Posted on 03/06/2014 2:37:43 PM PST by mandaladon
The journalists at Good Morning America on Thursday were sufficiently provoked by a pro-American Cadillac commercial that they devoted a whole segment to wondering if the spot was "arrogant" and "xenophobic." GMA's reporters, who couldn't find any time to cover former IRS head Lois Lerner pleading the Fifth on Capitol Hill, devoted almost three minutes to the "backlash" against the car commercial.
The ad features a man strolling around his large house, praising the free enterprise system and the work ethic of Americans: "Other countries, they work. They stroll home. They stop by the café. They take August off. Off!" Co-host George Stephanopoulos worried, "Is it selling a confident take on America with a sense of humor or showing off an arrogant caricature that is just plain obnoxious?"
Journalist Nick Watt asserted that the spot has been "lambasted by plenty others online as arrogant, xenophobic, ugly Americanism."
In fairness, Watt did note that some are "praising" the commercial. He featured a clip of Fox New contributor Jonathan Hoenig who touted, "Here's an advertisement that actually celebrates Americanism.
But, the ABC hosts clearly sided with the aggrieved left. Robin Roberts appeared disgusted, complaining, "But, oh my goodness. And what's wrong with taking more than two weeks off?"
Guest co-host Amy Robach agreed: "It's bragging rights in this country to say you didn't take your vacation days. Sad."
To watch the entire commercial, go here.
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“We went to to the Moon, and we left. You know why? We were bored”. Classic! We may have an anti-business, anti-American, moron residing in the white house, but America still kicks ass!
Why did we leave the Moon? Because we were bored!
Why did we leave the keys in the lunar rover? Because we’re the only ones going back there!
Great commercial!
It is a great commercial, too bad it’s for a branch of GM.
There’s not one of these media eltes who would be caught dead in a car with an American nameplate.
If you’re not proud of your country, move to N. Korea.
Obamba owns GM. Why doesn’t he just call them and tell them to get rid of the American stuff and replace it with muzzie stuff. That would help GM sales big time!! They could own the pawkeestahn market!!!(hardee ha)
I bet they love the Chevy commercial, The new us, different families including 2 gay dads.
Makes me smile everytime I see that commercial. I love it!
ABC? They’re still around?
Libtards should ignore this ad.
After all it is aimed at people who actually achieve something in their lives.
Well Cadillac sure as Hell will not be pandering to the Occupiers!
Screw ABC. Especially that sick little dwarf, Georgeie Steppie Boy. What a tool.
What’s your point? These people keep their lives fully compartmented, and never discuss issues that may cause undue influence upon each other. /Liberal Insanity.
Bragging rights? NUTS! Most people CANNOT AFFORD to take two weeks, much less one week off in this horrible economy!
Then there's the fear of losing one's job if you're out of the office too long -- management might start thinking "hey, we're getting along without so-and-s0 alright, fire them!"
"Bragging rights" my ass.
The Elizabeth Sherwood smile reminds me of the Chelsea Klintoon smile.
I would buy a Cadilac tomorrow if it wasn’t for GM
I think it’s funny. What she totally misses is that some people actually enjoy their work. A lot. I was one of those people that considered it ‘bragging rights’ that I had an insane level of Vtime built up.
Sure came in handy when I actually wanted and needed it.
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