirmed by Bill Clinton with correspondent Mary McClory at a conference and recommends Brian Lamb view the conference.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-11; 12459

  Requests clarification about Linda Chavez's political role during the Reagan/Bush administrations.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-11; 80301

  Criticizes Linda Chavez and accuses her of being biased as a "right wing Republican."
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-12; 65109

  Describes the program about Haiti with Senator Pressler as unfair.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-11; 30183

  Believes derogatory calls against Larry Pressler were not spontaneous, but an organized effort perhaps by James Carville, and suggests C-SPAN prevent this.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-15

  Praises Brian Lamb's interview methods and the program focused on Haiti. Cites other authors who have referenced the effects of power-mongering in history.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-12; 33573

  Claims the program with Senator Pressler was biased because of the high amount of angry Democrat callers.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-12; 01880

  Expresses feeling disappointed in the call-in program focusing on Haiti because they felt it was one-sided.
• Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 81301

  Expresses frustration that most of the guests on C-SPAN are from the eastern United States and feels more from the west should be included, then accuses C-SPAN of dropping calls they disagree with.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-11; 29577

  Understands it is hard to remain politically neutral on television but encourages C-SPAN to try.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-20; 97015

  Believes Brian Lamb reacts incredulously to accusations of invited journalists being liberal. The viewer claims the conservative title and asks why liberals are afraid of being called liberal.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-21; 59601

  Expresses praise for Bill Clinton and believes Republicans want to destroy the President. Shares how they were outraged their name was added to the Religious Right Coalition list without permission. Also discusses issues pertaining to the Whitewater controversy and dislike of certain politicians.
• Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 37355

  Asks why the press seems to jump to please Senator Bob Dole, then criticizes Dole.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-23; 02072

  Complains about a program on media coverage of Bill Clinton being indicative of the network hitting rock-bottom and gives their reasoning.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-25; 39701

  Expresses feeling appalled by C-SPAN host Bruce not defending a female guest being insulted by a caller.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-10-23; 47408

  Complains about a program concentrating on tabloid subjects about Bill Clinton instead of serious matters. Disagrees with the journalists comparing Anita Hill to Paula Jones.
• Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 02072

  Believes the coming century "is the time of China and Africa" and worries about the downfall of the United States, then implores journalists to give the President a break.
• Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 16148

  Expresses feeling upset with the callers that seem to exhibit lack of respect for Bill Clinton and discusses Haiti, then questions if negative media attention is why several presidents have served only one term.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-09-23; 98445

  Believes Malcom Forbes, Jr.'s comments about public/private schools was political propaganda.
• Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 63033

  Says they had enough with the anti-Bill Clinton comments and claims Brian Lamb enjoys the comments. Expresses frustration at seeing a political cartoon critical of C-SPAN and references others they feel should have been shown.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-09-21; 33710

  Says there is an issue with broadcasters being removed from the network. Proposes creating a C-SPAN Club in order to "collectively protest the efforts to shut down C-SPAN."
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-09-21; 40351

  Discusses their support for limiting immigration and explains why, then suggests the issue as a program topic.
• Letter to C-SPAN, 1994-09-16; 36830

  Praises the network's coverage of legislative actions and national issues. Explains they are unable to call-in because it is expensive and recommends using an 800 number.