Ten more companies reportedly say they won’t advertise on Beck, bringing total to 46
August 27, 2009 7:49 pm ET by Media Matters staff
From an August 27 ColorofChange.org press release:
Adding to an increasing list of companies distancing themselves from Fox News Channel's Glenn Beck, ten new companies whose ads were recently seen during Beck's program-Applebee's, Bank of America, Bell & Howell, DirecTv, General Mills, Kraft, Regions Financial Corporation, SAM (Store and Move), Travelers Insurance and Vonage-have pledged to take steps to ensure that their ads don't run on Beck's show. Forty-six companies have now committed not to support Beck's show since ColorOfChange.org launched its campaign three weeks ago after the Fox News Channel host called President Obama a "racist" who "has a deep-seated hatred for white people" during an appearance on Fox & Friends.
Three of the latest defections-Travelers Insurance, Bell & Howell and DirecTv-join the list of advertisers who claim to have already placed Glenn Beck's program on a "do not air" list, but whose ads have been seen on Beck's program, apparently against their wishes.
"We could not be happier with the results of our campaign so far," said James Rucker, Executive Director of ColorOfChange.org. "All 46 companies that have distanced themselves from Glenn Beck should be applauded for their stance."
"We are still reaching out to companies whose ads we see during Beck's nightly program," Rucker continued. "Based on the fact that many of the recent ads on Beck's program are for gold coins and News Corp properties, it looks like Fox News Channel is struggling to place advertisements on Beck's show."
To paraphrase Fred Ebb, "I you can't sell it there, you can't sell it ANYwhere".
that would also describe Beck's audience.
In their mothers' basements. :-)
Exactly. The free markets have decided not to advertise with a lying, hate mongering, anti-American idiot.
Your point being? John Stewart destroys all every night. You can't combine enough Fox shows to equal the John Stewart audience every night.
Isn't it possible to blame both?
It's great that these advertisers are backing away from him, it shows that they may have some integrity (or, more likely that they want to look like they have integrity) but it's not enough to get rid of Beck for good unfortunately.
Its quite possible that republican whackjobs will finance this show because its clearly an important major mouthpiece, but I think that can only go so far.
I'm not getting your connection with the John Stewart thing...I watch John Stewart...I tivo all the new episodes..it's not a real news show, its comedy...he has a good product...I don't always agree with him but otherwise it's hilarious. So your pointing out another successful show...not sure what that does. I hear American Idol gets ridiculous ratings...if that helps move this conversation along.
Funny, I could have sworn he was democratically elected?
That's right;
in 1998 with 56% of the vote
in 2000 with 60% of the vote
in 2006 with 63% of the vote
Chávez led a failed coup d'état, was imprisoned, pardoned and then worked to become the democratically elected President Venezuela, which Old_Benjamin has correctly noted in the preceeding post.
EC, why do you hate democracy so much?
Do you have a point?
Chavez led a failed coup d'etat, was imprisoned, pardoned and then worked to become the democratically elected President Venezuela, which Old_Benjamin has correctly noted in the preceeding post.
EC, why do you hate democracy so much?
Miami Herald
Then why didn't you say that?
As for what's happening in Venuzuela, I wouldn't take at face value what the US intelligence communtiy says as it serves the purpose of reinforcing the foreign policy of the US as it relates to central and south america. I think it would be refrred to as the Monroe Doctrine. I do know that Chavez has nationalized broadcast media and that is concerning. However at least in a couple of cases it was in response to those outlets actively supporting the attempted coup again him in 2002. And I'm sure you are equally concerned with government interfernce in the media in Colombia, right?
The guy needs to be jailed.
Stewart audience averages less than 1.5M whereas Beck is averaging 2 to 3M a night.
The boycott is aimed at Beck not Fox, and it is working. TV shows with blood sports and live sex would get the highest ratings but we don't have them for a reason. Beck is in the same category.
Whenever anybody talks about Fox News's ratings, which are higher by far than any other cable news program, they always suggest that the higher ratings show that Americans buy into Fox's conservative message. But isn't it also true that Fox and all of its viewers buy into the premise that all the other stations are "liberally biased?" If in fact it is true that the same news source the way FOX's viewers do. Liberals and every station other than Fox is "liberally biased" then doesn't that mean you would have to compare the ratings of FOX News against the combined ratings of the news programs on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN and MSNBC before you could say that Americans are buying FOX's message? Here is a simple fact: FOX News's audience is a small minority compared to those who watch all the other stations. A loud, bombastic minority to be sure, but a small minority nonetheless. Liberals do not need to all watch independants watch news, conservatives who watch FOX News are simply looking for propaganda to reinforce their worldview, and they all find that in the same place.
You teabaggers have a very weird obsession with ratings and Olbermann. You subhumans really are pathetic losers.
You teabaggers have a very weird obsession with ratings and Olbermann. You subhumans really are pathetic losers.
Iâm sure you find a reason to discredit this but just to get this straight calling the president a fascist traitor is ok but racist is not
You, however, obviously did not read the article because it makes no comparison to Bush and Nazis. It is refering to our history in which good men with power stood by and did nothing which resulted in future heavy losses.
That is the extent of the comparison.
The he goes on to list the mistakes of the past, slavery, civil rights, Nazis and compares Bushâs Adminastration to those mistakes.
So how is he not comparing Bush to Nazis, Slavery ect.
You keep forgetting to comment on the Fascist Traitor comments. Guess those are ok.
In other words, prosecute George Bush for his crimes or face an even greater evil in our future.
Not commenting on the Fascist Traitor comments because you have failed to point out where he made those.
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/brad-wilmouth/2009/03/26/olbermann-dean-crazy-call-president-fascist-olbermann-called-bush-fas
Classic!
It wasn't your typo - it was your admonishment to others regarding reading comprehension.
Do you REALLY see no underlying commonality among all those subjects? It was laid out for you in plain language at the very beginning: "PAST MISTAKES".
Geez, sometimes I wonder how you people survive outside captivity.
Excuse me for not recognizing where Beck lays out his valuable contribution to the discussion of Obama's policies. Perhaps you could lead us all through Beck's persuasive examples and facts, so that we may rethink our collective attitude that he's only contributing inflammatory rhetoric and hatred to the discussion.
Why won't they answer questions? Why won't they go on the show? Why did the Democratic congress attempt to pass HR3200 in 4 weeks time? No one answers those questions. Beck is just asking them.
What is with you people? This "National Socialism" canard being tossed around is ridiculous. Just because they called themselves National Socialists doesn't mean they were actually socialists. I mean the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) is a democracy right? I mean that's their name right?
Read up? You mean like this (sorry for the long cut and paste);
"Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters." -Benjamin Franklin
Cultural Dictionary
fascism [(fash-iz-uhm)]
A system of government that flourished in Europe from the 1920s to the end of World War II. Germany under Adolf Hitler, Italy under Mussolini, and Spain under Franco were all fascist states. As a rule, fascist governments are dominated by a dictator, who usually possesses a magnetic personality, wears a showy uniform, and rallies his followers by mass parades; appeals to strident nationalism; and promotes suspicion or hatred of both foreigners and âimpureâ people within his own nation, such as the Jews in Germany. Although both communism and fascism are forms of totalitarianism, fascism does not demand state ownership of the means of production, nor is fascism committed to the achievement of economic equality. In theory, communism opposes the identification of government with a single charismatic leader (the âcult of personalityâ), which is the cornerstone of fascism. Whereas communists are considered left-wing, fascists are usually described as right-wing.
Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious. Oscar Wilde
Have a great weekend!
Today, left and right refer to Democrats and Republicans both of which don't mind big government.
Much of the current political discussion can be described more easily by just identifying if the proposed bill (HR3200 for instance) creates a bigger government or a smaller government. All who support HR3200 are in favor of a bigger government because everyone agrees that government gets a lot bigger under HR3200. The same is true for Cap and Trade and even EFCA. In all three cases bigger government is required to carry out the intentions of the law. People who support these bills are implicitly supporting a significant growth in government.
I, personally, don't want the government in my life. Beck pretty much doesn't either. If you listen to him understanding that he thinks "big government is evil" you will understand where he is coming from. You might not agree with him, but that's what he believes. His responses are then reasonable, given his beliefs, and predictable. You still might not agree with him, though.
As an aside, he also gets extremely annoyed when his employees don't answer question put to them. The US government works for us, right? Shouldn't they be required to answer questions about proposed laws or regulations or who is on the staff of the White House or why certain people are not being prosecuted by the AG? Beck is not the only one who get angry at arrogant government elected and appointed officials.
Read for comprehension much?
I assume you are refrring to this bit...
If anything, you MIGHT make a case that olby was comparing the Bush admin. to the kaiser's germany. But calling him a fascist traitor? Not so much.
Please provide us with a quote or a link that shows Keith Olbermann comparing George Bush to Nazis. Since you say there were several occassions, I am sure you can come up with something pretty quickly.
But I am sure you don't understand what that means.
You can not do wrong and think that because your cause is right you are right.
Where's the problem?
Let's try this: Are you denying me MY right to inform advertisers that I don't agree with their sponsorship of broadcasting the opinions of someone I regard as an idiot and liar?
I'd also appreciate a few links to these numerous "lefty sites" that distort and twist conservative media figures. I haven't seen any "lefty sites" that do that.
FYI I dont care about ORiley calling for a boycott of France that was stupid as well and I had no part it in. I luv me some Grey Goose.
And heres your link.
So there you have it. Keith Olbermann did indeed call President Bush a fascist. I will leave it up to the others to decide whether or not it was justified. At least you won't be able to take him out of context.
http://www.alternet.org/blogs/video/77138/
Hahaha...what? You don't want to shut him up, you just want him to not talk. Ok, I get it.
Doesn't the truth always prevail? I've never understood the want to control other people. I mean you frequent this misinformation site, and I imagine you watch MSNBC, the ultimate beacon of misinformation...and I don't care that you're ill-informed. I revel in your right to be misinformed...it's home. Why do you get to watch your junk and I can't watch my crap?
And yes, the truth always does prevail. Just as it did (eventually) after Bush lied us into war with Iraq. The problem is that when the truth is not acknowledged, it prevails to our detriment. How much truth was acknowledged on Fox News during the past 8 years? How much truth did we get from Olberman or Maddow (on radio) during the past 8 years? Even though I don't watch it any more than any of the other cable news, I'll stack up MSNBC's recent 8-year history against Fox's any day.
Rule#12.. Pick the target,freeze it,personalize it,and polarize it.:Cut off the support network and isolate the target from sympathy. Go after people and not institutions; people hurt faster than institutions.(this is cruel,but very effective. direct,personalized criticism and ridicule works.)
ACORN and SEIU thugs use it alot to..Oh yes, you should know that...well so do We the People..And we are aware of BOs Greenie CZAR Van Jones he's a self acclaimed communist and felon and his Color of Change.org that is organizing the assault on Glenn..Fact: TRUTH NEVER CHANGES and that is what you and your like FEAR to be exposed. We the people will stop the BO OLIGARCHY. THE GIANT IS AWAKE and HAS GROWN A THICK SKIN. So to all you Alinsky Community Organizers KISS my GRITS. This is not about LEFT or RIGHT it's about our Liberties and our Freedoms..
I don't know why we are even arguing...all this does is make Beck more popular. This stuff always backfires on you guys...people are naturally curious...so when they are told "No, don't listen to that guy he's..." Insert whatever liberal rant you want. Then people ask..."Why don't they want me not to listen to that guy?" Then they watch, listen and realize he's not a racist or this crazy evil liar that you portray him to be. Otherwise your message would stick...I'm a very normal rational, educated human being and I hear all the things you say about Beck but it's just not the slightest bit true. I've listened to him since he was a nobody here in Florida all the way to where he is now and I'm just letting you know, you really have know idea what you're talking about when you level your liberal barrage at him. So then the cycle goes on, more and more people watch him...and more and more people realize that you're the crazy one. If what you said was true...his ratings would be diving like crazy...nobody likes a hateful racist. Ahh...but it won't affect you. You will continue your life creating delusions that you are smarter than the people and that you know whats best for them. Haha...like a lonely neon desert.
I'll agree that some of Obama's policies have not been what the people voted for, but healthcare reform is one of the cheif reasons people voted for him. People are ready for the government to take on its necessary role in a modern, decent society.
You keep trying to make the argument that because Glenn Beck is popular that he somehow deserves these sponsors. Protestors against his program have asked these sponsors to take a look at his program and to decide for themselves whether or not they want to continue their support. So far 46 companies have agreed that they do not want their products connected with his show.
That is the free market and free speech in action, friend.
Let's test the boundaries of your principle here. What if you had someone who was a blatant racist on the air? That person may get ten million loyal viewers, for all we know. Does the number of racists out there justify that sort of speech in the public arena? Would you really think it was improper if people who objected to racism called up that person's sponsor and told them they weren't going to buy any products associated with that show?
If you admit that a racist would get pulled from the air no matter how many viewers they had, then I've proven my point. We're not talking about mere political disagreement, we're talking about something that is offensive. People clearly have the right to speak out about that, and talking to the advertisers is a perfectly valid way of doing that.
Whether Beck stays on the air or not has nothing to do with my point.
If you think there's some evidence that Obama has some deep-seated hatred for white people, then I suppose you wouldn't see why he's offensive. Otherwise, I don't see what the defense would be, whether "most people" see it one way or the other. Throwing that sort of thing out there without having some strong support for it is clearly inappropriate. Right?
That's hard to read as accepting of this method.
I doubt that I can single-handedly convince you that it's not just about political views, but I don't have any issues with conservative voices having their place in the media. I just want them to sound like they haven't escaped from the loony bin. Apparently that's too much to ask.
Why is only wrong when it's targeting conservative media? Heck, I remember years ago when a bunch of Ultra conservatives ridiculously threatened to Boycott Disney because the Little Mermaid had a Witch!
You're either looking at the world through (GOP) Red colored glasses or you are suffering from Short-Term memory loss. Either way, it makes you look ignorant.
Also, that post wasn't directed at you, so I'm not sure what relevance it has if those are the sites you visit. If highliter wants to claim that he gets bent out of shape over conservative efforts to boycott things they don't like, then he can do that.
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Truthfulness does not seem to be a desired trait for Fox News Commentators (I refuse to call him a journalist), nor does it seem to be a requirement for their viewers.
To the rest of the world, it speaks volumes about your level of intelligence and your distored worldview.
please, do tell, what truth does glenn beck speak? making up fake conspiracy theories to scare people about barack obama and his plan to take control of our lives?
its easy to get high ratings when you spew out all the BS that he does day after day. you have to give him credit for being a paranoid maniac.
Categorized | Cable News Ratings
Big Beck: Goes over 3 million viewers, beats OâReilly in demo: Cable News Ratings for Wednesday, August 26, 2009
update: Beck again led all shows (including The OâReilly Factor) in the adults 25-54 demographic on Thursday night.
Though a little scandal might alienate advertisers, itâs pure ratings gold. Last night Glenn Beck had over 3 million viewers at 5pm, second only to OâReilly for the night. But, Beck had more 25-54 viewers than OâReilly (888K to 876K). I donât watch or really even care about the cable news wars, but stillâ¦wow. Even though Beck airs before primetime, when there are fewer people watching TV, he had the most 25-54 viewers in the cable news world for the night.
http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/08/27/big-beck-goes-over-3-million-viewers-beats-oreilly-in-demo-cable-news-ratings-for-wednesday-august-26-2009/25541
and dont worry, the boycott will keep coming, because even though he gets more viewers now, fox news and news corp will still continue to lose revenue and advertisers. and with that, viewers are lost as well.
And you want to know something else Bob? The government knows an awful lot about you, too...
What do I mean, you wonder.....?
...about the fact that you keep a warm 6-pack of beer under the bed, right next to your hunting rifle.
...they also know about the yellowed picture of George W., you used to hang with a tack to your kitchen wall, and saluted every time you went past it to reheat your egg mcmuffin.
...they know just what your thoughts are about Paris Hilton, and what you have thought about doing to her when you and her are all alone...
...and they know you have shared some of those same thoughts and feelings about Ryan Seacrest. And told no one.
But enough about the government.
Glenn Beck knows the truth and THEY want him silenced.
It's awful, because once they go after Beck, it's only a matter of time before they come after Rachael Ray.
And you just don't know if you can handle that.
I understand.
At first I was a follower of beck but thankfully you have cured me of that silliness, or illness if you will. I mean to think I would question my government. I was so impressed by your refutation of the facts presented. The words so eloquent....
When faced with the questions and facts and numbers...quotations and excerpts I can simply refute them with the guide you have so generously laid down.
Oh yeah! Well your redneck who sleeps with warm beer under your bed!!!
I will continue to study your cognitive powers of debate and persuasion but I believe I am not worthy.
Like when presented with one today...someone try to tell me that the 10 cities with the highest poverty rate were all run by supposed liberals and a Republican had been mayor of those cities only 8% of the time. At first I was surprised, considering I have always been told, liberals are here to help the poor. Haha but I quickly squashed my reason and logic and yelled out...
You have a gun! A hunting rifle! You are simple and like Bush and fantasize about men! And eat Egg McMuffins after reheating them in a freaking microwave!!
Man you should have seen the look on his war mongering face...
You guys are freaking sheep...
Sorry folks, you know what this calls for:
About 25 years ago, a town in the OC named Garden Grove (Garbage Grove was a less flattering name) had an ever increasing Asian population. (Vietnamese and/or Thai if I remember correctly) On day, I saw a big white American pickup with a bumper sticker that read "Would the last American out of Garden Grove, please bring the flag" and I believe there was the waving flag icon next to it.
Glenn Beck reminds me of this sentiment. I thought it was wrong then, and I still think it is wrong now.
What about free markets people? Y'all love them till their no longer the FREE that you subscribe to. If it weren't for all the red neck, white trash that brought the neighborhood down, the Asian's might not have found the price point to jump in.
So sorry for you.... see picture above.
"What?...no Ex-lax!
go along with their advertising boycotts, Consumers are also boycotting these companies. So who is the real winner? not the companies.
I think he's just a failed comic. Or morning zoo jerk. But what's sad is he's also faking being a journalist. He can say whatever he wants, but take away that "NEWS" banner please.
actually, he claims to be a comedian going all over the country and doing skits and comic shows. and he still considers himself to be speaking the truth and being taken seriously? amazing.
but wait, isnt there a double standard here with the daily show? every wingnut makes fun of the liberals who watch jon stewart for "news", claiming nothing he says is legitimate (even though liberals know its comedy), but those same wingnuts can watch glenn beck the comedian all they want and take him seriously. and this is a guy that says he doesnt do his show based on facts and that he is not a reporter or journalist of any kind. i guess what he is trying to say is that he is one of the "folks".
But then, research has never been a requisite for the Beck audience.
You don't want to be accused of advocating the suppression of free speech by the right-wing trolls that lurk the halls of the internets...
My guess is that after all the advertisers turn tail and run... The Glenn Beck Show will simply be expanded to an actual full hour with no commercial breaks...
For as long as there are wealthy right-wing lunatics like Richard Mellon Scaife pacing around willing to spend their ill gotten gains on crap like Fox Noise instead of on things that can actually improve America...
My guess is that it may very well take more than 46 advertisers walking away to do any good??
Thats why you couldn't:
get an account with out pledging Party loyalty
had to sign a piece of paper giving away all your constitutional rights prior to log in
stating what right issues you hate the most (i've actually seen that in reverse at some right wing site durring registration)
post anything with out it being moderated and possibly not posted if it disagrees with the theme the administrators want the thread to have (Foxnation, I'm looking at you)
It's why your post didnt make it and some moderator refused to post it. (hey again Foxnation)
Also for the record MMFA isnt a news site pre say, its a watchdog site that watches for hypocrisy in the conservative and the consequences of that. So this article is quite a good fit with that objective.
I cant speak for all the rest of the website but I know me personally (and a good deal of MMFA) are normally respectful of a disenting opinion as long as the poster is respectful and informed.
You say something that makes you look stupid, such as MMFA wants to silence people ala the Soviet Union we laught at you, because you appear to either be given to grossly overstating everything or too ignorant to know what life was actually like in the USSR. (now before you get upset I do believe you are the overstating kind, not at all ignorant.)
However you make a vaild arguable point, for example you dont think Glenn Beck is important enough to merit the front page because you believe X is more important, while I might disagree with that I'll respect your opinion.
I dont want the other side silenced at all. We'd probibly be worse off if everyone in this country believe the same things.
However idiots on either side who knowingly say inflamitory and inncorrect things (ala Beck and Rush +others) hoping other people who dont know better will take what they said as fact should be silenced.
I hope you see the difference
1. Say something offensive, false, irresponsible and inflammatory.
2. Get angry reaction.
3. Fan the flames by tossing in labels: Hitler, racist, etc.
4. Get an angrier reaction and cause people to mobilize against your reckless rhetoric.
5. Yes!!!! Now you can claim to be a victim and crusade against your oppressors. "They're trying to silence me! See I was right!"
It's all so predictable, and it's disappointing to see how easily viewers are manipulated.
Dr. Tiller, the baby killer.
I'll bet you think Rush Limbaugh ALWAYS tells the truth and we are just picking on him because of his ideology. Right?
Here's a clue.... it's the LIES that provoke Media Matters to respond. Not the ideology!
What specifically are you referring to?
I listen to his show plenty. If you want to get at the truth assume everything he says is wrong, and then check it out from other sources. If Rush says the sky is blue you had better look out the window and check for yourself.
I want to know how this listener stark (who admits that Rush lies sometimes) can be sure he knows the difference.
Take Everything he may say.. Any Comment about a news event.. Write it down. GOOGLE IT! Hit the "NEWS" Link and READ!! Just the First 5 or 10 Articles...
RUSH LIES ALL DAY.
RUSH IS BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH!
I Vomit Everyday after the show... But I KNOW The Enemy when I see him..
RUSH,BECK,MANATEE,FAUX.. I do not believe in the Whole "End Days" "Anti-Christ" Thing.. But These guy fit, And the Blind Follow..
If "the other side" is defined by people who behave that way, then the other side should make an effort to denounce those people and try to engage in honest and responsible dialogue. Is that unfair?
http://www.newwest.net/city/article/idaho_republicans_should_step_up_and_denounce_threatening_language/C108/L108/ )
Will that be news enough for you.. is this free speech too? I think
Beck is a Traitor & Terrorist..
Do you also wear "MAGIC UNDERWEAR" that will protect you from bullets? Beck does.. ( See MORMON )
Do you believe Battles of Millions went on in the Americas on Elephant Back in Gold and Silver Armor? Beck Does.. ( See BOOK OF MORMON )
If you live in a fantasy then I guess Becks Hate speech is Not News..
Media Matters for America is concerned with monitoring and correcting misinformation in the media. This is an ongoing story about misinformation in the media so yes, it's news to Media Matters.
Because the constitution is very specific that everyone has a right to a tv show. And furthermore, they have a right for everyone to buy their sponors products.
I think we should force liberals to buy from the sponsors of Glenn Beck, its the least we can do to defend freedom.
1.) Beck's show isn't going anywhere. Fox just reroutes the advertising to other shows. They still get the money. Sorry libs.
2.) Many of these advertisers are pulling their ads from "all cable news commentary shows", not just Beck. Guess what, that goes for your hero Olbermann and his little "mini-me" Maddow. I know this is the case with Walmart, because they said so in an email from them after I complained about them dropping their advertising. Again, sorry libs.
Imus lost his job over a similarly racist remark, as have many other people in the history of television and radio. Why is Beck protected? Because he works for an organization that has no qualms about dishonesty and in fact encourages hate speech because it grabs headlines and expands audiences (hate is easy to sell). The fact that Beck is suffering no repercussions from his remark (in fact he is benefiting frpm it - the exposure is giving him a larger audience than he had before) is once again a reflection of how immoral and disgusting Fox News is.
Why can conservatives not talk about issues and insist on name-calling like racist, communist, socialist, marxist, hater of the constitution, stealth Muslim, pal of terrorist, waste of skin, destroyer of amercian way of life etc.
Liberals/progressives/Obamanites want to talk about issues at town hall meetings but conservatives shout them down.
Broadcasting was never this bad, and I think this is a clear warning shot across the bow that the advertisers have had a bellyful of this nonsense. The problem for Beck, Limbaugh, and Hannity, is that destroys the business model. Now they will either have to behave over the PUBLIC airwaves or go onto satellite and they can spread the hate 24 hours a day.
Sadly I'm afraid you are wrong. Beck is a "stream of conciousness" type commentator. Whatever fear and revulsion he can barf up out of his fetid mind goes into the script because it's the only thing he has to peddle.
O'Rielly @ 6.8,and Hannity @ 6.3! As found at tv.com
spongebob's audience boasts at least a pre-school education.
"Bear in mind that by the time the terror alert controversy arose in 2004, we had already seen two tax cuts sold on massively, easily documented false pretenses; a war launched with constant innuendo about a Saddam-Osama link that was clearly false, and with claims about WMDs that were clearly shaky from the beginning and had proved to be entirely without foundation. Weâd also seen vast, well-documented dishonesty and politicization on environmental policy. Oh, and Abu Ghraib was already public knowledge."
Obama on the other hand has not done nearly the amount of damage that Bush did. Beck is making up the majority of his criticisms of Obama (i.e. he is socialist, he'll pull the plug on grandma, he wants to rule an oligarchy with tyranny, etc.) The left was just telling the truth about Bush. Make no mistake, there are things to criticize Obama about, but Obama is not lying to us as much as the Bush administration is. If anything Obama's great weakness is he is not progressive enough and he is trying too hard to cross the aisle and compromise on every bill he wants passed (thus watering down or ruining anything he wants to get done).
"Believe something! Even if it's wrong, believe in it!"
Nothing could better describe Beck and followers that the man himself.
We shall overcome.
It is their right to pull ads it is my right to not purchase from them...
You miss the obvious point: Beck is doing his best to bring militia crackpot nastiness to the mainstream. It's working with 3 million emotionally impaired adults.
If you start a lynch mob, you get a crowd of curious onlookers, and that's not a demographic advertisers want to advertise to.