Posted on 10/10/2004 2:24:13 AM PDT by Byron Norris
Sinclair Broadcast Group, one the nation's largest broadcasting groups, has instructed its stations to pre-empt their regular programming just days before the upcoming presidential election to air the anti-Kerry documentary "Stolen Honor: Wounds That Never Heal."
The Sinclair network reaches about a quarter of the nation's homes.
The Los Angeles Times reported this weekend that the network's airing of the unflattering documentary about John Kerry’s Vietnam service and his anti-war activities may have much greater impact. Many Sinclair stations broadcast in key swing states such as Florida and Ohio.
The documentary attacking Sen. John F. Kerry's anti-Vietnam War days was reportedly funded by Pennsylvania veterans and produced by a veteran and former Washington Times reporter.
Featuring former POWs accusing Kerry of betrayal, Sinclair plans to classify the airing as news programming.
The liberal media and Kerry supporters are livid about Sinclair's decision.
"It's not the American way for powerful corporations to strong-arm local broadcasters to air lies promoting a political agenda," argued David Wade, a spokesman for the Democratic nominee's campaign. "It's beyond yellow journalism; it's a smear bankrolled by Republican money, and I don't think Americans will stand for it."
Sinclair has 14 affiliated or owned stations in Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin – key venues in the tight 2004 race.
According to the Times report, the documentary will be preempting regular programming for one hour between Oct. 21 and Oct. 24 -- depending on the city.
A panel discussion will follow the airing of the controversial program – a panel that reportedly Kerry will be asked to join.
Thus far, however, Kerry campaign officials advise they had been unaware of Sinclair's special programming and claim candidate Kerry has not yet received an invitation to appear.
This is not the first time Sinclair has ruffled establishment media feathers. Last April Sinclair took the spotlight when it ordered its ABC affiliated stations not to air Ted Koppel's "Nightline" special that offered a roll call of all U.S. military who had died in Iraq.
Sinclair argued that "Nightline's" broadcasting of the names and pictures of more than 700 U.S. troops was a political statement rather than a tribute. The Times' noted Sinclair's Republican leanings and said that Sinclair executives have given nearly $68,000 in political contributions, 97 percent to Republicans.
Criticism is already pouring forth.
Keith Woods, dean of the faculty at the Poynter Institute, a journalism school in St. Petersburg, Fla. Said, "To air a documentary intended to provide a one-sided view of Kerry's record and call it news — it's like calling Michael Moore's movie news."
Thus far the documentary has only been available on DVD or through an Internet download.
The film’s producer, Carlton Sherwood, a Vietnam veteran and former reporter for the conservative Washington Times tells viewers, "Intended or not, Lt. Kerry painted a depraved portrait of Vietnam veterans, literally creating the images of those who served in combat as deranged drug-addicted psychopaths, baby killers . . ."
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| Posted by FairOpinion On News/Activism 10/09/2004 6:26:55 PM CDT · 156 replies · 1,953+ views Washington Times ^ | Oct. 9, 2004 | UPI New York, NY, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- A conservative U.S. broadcaster whose outlets reach one-quarter of the nation's TV viewers is airing a film that attacks John Kerry just before the election. Sinclair Broadcast Group has ordered its 62 stations to preempt regular programming during primetime to air "Stolen Honor: Wounds That Never Heal," the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday. The film, funded by Pennsylvania veterans and produced by a veteran and former Washington Times reporter, features former POWs accusing Kerry -- a decorated U.S. Navy veteran who later protested the war -- of worsening their ordeal by prolonging the... |
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Thanks. Sorry about that. Oh and by the way. Help carry Iowa for us!
I hope the film is truthful -- that's all it has to be, to put the final nails in Lurch's box.
Hoo-boy, the whine from all the girlie-men will be tremendous
first the indictment news and now this?!?
It could not happen to a more deserving traitor and his supporters...
"It's not the American way for powerful corporations to strong-arm local broadcasters to air lies promoting a political agenda," argued David Wade, a spokesman for the Democratic nominee's campaign. "It's beyond yellow journalism; it's a smear bankrolled by Republican money, and I don't think Americans will stand for it." "
Paging Dan Rath, your photocopies are ready. {aging Mark Halperin, your copies are ready. Paging Tom Brokaw, your copies are ready.
That's Rather and Paging.
Too early and no coffee yet.
Sounds like a great movie. More people need to hear about it. How can we get the word out? The main stream media sure ain't going to help.
And I do agree that it will strike much harder than F911 because it is relatively new.
good news ping
Several of my posting concerning John Kerry, VVAW and the FBI files.
John F. Kerry and the Vietnam Veterans Against the War VVAW, who did John Kerry work for? In reading the FBI files concerning John F. Kerry and the VVAW I find several instances where the VVAW is receiving money, directions, and non-monetary support from Communist Organizations in the USA, Europe, Soviet Union, France and Southeast Asia, as well as other countries. So, John Kerry worked for Communist Organizations attempting to overthrow the Government of the United States of America.
FBI Documents indicate that while John Kerry was with the VVAW, VVAW leaders met with KGB agents in the US. “VVAW collusion with foreign spies? “The Diplomatic List published by U.S. Department of State, in 1971 listed Grigoriy Sergeyvich Milhaylovskiy as an assistant Military Attache, Embassy of the U.S.S.R., Washington, D.C.”
Highlights of the FBI files and John Kerry, section 7 (October 1971)
Vietnam Veterans Against the War, John Kerry, FBI files Section 8 (Oct-Nov 1971)
Do the FBI Files concerning the VVAW (Kerry’s antiwar group) indicate a plot to assassinate Pres. Nixon?
Here is what I have found in the FBI files re: VVAW and John Kerry
John Kerry caused a fracture in VVAW for his own selfish goals (FBI Files reveal)
Kerry, Watergate: DNC Links Caused Break-in? (Kerry lied! Still with the VVAW after February 1972)
Lets watch the film of John Kerry and VVAW members throwing combat medals over the fence
Treat as Yellow – John Kerry’s VVAW coordinating with the North Vietnam Communist Government when US forces are under attack
VVAW leader meets with Communists to discuss tactics in the US antiwar movement. Kerry’s group!
Vietnam Veterans Against the War, John Kerry, FBI files Section 8 (Oct-Nov 1971)
This one is not my post:
New Video TV ad – Kerry’s VVAW Assassination Plot
Probably the only decent thing that CFR is good for is the ability for the average citizen to pool their resources and go after a candidate.
The dems will rue the day they signed on for it.They thought they had pulled one over on the GOP. Guess not!
Pot, meet Kettle.....
Unfreakingbelievable!
Better news would be if they'd start broadcasting in my area (South Jersey.) I wanna see it!
Can we email them and tell them "Thank You"?
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