Open plea to all Freepers

10/13/2004 | Agitate

[Agitate]

Open plea to all Freepers


I sincerely and humbly ask all of you to please write an email or make a call concerning the Sinclair documentary. The left if extremely busy and they could win this battle. This is not a flame or an insult, but an earnest plea for you to raise your voice in defense of this great country.

For those of us not in the military, the most important thing we can do now is work to keep John F. Kerry out of office. He will drag us into an abyss of liberalism and amorality, appoint left-wing judges who will be with us forever and sell the USA to the EU, the UN and the International Criminal Court.

To the more prominent activists here I appeal to you to help this effort. You are more experienced and "activist wise" than I am, so I defer to your judgment. Forgive me if I am overacting, but this is how worried I am about the fate of our great nation.

Some people will take this as a flame or insult no matter what, but that's not in my heart. It just seems to me the left is more organized and unified than we are and working harder for their degenerate agenda. I hope to God I am wrong.

Big thanks to all the people who are posting contact numbers, websites, sample letters, etc. We have some very intelligent and resourceful people on our side.

[Agitate]

From Democrats.org, a campaign against Sinclair:

Stop Sinclair's Anti-Kerry Smears

The Sinclair Broadcasting Group, a conservative broadcasting company that runs television stations in dozens of major television markets nationwide, has ordered its stations to preempt other programming and air an anti-Kerry program days before Election Day.

The so-called "documentary," called "Stolen Honor," was written, produced, and funded by extreme right-wing activists. Sinclair is using its reach to broadcast a blatantly political -- and false -- message while disguising it as "news."

And this isn't the first time the Sinclair corporate office has compromised the journalistic integrity of its stations. It ordered ABC affiliates not to air a nonpartisan tribute to our fallen U.S. soldiers, fearing the consequences for George W. Bush. It has refused to run a DNC ad that challenged Bush for citing faulty intelligence about Iraq. And Sinclair and its executives have contributed thousands of dollars to Republican causes -- and the CEO has given the maximum donation to Bush-Cheney 04.

Take Action

Sinclair Broadcasting is using its television stations to disguise right-wing smears against John Kerry as news. The Democratic Party has filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission to protest this illegal corporate contribution to the Bush campaign.

How are we fighting back?

[Agitate]

Contact the sponsors and show your support for this documentary:

Sinclair Executives:

Mark Hyman - mhyman@sbgnet.com - Vice President for Corporate Relations
David Smith - dsmith@sbgnet.com - CEO
Joe Defeo - jdefeo@sbgnet.com - Corporate News Director

Advertisers

Applebees International, Inc. (913) 967-4000 (913) 967-2718 http://www.applebees.com/ Carol DiRaimo, ca.diraimo@applebees.com

Arby's 1-800-487-2729

Best Buy 1-888-BEST BUY 612-292-4000 612-291-1000

Betty Crocker 1-800-446-1898

Brinker International (972) 980-9917 http://www.brinker.com/

Brinker International investor.relations@brinker.com

Chili's Grill and Bar 515-226-1744 1-800-983-4637 http://www.chilis.com/ http://www.chilis.com/contact/

Circuit City 800-843-2489

Consolidated Credit Counseling Services, Inc. 1-800-320-9929 http://www.consolidatedcredit.org http://www.consolidatedcredit.org/feedback.asp

Discount Tire (888) 774-6560 800-589-6789 http://www.discounttire.com/dtc/brochure/contact/contactUs.jsp

Dodge 1-800-992-1997

Domino's Pizza 734-930-3030 http://www.dominos.com/

Dunkin' Donuts 781-961-4020 http://dunkindonuts.com

Educate, Inc. (Sylvan) (410) 843-8000 fx?410 843-6145 http://www.educate-inc.com

Fazoli's 1-859-268-1668 http://www.fazolis.com/

GMC 1-800-462-8782

Geico Car Insurance: contactmarketing@geico.com

Great Earth Vitamins 1-800-284-8243 http://www.greatearth.com http://www.greatearth.com/contact_us.html

ITT Tech (805) 520-7200 http://www.itt-tech.edu

JC Penny http://www.jcpenny.com

Jim Barkley Toyota 828-667-8888 www.jimbarkleytoyota.com

Johnson & Johnson 732-524-0400

Long John Silvers (502) 874-8200 http://www.ljsilvers.com/ http://www.ljsilvers.com/comments/default.htm

Mile One Automotive 866-645-3663 http://www.mileone.com info@mileone.com

NetZero 1-888-349-0029

Papa John's 1-502-261-7272t http://www.papajohns.com/

Patties Panties (493)555-1293 http://www.pattyspanties.com

Pepsi-Co. boardofdirectors@pepsi.com

Pfizer, Inc. (212) 573-2323 fx: 212 5737851 http://www.pfizer.com mckinnell@pfizer.com

Procter & Gamble 513-983-1100 http://www.pg.com/

Red Bull North America 781-961-4020 http://redbull.com http://www.redbull.com/extras/contact.jsp

Rentway, Inc. 1-800-RENTWAY 814-455-5378 http://www.rentway.com http://www.rentway.com/contactus.asp

SC Johnson Scrubbing Bubbles 1-800-494-4855 262-260-3709 262-260-4402

Select Comfort Corp. 763-551-7000 http://www.selectcomfort.com

Skyland Automotive 828-667-5213 http://www.skylandautomotive.com/ http://www.skylandautomotive.com/

Sonic (405) 225-5000 (816) 842-1500 http://www.sonicdrivein.com/business/newsroom/mediaContacts.jsp sonicpr@sonicdrivein.com

Subway (203) 877-4281 (800) 888-4848 http://www.subway.com/subwayroot/Applications/CustServ/frmCustomerService.aspx

Taco Bell/Yum! Brnads Inc 502 874-2543 1-800-tacobell http://www.yum.com Amy.Sherwood@Yum.Com

Time Domain Inc. 888-826-8378 (Sinclair owns equity stake) http://www.timedomain.com/index2.html

Time Warner Road Runner of Rochester 585-756-1608 http://www.twrochester.com/contact.cfm http://www.twrochester.com/feedback.cfm

Toyota Consumer Relations 800-331-4331 #3 http://www.toyota.com

Tri-Star Health Systems/HCA Mid-America 615-886-5000 615-886-4902 http://www.tristarhealth.com/ cheryl.chubbs@hcahealthcare.com

Whataburger 361-878-0650

ZigZagZone -- send e-mail to smitty@zigzagzone.com

Warner Bros -- send e-mail to faces@thewb.com (many Sinclair affiliates are WB stations)


TV Stations, Contact them and show your support:

WABM, Birmingham, AL
Web: www.wabm68.com

WDBB, Birmingham, AL
651 Beacon Pky W, Ste 105
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)943-2168
Web: www.wtto21.com

WTTO, Birmingham, AL
Web: www.wtto21.com

WEAR, Mobile, AL
P.O. Box 12278
Pensacola, FL 32581
850-456-3333
850-455-8972 Fax
Web: www.weartv.com

WFGX, Mobile, AL
4990 Mobile Hwy.
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850)438-3533
Web: 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: www.wtwc40.com

WTXL, Tallahassee, FL
8440 Deerlake Road
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850)893-4140
Web: www.wtxl.com

WTTA, Tampa, FL
Bay Television, Inc.
7622 Bald Cypress Place
Tampa, FL 33614
(813)886-9882
Web: www.wtta38.com

KGAN, Cedar Rapids, IA
600 Old Marion Road, NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 54202
(319)395-9060
Web: www.kgan.com
Emails: kgan@kgan.com
General Manager: Mike Sullivan mike.sullivan@kgan.com
News Director: Rod Peterson rpeterson@kgan.com
National Sales Manager: Mark Classon mclasson@kgan.com
Local Sales Manager: Jim Stoos jstoos@kgan.com

KDSM, Des Moines, IA
4023 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50231
(515)287-1717
Web: www.kdsm.com

WYZZ, Peoria, IL
2714 E. Lincoln Street
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309)662-4373
Web: www.wyzz43.com

WICD, Springfield, IL
250 South Country Fair Drive
Champaign, IL 61812
(217)351-8500
Web: www.wicd15.com

WICS, Springfield, IL
2680 East Cook Street
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)753-5620
Web: 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: www.wb4.com

WDKY, Lexington, KY
836 Euclid Avenue
Lexington, KY 40505
(859)269-5656
Web: www.wdky56.com

KBSI, Paducah, KY
Web: www.kbsi23.com

WDKA, Paducah, KY
806 Enterprise St.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573)334-1223
Web: www.wdka49.com

WGGB, Springfield, MA
1300 Liberty Street
Springfield, MA 01102-0040
(413)733-4040
Web: www.wggb.com

WBFF, Baltimore, MD
Web: www.foxbaltimore.com

WNUV, Baltimore, MD
Web: www.wbbaltimore.com

WGME, Portland, ME
1335 Washington Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207)797-1313
Web: 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: www.kmwb23.com

KSMO, Kansas City, MO
10 E. Cambridge Circle Dr.
Kansas City, KS 66103
(913)621-6262
Web: www.wb62.com

KDNL, St. Louis, MO
1215 Cole Street
St. Louis, MO 63106
(314)436-3030
Web: www.abcstlouis.com

WBSC, Asheville, NC
110 Technology Drive
Asheville, NC 28803
(828)684-1340
(864)297-1313 (Greenville, SC office)
Web: www.wb40.com

WLOS, Asheville, NC
Web: www.wlos13.com

WUPN, Greensboro, NC
3500 Myer Lee Dr.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336)722-4545
Web: www.upn48.com

WXLV, Greensboro, NC
Web: www.abc45.com

WLFL, Raleigh-Durham, NC
3012 Highwoods Blvd, Ste 101
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919)872-9535
(919)872-2854
Web: www.wb22tv.com

WRDC, Raleigh-Durham, NC
3012 Highwoods Blvd, Ste 101
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919)872-9535
(919)872-2854
Web: www.upn28tv.com

KFBT, Las Vegas, NV
3830 S. Jones Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702)382-2121
Web: www.kfbt33.com

KVWB, Las Vegas, NV
Web: www.wblasvegas.com

WNYO, Buffalo, NY
951 Whitehaven Rd.
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716)773-7531
(716)875-4949
Web: www.wb49.net

WUTV, Buffalo, NY
Web: www.wutv.com

WUHF, Rochester, NY
360 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604
(585)232-3700
Web: www.foxrochester.com

WNYS, Syracuse, NY
1000 James Street
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 472-6800
Web: www.wb43.com

WSYT, Syracuse, NY
Web: www.wsyt68.com

WSTR, Cincinnati, OH
5177 Fishwick Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45216
(513)641-4400
Web: www.wb64.net

WSYX, Columbus, OH
Web: www.wsyx6.com

WTTE, Columbus, OH
1261 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43215
(614)481-6621
Web: www.wtte28.com

WKEF, Dayton, OH
Web: www.nbc22.com

WRGT, Dayton, OH
1731 Soldiers Home Road
Dayton, OH 45418
(937)263-2662
(937)263-4500
Web: www.fox45.com

KOCB, Oklahoma City, OK
Web: www.kocb.com

KOKH, Oklahoma City, OK
1501 NE 85th St.
Oklahoma Cith, OK 73131
(405)478-3434
(405)843-2525
Web: www.kokh.com

WCWB, Pittsburgh, PA
750 Ivory Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412)931-5300
Web: www.wcwb22.com

WPGH, Pittsburgh, PA
Web: www.wpgh53.com

WMMP, Charleston, SC
Web: www.wmmp36.com

WTAT, Charleston, SC
4301 Arco Lane
Charleston, SC 29418
(843)744-2424
Web: www.wtat24.com

WNAB, Nashville, TN
631 Mainstream Drive
Nashville, TN 37228
(615)259-5617
Web: www.wnab.com

WUXP, Nashville, TN
Web: www.upn30.com

WZTV, Nashville, TN
Web: www.fox17.com

WEMT, Tri-Cities, TN
3206 Hanover Rd., PO Box 3489
Johnson City, TN 37602
(423)283-3900
Web: www.wemt39.com

KABB, San Antonio, TX
Web: www.kabb.com

KRRT, San Antonio, TX
4335 NW Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210)366-1129
Web: www.krrt.com

WTVZ, Norfolk, VA
900 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23501
(757)622-3333
Web: www.wtvz33.com

WRLH, Richmond, VA
1925 Westmoreland St.
Richmond, VA 23230
(804)359-3510
Web: www.fox35.com

WMSN, Madison, WI
7847 Big Sky Dr.
Madison, WI 53719
(608)833-0047
Web: www.fox47.com

WCGV, Milwaukee, WI
Web: www.upn24.net

WVTV, Milwaukee, WI
4041 N. 35th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414)442-7050
Web: www.wb18.net

WCHS, Charleston, WV
PO Box 11138
Charleston, WV 25339-1138
Switchboard: 304-346-5358
General FAX: 304-346-4765
Web: Web: 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: www.wvah.com



programming@wabm68.com
programming@kovr13.com
eschwarz@wtwc40.com
kgan@kgan.com
amuster@kbsi23.com
programming@wsyt68.com
programming@wmmp36.com
webmaster@upn30.com
webmaster@fox17.com
kabbtv@kabb.com
sales@wchs.com
news@wchs.com
programming@wchs.com
production@wchs.com
promotion@wchs.com
dhoward@wtxl.com
mroberts@wtxl.com
mplummer@wtxl.com
news@kdsm17.com
kevinh@wmbd.com
nancyl@wmbd.com
news@wmbd.com
news@wicd15.com
comments@wicd15.com
programming@wicd15.com
news@wics.com
comments@wics.com
promotions@wics.com
news@wdky56.com
programming@wdky56.com
jchronis@kbsi23.com
programming@wtvz33.com
assignmentdesk@wggb.com
programming@wb62.com
webmaster@wb62.com
webmaster@wb43.com
programming@wb43.com
comments@wtvz33.com

Other Contacts to Spread the Word:

The Federalist: letters@federalist.com

Laura Ingraham: suggestions@lauraingraham.com

Jerry Fawell: http://falwell.com/?a=contact

Concerned Women for America: http://www.cwfa.org/feedback.asp?mode=feedback&referrer=http://www.cwfa.org/main.asp

Focus on the Family: http://family.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/family.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=14190

Sean Hannity: http://www.hannity.com/story.php?content=/contact
Michael Medved: http://www.michaelmedved.com/confirm.shtml
www.grassboots.org
www.grassfire.org
www.rightnation.us

Liberal Sites with Links to Sinclair Advertisers

"The Peach"
http://www.boycottsbg.com/
http://boycottsbg.blogspot.com/

Related FR Threads with more info:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1242801/posts?page=1,50
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1242109/posts
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1242960/posts
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1242866/posts
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1243325/posts


Liberal Thread:
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2004/10/12/121355/52

See how busy they are? Let's get busy too!

[jennyjenny]

In my opinion, a letter would be better. The reason I say that is because I did spend some time yesterday calling and e-mailing stations and advertisers and some of them were immediately ticked off at me; that is until they found out I was calling in SUPPORT of showing Stolen Honor. Their demeanor changed immediately once they were aware of that. They became much more cordial. I think the threats and rudeness being slung around by the dems just may backfire on them. JMO.

[concerned about politics]

I sincerely and humbly ask all of you to please write an email or make a call concerning the Sinclair documentary. The left if extremely busy and they could win this battle. This is not a flame or an insult, but an earnest plea for you to raise your voice in defense of this great country.

Make sure you list all the left wing Internet links advocating action against them. They should know it's a campaign effort by democrats to silence them.

[Fiddlstix]

BTTT

[Terpesman]

You know what's funny, I just jumped over to the Dim sight that was referenced at the bottom of your post and as I was reading, I came across this pearl:

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oops (none / 0)

left out my main agreement with your point...
they are clearly focusing on a war 30 YEARS AGO versus the CURRENT ONE RIGHT THIS VERY MINUTE.

this needs to be the frame for the counter attack. it is utterly offensive.

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My question is this, who made Vietnam the focus of this election? Kerry made a big deal out of his service but now, when something might be damaging to him, everything should be about THIS war.

Interesting.

[Rebelbase]

It'll be a pleasure to take care of this one: Patties Panties (493)555-1293 http://www.pattyspanties.com.

Ya'll rest easy, I've got it covered.

[macsmind76]

First:

No matter what they mount, they will not stop the airing of this program.

Why, I spoke a rep a week ago at Sinclair. This conversation I had is now confirmed with Mark Hyman's conversation with Britt Hume's show on 10/11/2004.

The entire piece when it is aired is already paid for. Subsequently boycotts would have no effect, and in addition they really don't work anyway. I was in the business for many years, we never sweated them.

Part of the "game" the demos are playing is a "threat of of this and that. It won't work. Sinclair isn't airing the entire documentary, only bits and pieces with interviews and commentary. They have invited John Kerry to be interviewed and to comment. His campaign has refused.

There is no law being broken - this isn't being presented as anything but a news story. The Veterans who put this film together have a beef with a John Kerry as a presidential candidate. Two of these men are Congressional Medal Honor awardees. In Mark's words, "this is a human interest story, and news, there is no problem."

All the major networks were approached to do a story on the documentary but of course refused - their bias in the way naturally.

So in the end no matter what the DNC or partisan members of the FEC or FCC say or do, there is NOTHING they can do to stop the airing of this program. The show WILL go on.

Mr. Kerry should take the opportunity to "clear the air" instead of wasting a lot of money and energy trying to stop it. Again, it won't work.

Subsequently the maker of the documentary has been flooded with requests from local markets wanting to show the film or do a story on it. Thus the "cat is out of the bag".

As Hannity says, "Let your heart not be troubled".


tp

[concerned about politics]

I e-mailed them to let them know there's a huge Democrat Internet campaign to silence them. I asked them to stay the course and keep the media free from dictates.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Click Here for NY Sun 10/13/04
Mystery Surrounds Kerry's Navy Discharge

http://www.nysun.com/article/3107

Click Here for
the Stolen Honor documentary that Kerry
and the Democrats do not want YOU to see.

http://www.stolenhonor.com/documentary/samples.asp

Send this url to your e-mail lists and media contacts.

Media contacts in all 50 States

http://congress.org/congressorg/dbq/media/

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"First I picked Edwards BUT now I pick Hanoi Jane!"

Edwards played football in 1971 when he turned 18
instead of serving in Vietnam.
Hanoi Jane at least was a Viet Cong!
Just like me!

Hanoi Jane and I know how to demoralize US Troops serving today!

We hate US Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

We hate all US Troops!

We lie about them in 2004 the same as we did in the 60's and 70's!

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[King Prout]

bfl afterwork

[midwyf]

I am sending email letters and explaining my reasons for supporting the showing of the movie. I happen to think it is important for both sides to have a voice on this, we have heard Mr. Kerry over and over, but the others have not been able to say what they think. We will never put this time behind us until it is out and discussed. Right now it is a festering wound in American life, and it must be opened and drained before it can heal.

[concerned about politics]

Subsequently the maker of the documentary has been flooded with requests from local markets wanting to show the film or do a story on it. Thus the "cat is out of the bag".

That's very good news.

[concerned about politics]

Subsequently the maker of the documentary has been flooded with requests from local markets wanting to show the film or do a story on it. Thus the "cat is out of the bag".

That's very good news.

[Lux-In-Domino]

Done.

[Traci]

Did it yesterday.

Ping!

[UCANSEE2]

Did it today.

[concerned about politics]

This is a Kerry documentary. Some call it an "anti" Kerry documentary. It's not. It's just a true documentary based on history. Anti-war activists would call it pro-Kerry.
So why would any one object to showing it?

[Brad’s Gramma]

BTTT!!!!!!

[Agitate]

Make sure you list all the left wing Internet links advocating action against them. They should know it's a campaign effort by democrats to silence them.

Here's all the ones I have found, they have sample letters and lots of links, and info on Sinclair stock:

Leftists against free speech:

The Official Kerry-Edwards Blog
http://www.boycottsbg.com/
http://boycottsbg.blogspot.com/
Democrats.org
Stop Sinclair.org
The Diseased Swamp of DU
Daily KOS 1
Daily KOS 2
Atrios Blog
Talking Points Memo
Talk Left
The Left Coaster
"The Peach"
Archpundit 1
Archpundit 2


I actually visited all these sites so I must disinfect--DU and KOS are particularily gross.

I hope this helps!