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Honeycombe8

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

Sun Mar 11, 2012, 12:27 PM

Mar 2012

it's that it is anti-MSNBC. CNN, Fox, and any other network would be foolish to accept an ad that spews venom toward its own network. Would you let someone in your house who means you harm?

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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