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By: CStanley

CStanley — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:46:54 +0000

Um, it's the Americans United for Change group that wants CNN to bend its rule. Personally I think it's a reasonable guideline for a network to take regarding political ads, and should be enforced on both sides.

By: jeainnj

jeainnj — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:17:21 +0000

by all means, let's see how far we can bend the rules…

By: CStanley

CStanley — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:27:45 +0000

jeainnj- they've justified this decision based on their rule of not airing something that criticizes individuals by name. As far as I know, they haven't bent that rule for any ads that oppose the healthcare reform plan, have they?

By: jeainnj

jeainnj — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:10:11 +0000

Mabye they should show some journalisitc integrity and backbone, and say they won't show any commercials for either side.

By: adelinesdad

adelinesdad — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:12:49 +0000

1556,

It's debatable whether some on the left would consider him to be responsible for the death of many people, as the CEO of a private insurance company.

But in any case, I didn't say that the two cases were on the same scale. I'm just saying that there is a precedent for media outlets being held responsible for attacking private citizens. And as far as we know this guy has not done anything wrong (taking a well-paying job is neither against the law nor morally wrong).

By: jeainnj

jeainnj — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:45:55 +0000

Just because they refuse to run one ad does not mean they're 'in bed with big pharma.' That doesn't add up to conclusive evidence for me. Why is the health care debate becoming so extreme?

By: 1556

1556 — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:03:01 +0000

Oh please, no one is calling this guy a “Baby Killer”

By: adelinesdad

adelinesdad — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:08:07 +0000

Or, maybe their telling the truth and don't want to be part of what could be perceived as a personal attack against a private citizen? Just a possibility.

Not too long ago the left was accusing right wing media of stirring up hatred against another private citizen (who happened to be a prominent abortion doctor) that they argue eventually led to his murder.

And what difference does it make if the organization says that the mention of the guy's name is necessary to make their point?

By: Paul_in_WI

Paul_in_WI — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:40:09 +0000

I have to agree 100% with Silhouette. There's one thing that I'd like to add: Look at the COMPLETE LACK OF COVERAGE this story is getting in the media. I find that to be the story within the story (and more than a little disturbing).

By: Silhouette

Silhouette — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:29:29 +0000

Just now figuring that out? lol..

Look, Fox is the mouthpiece for the far and insane right..no holds barred outright propaganda machine for BigMonopolies of all walks. CNN is their quieter cousin who only speaks up in a pinch but still tows the party line while making it appear that they're unbiased. MSNBC so far is the only mouth that speaks for the midliners or the left. So they take turns preaching to their choirs. Though of the three I like The Daily Show and The Colbert Report best...lol..