I’ve got many items on the drawing board today concerning GRAND THEFT AMERICA, including many tips, news items, and other developments that I’m currently looking into. I hope to be back with more news on that shortly.
For the moment though, this particular item is so chilling to me that I need to mention it here quickly.
You may have seen this on other blogs today, but if you’ve ever had any questions about the chilling effect of this Administration and its FCC’s latest, intrusive and increasingly-hardline stance on those who broadcast over our public airwaves, please have a look at this item!
NBC and CBS have both refused to air a 30 second spot about tolerance and inclusion — from the United Church of Christ, of all organizations! — because it is “too controversial”. Apparently, the response from CBS tells us, it is the oblique references to homosexuality that is the reason for the censorship. References, I might add, that are difficult to even notice without a prior heads-up that that’s what the ad refers to in the first place!
Most chilling, is this part of the statement by CBS, as quoted in a statement from the UCC, on why CBS is refusing to carry the commercial on either of Viacom-owned CBS or UPN [emphasis mine]…
In other words, a mere initiative or political position taken by the White House is now enough to intimidate the crap out of broadcasters so that they censor even messages of inclusion from hitting our airwaves!
Here’s another quote from the press release:
“What’s going on here?”, indeed, Reverend!
I’d like to think even the farthest right-wingnut would be outraged by developments like this in the United States of America!
Here’s the ad. Judge for yourself. And be very afraid!
Had enough yet, Bush voters? This is precisely what you asked for.
ACTION ITEM UPDATE: Click here to sign Act For Change’s petition asking NBC and CBS to air the UCC’s anti-bigotry ad.
Heaven help us. Now messages of tolerance are being deemed offensive.
It’s tough to divide and conquer when the media are talking about unity and tolerance … unless they’re NOT!
It’s utterly appalling, as usual.
Knuckle draggers in suits.
My past time, aside from punching myself in the neck is visiting Freeperland and seeing where those mouthbreahers stand on issues such as these.
"They’re liberals masquerading as Christians."
"The left is out trying to promote Jesus in a way to fit there agenda….Pretty sick."
"…spitting in God’s face outright by claiming this "new Christianity" in the "real" spirit of Christ. ie. Peace, love, tolerance…"
"Godless Left"
—Jesus Christ(tm) is a registered Trademark of the Republican Party. Any rebroadcast or retransmission of His name without the express written consent of the Republican Party is subject to copyright infringement penalties up to and including eternity in hell, or West Memphis Arkansas.
One more story to add to my "What Happened to America?" file. :angry: