Posted on 08/17/2009 5:51:28 PM PDT by anonsquared
As anyone who listens to or watches the Glenn Beck radio and television show can attest, Glenn Beck says what he thinks. The constitutional watchdog, talk show host, and entertainer is a firm believer in the American people, our Republic and the principles on which our country was founded.
About two weeks ago, in an impassioned statement designed to educate Americans about influences that may have shaped current healthcare reform legislation, the broadcaster connected the dots to make a bigger picture. His argument is if not strong, at least worth serious consideration and thought.
Spurred by two proposed offices of health within the Healthcare reform package (Office of Health and Office of Minority Health) and a multitude of Affirmative action inclusions that mandate most all business taking part in the newly proposed health system, Mr. Beck provides a compelling argument.
Upon review of such things as; the President’s long-time affiliations with leaders such as Reverend Jeremiah Wright, statements in his own book describing 350 years of slavery and segregation in the US, his recent treatment of the British Prime Minister and his wife, and even his ill-thought-through response in the recent “Beer-Gate” debacle, many including leaders in Jerusalem and reporters here in the United States see a connection clearly.
Since he aired his thoughts, hysterical progressives have launched a vicious Internet campaign led by Color of Change, a far left-leaning urban community organizing group, created to express that white racism was behind how we as a country prepared for and responded to Hurricane Katrina.
As the Glenn Beck program is growing exponentially in its’ viewer/listener ratings, and has effectively taken on educating Americans on the danger of enacting the hastily crafted health care reform bill, anger from the far left is reaching an all-time high and the broadcaster is their focus.
To a degree their campaign has been successful, with four large advertisers pulling sponsorship of the program, but it’s really not that simple. You see, the way ad-space is sold on cable television is in bulk and shuffled in time slots to satisfy demographic purposes. As a result ads may well have ended up on his program by mistake, violating some advertisers’ apolitical posturing guidelines.
Some of the advertiser explained that this was not due to anything Mr. Beck said, but the campaign brought attention to the fact that their ads were not intended to air on politically charged programs to begin with. So attention to any potentially controversial programming, would have earned removal of ads for any program, be it right or left leaning in nature.
Color of Change has developed a 600,000-member electronic mailing list to urge members to sign a petition and forward it to Beck's sponsors. James Rucker, the group’s executive director, explained that this was the first time Color of Change had been involved in this kind of action. It is also worth noting that while seemingly accepted, many question Color of Change’s motives as it at first glance the group appears to be racist itself and only operates under the guise of anti-racism.
As we see more and more left leaning groups utilize the Saul Alinsky – Rules for Radicals deconstructionist playbook, we must be wary of the intent underlying their Astroturf reactions. And remember, like I said, Glenn Beck says what he thinks, and I thank the Gods of radio and television that his opinion and carefully researched information is protected by the same document that protects us all equally.
I started using Angel Soft several years ago. Charming caused plumbing problems.
I don't know either. I've never heard him say anything about poisoning anyone.
Maybe you should write them and ask...
They’re either ignorant of the facts or lying.
...and don't forget your story, too. It's so Glenn-esque to affect so many people with a positive, cause-related change!
Here is the response I got from Geico when I told them we would not be renewing our policy.......
If the inflammatory nature of the comments on a program overshadows our message and causes GEICO to be drawn into a national debate, we are likely to reconsider where we place our marketing messages, which is what we did.
GEICO delivers very important messages through its major marketing campaigns: we’re saving customers’ dollars, we’re easy to do business with, we’re looking out for our policyholders. That’s what we hope the public hears and sees and focuses on.
As a company, we do not take positions on controversial issues.
As an advertiser, while a national debate on issues can be healthy and appropriate, we don’t see ourselves in the role of taking part in those debates.
Our business is auto insurance. We want to bring people value and we attempt to reach large audiences with that message.
It is of little benefit to us if a program gets so much attention that our message is drowned out.
GEICO Corporate Communications
I love Oil of Olay. Thats gonna be a hard one to replace. Sigh.
Might wanna check your calculator batteries...
Iams is only 17.5lbs. So 20lbs. of Iams would be $21.47.
I am a little out of the loop on this controversy, but this is the first reference I have seen to this statement. Is there a quote of him saying this, with context?
Shoulda used my slide rule. :-)
Awesome!!!
It sounds to me like Glenn is worried for his safety too. If he’s being threatened, it is by the REAL political thugs!
“As a company, we do not take positions on controversial issues.
As an advertiser, while a national debate on issues can be healthy and appropriate, we don’t see ourselves in the role of taking part in those debates.”
By withdrawing, they just did.
They could have sent the same message to the complainers and KEPT their ads on FOX.
>>We advertise on Fox News, however, we felt Glen Beck went too far when he suggested poisoning someone with whom he disagrees<<
??????
I missed that.
We use White Cloud TP from Walmart.
My parent’s used it for years.
Who’da thought TP could make you sentimental?
You need to write back to them and ask for the EXACT quote.
This is from the ColorofChange website. They don’t say anything about poison.
“Stop the race baiting
Call on advertisers to drop
sponsorship of Glenn Beck
FOX’s Glenn Beck:
“This president has exposed himself as a guy over and over and over again who has a deep-seated hatred for white people ... this guy is, I believe, a racist.”
Beck is on a campaign to convince the American public that President Obama’s agenda is about serving the needs of Black communities at White people’s expense. It’s repulsive, divisive and shouldn’t be on the air.
Join us in calling on Beck’s advertisers to stop sponsoring his show. “
Sounds like Barb doesn’t much like Glenn herself.
Do you have her email?
We used to love Sargento products. Especially the string cheese. I’ll buy Kroger brand from now on.
Color of Change has developed a 600,000-member electronic mailing list to urge members to sign a petition and forward it to Beck's sponsors. James Rucker, the group’s executive director, explained that this was the first time Color of Change had been involved in this kind of action. It is also worth noting that while seemingly accepted, many question Color of Change’s motives as it at first glance the group appears to be racist itself and only operates under the guise of anti-racism...
As we see more and more left leaning groups utilize the Saul Alinsky – Rules for Radicals deconstructionist playbook, we must be wary of the intent underlying their Astroturf reactions. And remember, like I said, Glenn Beck says what he thinks, and I thank the Gods of radio and television that his opinion and carefully researched information is protected by the same document that protects us all equally.
my guess is Barbara voted O
Democrats.com (and possibly the White House itself) are behind this boycott.
If these corporations would rather side with the partisan hacks at Democrats.com, they can go belly up.
Oh wait, some of the companies already did and are licking Obama’s boots to hold on to their bailout funds.
Has to be something corrupt about that connection.
Thanks for the ping!
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