rushmc 23 #1 June 16, 2009 headline on Drudge Tue Jun 16 2009 08:45:10 ET On the night of June 24, the media and government become one, when ABC turns its programming over to President Obama and White House officials to push government run health care -- a move that has ignited an ethical firestorm! Highlights on the agenda: ABCNEWS anchor Charlie Gibson will deliver WORLD NEWS from the Blue Room of the White House. The network plans a primetime special -- 'Prescription for America' -- originating from the East Room, exclude opposing voices on the debate. MORE Late Monday night, Republican National Committee Chief of Staff Ken McKay fired off a complaint to the head of ABCNEWS: Dear Mr. Westin: As the national debate on health care reform intensifies, I am deeply concerned and disappointed with ABC's astonishing decision to exclude opposing voices on this critical issue on June 24, 2009. Next Wednesday, ABC News will air a primetime health care reform “town hall” at the White House with President Barack Obama. In addition, according to an ABC News report, GOOD MORNING AMERICA, WORLD NEWS, NIGHTLINE and ABC’s web news “will all feature special programming on the president’s health care agenda.” This does not include the promotion, over the next 9 days, the president’s health care agenda will receive on ABC News programming. Today, the Republican National Committee requested an opportunity to add our Party's views to those of the President's to ensure that all sides of the health care reform debate are presented. Our request was rejected. I believe that the President should have the ability to speak directly to the America people. However, I find it outrageous that ABC would prohibit our Party's opposing thoughts and ideas from this national debate, which affects millions of ABC viewers. In the absence of opposition, I am concerned this event will become a glorified infomercial to promote the Democrat agenda. If that is the case, this primetime infomercial should be paid for out of the DNC coffers. President Obama does not hold a monopoly on health care reform ideas or on free airtime. The President has stated time and time again that he wants a bipartisan debate. Therefore, the Republican Party should be included in this primetime event, or the DNC should pay for your airtime. Respectfully, Ken McKay Republican National Committee Chief of Staff"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #2 June 16, 2009 no left wing slant here none at all, what a joke. I'm sure all the libs have no problem with this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #3 June 16, 2009 NEWS FLASH: ABC NEWS GOVERNMENT TAKEOVER DELAYED BY 2 WEEKS Tue Jun 16 2009 08:45:11 ET Associated Press WASHINGTON, DC - The White House today announced a short delay in their takeover of ABC News due to scheduling conflicts, and said that the takeover would resume in two weeks. "We had planned to use the Blue Room for the event, but realized it will be full of guns after our Gun Grab on Wednesday," said Steve Piker, spokesman for President Obama. "After we grab all the guns and ammo from the law abiding citizens of the US we'll need the storage space." Originally, the network had planned a primetime special over health care from the East Room, but Obama spokespeople said that would be needed for the new Youth Indoctrination Programs. "We have the homosexuality and welfare instructors all lined up," said Piker, "and we can't just cancel them at a moment's notice." Piker suggested that once the first crop of 5 to 8 year old children had been indoctrinated, they would restart the takeover of ABC news, followed by the takeover of the other mainstream news sources, the Internet and Wal-Mart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #4 June 16, 2009 QuoteNEWS FLASH: ABC NEWS GOVERNMENT TAKEOVER DELAYED BY 2 WEEKS Tue Jun 16 2009 08:45:11 ET Associated Press WASHINGTON, DC - The White House today announced a short delay in their takeover of ABC News due to scheduling conflicts, and said that the takeover would resume in two weeks. "We had planned to use the Blue Room for the event, but realized it will be full of guns after our Gun Grab on Wednesday," said Steve Piker, spokesman for President Obama. "After we grab all the guns and ammo from the law abiding citizens of the US we'll need the storage space." Originally, the network had planned a primetime special over health care from the East Room, but Obama spokespeople said that would be needed for the new Youth Indoctrination Programs. "We have the homosexuality and welfare instructors all lined up," said Piker, "and we can't just cancel them at a moment's notice." Piker suggested that once the first crop of 5 to 8 year old children had been indoctrinated, they would restart the takeover of ABC news, followed by the takeover of the other mainstream news sources, the Internet and Wal-Mart. It is already quite clear that you (one who bitched as much as anybody about executive power grab of the Bush admin) have the Obama rose colored glasses on and he can do no wrong. We have never in the history of this country seen the agressive grab by a governement of much in the private sector. Glad your hero is so damned pure in your mind. Now this http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-financial-regs16-2009jun16,0,4262249.story"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ErricoMalatesta 0 #5 June 16, 2009 I'm still really amused by the polarising character and general lack of understanding you guys display towards your own society. Oh no! A left wing liberal democratic outrage! Hijacking the TV like a Marxist! If the US undergoes a health care reform, in whatever shape it may take, you can rest assured both sides of US business will be happy with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #6 June 16, 2009 >It is already quite clear that you (one who bitched as much as anybody >about executive power grab of the Bush admin) have the Obama rose >colored glasses on and he can do no wrong. You are, of course, completely wrong, but don't let that stop you. Newsmax will have all the answers; just keep reading that and you will never have to be exposed to any other annoying points of view. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #7 June 16, 2009 Quote>It is already quite clear that you (one who bitched as much as anybody >about executive power grab of the Bush admin) have the Obama rose >colored glasses on and he can do no wrong. You are, of course, completely wrong, but don't let that stop you. Newsmax will have all the answers; just keep reading that and you will never have to be exposed to any other annoying points of view. Then, If I am so wrong, why do you respond in degrading sarcastic posts? Or is being cute the only way you know how? You don’t address points and here you have used Newsmax (as you normally do and that is attack a site instead of the message) when none of the info came from there. Not only do you wear rose colored glasses they must be dirty as hell"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #8 June 16, 2009 I thought it was funny ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #9 June 16, 2009 >Then, If I am so wrong, why do you respond in degrading sarcastic posts? It was a joke. I am sorry if you felt degraded by it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #10 June 16, 2009 Quote>Then, If I am so wrong, why do you respond in degrading sarcastic posts? It was a joke. I am sorry if you felt degraded by it. So you really did not have any substantive reply correct?"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #11 June 16, 2009 My perception of the press with the Bush Admin was that coverage of him was negative. This is a good thing. When the POTUS and Congress were of the same party in 2001-2006, the press maintained its obligation to be the voice of analysis and criticism. The fourth branch of government is itself a check and balance to keep the People informed. Now we have a press that I do not find to be critical (of course, I get mine from MSNBC). The press should be there for the exchange of ideas. ABC is now positioning itself as mouthpiece to the POTUS because it declines to present a contrary view. In doing so, it has moved frombeing a proponent of news to a proponent of propoganda. And Fox, of course, will be called a partisan shill because of it's challenge to ABC. NBC/MSNBC - what will it do? CBS? How will it respond? My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #12 June 16, 2009 QuoteI'm still really amused by the polarising character and general lack of understanding you guys display towards your own society. Oh no! A left wing liberal democratic outrage! Hijacking the TV like a Marxist! If the US undergoes a health care reform, in whatever shape it may take, you can rest assured both sides of US business will be happy with it. Dont know if I agree about the businesses but the UAW will be damned happy........... And your "rest assured" tactic is low sir, very low"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #13 June 16, 2009 Quote NEWS FLASH: ABC NEWS GOVERNMENT TAKEOVER DELAYED BY 2 WEEKS Tue Jun 16 2009 08:45:11 ET Associated Press WASHINGTON, DC - The White House today announced a short delay in their takeover of ABC News due to scheduling conflicts, and said that the takeover would resume in two weeks. "We had planned to use the Blue Room for the event, but realized it will be full of guns after our Gun Grab on Wednesday," said Steve Piker, spokesman for President Obama. "After we grab all the guns and ammo from the law abiding citizens of the US we'll need the storage space." Originally, the network had planned a primetime special over health care from the East Room, but Obama spokespeople said that would be needed for the new Youth Indoctrination Programs. "We have the homosexuality and welfare instructors all lined up," said Piker, "and we can't just cancel them at a moment's notice." Piker suggested that once the first crop of 5 to 8 year old children had been indoctrinated, they would restart the takeover of ABC news, followed by the takeover of the other mainstream news sources, the Internet and Wal-Mart. And everyone will drive Priuses.... Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #14 June 16, 2009 Quoteyou can rest assured both sides of US business will be happy with it. Which "both" sides?-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #15 June 16, 2009 Quote And everyone will drive Priuses.... With Obama stickers on them, and a copy of Al Gore's movie in the back, playing on their apple laptops.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #16 June 16, 2009 >And everyone will drive Priuses . . . . Priuses will be reserved for wealthy government officials. Yarises will issued to all well-to-do citizens. All SUV's and pickup trucks with gun racks will be collected and melted down to make uncomfortable-but-efficient bicycles for everyone else. Fortunately, this won't happen until September, so it won't affect the boogie season. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #17 June 16, 2009 http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jun/16/plan-gives-fed-sweeping-power-over-companies/?feat=home_headlines"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #18 June 16, 2009 Quote In the absence of opposition, I am concerned this event will become a glorified infomercial to promote the Democrat agenda. It may well be, but that's not going to be enough to get it passed. I am intrigued by the ABC exclusive. Interesting editorial decision. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #19 June 16, 2009 QuoteQuote In the absence of opposition, I am concerned this event will become a glorified infomercial to promote the Democrat agenda. It may well be, but that's not going to be enough to get it passed. I am intrigued by the ABC exclusive. Interesting editorial decision. Interesting? I suppose I can go with that.....for now"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #20 June 16, 2009 QuoteQuote I am intrigued by the ABC exclusive. Interesting editorial decision. Interesting? I suppose I can go with that.....for now You need to view this sport with detachment. There's virtually no point in getting angry about it. So it becomes interesting. The media, like our government, seems to have a pendulum of involvement. A few years ago there was a feeling that with movies like Wag the Dog (or what was it called?) that the reporters were getting to be too much like rock stars and new policy tried to pull them back to the independent reporter. This current affair with ABC looks like another peak. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #21 June 16, 2009 QuoteQuoteQuote I am intrigued by the ABC exclusive. Interesting editorial decision. Interesting? I suppose I can go with that.....for now You need to view this sport with detachment. There's virtually no point in getting angry about it. So it becomes interesting. The media, like our government, seems to have a pendulum of involvement. A few years ago there was a feeling that with movies like Wag the Dog (or what was it called?) that the reporters were getting to be too much like rock stars and new policy tried to pull them back to the independent reporter. This current affair with ABC looks like another peak. they, the media, may swing, but I have litlle doubt it's swing is limited in one of the directions. (this is an opinion I have held since the late 70's)"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #22 June 16, 2009 QuoteI am intrigued by the ABC exclusive. Interesting editorial decision. ABC will make a lot of money from it. ABC Program Directors: "We'll let the opposing viewpoints come through - during commercials. What do you say? $3 million for a 30 second spot? And $5 million for a 60 second spot." My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #23 June 16, 2009 >ABC will make a lot of money from it. Evil capitalists making too much money? Horrors! Quick, to the keyboards! Slime those bastards! J/K. That, of course, is the whole reason ABC is doing it - money. If they could make that much money doing a show from the Westboro Baptist Church they would. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #24 June 16, 2009 Maybe they will call in Michael Moore to help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #25 June 16, 2009 QuoteMaybe they will call in Michael Moore to help. He'll be too busy having a nut in his pants over it to be able to help.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
