CBSNEWS PUSHED BOOK IT OWNS; '60 MINUTES' DID NOT REVEAL PARENT COMPANY'S FINANCIAL STAKE

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[NYC Republican]

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NEWS FOR SALE: CBS PUSHED BOOK IT OWNS; '60 MINUTES' DID NOT REVEAL PARENT COMPANY'S FINANCIAL STAKE IN CLARKE PROJECT

CBSNEWS did not inform its viewers last night that its parent company owns and has a direct financial stake in the success of the book by former White House terror staffer turned Bush critic, Dick Clarke, the DRUDGE REPORT can reveal.

60 MINUTES aired a double-segment investigative report on the new book "Against All Enemies" -- but did not disclose how CBSNEWS parent VIACOM is publishing the book and will profit from any and all sales!

ETHICAL BREACH

CBS even used heavy promotion for the 60 MINUTES/book launch during its Sunday sports shows.

It is not clear who made the final decision at CBSNEWS not to inform the viewer during 60 MINUTES how they were watching a news story about a VIACOM product.

60 MINUTES pro Lesley Stahl is said to have been aware of the conflict before the program aired.

[CBSNEWS.COM did add a disclaimer to its Internet coverage of the book over the weekend: "Against All Enemies," which is being published Monday by FREE PRESS, a subsidiary of SIMON & SCHUSTER. Both CBSNews.com and SIMON & SCHUSTER are units of VIACOM." And CBS RADIO did carry a disclaimer in its news coverage of the book.]

SIMON & SCHUSTER INFO-COMMERCIAL

Earlier this year, it was Stahl who also profiled another author on 60 MINUTES -- for another book owned by VIACOMCBS -- without any disclaimer!

"The Price of Loyalty" by former Treasury Secretary, turned Bush critic, Paul O'Neill was financed, produced and released [and rolled-out at CBSNEWS] by VIACOM's SIMON & SCHUSTER.

Coming in future weeks, best-selling author Bob Woodward is set to release his PLAN OF ATTACK, a fresh look at the Bush White House.

Will the Woodward VIACOMSIMON&SCHUSTER product debut on: VIACOMSIMON&SCHUSTERCBS's 60 MINUTES?

[EDITOR'S NOTE: STAHL'S INTERVIEW WITH CLARKE ON '60 MINUTES' WAS THE TOP-RATED SHOW OF SUNDAY NIGHT WITH 11.9 RATING/19 SHARE.]

[NYC Republican]

Ask them why, in the middle of a war on terrorists, and this being the 30th year of Islamic suicide cults world-wide murders going on with impunity, DO THEY CHOOSE TO ONLY INVESTIGATE THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES?

Excellent point.

[wardaddy]

It's not about a biased media anymore.

It's about a subversive and dishonest media.

Rosebud pales.

[Faraday]

What is CBS?

[NYC Republican]

You make some good points, but its not worthy of a Drudge headline. It happens so often I just don't see the masses in an uprise over it

The masses don't need to be in an uproar. If it discredits Clark and/or CBS and its reporting, it's a great story.

[smonk]

or "Clinton Broadcasting System"

[Enduring Freedom]

Some said Clarke's just looking to sell more copies of his book and/or possibly hoping for a job with Kerry or a future Democratic president.

"He probably thinks that the Democrats have a chance this time and so he's trying to suck around for another job," Alexander Haig (search), former secretary of state under President Reagan, told Fox News on Monday.

"This is an outrage to claim President Bush is responsible for nine years of total incompetence in confronting international terrorism that he [Clarke] was a part of," especially when "the Clinton administration did nothing but warn, warn, warn and throw a few rockets" at terrorists.

Bush, however, "has a firm grasp on the global threat that is confronting the United States, the free world and nations that believe in the rule of law," Haig continued

[Enduring Freedom]

Some said Clarke's just looking to sell more copies of his book and/or possibly hoping for a job with Kerry or a future Democratic president.

"He probably thinks that the Democrats have a chance this time and so he's trying to suck around for another job," Alexander Haig (search), former secretary of state under President Reagan, told Fox News on Monday.

"This is an outrage to claim President Bush is responsible for nine years of total incompetence in confronting international terrorism that he [Clarke] was a part of," especially when "the Clinton administration did nothing but warn, warn, warn and throw a few rockets" at terrorists.

Bush, however, "has a firm grasp on the global threat that is confronting the United States, the free world and nations that believe in the rule of law," Haig continued

[leadpenny]

As Imus would say, "You can't make this stuff up!"

[NYC Republican]

What is CBS?

See post 5.

Or post 22.

Or... make up your own description for this slimey outfit.

[NYC Republican]

Drudge Story is Up... Just in time for RUSH!!!

CBSNEWS PUSHED BOOK IT OWNS; '60 MINUTES' DID NOT REVEAL PARENT COMPANY'S FINANCIAL STAKE IN CLARKE PROJECT

CBSNEWS did not inform its viewers last night that its parent company owns and has a direct financial stake in the success of the book by former White House terror staffer turned Bush critic, Dick Clarke, the DRUDGE REPORT can reveal.

60 MINUTES aired a double-segment investigative report on the new book "Against All Enemies" -- but did not disclose how CBSNEWS parent VIACOM is publishing the book and will profit from any and all sales!

ETHICAL BREACH

CBS even used heavy promotion for the 60 MINUTES/book launch during its Sunday sports shows.

It is not clear who made the final decision at CBSNEWS not to inform the viewer during 60 MINUTES how they were watching a news story about a VIACOM product.

60 MINUTES pro Lesley Stahl is said to have been aware of the conflict before the program aired.

[CBSNEWS.COM did add a disclaimer to its Internet coverage of the book over the weekend: "Against All Enemies," which is being published Monday by FREE PRESS, a subsidiary of SIMON & SCHUSTER. Both CBSNews.com and SIMON & SCHUSTER are units of VIACOM." MediaMergingMania.]

Earlier this year, it was Stahl who also profiled another author on 60 MINUTES -- for another book owned by VIACOMCBS -- without any disclaimer!

"The Price of Loyalty" by former Treasury Secretary of Paul O'Neill was financed, produced and released [and rolled-out at CBSNEWS] by VIACOM's SIMON & SCHUSTER.

Coming in future weeks, best-selling author Bob Woodward is set to release his PLAN OF ATTACK, a fresh look exploring the Bush White House.

The Woodward VIACOMSIMON&SCHUSTER product is expected to debut on VIACOMSIMON&SCHUSTERCBS's 60 MINUTES.

With ownership disclaimer?

[visualops]

BTTT

[mewzilla]

I's love to know why this book was put out under the imprint of Free Press, an imprint of Simon & Shyster, instead of S&S's own imprint. If they didn't think someone would check, they're morons.

[leadpenny]

Someone must get the "courage" to watch Dan Rather this evening to see how he sluffs it off.

Not I.

[CedarDave]

I am sure Rush will hit this today. He will probably say, "why should any of us be surprised."

Yep. Just started the show with this and may have given the exact quote. Now mentioning Drudge's lead story on Viacom's ownership of S&S and CBS. He's as forceful as I've heard him recently. VP Cheney coming up at start of second hour. Will be a must-listen segment.

[NYC Republican]

Rusg just picked up this story!

[NYC Republican]

Rusg = Rush. Busy day at the office!.

[BSunday]

"Put litter in it's place"

[NYC Republican]

Rush is 100% correct in saying that the media is helping the enemy. In the midst of all of this turmoil, they are casting doubt on the President's intention? They are borderline-treacherous.

[leadpenny]

Rush should have to pay CBS for the material they write for him. :-)

This is too much fun.

[aodell]

How many instances of doctored reporting (I can think of a half dozen that have already been proven) does it take for the viewers of this propaganda show to realise that it is biased against conservatives???????????