So, not only is ABC not planning to include opposing voices to President Obama’s healthcare proposals during its special presentation next week — though ABC does claim “those in the audience” will ask questions of the president — it is refusing to even allow groups that oppose Obamacare to purchase paid for advertisements to air during the healthcare special.
Rick Scott, chairman of Conservatives for Patients Rights, contacted ABC and inquired about purchasing some ad time during the Obamainfomercial, but was refused the sale. Scott wanted to air his 60-second ad before the healthcare show started. Though it was refused by the national Network, apparently it is still possible for Scott the buy time on local affiliates should he desire it.
Scott released a statement earlier today:
It is unfortunate–and unusual–that ABC is refusing to accept paid advertising that would present an alternative viewpoint for the White House health care event. Health care is an issue that touches every American and all potential pieces of legislation have carried a price tag in excess of $1 trillion of taxpayers’ money. The American people deserve a healthy, robust debate on this issue and ABC’s decision–as of now–to exclude even paid advertisements that present an alternative view does a disservice to the public. Our organization is more than willing to purchase ad time on ABC to present an alternative viewpoint and our hope is that ABC will reconsider having such viewpoints be part of this crucial debate for the American people. We were surprised to hear that paid advertisements would not be accepted when we inquired and we would certainly be open to purchasing time if ABC would reconsider.
One has to wonder why ABC won’t even permit a 60-second ad that opposes Obamacare to air? Is 60 seconds too much time for what might be considered an effort at a sort of “fairness doctrine”?
**Update**
An emailer notes that ABC World News does not feature local affiliate breaks during its air time. I am getting some conflicting info as to whether this healthcare “special” is included under the rubric “ABC World News” or if it is a separate deal, but it is possible that there is no local ad time available for opposing voices at all, unless the network accepts such ads.
Counter-Programming
red4ever Wednesday, June 17th at 10:58PM EDT (link)So looking forward to the counterprogramming that is going to happen. The other networks are not happy. Which means they will get revenge. Trust me, more eyeballs will be on every other network than ABC. That is where to put the ads. That way most people only hear the arguments against. Few people will sit through the infomercial in favor.
The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in times of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.
Dante
Counter-Programming
red4ever Wednesday, June 17th at 10:58PM EDT (link)So looking forward to the counterprogramming that is going to happen. The other networks are not happy. Which means they will get revenge. Trust me, more eyeballs will be on every other network than ABC. That is where to put the ads. That way most people only hear the arguments against. Few people will sit through the infomercial in favor.
The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in times of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.
Dante
ABC changes name to WHBC - LINK
Mike gamecock DeVine Wednesday, June 17th at 11:02PM EDT (link)http://www.redstate.com/gamecock/2009/06/16/whbc/
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“One man with courage makes a majority.” - Andrew Jackson
The Government Media
DerKrieger Wednesday, June 17th at 11:09PM EDT (link)…propaganda blitz has begun:
“In questions of power, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution.” - Thomas Jefferson
“I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence (OBAMACARE – mine), the money of their constituents.” – James Madison
The funny part about this
oklahomajon Wednesday, June 17th at 11:22PM EDT (link)The funny part about this is that media is in denial that they have love afair going on with Obama.and of coarse they are going to deny it the big lib that they are oh well another day over with everybodyh have great nigh
I don't wonder.
itrytobenice Wednesday, June 17th at 11:23PM EDT (link)The One™ doesn’t want them to. That’s all they need to know. He Who Must Be Worshiped And Obeyed has spoken. The media will follow.
The problem with America is stupidity. I’m not saying there should be capital punishment for stupidity, but why don’t we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?
I think they will
WarEagle01 Thursday, June 18th at 1:02AM EDT (link)For the life of me, I can’t figure out why ABC would even run such a snooze fest if not to help Barry sell Obamacare. It makes zero business sense because no one will watch the stupid thing.
“A wise, doughy leg with rich tingly experiences will always reach better conclusions than will a more tanned, muscular leg that hasn’t felt those thrills.” –Chris Matthews’ Leg
I haven't had a TV for 5 years but I hope the people that do
bobojake Wednesday, June 17th at 11:56PM EDT (link)will turn them off or to another channel. If we would trun the TV’s off go outside and enjoy life soon with nobody watching TV the Alphabet soup TV companies will go the way of Lehman Brothers. Just disapper and take Chris pee his pants Mathews and bryan lyin williams with them.
Politics for 400, Alex
GregInFla Thursday, June 18th at 12:06AM EDT (link)Alex: God does not think he’s Obama
Greg: What is the difference between God and Obama?
Politics for 600, Alex
Alex: God only wants ten percent of your income.
Greg: What is another difference between God and Obama?
(h/t Rush)
– A true evolutionist would let endangered species die off. Anyone care to change sides?
Support Marco Rubio for US Senate.
A variation
JoeG Thursday, June 18th at 12:57AM EDT (link)God doesn’t have an 0bama complex.
Also:
What’s the difference between God and 0bama?
Liberals love 0bama.
What’s the difference between God and 0bama?
The media adores 0bama.
Boycott, Boycott, Boycott
Praying Thursday, June 18th at 9:49AM EDT (link)This incestuous propaganda program should not be viewed in a single redstate/conservative/GOP/God-fearing/Freedom-loving household next week. Nor should any product or service advertised on this prime-time dripping Obama love affair be purchased or used by any of the above. No point in watching - we know it will be lies, distortion, and a whole lot of the same that they used on us with TARP, the Stimulus, etc. What happens when you put on an extravagant show, and no one watches? Hmph. They can take their health care “reform” and stick it. Nothing wrong with our healthcare system that getting rid of a few trial lawyers won’t fix…..
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Counter-Programming, from Rush
GregInFla Friday, June 19th at 11:18PM EDT (link)Again, from Rush. Fox TV plays “The Manchurian Candidate”.
Fox News starts with Beck, only interviewing opponents of the Government healthcare plan. All thru O’Reilly and Hannity and Greta, then the repeats….
– A true evolutionist would let endangered species die off. Anyone care to change sides?
Support Marco Rubio for US Senate.