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brooklynite
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Tue Jul-08-08 08:03 PM Original message |
Networks may limit convention coverage (of the Democrats) |
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MadMaddie
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Tue Jul-08-08 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
1. Do you want to bet that Republican Convention will be covered |
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ladywnch
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Tue Jul-08-08 09:58 PM Response to Reply #1 |
19. just what I was thinking. they're not trying to control the message |
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merwin
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Tue Jul-08-08 11:49 PM Response to Reply #1 |
32. When will DU learn that it has NOTHING to do with controlling the coverage. It has to do with the |
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w4rma
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Wed Jul-09-08 12:57 AM Response to Reply #32 |
35. News outlets are often a loss leader for the other buisiness interests that the conglomerates |
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SquireJons
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Wed Jul-09-08 06:22 AM Response to Reply #1 |
38. If it falls to CSPAN, then we lose |
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CTyankee
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Tue Jul-08-08 08:11 PM Response to Original message |
2. So save it on"talking heads" blathering on with their "interpretations" of |
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CatholicEdHead
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Tue Jul-08-08 08:13 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. That is what CSPAN and PBS are for me |
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CTyankee
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Tue Jul-08-08 08:21 PM Response to Reply #3 |
6. But the, who sees it? I love CSPAN and PBS but how many others see it? |
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defendandprotect
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Tue Jul-08-08 09:43 PM Response to Reply #6 |
17. I've never watched the networks re elections . . . always C-span . .. |
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AllHereTruth
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Tue Jul-08-08 11:20 PM Response to Reply #17 |
29. C-span is C-span because most of America doesn't even know it exists. |
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defendandprotect
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Wed Jul-09-08 12:06 AM Response to Reply #29 |
34. I think it is becoming obscure now . . . in my area they've removed C-span II |
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ryanmuegge
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Tue Jul-08-08 10:29 PM Response to Reply #2 |
24. Oh, how delightful that would be. |
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OffWithTheirHeads
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Tue Jul-08-08 08:14 PM Response to Original message |
4. Not to mention the cost of all thr hookers |
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eppur_se_muova
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Tue Jul-08-08 08:15 PM Response to Original message |
5. Maybe McSame will have a total meltdown, and save them the cost of covering the Pubs. |
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bluestateguy
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Tue Jul-08-08 09:55 PM Response to Reply #5 |
18. Don't laugh |
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Peace Patriot
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Tue Jul-08-08 08:30 PM Response to Original message |
7. Is there any way for the internet to live stream the Democratic Convention--all |
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MiniMe
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Wed Jul-09-08 06:58 AM Response to Reply #7 |
41. cspan should have most of it |
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MaineDem
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Wed Jul-09-08 06:59 AM Response to Reply #7 |
42. I've been told that will be done |
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Peace Patriot
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Wed Jul-09-08 12:06 PM Response to Reply #42 |
49. Great! Thanks for the info! nt |
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Ian David
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Tue Jul-08-08 08:37 PM Response to Original message |
8. Did they NOT make enough money off the long, drawn-out Obama/Clinton horse race? n/t |
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Psephos
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Tue Jul-08-08 09:18 PM Response to Reply #8 |
13. To the contrary, the extended primaries cost them quite a sum more than was budgeted |
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LiberalFighter
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Tue Jul-08-08 08:39 PM Response to Original message |
9. Are cameras used during Denver Broncos' football games essentially permanent |
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PSPS
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Tue Jul-08-08 09:11 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. You're partially correct. |
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jwirr
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Tue Jul-08-08 09:36 PM Response to Reply #12 |
15. Those bastards better not black it out - we the people will throw a fit. nt |
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Doremus
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Tue Jul-08-08 08:42 PM Response to Original message |
10. They can't pool the coverage and share the costs? |
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ChazII
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Tue Jul-08-08 09:11 PM Response to Reply #10 |
11. Great question. |
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Juan_de_la_Dem
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Tue Jul-08-08 09:24 PM Response to Original message |
14. Do they think it will not reap it's own rewards in viewing and/or sponsorship? |
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defendandprotect
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Tue Jul-08-08 09:42 PM Response to Original message |
16. C-span should cover it . . . |
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JanusAscending
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Tue Jul-08-08 11:14 PM Response to Reply #16 |
28. They have been announcing for a while now......... |
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bluestateguy
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Tue Jul-08-08 09:58 PM Response to Original message |
20. The networks make themselves more irrelevant every day |
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leftynyc
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Wed Jul-09-08 06:51 AM Response to Reply #20 |
40. Don't kid yourself |
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Pab Sungenis
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Tue Jul-08-08 10:09 PM Response to Original message |
21. Remember who controls the cameras at the conventions. |
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NoodleyAppendage
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Wed Jul-09-08 09:26 AM Response to Reply #21 |
48. EXCELLENT POINT! This is really an effort by Faux News to shut out the Dems. BINGO!! n/t |
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scheming daemons
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Tue Jul-08-08 10:18 PM Response to Original message |
22. Cool! Win-Win! Less punditry! |
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dbonds
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Tue Jul-08-08 10:22 PM Response to Original message |
23. So it cost more to broadcast from a stadium already equipped for broadcasts... |
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Doctor_J
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Tue Jul-08-08 10:40 PM Response to Original message |
25. I wouldn't be surprised if they end up just showing the RNC |
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Phred42
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Tue Jul-08-08 10:47 PM Response to Original message |
26. The repug convention will be covered because McCAin will drop out |
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WhiteTara
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Tue Jul-08-08 11:06 PM Response to Original message |
27. even though the numbers will be higher |
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droidamus2
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Tue Jul-08-08 11:27 PM Response to Original message |
30. Maybe? |
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highplainsdem
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Tue Jul-08-08 11:43 PM Response to Original message |
31. Any information on whether the DNC was warned of this possibility before the final decision on |
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Voltaire99
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Tue Jul-08-08 11:53 PM Response to Original message |
33. Unless this convention is different to the war advertisement in 2004... |
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Trajan
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Wed Jul-09-08 01:36 AM Response to Original message |
36. Hilarious change of philosophical position |
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Trajan
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Wed Jul-09-08 02:53 AM Response to Reply #36 |
37. Aw heck ... WAY wrong thread .... |
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Ghost of Tom Joad
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Wed Jul-09-08 06:35 AM Response to Original message |
39. McCain vs NFL |
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MaineDem
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Wed Jul-09-08 07:01 AM Response to Original message |
43. I think this has been planned for a while |
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NMDemDist2
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Wed Jul-09-08 07:59 AM Response to Original message |
44. why don't they borrow a team from their sports division? n/t |
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DS1
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Wed Jul-09-08 08:20 AM Response to Original message |
45. Cash-strapped news divisions? |
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NoodleyAppendage
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Wed Jul-09-08 09:25 AM Response to Original message |
46. BULLSH*T. The MSM just doesn't want the image of THOUSANDS CHEERING vs. McCain MN snoozefest. n/t |
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fascisthunter
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Wed Jul-09-08 09:26 AM Response to Original message |
47. geee... what a surprise. Quick Dems, move more to the right |
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