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BumRushDaShow

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65. Exactly.

Mon Jul 2, 2012, 01:26 PM

Jul 2012

Unless liberals and progressives buy media outlets and create programming for them, the agenda can be shouted from the hills but will never be aired or printed. I keep seeing thread after thread pummeling Obama for not "saying anything" or "getting out there", etc etc etc. He IS out there. But it's purposely blocked by the RW media owners for the purpose of turning progressives/liberals against their own and continuing the RW lunatic fringe narrative.

It's bad enough that Air America was allowed to wither on the vine. You had repuke thugs like the Rev. Moon willing to take a loss on the Washington Times for so long to get their crap out there, yet where are the big liberal/progressive syndicators? I know I have to pay to hear the old Air America lineup or other liberal/progessive programming on SiriusXM because there are no progressive stations in my area outside of a low-powered black-owned radio station.

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Obama Team had better get on Ellen, Letterman, Leno and FAST [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2012 OP

I think you're right, Republicans are spreading all the lies, raising fears.... NYC_SKP Jul 2012 #1

Believe it or not, Sanjay was pretty cool...he kept trying to explain the good side. nt Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2012 #7

These freakin Repukes Govs don't help either. If you know little or nothing and Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2012 #10

For some reason this had been poorly presented so people understand.... Historic NY Jul 2012 #2

that's why we need to fight back. And IMHO, they've got to get on the 8th Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2012 #6

This need to be said and fast Gman Jul 2012 #3

good point. hope it's true. And they need to kick some MSM ass to get them to challenge the lies. Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2012 #9

agreed.... spanone Jul 2012 #4

The Republicans and the right wing MSM control the narrative. joshcryer Jul 2012 #5

Agreed... But, Obama could get on any talk show he wants, Michelle too. mass audience Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2012 #8

A PSA would be brilliant, but can they play them this close to an election? joshcryer Jul 2012 #11

well, it's not an "election" thing.....It is a law now, so it would be non-partisan explanation Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2012 #12

Just don't mention a candidate's name dragonlady Jul 2012 #13

But a lot of people know the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as Obamacare... joshcryer Jul 2012 #28

Ha...read up on PSAs Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2012 #14

Thank you! That's a great idea. :) joshcryer Jul 2012 #18

The GOP propaganda machine would go crazy saying Obama using govt money for his re-election. ErikJ Jul 2012 #20

That's what I was thinking, but screw them, if it's legal... joshcryer Jul 2012 #22

I think McConnell is trying to tie up funds for PSA on this issue in the Senate. demgrrrll Jul 2012 #36

Very interesting. Are you saying they already have talked about using PSAs for ACA? Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2012 #55

I am not sure, heard this very quickly in passing, something about McConnell wanting to stop demgrrrll Jul 2012 #67

This is the law of the land--it is NOT a "Democratic" law--it is a law for all Americans. MADem Jul 2012 #35

Ellen's on summer break n/t grasswire Jul 2012 #15

ok. thanks Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2012 #19

I wouldn't put Ellen in the same category as Leno and Letterman Go Vols Jul 2012 #16

I don't care who they are -- just mass audience. Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2012 #17

Ellen has taken Opera's place. Almost 3 million viewers an episode. joshcryer Jul 2012 #21

. Go Vols Jul 2012 #71

I stand corrected. joshcryer Jul 2012 #74

Guess we'll be hearing a lot less deaniac21 Jul 2012 #75

are you serious ? Ellen would help a lot more than going on leno or letterman JI7 Jul 2012 #25

Just looked Go Vols Jul 2012 #70

Perfect Spokesman Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #23

People who like him don't need to be "sold." A NASCAR driver or sports hero would be a better bet. MADem Jul 2012 #39

It's not the Right Wing we need to convince. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #42

Most of the people who remember MASH are almost eligible for Medicare. MADem Jul 2012 #44

MASH is still popular in reruns Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #46

It's mostly older eyes on those TV LAND reruns, though. MADem Jul 2012 #47

Tom Hanks would do it Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #49

They still are Box Office Draws, though--they've been on the big screen often in the last ten years. MADem Jul 2012 #51

How about Al Franken? Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #52

I'm sure he's touting this every day as a member of the Senate. MADem Jul 2012 #60

Get the Big Bang folks bigbrother05 Jul 2012 #77

Ha! AND get the geek vote, too! nt MADem Jul 2012 #79

All they need to do is let the Government Do What The Government Does. MADem Jul 2012 #24

Good idea but NOT enough, elleng Jul 2012 #27

Let RMoney waste his dough. It is summertime, and the living is easy. MADem Jul 2012 #34

Yes but . . . elleng Jul 2012 #37

I don't think there is a void. This is 4th of July week. Only the wonks are glued to their TVs. MADem Jul 2012 #40

That's what Mass did? During Mitten's tenure? Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2012 #56

RMoney HIMSELF touted the program INCESSANTLY. In fact, he built a special "bully pulpit" and no, I MADem Jul 2012 #61

Yes. You're right. elleng Jul 2012 #26

Rec'd and tweeted. Dems MUST control msg - It's THEIR msg!! n/t Beartracks Jul 2012 #29

Nancy Pelosi and Howard Dean kicked ass on Press The Meat this morning. nt MADem Jul 2012 #45

Dean yes....not so sure with Nancy- she is so softspoken and not exactly the Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2012 #57

If she bellowed or yelled, they'd drag out the "shrill woman" accusations...only they wouldn't use MADem Jul 2012 #59

Johnny Stewart too donheld Jul 2012 #30

my two sons said that they okieinpain Jul 2012 #31

Just tell them, "Fine, get lost." Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #43

now you know I would never tell my own children that. n/t. okieinpain Jul 2012 #69

I guess I'm gonna have to explain the joke after all.... Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #72

ok, thanks. i love my children I'll just use the old frying pan and gently okieinpain Jul 2012 #80

How did your sons fall under the influence of the kooks? That's really sad to coalition_unwilling Jul 2012 #48

I have a theory Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #50

it is sad, but it's the up hill battle that dems face. n/t. okieinpain Jul 2012 #68

Get the facts about ACA out early and often. AdHocSolver Jul 2012 #32

They need to do regional buys in targeted cable markets MADem Jul 2012 #38

List of fronts DonCoquixote Jul 2012 #33

absolutely right! KT2000 Jul 2012 #41

Please don't worry about a 3 point "drop" in a Gallup subgroup. pnwmom Jul 2012 #53

Gallup never loved a Dem, anyhow. nt MADem Jul 2012 #62

'come up with 5 simple, important points' (1) ACA is a huge middle-class tax CUT ProgressiveEconomist Jul 2012 #54

Very important points - seldom spoken. Hope we have some good debate hosts where you can use Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2012 #63

how would one appearance on Ellen overcome 1200 lying radio stations? Doctor_J Jul 2012 #58

Thanks for saying my premise is absurd. But it is not. The general public middle of the roaders Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2012 #64

Exactly. BumRushDaShow Jul 2012 #65

No. They can't "create reality" because it IS reality. lumberjack_jeff Jul 2012 #66

This message was self-deleted by its author politicasista Jul 2012 #73

Remember this Vietnameravet Jul 2012 #76

I highly doubt any Republicans watch Ellen or Letterman LynneSin Jul 2012 #78