Posted on 10/13/2004 8:45:05 AM PDT by TexasTaysor
Sinclair: Kerry Enemies List 'Just Astounding'
Reacting to a threat from a Kerry campaign official who was unhappy about Sinclair Broadcasting's decision to broadcast a documentary about John Kerry's anti-Vietnam War protests, Sinclair spokesman Mark Hyman said Tuesday that he was "astounded" to learn that the Kerry campaign was keeping a media "enemies" list.
"To imply that they might use something such as the independent regulatory process of the FCC to exact revenge against media organizations that they find to be enemies or not supportive of their cause is just astounding," Hyman told Fox News Channel's "Special Report with Brit Hume."
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Earlier in the day, campaign spokesman Chad Clanton had warned, "Listen - they better look out there at Sinclair Broadcasting . . They've stirred up a lot of hatred . . . I think they're going to regret doing this. They better hope we don't win."
Hyman said Clanton's words "certainly sounded like a threat," and that was cause for widespread concern.
"It's something that should cause concern for every media organization in the country - if this is going to be a precedent for this campaign or any other campaign should they win," the Sinclair spokesman told Fox.
The Democrats always play dirty. This is no surprise.
Comes as no surprise. If Kerry wins, watch out for Big Brother.
Does this explain why even Chris Matthews gives Bush/Cheney higher debate marks than Fred Barnes?
Sounds like some trouble brewing from back at the OK Corral. Guess we had better get ahold of Wyatt Earp again...We gonna have to clean up this town again.
Funny he was making fun of B/C last night.
I am shocked that the DemocRATS would consider such a thing!
If Kerry STEALS the election we are in BIG trouble.
I was just thinking this morning about taxes, tuition, medical bills, high electric bills, mortgage payments, prescription meds., high water bills, gasoline bills, car payments, insurance..... gasp!
I was thinking IF we had LOWER taxes we would HAVE the money to take care of most of this most of the time.
And then just have insurance for EMERGENCIES!
But Kerry wants EVERYONE dependent on him for EVERYTHING!
He looks more like the bastard son of Howdy Doody.
John Kerry wants to be your BIG BROTHER!
He is scarier by the day!
John F*ckin' is a Democratic Richard Nixon. Somewhere Tricy Dick is amused at how the Democrats have become what they once hated.
The Dems want to make sure their media buddies remain intact. They are deteriorating now, thanks to FOX, freerepublic and bloggers. Their desperation sounds screechier every day. I hope America is listening--and gets it.
I used to think democrats were just sheep, now I'm beginning to see that anyone who votes for this guy is as bad as he is. The thing you have to understand about these people is they accuse their opponents of what they are doing. To have a campaign worker come out and threaten an American company is beyond anything I ever thought I would hear in this country.
Remember when blacklisting in Hollywood was a bad thing? And the heat Nixon got over an enemies list? How times have changed. Conservatives, I believe, have to resist the temptation to fight fire with fire, no matter how fair turnabout would be.
BTTT
In the words of that great orator Tim Robbins... "There is a chill wind blowing...."
Moral of the story: Don't question FN John about anything or you might be part of his 'plans'.
Kerry has his "hit list".
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