Journalists often fret about Big Business. Yet their coverage leans so pro-union that they won't give the business side of the story - even when they ARE the business.
The writers' strike has cost the networks millions in lost ad revenue from the lack of new primetime and late-night shows. But now that late night lives again, the coverage is all about "awareness" of the writers' guild and the strike.
Once the late-night comedy shows returned January 2, a new controversy arose: guests who dared to cross the picket line to appear on the writer-less shows. One of those was Baptist preacher and GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee.
"I don't think Jesus would cross the picket line, no, I'm almost positive Jesus would be on our side," one striking writer said to CBS's January 3 "Early Show."
The January 2 "NBC Nightly News" ignored the network's own financial losses from the WGA strike that forced its popular late-night television shows, "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," off the air.
According to a May 25, 2007, Chicago Tribune article by Media Columnist Phil Rosenthal, estimates put the annual revenue from "The Tonight Show" "at well north of $100 million." So without the show on the air, General Electric Co. (NYSE:GE), the parent company of NBC Universal, was losing millions. But the NBC report didn't mention it.
Late-night comedy programs returned to the air January 2, despite the continued strike. Ironically, the lone pro-NBC statement that night came from the union.
Correspondent Mike Taibbi did report that non-WGA members stood to lose their jobs from the strike, but the explanation came from John Bowman, chairman of the WGA Negotiating Committee.
"They were forced to go back on the air," Bowman said. "They have to or their staffs were going to be fired."
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Liberals now speak for Jesus
January 3, 2008 - 18:21 ET by Lame CherryConsidering what Jesus did at Sodom, Gomorrah and the 7 cities of the plain concerning what sodomy, debauchery, no justice..... and it mirrors the liberals rants on television typed by these
heathens.........one would think, think, THINK that the last thing they would want to be doing is be speaking for Jesus nor using His Name in bringing attention to the sin nest all these communist "writers" are spewing onto this God created nation of the United States of America.
Oh for the day of Tribulation is coming which they mock Christians about when God wrings out the last drops of his fury on what this world has reinstituted again when God wiped it out many times before.
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LC -
January 3, 2008 - 18:49 ET by drillanwrNOT to argue biblical history with you (and I don't usually dabble in scriptures and such on the site ... as I am not that good at it) but not sure how to take your context of Jesus in relationship to Sodom and Gomorrah, as He was not yet born (as Man), during that time. Now, if you meant "Jesus", as in the Father and Son ARE the same ... hence ... and G-d was responsible for the destruction of S and G ... I am corrected.
Having said that, and possibly pissing you off in questioning you ... what came to my mind was Jesus's angry rampage through the temple where money was changing hands. And "as if!" THEY would dare consider WWJD before doing or writing anything in their lives ...
Anyhow, THEY are the ones who dared to invoke the name.
yes the libs do speak for
January 3, 2008 - 19:33 ET by TruthMongeryes the libs do speak for Jesus occasionally - and it's very, very funny...
God Didn't Wipe Out Sodom and Gomorrah ... Satan Did
January 4, 2008 - 01:56 ET by thoridflyGod is love. God is light. And in Him is no darkness at all.
He ALLOWED Satan to perform HIS WILL on Sodom and Gomorrah. God's will was for them to repent - to stop engaging in wicked behavior and start living a clean life. When their thoughts became only evil continually He had to let the Devil and his kingdom perform THEIR destructive will on them.
John 10:10
The thief [the Devil and his minions] cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I [Jesus Christ ... the express representation of God's heart and will] am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly [perissos - exceeding abundantly above all that anyone could ask or think].
1 John 4:16
And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
1 John 4:8
He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
1 John 1:5
This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights [every bad and every imperfect gift is from below from the father of lies], with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Yes God Did Wipe Out Sodom
January 4, 2008 - 10:44 ET by Qaton ChozehI apologize for the length, but the lies I have read compelled me to make a more thorough effort. I have read this site for a years now, and the mischaracterizations of the true God, are seemingly endless, but this one, by Thoridfly has got to be addressed. Thoridfly, You are bearing false witness as to the character of God. God absolutely did wipe out Sodom. To say otherwise is a perversion of the truth of the scripture. Showing scriptures that God is love etc. does not prove that Satan destroyed Sodom. God’s attributes are perfectly balanced. As Romans says “behold the goodness and severity of God.” Please consider these scriptures:
Why do you think that Abraham was praying to God for the life of Lot and his family? Because it was God who was doing that “thing,” and was to “destroy” and was to rain down upon Sodom brimstone and fire. It was from the LORD. What you have done is to create an idol of God. You have made Him into something He is not. You neglect those attributes of His that He has graciously told us of in the scripture. Yes God is love, but He is also a God of terror (Lev 26.16), vengeance (Rom 12.19), of wrath (Exd 15.7), and of severity (Rom 11.21-22). He builds and He destroys. He brings war and troubles upon the wicked (Isa. 45.7; Jer. 6.19). You have gravely sinned as you have falsely testified of a God who is a disfigured caricature of the true God in Heaven, as revealed in the Holy Word of God. You should consider these scriptures that tell of what the God of the scriptures (as opposed to your imagination) will be like the next time the world encounters Him:
I could continue to multiply scriptures concerning the true God of the scriptures. And I could balance these with those that speak of His love, mercy, grace, kindness, longsuffering and so on. But these should suffice to correct any false impression that Thoridfly has falsely left to unsuspecting readers.
It all depends on who one
January 4, 2008 - 12:38 ET by misterbee241It all depends on who one says Jesus is.
Jesus told the Jews "Before Abraham was, I AM." (John 8:58).
John 1:1 - In the beginning was the Word...
Four times in Revelation - I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end.
It seems that a lot of people know (or think they know) what Jesus would or would not do, but dont know Him personally.
btw drillanwr - speaking for myself, I like questions about biblical history since I am a student. :)
There is none so blind as they that won’t see. Jonathan Swift 1667-1745
WWJD???
January 3, 2008 - 18:24 ET by mattmLet's find out: (See Matthew Ch. 20)
"...'But when the first came, they supposed that they would receive more; and they likewise received each a denarius. And when they had received it, they complained against the landowner, saying, "These last men have worked only one hour, and you made them equal to us who have borne the burden and the heat of the day.' But he answered one of them and said, "Friend, I am doing you no wrong. Did you not agree with me for a denarius? Take what is yours and go your way. I wish to give to this last man the same as to you. Is it not lawful for me to do what I wish with my own things?'..."
It looks as though, if there was an agreement, and the "employer" violated it, Jesus would side with the writers, but in general principles, it appears Jesus does not particularly favor collective bargaining. The last statement of the quote seems quite capitalistic, it seems to me.
I'm pretty sure...
January 3, 2008 - 18:25 ET by heldmyw...That Jesus wrote his own material.
As for him honoring a picket line... I don't see the writers as biblically heroic and completely righteous.
They're just rutting, snorting and rooting to get their share of the slop trough that is television.
Whoopee.
Has anyone noticed that
January 3, 2008 - 18:32 ET by USA4freedomHas anyone noticed that there is no outcry that there are no writers for TV.
I don’t think anyone cares, I know I don’t. I don’t watch hardly any. Maybe the History cannel or the military or Fox news. That’s it,except watching my Redskins this Saturday go after the Sea Hawks.
These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc. Ronald Reagan- 40th Anniversary of D-Day
The networks probably figure
January 3, 2008 - 18:46 ET by ur-conThe networks probably figure they're not gonna get any sympathy. Libs will side with the unions and conservatives could care less about the networks surviving.
I probably give them too much credit...
I didn't really notice -
January 3, 2008 - 19:34 ET by TruthMongerI didn't really notice - but thanks for cheering me up...
I always love it when
January 3, 2008 - 19:18 ET by motherbeltI always love it when people decide what Jesus would and wouldn't do. In spite of the fact that Jesus spoke against both fornication and adultery, they apparently have decide that He really was OK with them.
They also think that Jesus was in favor of universal healthe care and the welfare state, since He said we should take care of each other "collectively" (that's from noted Bible scholar Michael Moore).
Jesus WAS a liberal...but
January 3, 2008 - 19:36 ET by TruthMongerJesus WAS a liberal...but then he turned 30 and votes GOP now:)...
Yea, I love the bumper
January 3, 2008 - 18:30 ET by BlazerYea, I love the bumper sticker " Jesus was a liberal ".
But then again most liberals think Abraham Lincoln was too.
How would the current media have covered Jesus if they would have been around then. They would have skewered him.
Although there are some who will argue that Helen Thomas was around then, I say she was born shortly after.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
Jesus Was Liberal in WISDOM and MERCY - He Wasn't a "Liberal"
January 3, 2008 - 19:32 ET by thoridfly"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. " - Ben Kenobi
I've rarely heard liberals and Democrats so aptly described.
They would have CRUCIFIED Jesus Christ (figuratively and literally ... can you imagine the ENDLESS news reports questioning his motives, integrity, and decisions he made as a leader?) ... they would have done to him exactly what they've done George Bush for the past 8 years ... what they do to Christians, conservatives, and Republicans on a DAILY - HOURLY basis ... what they do to EVERY good man who dares challenge their liberal insanities.
dump the "was's"
January 3, 2008 - 19:37 ET by TruthMongerJesus is still alive you know:)
and He's still the same groovy dude He's always been...
Put it this way as far as
January 3, 2008 - 20:07 ET by taterPut it this way as far as coverage...every time you see pharisees, scribes, and high priests just replace with MSM, and you would get your answer. The only difference is you would have video cameras constantly on Him and 24 hour news channels with their talking head discussing about Him. The best part is though no matter what question or smear they would throw at Him...He would never be tricked.
Do you realize how much it costs to run for office? More than any honest man could afford. -Montgomery Burns
In fact I think Jesus would
January 3, 2008 - 20:08 ET by taterIn fact I think Jesus would call the MSM some lovely things like hypocrites and broods of vipers.
Do you realize how much it costs to run for office? More than any honest man could afford. -Montgomery Burns
The real question here
January 3, 2008 - 18:47 ET by sarcasmoIs does anyone believe Huckabee could be ill-informed enough to be telling the truth when he claimed that "he didn't think he would be crossing a picket line."
IMO it's either another "even _I_ knew it was Letterman, and not the corporate-guy Leno!" issue, or else it's another TaxHikeMike honesty-issue. I don't think Huck's that dumb, so I'm inclined to bet on dishonesty...
JMR
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I’m sure that they are
January 3, 2008 - 18:56 ET by USA4freedomI’m sure that they are worried, what Jesus would do with all the vile, violent, sexual material they work with. Always making fun of Christians. Give me a break.
These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc. Ronald Reagan- 40th Anniversary of D-Day
I'm not sure about the sex-stuff
January 3, 2008 - 19:02 ET by sarcasmoThat's up to the market -- a wallet-vs-off-button issue for me, as you all probably know.
But what do you think about Huck's claim that he didn't know Leno's writers are still on strike? I can't believe he's that ill-informed, but maybe so? It certainly makes one wonder who briefs him on this stuff before he flies across the nation. If he's too busy on the campaign trail to read the paper, watch the news, or use the internet, someone screwed-up by not telling him he'd be annoying the very people who make a living writing jokes about politicians...
JMR
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Writers - Scribes - Screwed Everything Up in the FIRST CENTURY
January 3, 2008 - 19:15 ET by thoridfly"I’m sure that they are worried, what Jesus would do with all the vile, violent, sexual material they work with. Always making fun of Christians. Give me a break."
There you go.
If Jesus Christ was on their side they wouldn't be :
1 - writing all the cr_p they trowel out on the network shows 24/7/365
2 - out of work ... Christian employees are usually the best and most coveted in the company or business they work for (if they're salted and they aren't slothful in their work)
3 - under the thumb of their employer ... they would work with their employer, find another job, or become self-employed ... only cop-out Christians moan, whine, and complain about their circumstances
4 - avowed atheists, Democrats, and liberals
5 - ripping George Bush, Republicans, and Christians every other breath
Wow...that's a stupendous
January 3, 2008 - 20:15 ET by balboaWow...that's a stupendous amount of baloney for one post.
If Jesus was on their side they wouldn't be out of work? Are you for real?
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
January 4, 2008 - 17:57 ET by thoridflyIf they heeded the words, teachings, and revelation of Jesus Christ (Romans through Revelation) they wouldn't be out of work ... pure and simple.
Ephesians 6:5-7
(5) Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling [with due respect], in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;
(6) Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;
(7) With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:
That is the entirety of their problem in 3 short verses.
Employees, Obey the People You Have Chosen to Work For
January 4, 2008 - 18:03 ET by thoridflyHere's 2 more verses ...
Colossians 3:22-23
(22) Servants [employees], obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing [respecting] God:
(23) And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
If you deem your employer unjust, QUIT ... God's got a BETTER job waiting for you.
Mike Aww-Shucks-abee knew
January 3, 2008 - 19:03 ET by BlazerMike Aww-Shucks-abee knew exactly what he was doing sarc. The guy's so desperate for coverage he doesn't care where or how he get's it, all the while being a useful idiot to the media and liberal's everywhere.
The guy want's to pretend that naivette is appealing. Naivette isn't so appealing when staring down radical islam and third world nukes.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
I'm with you.
January 3, 2008 - 19:06 ET by sarcasmoI think he's smart, I'll give him that.
JMR
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Really? On Sao Tome?
January 3, 2008 - 19:54 ET by Mr. KafirIs that the cheapest domain name Paulistinians could afford?
And of course Ron Paul is a Jew-hating racist. See here, here and here. NOW WITH PICTURES!!!!
Really? On Sao Tome?
January 3, 2008 - 19:55 ET by Mr. KafirIs that the cheapest domain name Paulistinians could afford?
And of course Ron Paul is a Jew-hating racist. See here, here and here. NOW WITH PICTURES!!!!
Sarcasmo,
January 3, 2008 - 19:28 ET by USA4freedomSarcasmo,
What are you going to do if Ron Paul does not make it?
I do like quite a few things he stands for but I cant go Libertarian all the way. I worry that his running in a third party will insure that we get Hillary or Ob for what is going to be a life time. I am plenty pissed off with the Republican party, from immigration to spending, way way too large government. But, if we loose then the next pick on the Sup. Court will be big and long lasting. Abortion, gun rights, schools (state rights), eminent domain, the list goes on.
The reason that Dems are in charge now is because the Republicans were P/O about “our reps” were being Democrat lite. So they did not show up, as well as the Dems, ran conservative Dems against the big spending Republicans.
I am looking at Fred more then anyone. He seems to be theclosest to what I want. I wish Allen would have run. I think that he would havemade some head way. He should have had a bus and called it the Macaca express,lol it would have worked. It would have been sweet revenge.
I do believe that the Republicans are looking for some one that is not there. Bush really screwed us with immigration, big time! As wellas Mr. Straight talk, as well as Mc Cain/ Feingold.
Hey I took your advice on the Apple. I cant tell you how much I love it. If anyone is ever going to pick up a new PC, pick an Apple. Noproblems! Love it. No viruses. It just runs, and runs.
My only complaint is I use word and when I cut and copy on this site it sometimes runs the words together, and I have to go back and split them up. But that is it. LOVE IT.
These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc. Ronald Reagan- 40th Anniversary of D-Day
Lawyers and accountants
January 3, 2008 - 19:03 ET by celatorNot to turn this into an exercise in exegesis, but I always chuckled at the fact that the only two groups of people Jesus got really ticked off at were: lawyers (scribes and pharisees) and money handlers (money changers in the Temple). He didn't like politicians much, either. Not much has changed.
pissed off quite a few in
January 3, 2008 - 19:39 ET by TruthMongerpissed off quite a few in the clergy too:)
Let the pandering begin
January 3, 2008 - 20:29 ET by pocomoco“I don't think Jesus would cross the picket line, no, I'm almost positive Jesus would be on our side,"
This, obviously, is pandering of the worst kind and an attempt to ingratiate himself with the unions, in spite of the fact that everything Huckabee stands for is despised by the writers who, in their scripts, often show antagonism toward religion.
Jesus said: “Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's and unto God what is God's.”
I think Huck is confused as to which side his rendering should go to.
I thought a striking writer
January 3, 2008 - 20:32 ET by balboaI thought a striking writer said that, not Huckabee.
What if the picket line
January 3, 2008 - 20:42 ET by BlazerWhat if the picket line crossed Jesus ?
What if Jesus crossed your picket line with his cross?
hmmmm, sumptin' to think about liberal's.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
"There will be cake after this test."
Would Jesus support a strike?
January 3, 2008 - 20:46 ET by nkviking75It's hard to imagine Jesus supporting a strike in which writers throw thousands of others out of work so they can make more money. It's one thing when they deprive themselves of work. It's another when multitudes on people who aren't otherwise involved in the dispute suffer depravation.
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
You know, that's one of the
January 3, 2008 - 20:54 ET by motherbeltYou know, that's one of the things nobody knows, but liberals will co-opt Him just to make a point. I don't know why, if they know so much about Him to know He wouldn't cross a picket line, they don't know that He probably wouldn't be in favor of abortion.
All of you are wrong...
January 4, 2008 - 00:20 ET by m4ster chiefThe sign actually refers to a comedy writer from Mexico, Jesus Luis Mendoza, whom the show tried to hire on as a replacement worker for the striking writers.
In refusing to cross the picket line, Jesus Luis Mendoza stated, "Oh no, senor...we Latinos will pick lettuce, clean motel rooms, landscape your yard, etc., but we have standards; and by that I mean 'morals' and 'ethics.' We would never dirty ourselves writing comedy for a late night talk show. We just wouldn't feel clean; how would we face our family, our priest, our God if we did such a nasty job just for money?"
Your post has the makings
January 4, 2008 - 10:20 ET by 89CanesYour post has the makings of a great Keith Olbermann segment/lie.
It has Jesus, illegal immigration and the writer's strike all in one.
However, as a slam on conservatives, it lacks bite.