NBC Flip Flops On Freedom Watch's Ads (National Backlash Forces NBC To Reverse Ad Ban Alert)

Michelle Malkin.com ^ | 12/08/2007 | Michelle Malkin

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You’ve all been following the moonbat-influenced decision by NBC to turn down pro-troops public service ads from Freedom’s Watch.

The Peacock Network says the ads were too “political.” Because, you know, simply saying “thank you” to the troops and asking others to do the same is just like calling an American general a traitor or exploiting the death toll in Iraq…which MoveOn.org did in an ad that ran on the Today Show, according to Newsbusters.

After enduring a nationwide backlash, it seems NBC may be flip-flopping. Drudge reports:

Under pressure from outraged viewers, NBC has reversed its decision not to air the Freedom’s Watch ads thanking troops..

Stay tuned…to anything but NBC.

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There are good things coming out of the national backlash at NBC's ill considered pro-troops public service ads ban. Freedom Watch's Org ads will finally air. Check out the ad at Michelle Malkin's site. We should all say "thank you" to the troops and and tell the moonbats to stuff their anti-patriotic animus where the sun don't shine. Oh and the New Media gave NBC a well deserved pasting.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[Grimmy]

It is good they are doing this, but no reason to let up. These folk are dedicated to the cause of the enemy. Letting them up off the floor means we just gotta fight them again as soon as they catch their breath.

[Old Sarge]

I will not watch it on NBC, if ti airs - I will wait for some enterprising soul to post it on Freerepublic.

NBC does not deserve the ratings.

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FREEDOM'S WATCH

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[3AngelaD]

And from Jawa, more insight into NBC hypocrisy: Lawyer Who Axed NBC Ad Donated $45,000+ To Democrats

Entrenched anti-conservative bias at NBC? I am speechless...

The Majority Accountability Project has found that the NBC lawyer who refused to allow a non-profit group to air an advertisement thanking American troops for their service has donated at least $45,000 to a host of Congressional Democrats, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, New York Senator Hillary Clinton and the campaign committees of House and Senate Democrats.

According to a Fox News report, Richard Cotton, the general counsel for NBC/Universal, was one of two network officials who decided not to sell ad time to Freedom’s Watch, which describes itself as “a nonpartisan movement dedicated to preserving, protecting, and defending conservative principles and promoting a conservative agenda.”

[3AngelaD]

You can already see it on YouTube.

[new cruelty]

Drudge has a link to a story on washingtonpost.com.

in a statement issued Saturday evening, NBC said:

"We have reviewed and changed our ad standards guidelines and made the decision that our policy will apply to content only and not to a referenced Web site. Based on these amended standards the Freedom's Watch ad will begin to run as early as Sunday."

NBC' head of standards and practices, Alan Wurtzel, notified Freedom's Watch's media consultant Saturday by e-mail, writing: "This will confirm that the Freedom's Watch spot is approved for air."

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They don't hide who they are or what they support. Unlike the Left that can't level with the American people about themselves and their agenda.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[goldstategop]

Great commercial. If we can't say "thank you" to those who put their lives on the line defending our great nation, we are not worthy of them or worthy of God's blessings. I'm glad people stood up to say we are better than treating our troops like we are somehow ashamed of them. NO! We love them, honor them and salute for their courage and for doing a job well done. They deserve that during the holiday season - and during every day of the year - our everlasting gratitude.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[eleni121]

All 3 broadcast channels are pretty disgusting but none as bad as NBC and General Electric who owns this lizard.

[zacharycole]

I really wish that Freedom’s Watch would now move the ad budget elsewhere.

[STONEWALLS]

....why not go to the source to register your disgust?...NBC is owned by General Electric....e-mail ‘em and tell ‘em how you feel:
https://www.ge.com/contact/contact_form.html

show others this site too.

[mdittmar]

Guess jane may lose that walter cronkite Award;)

[BOBTHENAILER]

Here's GD from another thread:

The faster NBC fades out and goes into oblivion, the better off America and the world will be.

Nothing But Crap will be going down the Dinosaur Media Cesspool drain in due time.

[Old Sarge]

Yes, you most certainly can - along with Newt’s blasting commentary!

[JaguarXKE]

Same here - I will never watch NBC again ever, no matter who or what they are showing. This was simply the last straw for me!

[PROCON]

Thank you for the contact info...they got my two cents worth!!

Actually, they’re going to lose a LOT of money because of my PERMANENT Boycott!

Traitors!

[Old Sarge]

VIEW THE AD HERE!

The anti-USA/anti-Bush spammers are already starting.

[StnCldTruth]

It is good they are doing this, but no reason to let up

So true...no such thing as a fair fight...so as long
as they’re down kick’em in the ribs

[Don Corleone]

Just watched the ad on u-tube. NBC must be Nothing But Cretans! Who else could take offense at that ad?

[citizencon]

Done.
I said the partisan lawyer should be fired...

[Stayfree]

Liberal reply, “We’re sorry, we were only trying to keep the mean-spirited Republicans from hurting the fealings of those American families who have had to endure the hardship of Bush’s policies.”

[StarCMC]

Hey — you can watch the spots at Freedom Watch’s website.

[the invisib1e hand]

did they write editorial authority into the contract?

[new cruelty]

it wasn’t the ad they had trouble with, necessarily. it was that the ad displayed the url for Freedom Watch’s website. nbc was afraid that anyone who watched the ad would see the url and would be inclined to visit the site, and be instantly transformed into an evil conservative.

[Cobra64]

Same here - I will never watch NBC again ever, no matter who or what they are showing. This was simply the last straw for me!

I haven't watch NBC since Johnny Carson retired.

[EverOnward]

My email to GE:

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Re NBC Richard Cotton's denial of "Thank You" adds to our troops

Richard Cotton and other NBC executives who are Democratic operatives/contributors continue to mock the sacrifice of my son and other soldiers serving our country by refusing to accept Thank You adds to our troops. Cotton's and fellow NBC executive's hatred of those who sacrifice so much will not be forgotten.

I'll be sending to all my email lists an appeal to refuse to watch NBC and to refrain from buying GE products.

Your refusal to support my son deserves our refusal to support NBC and GE. It is unfortunate that NBC is known to be "Nothing But Crap." GE should be GR as in "Good Riddance."

In disgust,

Name

[VeniVidiVici]

Because, you know, simply saying “thank you” to the troops and asking others to do the same is just like calling an American general a traitor or exploiting the death toll in Iraq…which MoveOn.org did in an ad that ran on the Today Show, according to Newsbusters

So NBC refused the Freedom Watch ad but allowed one from MoveOn.Organ?

How freaking transparent can they get?

[SamuraiScot]

Under pressure from outraged viewers, NBC has reversed its decision not to air the Freedom’s Watch ads thanking troops..

Wasn't it Groucho Marx who said, "These are my principles. And if you don't like these principles . . . I have others."

[Godwin1]

Part of this is a basic lack of empathy. I’d bet that not one senior NBC executive—certainly not the likes of Zucker—has ever spent a lonely holiday abroad, in uniform, in the service of the United States. Nor has any member of their families. Nor has anyone in their NY or LA circles of friends. These people have nothing but contempt for our soldiers , a contempt sharpened by the fact that they have clearly decided it would be a good thing if America suffered strategic defeats in Iraq and Afghanistan. Disloyal, verminous scum. And mean-spirited into the bargain.