Posted on 10/12/2004 10:19:45 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest
Linda Vester is currentlly interviewing Chad Clanton, described as a 'senior Kerry campaign advisor.'
Discussing the plans of the Sinclair broadcasting group to air "Stolen Honor," the documentary about Kerry's Vietnam war service, Clanton stated:
"They [Sinclair] better hope that we're not elected."
Vester immediately asked if that was intended as a threat to Sinclair that a Kerry administration would not renew their broadcast licenses. Clanton tried to back off, but the threat was unmistakable.
These people are thugs.
Remember some years ago, the Dems went after Rush with some kind of equal time proposal? Never really got off the ground, and probably gave Rush some free advertising.
These scumbags have no business being in the U.S. Senate much less trying to slime their way into the WH. I'm feeling more and more confident that they won't be able to lie, cheat and steal their way in this time.
Bump to the top!
I, for one, certainly hope they don't win!
Chad Clanton, Kerry Campaign Senior Advisor: [He is sitting in the Kerry HQ, doing the interview via satellite. Earlier in the interview, he refers to the "Democratic Party yesterday filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Committee... [sic]". Just prior to the threat, Clanton is complaing about this "huge media conglomerate" strong-arming its local affiliates into carrying the program.]...It's wrong, and that's why we filed this FEC [sic, does he mean FCC?] complaint. And in fact, I've got some breaking news here I brought with me, the FCC just issued a statement about thirty minutes ago, [reads from paper] "This is an abuse of public trust." [note: time stamp on FNC screen indicates 1:14 pm ET]
Listen, they better look out there at Sinclair Broadcasting. I'm not a lawyer, but they've stirred up a lot of people, what they're doing is wrong... [audience booing drowns him out]
Linda Vester, Fox News Anchor: [to audience] Let's let Chad make his point.
Chad Clanton: ...That's why you've got, well, we've got thousands of people now, very mad, jackballed up, calling these stations, protesting, threatening boycotts of their sponsors. I think, uh, they're going to regret doing this, and they better hope we don't win.
Linda Vester: Ahh, wait, is that an implicit threat that if you, if Kerry wins, that you will deny their stations' renewal licenses?
Chad Clanton: No, what we're saying here is what they're doing is wrong, everybody knows it, and uh, they got a lot of people that are very upset. I think you'll see a lot of protests, your'e already seeing a lot of calls, and, look, they're trying to get a 90- minute political spot paid for, for nothing. They're getting it on the airwaves to help President Bush, it's wrong, and uh....
Linda Vester: Well, Chad...
Chad Clanton: ...Look, it makes, it makes me so mad I want to throw my boot through the TV set, it's wrong, people are sick of it.
Linda Vester: Well, Lord knows we don't want you to take off your boots, so... [audience laughter] But let me just ask you, what if. You know the movie, Going Up River, .....etc [sorry, I don't have time to precisely transcribe all of this right now, but in essence she asks him if a pro-Kerry movie was airing on 62 stations, would they be making all this fuss?]
Chad Clanton: I don't know, you know... [audience howls with laughter] ... I think every option's on the table here. [audience still laughing] I think every option's on the table here. I think we need to see what they're gonna do here, they've got a lot of pressure on them, a lot of public outcry. I don't know what the FCC is going to say, I don't know how it'll affect their license, but uh,
Linda Vester: In all seriousness...
Chad Clanton: ...it's clearly partisan politcal politics. It's what the American people are sick of. I think frankly,...
Linda Vester: In all seriousness, let me just say something, Chad, because I have talked to Vietnam veterans. And is it possible that maybe your campaign is overlooking the depth of resentment among the Vietnam veterans. People, soldiers who really, really blame John Kerry for what he said? [applause] Is it possible that you're miscalculating the depth of their feeling about this, and miscalculating and not addressing it before the election?
Chad Clanton: No, I think that clearly there's people who have a different view, John Kerry served honorably, he earned the right to speak out, ... [angry boos erupt] ...but what this is really about, it's a political smear 30 days from the election from some of George Bush's big corporate friends. They know John Kerry's going to stand up for the middle class before their corporate interests [hoots and laughter from audience] and they don't like it....
There's lots more, including all the stuff that led up to the above exchange, but I just don't have time to transcribe the whole thing, it's taken nearly two hours just to do the above. I'd like to make it clear that I included "uhs" and run-on sentences NOT to make anyone look inarticulate, but because that's the way people actually talk, and I felt that getting the precise wording was extra-important in this case.
Please, if anyone sees a more extensive transcript, PLEASE ping me to it so I don't duplicate someone else's effort. I'd like to have a transcription of the whole interview, it was one of those things that leaves you with your jaw hanging open in astonishment. Hate to post and run, I have to leave for the afternoon, but wanted to get this posted for everyone to chew on.
Great job! Thanks for your time-consuming effort. And as you point out, there was a lot of ugly stuff coming from Clanton even before he issued his blatant threat.
bump for later read
This needs a Congressional investigation.
Anyone ever find out the names of the Dem senators who sent the letter to the FCC about Sinclair?
Civil War Precursor Marker BTTT
This is all just telegraphing what would happen if Kerry were to attain the office...he would use the FCC like a cudgel after he installed Michael J. Copps as Chair. Sinclair would have Jackbooted thugs show up at each of their station's transmitters and POOF!, the knife switch would be thrown....Sinclair's stations would go dark. Never mind the expected court fight that would ensue, every minute Sinclair stations are dark, is another 30 seconds of airtime unsold.
Copps and Kerry have already shown their hand in wanting to reign-in group ownership in the sake of "diversity".
I'm afraid I agree with both of you.
This is one of the most revolting things I have heard in a long while... Rush played the audio clip a few times, and the voice of Chad Clanton ( I will forever think of him as "the little germ" ) has a whining, wheedling tenor that has to be heard to be believed.
But what is truly repugnant is the naked threat. It's in all of our faces.
Clanton's acting like a thug, though he looks more like a wuss. IMO.
"These people are thugs."
As are their supporters.
As are their supporters.
BTTT!
Every republican everywhere better hope that they not elected."
Everyone from Buckhead to Jim Rob, to every house with a Bush yard sign will be targeted with the full regulatory and trial lawyer wrath of the democrats.
The democrats have lost power and they are not happy about it. They intend to see that it never happens again and they will use the full force of lawyers and every stupid law and regulation ever passed to fully persecute everyone who does not get on board their ship. It is the way that dictators , and people who do not believe in individual liberty (democrats) think.
Linda Vester rocks! She sure knows how to handle these punk libs. She is quick-witted and very intelligent.
FOX should take notice and give Linda the bloviator O'Reilly's spot at 8-9 p.m.
BTTT
Third time this afternoon. Please voice your opinions and praise to Sinclair Broadcasting. Am I getting through? LOL
Send an email to the management of Sinclair Broadcasting
Please be sure to keep your comments professional and polite. Let them know that you strongly agree with their actions.
Mark Hyman - mhyman@sbgnet.com - Vice President for Corporate Relations
David Smith - dsmith@sbgnet.com - CEO
Joe Defeo - jdefeo@sbgnet.com - Corporate News Director
Contact the FEC (Federal Elections Commission)
Keep your comments professional and polite.
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File an endorsement letter with the FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
Keep your comments professional and polite.
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/complaints.html
Contact your Members of Congress (House and Senate)
Be professional and polite. Let them know that this program is something that you want them to watch and be aware of. Let them know how much you appreciate Sinclair Broadcasting being willing to place this program on the air for the public to watch.
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Contact the local Sinclair affiliates - especially if you live in one of these media markets
Please keep your comments professional and polite. Tell them that you hope they will preempt regular programming for this very important program from Sinclair Broadcasting.
Affiliates are listed alphabetically by state, then by city, then by name. Please report any responses from these local affiliates:
WABM, Birmingham, AL
Web: http://www.wabm68.com
WDBB, Birmingham, AL
651 Beacon Pky W, Ste 105
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)943-2168
Web: http://www.wtto21.com
WTTO, Birmingham, AL
Web: http://www.wtto21.com
WEAR, Mobile, AL
P.O. Box 12278
Pensacola, FL 32581
850-456-3333
850-455-8972 Fax
Web: http://www.weartv.com
WFGX, Mobile, AL
4990 Mobile Hwy.
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850)438-3533
Web: http://www.wfgxtv.com
KOVR, Sacramento, CA
2713 KOVR Drive
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 374-1313
Email: programming@kovr13.com
Web: http://www.kovr13.com
WTWC, Tallahassee, FL
Web: http://www.wtwc40.com
WTXL, Tallahassee, FL
8440 Deerlake Road
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850)893-4140
Web: http://www.wtxl.com
WTTA, Tampa, FL
Bay Television, Inc.
7622 Bald Cypress Place
Tampa, FL 33614
(813)886-9882
Web: http://www.wtta38.com
KGAN, Cedar Rapids, IA
600 Old Marion Road, NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 54202
(319)395-9060
Web: http://www.kgan.com
KDSM, Des Moines, IA
4023 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50231
(515)287-1717
Web: http://www.kdsm.com
WYZZ, Peoria, IL
2714 E. Lincoln Street
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309)662-4373
Web: http://www.wyzz43.com
WICD, Springfield, IL
250 South Country Fair Drive
Champaign, IL 61812
(217)351-8500
Web: http://www.wicd15.com
WICS, Springfield, IL
2680 East Cook Street
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)753-5620
Web: http://www.wics.com
WTTK, Indianapolis, IN
WTTA38
7622 Bald Cypress Place
Tampa, FL 33614
Phone: 813-886-9882
Fax: 813-880-8100
WTTV, Indianapolis, IN
Web: http://www.wb4.com
WDKY, Lexington, KY
836 Euclid Avenue
Lexington, KY 40505
(859)269-5656
Web: http://www.wdky56.com
KBSI, Paducah, KY
Web: http://www.kbsi23.com
WDKA, Paducah, KY
806 Enterprise St.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573)334-1223
Web: http://www.wdka49.com
WGGB, Springfield, MA
1300 Liberty Street
Springfield, MA 01102-0040
(413)733-4040
Web: http://www.wggb.com
WBFF, Baltimore, MD
Web: http://www.foxbaltimore.com
WNUV, Baltimore, MD
Web: http://www.wbbaltimore.com
WGME, Portland, ME
1335 Washington Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207)797-1313
Web: http://www.wgme.com
WSMH, Flint, MI
Online Contact Form: http://www.wsmh66.com/flint_mi
STATION ADDRESS:
Saginaw's Office
310 Johnson St., Suite 185
Saginaw, MI 48607
Phone: (989) 790-8866
Fax: (989) 790-9527
Across from the Saginaw Heritage Theater
Flint Office and Studio
G-3463 W. Pierson Rd.
Flint, MI 48504
Phone: (810) 785-8866
Fax: (810) 785-8963
1 Mile East of I-75 on Pierson Rd. Next to Murray's
KMWB, Minneapolis, MN
1640 Como Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55108
(651)646-2300
Web: http://www.kmwb23.com
KSMO, Kansas City, MO
10 E. Cambridge Circle Dr.
Kansas City, KS 66103
(913)621-6262
Web: http://www.wb62.com
KDNL, St. Louis, MO
1215 Cole Street
St. Louis, MO 63106
(314)436-3030
Web: http://www.abcstlouis.com
WBSC, Asheville, NC
110 Technology Drive
Asheville, NC 28803
(828)684-1340
(864)297-1313 (Greenville, SC office)
Web: http://www.wb40.com
WLOS, Asheville, NC
Web: http://www.wlos13.com
WUPN, Greensboro, NC
3500 Myer Lee Dr.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336)722-4545
Web: http://www.upn48.com
WXLV, Greensboro, NC
Web: http://www.abc45.com
WLFL, Raleigh-Durham, NC
3012 Highwoods Blvd, Ste 101
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919)872-9535
(919)872-2854
Web: http://www.wb22tv.com
WRDC, Raleigh-Durham, NC
3012 Highwoods Blvd, Ste 101
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919)872-9535
(919)872-2854
Web: http://www.upn28tv.com
KFBT, Las Vegas, NV
3830 S. Jones Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702)382-2121
Web: http://www.kfbt33.com
KVWB, Las Vegas, NV
Web: http://www.wblasvegas.com
WNYO, Buffalo, NY
951 Whitehaven Rd.
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716)773-7531
(716)875-4949
Web: http://www.wb49.net
WUTV, Buffalo, NY
Web: http://www.wutv.com
WUHF, Rochester, NY
360 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604
(585)232-3700
Web: http://www.foxrochester.com
WNYS, Syracuse, NY
1000 James Street
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 472-6800
Web: http://www.wb43.com
WSYT, Syracuse, NY
Web: http://www.wsyt68.com
WSTR, Cincinnati, OH
5177 Fishwick Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45216
(513)641-4400
Web: http://www.wb64.net
WSYX, Columbus, OH
Web: http://www.wsyx6.com
WTTE, Columbus, OH
1261 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43215
(614)481-6621
Web: http://www.wtte28.com
WKEF, Dayton, OH
Web: http://www.nbc22.com
WRGT, Dayton, OH
1731 Soldiers Home Road
Dayton, OH 45418
(937)263-2662
(937)263-4500
Web: http://www.fox45.com
KOCB, Oklahoma City, OK
Web: http://www.kocb.com
KOKH, Oklahoma City, OK
1501 NE 85th St.
Oklahoma Cith, OK 73131
(405)478-3434
(405)843-2525
Web: http://www.kokh.com
WCWB, Pittsburgh, PA
750 Ivory Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412)931-5300
Web: http://www.wcwb22.com
WPGH, Pittsburgh, PA
Web: http://www.wpgh53.com
WMMP, Charleston, SC
Web: http://www.wmmp36.com
WTAT, Charleston, SC
4301 Arco Lane
Charleston, SC 29418
(843)744-2424
Web: http://www.wtat24.com
WNAB, Nashville, TN
631 Mainstream Drive
Nashville, TN 37228
(615)259-5617
Web: http://www.wnab.com
WUXP, Nashville, TN
Web: http://www.upn30.com
WZTV, Nashville, TN
Web: http://www.fox17.com
WEMT, Tri-Cities, TN
3206 Hanover Rd., PO Box 3489
Johnson City, TN 37602
(423)283-3900
Web: http://www.wemt39.com
KABB, San Antonio, TX
Web: http://www.kabb.com
KRRT, San Antonio, TX
4335 NW Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210)366-1129
Web: http://www.krrt.com
WTVZ, Norfolk, VA
900 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23501
(757)622-3333
Web: http://www.wtvz33.com
WRLH, Richmond, VA
1925 Westmoreland St.
Richmond, VA 23230
(804)359-3510
Web: http://www.fox35.com
WMSN, Madison, WI
7847 Big Sky Dr.
Madison, WI 53719
(608)833-0047
Web: http://www.fox47.com
WCGV, Milwaukee, WI
Web: http://www.upn24.net
WVTV, Milwaukee, WI
4041 N. 35th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414)442-7050
Web: http://www.wb18.net
WCHS, Charleston, WV
PO Box 11138
Charleston, WV 25339-1138
Switchboard: 304-346-5358
General FAX: 304-346-4765
Web: Web: http://www.wchstv.com
EMail Addresses: sales@wchs.com news@wchs.com programming@wchs.com production@wchs.com promotion@wchs.com
WVAH, Charleston, WV
1301 Piedmont Road
Charleston, WV 25301
(304)346-5358
(304)757-0011
Web: http://www.wvah.com
I appropriated the above from another website.
BTW: DU is trying to get signatures against the program at: http://www.stopsinclair.org/index.php
I sent her an email earlier this afternoon saying the exact same thing!
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