Once again, the Mainly Marginalized Media are showing their stripes: two of the "Big Three" networks are refusing to air the above ad that takes a critical look at Obama's health care plan. Now, it's not like we actually expect objectivity from our mass media these days - but, as Dick Morris pointed out, the networks are cherry-picking how they implement their own standards.
See, ABC's claim as to why they opted out of the ad is that it is "partisan":
"The ABC Television Network has a long-standing policy that we do not sell time for advertising that presents a partisan position on a controversial public issue," spokeswoman Susan Sewell said in a written statement. "Just to be clear, this is a policy for the entire network, not just ABC News."
Okay, but as Morris notes, "It's the ultimate act of chutzpah because ABC is the network that turned itself over completely to Obama for a daylong propaganda fest about health care reform," he said. "For them to be pious and say they will not accept advertising on health care shuts their viewers out from any possible understanding of both sides of this issue."
NBC's spokeswoman said the network will consider running the ad - with revisions. "We have communicated with the media agency about some factual claims that require additional substantiation," spokeswoman Liz Fischer told FOXNews.com. "As always, we are happy to reconsider the ad once these issues are addressed."
In better news, CBS approved the ad to run nationwide, and Fox is in talks to distribute the ad as well.
Meanwhile, it's up to those of us so-called Astroturfers in the front lines to spread the word. So, go viral, my friends!
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