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Iraq War Ad Blitz - BEGINS THURSDAY
Move America Forward ^ | 06/21/2006 | Robert Dixon/Melanie Morgan

Posted on 06/21/2006 6:50:39 PM PDT by Impeach98

Wednesday, June 21st, 2006
National TV/Radio Campaign: America Says Thank You

Move America Forward

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 21, 2006
CONTACT:  Robert Dixon - (916) 441- 6197 or Robert@MoveAmericaForward.org

National TV Campaign:
“America Says Thank You”

DEBUTING THURSDAY, JUNE 22nd:


Television & Radio Ad Campaign Thanks U.S. Troops
for Service & Sacrifice in Iraq & Afghanistan

(SAN FRANCISCO) – A major multi-media advertising blitz thanking American troops for a “job well done” in the war against terrorism will begin on Thursday, June 22, 2006.

The “America Says Thank You” ad campaign is a project of the pro-troop organization, Move America Forward (website: www.MoveAmericaForward.org).  The first television ads will air on the Fox News Channel television network.  The debut 60-second TV spot features a listing of major terrorist figures killed, captured or arrested as a result of the U.S.-led war against terrorism.

The ad campaign will then expand to CNN/Headline News and then on to local affiliates of the major television networks (NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox, WB, UPN).

Total expenditures for the ad campaign are expected to run well into six figures, and this funding is being provided by individuals, organizations and institutions who wish to see more balanced and positive media coverage on the war against terrorism.  To date more than 1,000 individuals have contributed to this specific advertising effort.

Pro-Troop Message Must Be Purchased – Media Bias Alleged

“We’re broadcasting these ads because somebody has to tell the other side of the story that’s not being reported by the news media.  Our troops are making great progress in the war on terrorism, and there is a steady stream of positive developments taking place in Iraq,” said Melanie Morgan, Chairman of Move America Forward.

“Many journalists have gotten so bad in obsessing on any and all negative developments in Iraq – at the exclusion of coverage of any positive accomplishments being made – that supporters of U.S. troops are forced to buy the airtime to tell the public about the progress being made by our troops.

“We understand the mission in Iraq is a challenging one and we recognize that there are obstacles that must be overcome.  However, can’t the news media tell the American people about all the good things being done there in addition to the bad stories?  The good news coming out of Iraq is almost never reported,” said Melanie Morgan.

“So, until it does, Move America Forward will rally the American public to stand together and get that message out.  We owe it to our troops and the military families to make sure that the efforts being made by the men and women of the United States military receive fair and proper coverage,” Morgan concluded.

The first television and radio advertisements can be seen online at Move America Forward’s website: www.MoveAmericaForward.org.

The following is a description of the above-mentioned commercial advertisements.

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TV Ad:  “America Says Thank You”


Description:  Details the terrorist leaders who have been killed, captured or arrested by the United States and our allies in the war against terrorism.  Points out that U.S. Troops are also actively involved in helping to build a free and secure Iraq.  60-second television advertisement.


View it Here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvfRCwk8edg

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Radio Ad 1:  “Winning the War Against Terrorism”


Description:  Features Joseph Williams, father of Marine Michael Jason Williams who died in Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Williams asserts that the war in Iraq has helped to make America safer.  Also features Deborah Johns, mother of Marine William Johns, who is returning to Iraq for his THIRD tour of duty.  Urges the American people to pull together as a nation to show the terrorists that we are in this fight to win. 60-second radio advertisement.

Listen to it Here: http://websrvr80il.audiovideoweb.com/il80web20028/MAF-7452_REV.mp3

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Radio Ad 2: “America Thanks You”

Description: Similar audio track to “America Says Thank You” television ad.  60-second radio advertisement.

Listen to it Here: http://websrvr80il.audiovideoweb.com/il80web20028/MAF-7456_Mix.mp3




TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: afghanistan; airmen; alqaeda; alqaida; iraq; iraqifreedom; marines; military; mission; officers; sailors; seamen; soldiers; terrorism; terrorist; troops; war

1 posted on 06/21/2006 6:50:45 PM PDT by Impeach98
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To: Impeach98

BTTT


2 posted on 06/21/2006 6:51:33 PM PDT by DocRock
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To: Impeach98

Absolutely what is needed - Hopefully they get all the funding they need -


3 posted on 06/21/2006 6:52:45 PM PDT by SevenMinusOne
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To: DocRock

Thank you Doc for the bump!


4 posted on 06/21/2006 6:56:05 PM PDT by Impeach98
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To: DevSix
"Absolutely what is needed -"

Here here! Hence why it is being done.

5 posted on 06/21/2006 6:56:34 PM PDT by Impeach98
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To: DevSix

Done, great ads.


6 posted on 06/21/2006 7:04:18 PM PDT by roses of sharon
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To: Impeach98

BTTT

I hope that tape is played in Murtha's district.


7 posted on 06/21/2006 7:07:48 PM PDT by jazusamo (DIANA IREY for Congress, PA 12th District: Retire murtha.)
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To: jazusamo

I suspect Murtha will spend the first half of the ad getting teary eyed that the "home team" (or so it seems for him recently, given his penchant for rooting for us to fail) was losing.


8 posted on 06/21/2006 7:09:16 PM PDT by Impeach98
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To: Impeach98

Thanks, this would be wonderful. I am so upset by what has been going on (our guys being tortured to death, the media being silent and the Dems firing up the Hate America Bandwagon) that I hardly know what to do.


9 posted on 06/21/2006 7:17:03 PM PDT by livius
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To: Impeach98

Excellent! But what about those who support the war, but not the troops? No, wait, that's not right, support the troops, but not the Iraqis, no wait, uhhh, support before voting against...my head hurts, I have to "lie" down for a while (/sarc).

I support the country, the president, the troops and their families, the spreading of freedom and the War on Islamofascism.

Gee, that was so easy...for me.


10 posted on 06/21/2006 7:41:59 PM PDT by SaxxonWoods (Free Iran! WARNING! Forbidden Cartoon: .. . *-O)) :-{>. . . .)
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To: SaxxonWoods

LOL!!! Great post. You made me laugh and brought a smile to my face as I finish up here in the office. Thanks much!


11 posted on 06/21/2006 8:04:00 PM PDT by Impeach98
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