CNN Refuses Gay Republican Ads

[freetobegay]

New York City) CNN is refusing to run a television ad campaign produced by the Log Cabin Republicans.

In a letter to the gay Republican group the Cable News Network said that images in the ad are “too controversial.”

The 30-second commercial aims to counter what the gay Republican group sees as an extreme right wing takeover of the party.

Monday, delegates to the Republican National Convention approved a conservative platform that endorses an amendment to the Constitution to prevent gay couples from any form of recognition and calls for curbs on federal judges from ruling in cases involving gay marriage or domestic partnerships. (story)

http://www.365gay.com/newscon04/08/083104cnnLCR.htm

[Walt Starr]

1. Refuse that, put on the Smear Boat Liars

Yeah, no bias at CNN.

:eyes:

[tom_paine]

8. Exactly, Walt. Exactly

Gayness is more controversial than ripping apart a man's honorable service and awards.

I'd say that was crazy, but actually, for Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union, and Imperial Amerika, it makes perfect sense.

Of course the Nazis would have killed the gays and the Soviets would have Gulagged them, but hey, we're America and our Totalitarianism is going to be Kinder and Genlter than theirs.

PLUS, we haven't seen the Finished Product of Imperial Totalitarianism, so it's not fair to compare (yet).

[sundancekid]

2. & the swift liars weren't controversial? welcome to our world, LCRepubs!

[PROGRESSIVE1]

3. WTF??? The Smearboat ads were fine but this is wrong???

:grr:

I HATE CNN!!!

CNN IS HITLER!!!

:argh:

[schultzee]

34. I hate all of them. I have never spent more time hating in my life than

since ***** was appointed president by the Supreme Court.

[movonne]

4. My God, I think this is really bad, bad, bad...This CNN should be

boycotted by all and especially Gays. This has got to be stopped.

[yardwork]

20. Actually I see it as good. Maybe it will wake up the LCR!

What images could a Republican group have in their ad that could possibly be "too controversial" for CNN.

I hope that the LCR are asking themselves hard questions right now. Like, are the tax breaks really worth this?

[wellst0nev0ter]

26. The Only Call That Would Wake Up The LCRs

is if the pukes mandate that all wealth belonging to homosexuals be confiscated.

[jdj]

38. Is that not the truth...

LCR's know a white boy is a white boy is a white boy...as long as they don't skip down the halls in D.C. they are in like flynn (and in flynn as well)

[bushisanidiot]

29. What images? Just imagine-2 gay men going to the bank together

or *gasp* GOLFING at a country club together.

I'd be interested in seeing just how "moving" the LCR ads are..

I hope they stop sticking needles in their eyes, give up on the RNC and join us.

[schultzee]

35. We need to protest the media.

[LDS Jock]

5. I think the bigger mystery is

why are there any gay republicans? The log cabin republicans confuse me. Why would you want to be part of a party who condemns your civil rights?

[TrogL]

11. They claim they're trying to fix the system from within

I wish them luck. Obviously they need it.

[yardwork]

21. It seems to be all about tax breaks in the LCR interviews I've read

Gay people can be wealthy and greedy just like anybody else. Some people have to choose between their avaricious desire for tax breaks and their desire to be treated with decency. Apparently the LCR either chose money over self-respect, or they were severely deluded.

Maybe this will help them wake up.

[KittyWampus]

24. Apparently Some Gay People Believe Their Money Will Shield Them

from Right Wing Hate.

But history shows that after the Neo-Con Version of the GOP is done doing away with Muslims they will turn on the next group.

Because that's the only way these reptiles can stay in power.

Constantly finding another new group to persecute and destroy.

Question: Which would the GOP concentrate on eradicating first after Muslims- Jews, Blacks or Gays?

I would figure Catholics would come last.

[goclark]

36. I/m Black and they have never stopped

concentrating on us...

Our men are in jail
We have our votes stolen
No quality schools
No equal jobs

Think they are doing daily damage to us.

[ldf]

40. you'd be surprised how nice a lubricant

money is.

the people with money don't have to live by the same rules the rest of us do. they can get away with a lot due to the insulation that money gives them.

those log cabin bois know that and expect to be protected by their wealth. and it will work, too.

GOPPP

guardians of prejudice, privilege and piety. that pretty much covers the republican base.

[jdj]

39. deluded...it's the same rich woman/abortion thing

up 'til now they had not been denied.

Now they have. Imagine going to bed a rich white boy and waking up the next day a minority!?!?! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

[Rambis]

6. Republicans hate you!

Don't you get it? If there was one party in the world who doesn't want you it is the GOP. Come on over to the good side. Funding for aids, stem cell research, civil unions etc. They want a constitutional amendment agaist your partnerships. Good luck getting any same sex partner benies under the shrub. Wake up Limey fish, hey!

[htuttle]

7. When they came for the liberals, you said nothing

Now they are coming for you, and guess what?

[kwolf68]

9. So let me ask this question

Could CNN just refuse any John Kerry commercials under the guise they are “too controversial?”

We can see a dangerous precedent is being set here. Complete control of the media is almost in place.

[TeeYiYi]

28. I think the precedent was set . . .

. . . when CBS refused to run the MoveOn.org ad during the Superbowl.

TYY

[gatlingforme]

10. Ain't that an effing joke.

[rastignac5]

12. I wonder if CNN would accept the ad if they took out the

"God hates fags" sign at the end of it.

[saigon68]

32. You mean this Photo with the Young Children ?

Obviously a Sunday School Art Project

[Skittles]

13. LOL, gays are "too controversial"

1000 dead soldiers is SOP.

[TwentyFive]

14. If KKKarl Rove doesn't like it.....

...it must be too controversial for us to hear.

[Sinistrous]

15. I believe the LCR's have a strong case for getting CNN's

broadcast license revoked.

But since the rovians have the FCC packed with their compliant little darksiders, until Kerry fixes the FCC, the idea of a challenge is moot.

[Democat]

16. Swift Boat Lies are fine, but anti-Bush is not?

What a fucking joke.

[Beetwasher]

17. AHHHHHHHHGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!

What fucking gall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stop the fucking universe, I want to get out...

My fucking head is going to explode...Swift boat smears and lies 24/7 but a legitimate issue ad about how this admin. is denying civil rights to a specific group is being rejected.

[SquireJons]

18. OK, everybody is upset about this, but...

To me, the interesting thing is how CNN has successfully changed it's image from right wing to 'liberal' without changing their politics or tactics. I've seen this demonstrated many times over the last year or two. Fox and MSNBC call CNN liberal and pretty soon the label gets picked up by the rest of the media outlets.

Sometimes I feel like america is nothing but a huge musical instrument. And we're all being played and plucked...

[shoopnyc123]

19. It just aired and it was good! eom

[demokatgurrl]

22. Where?

[Zero Division]

23. Damn, that's worse than I'd expect of Fox News

Did CNN give any reasons as to why the adds are "too controversial"? :wtf:

Probably more like "too effective against Republicans".

[AlexanderBarca]

25. From the article:

The group is so concerned about the platform and President Bush's position on the proposed amendment to ban gay marriage that it will not endorse his reelection bid during the convention.

LCR said it would meet next week to decided what to do about supporting Bush.

....ITS ABOUT TIME!!!

[Catfight]

27. Jews for Hitler!

[Neshanic]

30. My apologies to Mel Brooks, The LCR "French Mistake"

"Throw out your hands
Stick out your tush
Hands on your hips
Give it up for Bush
You'll be surprised
You're doing the French Mistake!
Voila!"

[leesa]

31. Good. Maybe these idiots will come to their senses.

CNN will whore for Bush every time, but maybe the foolish log cabin folks will GET A CLUE!

[Endangered Specie]

33. What did you expect from State controlled media?

[Tight_rope]

37. “too controversial.” ...Controversy sales stupid asses....

I hope all the Log Cabin Republicans turn against Bush and vote Kerry. At least Theresa will be their "mother". Not like pickles.

[WatchWhatISay]

41. Has anybody from the Democratic Party sent LCR an invitation

to come on home where they belong? I figure LCR's are on the dark side due to economic conservatism, but can't they see that Democrats are really the one who are fiscally responsible? I can't imagine staying in a party that has such low regard for their legal rights and their own dignity.