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(108,903 posts) Sun Mar 11, 2012, 09:52 AM Mar 2012

MSNBC Rejects Christian Leaders' Ad Exposing Hate Group Leader Who Appears Regularly on the Network [View all]

http://www.faithfulamerica.org/

Amid a growing outcry from Christian leaders to take Family Research Council President Tony Perkins off the air, MSNBC yesterday rejected an ad exposing his and FRC's extensive record of hate speech against gay and lesbian Americans. Perkins has appeared on MSNBC 23 times since his organization was designated a hate group, most recently last week on Hardball with Chris Matthews.

You can view the rejected ad here:

"Clearly MSNBC doesn't want its viewers to know the truth about one of their frequent guests. If network executives consider Tony Perkins' false and hateful rhetoric about gays and lesbians inappropriate for an ad, then he shouldn't have any place on their programming," said Michael Sherrard, head of Faithful America.

A representative from MSNBC wrote, "Thank you for providing the ad and substantiation. Our policy states that we have sole discretion to accept or reject an ad based on its appropriateness. In this instance we are rejecting the ad."

*** media bias about which christian voices are heard.

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MSNBC Rejects Christian Leaders' Ad Exposing Hate Group Leader Who Appears Regularly on the Network [View all] xchrom Mar 2012 OP

Well hell, they have Republicans on all the time too. nolabear Mar 2012 #1

Tony Perkins (politician) xchrom Mar 2012 #2

They don't need advertising to prove he is a jerk OKNancy Mar 2012 #3

but would they have David Duke on to speak about civil rights even if only to rip into him dsc Mar 2012 #7

+1 xchrom Mar 2012 #8

+2 FreeState Mar 2012 #32

My skin crawls just seeing his mug on TV. He is repulsive. /nt think Mar 2012 #4

That's why lsewpershad Mar 2012 #9

+1000000 csziggy Mar 2012 #10

MSNBC may not air the ad Shankapotomus Mar 2012 #5

Perkins Is A Good Punching Bag... KharmaTrain Mar 2012 #6

His appearances make MSNBC look sleazy while lending him an air of legitimacy. Bluenorthwest Mar 2012 #25

I Expect People Can Make Up Their Own Minds... KharmaTrain Mar 2012 #26

What part of "hate group" don't you get? HillWilliam Mar 2012 #27

A network won't accept an ad that is against that network? Well, duh. Substance doesn't matter... Honeycombe8 Mar 2012 #11

Venom? What an interesting response. Nt xchrom Mar 2012 #14

Here is a quote from the guy you think they should defend... Bluenorthwest Mar 2012 #21

You missed the point of my post. Honeycombe8 Mar 2012 #38

I don't let MSNBC into my house, as their cast of characters does in fact mean us harm. Bluenorthwest Mar 2012 #22

The last I checked... FedUp_Queer Mar 2012 #37

True. However, the FCC only concerns itself with costume mishaps during the Super Bowl. shcrane71 Mar 2012 #39

Das ist nicht ein Booby!!! FedUp_Queer Mar 2012 #41

I believe there should be an FCC, and we should bring back the fairness doctrine. shcrane71 Mar 2012 #42

Who could argue that in concept. FedUp_Queer Mar 2012 #43

I agree with you that Fred Phelps and his ilk have the right to protest on public property. They do shcrane71 Mar 2012 #50

I don't disagree with you at all. FedUp_Queer Mar 2012 #57

MSNBC is a broadcast network? BiggJawn Mar 2012 #44

They have a license to broadcast. FedUp_Queer Mar 2012 #46

They do not broadcast. BiggJawn Mar 2012 #48

You're not worth it. FedUp_Queer Mar 2012 #49

Fine. Enjoy your delusion. Go call the FCC. BiggJawn Mar 2012 #51

MSNBC is not licensed by the government. onenote Mar 2012 #54

"Public" in theory only, these days SoCalDem Mar 2012 #52

Sadly. FedUp_Queer Mar 2012 #56

I suppose you can say they they are "public" in the same way that my cell phone calls are "public" onenote Mar 2012 #61

You know I wasn't responding to you, right? FedUp_Queer Mar 2012 #62

If you want to have a private conversation, you should send private messages onenote Mar 2012 #63

MSNBC is not a broadcast network onenote Mar 2012 #53

Does the country have a hate group designator? I didn't know that. Who is he? Honeycombe8 Mar 2012 #12

southern poverty law center for one xchrom Mar 2012 #15

I don't see a list on the spl site. Honeycombe8 Mar 2012 #17

there's an interactive map at the site -- so you must not have looked. -- and what is xchrom Mar 2012 #18

I saw a map. I did not see a list. No, I'm not hostile to anyone who is against hate groups. Honeycombe8 Mar 2012 #36

You didn't read what was provided for you & xchrom Mar 2012 #47

Actually, there are many. We all are, as a matter of fact. Some of us, however, trust the judgment GodlessBiker Mar 2012 #23

SPLC- Bluenorthwest Mar 2012 #20

'Most Americans are aware of their work and history' RZM Mar 2012 #30

rec. KG Mar 2012 #13

need to twit bomb the hell out any tv host that has him on as a host. LiberalFighter Mar 2012 #16

MSNBC's stock in trade includes promotion of hate mongers. Rachel is not worth it. Bluenorthwest Mar 2012 #19

i'll watch them -- but i make it a point not to watch when tony perkins or xchrom Mar 2012 #24

K&R Vanje Mar 2012 #28

That guy is.... SomethingFishy Mar 2012 #29

k & r girl gone mad Mar 2012 #31

For the people that don't have a problem with this. William769 Mar 2012 #33

+1 xchrom Mar 2012 #34

MSNBC is just giving me a chance to use the mute botton. I will not listen to them and I often jwirr Mar 2012 #35

Post a link to MSNBC or a petition on Change.org jerseyjack Mar 2012 #40

Took 'em long enough to get rid of Rachel's "Uncle Pat"... BiggJawn Mar 2012 #45

Rachel seemed to enjoy having "Uncle Pat" on her show Creideiki Mar 2012 #55

She dearly enjoys a good chew toy, don't she? BiggJawn Mar 2012 #59

Post It On Their Facebook Page otohara Mar 2012 #58

K&R G_j Mar 2012 #60