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Why Sarah Palin launched her own online TV network
Christian Science Monitor ^ | 7-28-2014 | Linda Feldmann

Posted on 07/28/2014 12:46:25 PM PDT by Citizen Zed

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1 posted on 07/28/2014 12:46:25 PM PDT by Citizen Zed
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I assume for the same reason everyone launches their own Network. Money.


2 posted on 07/28/2014 12:49:28 PM PDT by RIghtwardHo
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I assume for the same reason everyone launches their own Network. Money.

I assume that you assume wrong.

3 posted on 07/28/2014 12:50:25 PM PDT by Don Corleone ("Oil the gun..eat the cannoli. Take it to the Mattress.")
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At more expensive than Amazon Prime your assumption would appear to be wrong. There’s some serious dolla-dolla-bill potential there, and no having to deal with network brass.


4 posted on 07/28/2014 12:52:16 PM PDT by discostu (Villains always blink their eyes.)
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To: RIghtwardHo

I like the very last sentence in the article; ‘When it comes to making money, ideology takes the back seat!’ So true about 89% of the time.


5 posted on 07/28/2014 12:55:34 PM PDT by lee martell
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To: RIghtwardHo

Also, supposedly unfettered content control.


6 posted on 07/28/2014 12:56:00 PM PDT by SgtHooper (This is not my tag!)
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To: Citizen Zed

I’ve been whining about not having conservative only TV stations but the uneducated voter is not going to pay. I will.


7 posted on 07/28/2014 1:00:31 PM PDT by huldah1776
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To: discostu

But with Amazon Prime, you get much more than Sarah Palin telling you what she thinks. She would have greater impact posting her thoughts on Youtube like everyone else does. By sitting behind a paywall, she’s limiting her audience to her loyal fanbase.


8 posted on 07/28/2014 1:09:54 PM PDT by BigSkyFreeper (You have entered an invalid birthday)
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But she’s getting way more money. At least for a while. Eventually this will self limit her audience, much like the move has done to Beck.


9 posted on 07/28/2014 1:15:39 PM PDT by discostu (Villains always blink their eyes.)
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To: RIghtwardHo

I agree. For a long time, the Palin family has been about lining their own pockets....a la Coulter, Beck, Hannity, Limbaugh, et al.

It’s the American way. I don’t fault them.....the brass ring is there...and they went for it.


10 posted on 07/28/2014 1:18:35 PM PDT by Daffynition ("We Are Not Descended From Fearful Men")
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4 Weeks
29%

Support It Or Lose It

11 posted on 07/28/2014 1:22:39 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (The Fed Gov is not one ring to rule them all)
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To: Citizen Zed

Because not that many people were interested in seeing more than about an hour of “Sarah Palin’s Alaska”?


12 posted on 07/28/2014 1:24:10 PM PDT by kjam22 (my music video "If My People" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74b20RjILy4)
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To: Citizen Zed

Because a lot of disgusted conservatives will never tune in to Glenn Beck’s station again?


13 posted on 07/28/2014 1:35:04 PM PDT by MNDude
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To: Citizen Zed

So, I guess it’s time for some people to stop printing “Palin in 2016” bumper stickers.


14 posted on 07/28/2014 1:36:34 PM PDT by gdani (Every day, your Govt surveils you more than the day before)
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To: Citizen Zed

Money grab. But so what, this America. Grab away Sarah. Just don’t expect any from me.


15 posted on 07/28/2014 1:42:59 PM PDT by strider44
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To: discostu
Well, Beck is not limited to being behind a paywall. If your lucky to live in an area that carries him on cable or if you have Dish Network, you don't need to shell out $10/month to see him. In fact, his radio show is available for free and as a podcast.

Beck has made no bones about the fact that he's paid for a lot of what goes on his network out of his own pocket, the subscriptions and advertising help pay for the high production costs.   Sure it looked cheesy in the beginning but you can tell there has been some success in his network just judging from the new studios being built.  Beck has made some stupid statements as of late, but I'm willing to stick it out longer because I see value elsewhere in his network.  I like the news and investigative journalism shows that are on in the evening.  And while the radio side is free of charge, there's a lot of interesting content besides Glenn Beck's show on there as well.

16 posted on 07/28/2014 1:43:23 PM PDT by BigSkyFreeper (You have entered an invalid birthday)
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To: Citizen Zed

I love Sarah, but I am dubious about this.. She should have jumped in with Glenn Beck on his network. Beck should also hire Jay Leno to do a monthly special

I would love to see Beck kick multi-media butt!

(I know we don’t agree with him 100% but he is certainly on our side)


17 posted on 07/28/2014 1:52:04 PM PDT by Mr. K (Palin/Cruz 2016)
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18 posted on 07/28/2014 2:04:35 PM PDT by TomServo
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To: Citizen Zed

For all you jurors, she is not hiding behind a paywall. She is trying to break the competition that refuses to properly inform Americans. There is no way she has ever been involved in this for only herself. She has dared to challenge the status quo every chance she gets. It must not be too fun to spend much of your time looking over your shoulder. I support her 100% and so should the majority on this “conserative” site.


19 posted on 07/28/2014 2:17:20 PM PDT by mazz44
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To: Citizen Zed
Check it out!

https://sarahpalinchannel.com/

20 posted on 07/28/2014 2:18:18 PM PDT by TexasCajun
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