Posted on 07/29/2005 4:35:40 AM PDT by suspects
My radio station, 630 WMAL, has publicly announced that I've been suspended by ABC (no doubt Ted Koppel and Peter Jennings are thrilled) and I am "under investigation" for my discussion on Islam and the tragedy of its current links to terror.
What is ABC Disney "investigating?" I have no idea. Here's the Washington Post-Democrats take on it: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/28/AR2005072802241.html
But I do know the one and only reason I've been suspended: CAIR.
As a talk show host, author and columnist, I've repeatedly criticized the current state of Islam and called for its reform. As for the "controversial" statement that "Sadly, as it is constituted today, Islam IS a terrorist organization, but the good news is that the major of Muslims--who don't support terror--can change that and take back their religion," I first made that statement on the air last Thursday.
Did I get suspended Thursday? No. Friday? No. Monday? No.
It wasn't until CAIR launched its campaign against me in the mainstream media and the story appeared in the Washington Post-Democrat that my job was threatened.
THIS IS THE KEY FACT: ABC DOES NOT WANT TO FIRE ME. CAIR WANTS TO FIRE ME. AND RIGHT NOW, CAIR IS WINNING.
Read the story today about "sources say Graham won't be fired." Read the first WaPo story where management stands behind me 100%: "Remember that this is talk radio. We don't do the dainty minuet of the newspaper editorial page. It's not 'Washington Week in Review.' It depends on pungent statements to drive it. Michael is rattling the cage. It's designed to start and further a conversation, and it has certainly done that."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/25/AR2005072501649.html
Not any more. "Pungent statements" that offend CAIR (whose members have repeatedly made "pungent" remarks defending Hamas and other terror groups) are no longer allowed. Not at ABC, anyway.
Michael Graham mail@michaelgraham.com
He should capitalize on this and start a podcast.
Shhhh!
Maybe CAIR started their assault before discovering how useful cameras have been in identifying and then finding their fellow Islamofascist terrorists, or possibly they have a much more subtle conspiracy underway with this assault on Graham.
Still, there's no doubt ABC is quaking in fear.
bttt
Hang in there, Michael - we are with you. I just sent an email to the station - I won't be listening to WMAL until you are re-instated.
BTW, you are right on with your views on Islam! Stick to your guns!
bttt
bttt
They've already heard from me Michael.
Glenn Beck was "chatting" about you this a.m.
bttt
How about some indirect pressure? WMAL carries Rush Limbaugh; email Rush and suggest he find another station in DC to carry his show.
I will contact WMAL myself as well - this is silly!
bttt
I emailed both Sean and Rush this morning and let them know that WMAL is off my dial until Michael's back on the air.
I'll miss them but I guess it's an opportunity to get to know the folks over at 570.
Everyone email or call BUMP
bttt
Yes, I have sent this out to several hundred people to send to their people. This goes along with the the Intolerance of the left!! Enough is Enough!
It makes you really begin to think about some of these corporate America!
Show them you vote with your dollars.
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