The Sinclair Controversy
From what I've read I have no doubts that Sinclair is trying to help Bush win the election when you look at all the tie in's they have with the republican party and when it's being broadcast right before the election. Just wondering what all of your opinions of this?
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/business/9931083.htm?1c
Kinda scary how much more we will probably see of this in the 2008 election's and beyond.
That's the difference between liberals and conservatives.
Liberals want to hear both sides of the story, differing opinions and different views on issues.
Conservatives cling in tight cliques, separating themselves and attacking anyone who questions their ideology.
That's why there are very popular conservative networks like FOX News and Sinclar and no big liberal networks.
In fact the first liberal radio network was a big failure.
Liberals aren't closed minded.
sinclair will be forcing all its stations to run the "swiftboat veterans" adds. im convinced the the right is just f***ing evil. they are lying, cheating, steeling, and going against everything their precious bible stands for. it really sickens me.
here's another article on the topic
http://www.truthout.org/docs_04/101604F.shtml
SINCLAIR GETS MILITARY CONTRACT! (surprise surprise)
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/09-28-2004/0002260384&EDATE=
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FOLSOM, Calif., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Jadoo Power Systems, Inc (Jadoo),
a leading provider of portable power products, was awarded a contract to
develop power systems for the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM). The program's goal is to reduce the weight of energy storage carried in the field by the Special Forces.
Evaluation of Jadoo's SuREII power systems purchased earlier by SOCOM
produced positive results, leading to the current contract. "This award is
proof of our capability to provide power systems for portable and remote
applications that provide superior runtimes in small packages," said Larry
Bawden, President and CEO of Jadoo. "We are one of the first companies to
provide commercial fuel cell products and this contract demonstrates SOCOM's
confidence in Jadoo to offer power packaged for military applications."
Jadoo is currently selling commercial power products to surveillance and
law enforcement agencies as well as television stations and professional video
providers. This contract allows Jadoo to expand its current product lines to
address the power needs of the military "Special Forces" marketplace.
Jadoo's products provide extended runtime at a reduced weight. The power
systems are rapidly deployable, while offering reliable power and quiet
operation.
About Jadoo Power Systems:
Jadoo Power Systems, Inc. is a market-focused company that develops and
sells next-generation, portable energy storage and power generation products.
Jadoo's investors include Sinclair Ventures, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. as well as other individuals.
yet more news:
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20041018/ap_en_mo/kerry_film_1
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By DAVID B. CARUSO, Associated Press Writer
PHILADELPHIA - A Vietnam veteran shown in a documentary criticizing Sen. John Kerry (news - web sites)'s anti-war activities filed a libel lawsuit against the movie's director Monday, saying the film falsely calls him a fraud and a liar.
Kenneth J. Campbell, now a professor at the University of Delaware, said in the suit that "Stolen Honor: Wounds That Never Heal" combines footage of him appearing at a 1971 war protest with narration that claims that many of the supposed veterans who took part in the event were later "discovered as frauds" who "never set foot on the battlefield, or left the comfort of the States, or even served in uniform."
The suit said viewers would be left with the perception that Campbell had lied about his military service.
Campbell attached copies of his military records to the suit, showing that he received the Purple Heart medal and eight other medals, ribbons and decorations for his service as an artillery forward observer in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969.
The suit names the film's producer, Carlton Sherwood, and his company, Red White and Blue Productions, as defendants.
"The defendants' malicious, reckless and scandalous misrepresentations and falselight presentations of Dr. Campbell were done with the specific intent to defame Dr. Campbell and place him in a false light, and with a reckless and outrageous disregard for the truth," Campbell's attorney wrote in the lawsuit.
Campbell's lawyer also threatened legal action against the Sinclair Broadcast Group, an owner of 62 television stations that has announced that it intends to pre-empt regular program to broadcast "Stolen Honor" two weeks before the election.
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there you have it, more of sinclair and the right wing stealing the honor
of men who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
how very noble (note sarcasm)
i dont see kerry using media conglomerates to support an agenda of lies to discredit war heros.
everyone who's cable networks fall under the sinclair company are only seeing one side, and a pack of lies at that. its not a level playing field.
a media giant pushing manditory lies is not 'politics as usual', sorry.
its not a single station, its ALL stations. big difference.
Originally posted by PVS
i dont see kerry using media conglomerates to support an agenda of lies to discredit war heros.
everyone who's cable networks fall under the sinclair company are only seeing one side, and a pack of lies at that. its not a level playing field.
a media giant pushing manditory lies is not 'politics as usual', sorry.its not a single station, its ALL stations. big difference.
That's because there are no liberal stations who would side with him. I'm sure if their were, he'd be using htem to his advantage as well.
but you miss the point.
sinclair is not a station, its a media company which runs programming.
they will put the add on ALL stations within their territory, be it righty news, lefty news, sci-fi channel, history channel, whatever. at the same time they block democrat ads. its WAAAAY
different than a single stations's political bias. its just dirty.
Originally posted by PVS
at the same time they block democrat ads. its WAAAAY
different than a single stations's political bias. its just dirty.
That's politics my friend! A dirty business. Look at Michael Moore, he is going to different Universities Campuses promoting support for Kerry. Not to long ago he was at the USC campus asking students to vote for Kerry. Is all about who has the upper hand. In this case Republicans have control of the media and Democrats have Michael Moore. Is all part of winning the election with tactics.
a media giant pushing one-side adds on ALL stations to ALL subscribers in not the same as F-911. people have a choice as to whether or not they watch F-911. they dont have to go out of their way to avoid it, to say the least.
people under the sinclair company would have to leave their TV's off in order to avoid the swiftboat adds.
its not the same.
sinclair is a media giant, part of which owns a cable network which spans much of america. basically, if you live in certain areas, and you want cable, then you have to deal with sinclair. they pick and choose their sponsors, be it walmart or burger king, or a creepy right wing campaign meant to discredit war veterans. they also choose to 'conveniently' block other sponsers.