Bias? What Bias? ABC News Moves Into the White House

[barman]

If you say the WAPO would provide the same gratuity to a GOP candidate I wont argue but to me it doesnt look good for objectivity until I see an example of it.

As noted in my last post, it's not a gift from the Wash Post.

Every election primary cycle, their editorial board offers a published recommendation for all major party races.

That's distinct from the later actual election when they will offer a final recommendation selected between the candidates on the final ballot. (Info that can also be used under the Fair Use laws if so desired).

While you may not have seen such use of media endorsements on a yard sign, surely you've many times seen them in television and radio advertising.

 

[Legend-I-Aint]

I think the way Obama is acting will only speed up the moving of the pendulum in the opposite direction. More government regulation, world apology tours, health care for everyone with a heart beat and on and on.........this will only push to divide the country as he goes along his Hope and Change Tour. There does not seem to be too much dialogue between the parties which is sad. I expected more.

 

[gtc08]

one thing i don't get is why do people say the mainstream media is left, but then say fox is fair and balanced?

fox is MSNBC with better anchors. both are clearly rigged to the right and left respectively.

its just funny people saying fox is the only legit brand out there, when its as rigged as the rest.

 

[BASEHEAD]

As noted in my last post, it's not a gift from the Wash Post.

Every election primary cycle, their editorial board offers a published recommendation for all major party races.

That's distinct from the later actual election when they will offer a final recommendation selected between the candidates on the final ballot. (Info that can also be used under the Fair Use laws if so desired).

While you may not have seen such use of media endorsements on a yard sign, surely you've many times seen them in television and radio advertising.

I have, just not with logo emblazened on it and the ones I can remember usually have the prerequisite "Paid for by the committee to 'Elect XXXX for XXXX' added somewhere on the ad.

 

[barman]

Yes, the television/radio spots are what's being purchased (air time).

The mention of endorsements by notable individuals, current office holders, newspaper editorial boards etc is not what's being purchased.

 

[Coldweather]

This not be good at all. ABC should stay in the television not move into the White House. This is what I think about this here matter.


:cripwalk::cripwalk::cripwalk::>>>toast:

 

[PatPatriot]

ABC REFUSES OPPOSITION ADS DURING WHITE HOUSE SPECIAL
Wed Jun 17 2009 15:15:00 ET

ABC is refusing to air paid ads during its White House health care presentation, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned, including a paid-for alternative viewpoint!

The development comes a day after the network denied a request by the Republican National Committee to feature a representative of the party's views during the Obama special.

Conservatives for Patients Rights requested the rates to buy a 60-second spot immediately preceding 'Prescription for America'.

Statement from Rick Scott, chairman of Conservatives for Patients Rights:

"It is unfortunate - and unusual - that ABC is refusing to accept paid advertising that would present an alternative viewpoint for the White House health care event. Health care is an issue that touches every American and all potential pieces of legislation have carried a pricetag in excess of $1 trillion of taxpayers' money. The American people deserve a healthy, robust debate on this issue and ABC's decision - as of now - to exclude even paid advertisements that present an alternative view does a disservice to the public. Our organization is more than willing to purchase ad time on ABC to present an alternative viewpoint and our hope is that ABC will reconsider having such viewpoints be part of this crucial debate for the American people. We were surprised to hear that paid advertisements would not be accepted when we inquired and we would certainly be open to purchasing time if ABC would reconsider."

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[Willie99]

good thing there are alternative media sources, and the impact of the big three diminishes daily

I bet they wish for the good old days of single message controlled media

Once again, ABC will lose credibility in the intellectual arena. Although I'm not certain they really care about that. They may see this as their opportunity to fool as many people as possible and get one of their agenda items passed.

 

[PatPatriot]

They may see this as their opportunity to fool as many people as possible and get one of their agenda items passed. <!-- / message -->

Thats what these obamas are good at. A tidal wave of bullshit followed by fast action before any opposition gets any traction.
Just like the "stimulus bill". Got to have it now or everyone will die. Then pass the bill before you read it.

 

[PatPatriot]

Fox was given "unprecedented" access to the WH and the Ranch. They even bragged about it and promoted it.

Jesus christ...thats a real keen comparison.ABC broadcasting from the WH onesided coverage of a presentation of a multiTRILLION dollar spending/tax increasing, health care bill...Then the "private" network not allowing any paid for opposition of the boodndoggle from hell.

Nice try.

 

[Willie99]

Can't seem to find the outrage by the Phony Patriot or others when Fox was given "unprecedented" access to the WH and the Ranch. They even bragged about it and promoted it.

Now they cry because ABC is given similar access?

B-i-g fucking shock. More phoney outrage.

OMG KTV

an interview compared to an unchallenged infomercial, big difference.

he's given free airtime to present his political case for healthcare reform, a very very very big issue and the opposition can't even buy airtime to respond.

they are trying to promote his agenda, not meet the man

 

[rolltide]

odds that KTV, who mistakenly believes he's clever, can create a legit response after being slapped around by Pat n Willie

yes +1000
no -1200

I'm going 1200/100 on this one

 

[barman]

Odds that someone in a sports handicapping forum will postulate a line that will never be either posted or graded

Sure -280
Maybe Not +240

Ties do not pay

 

[Willie99]

Odds that someone in a sports handicapping forum will postulate a line that will never be either posted or graded

Sure -280
Maybe Not +240

Ties do not pay

and who posts the most such lines in our favorite sports handicapping forum?

d1g1t

 

[Mistermj]

odds that KTV, who mistakenly believes he's clever, can create a legit response after being slapped around by Pat n Willie

yes +1000
no -1200

I'm going 1200/100 on this one