"Dissent is the highest form of patriotism," the Left was found of reminding us again and again during the Bush administration, particularly after the commencement of hostilities in Iraq. So now that Barack Obama is assuming office on January 20, surely patriotic liberal newspapers like the Washington Post will publish paid classified advertisements by conservatives that are critical of the soon-to-be-inaugurated President Obama, right?
Eh, not so much, reports FishbowlDC, noting that the fine print for the Washington Post's inaugural congratulations classifieds holds that "all ads must be congratulatory in nature" and that the Post "reserves the right to reject any notice."
The notices will appear in the January 20 dead tree edition as well as "online until President's Day."
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Cindy Sheehan will be
December 17, 2008 - 14:37 ET by DontFeedTheTrollsCindy Sheehan will be calling Obama a murderer after he assumes the role of CIC, she may even buy property near his home, she will be ignored.
Anti-war protests will continue to be held outside the Whitehouse after Jan. 21 2009, they will be roundly ignored by the MSM.
Code Pink will protest Obama, probably live in Congress, they will be ignored.
There will be no dissent reported, only love.
D
Keep the ILLEGALS out, join NumbersUSA to send free faxes to your reps.
This really frost my pumpkin
December 17, 2008 - 14:39 ET by Spinningplates2I am hardend by lack of shame by the Left but this does seem to be a new low.
the love fest continues...
December 17, 2008 - 14:40 ET by jackie3And censorship has never been more obvious.
Never under estimate the power of stupid people in large groups.
They are doing this for
December 17, 2008 - 15:35 ET by kgThey are doing this for future historical purposes. Generations to come will find nothing was said against "The One" on this day. Plus this goes to show that WaPo does NOT need your advertising dollars. They can fail all on their own.
"Forget change, I want improvement!"
Ken.. perhaps a peek back at Pres. Bush Inaugural
December 17, 2008 - 14:42 ET by Gary HallKen.. perhaps a peek back at the Pres. Bush Inaugural day is in order. It was rainy cold day in Washington for the procession to the capitol. The route was lined by thousands of angry protesters. their signs and banners spoke of iniquitous intolerance of the other side.
From Salon:
From: Commondreams.org,
The MSM enjoyed the day.
As I recall....
December 17, 2008 - 14:58 ET by Prester John....in 2001 there was even a designated area along the parade route for all the protesters to gather. I wonder if any pro-lifers or perhaps some pro-victory in Iraq groups will be given the same courtesy?
(crickets chirping)
The excuse to be given: Since this is such a HISTORIC occasion and since there are so many people coming from around not just the United States, but indeed from around the ENTIRE WORLD, it would be unfair to take space from those who wish to celebrate BHO's HISTORIC coronation, er, inauguration, and allocate it a vocal minority trying to disrupt this HISTORIC event.
Please note however, that space has been allocated on the other side of the Potomac River in Arlington, Virginia for the protestors to demonstrate.
Prester
December 17, 2008 - 15:05 ET by Gary HallI'll be honest. I found myself sitting in front of the TV, on Jan. 21, 2001 watching the celebration of our great process of democracy - sobbing.
The protestors lined the street - and it wasn't limited to Washington. From CNN:
If this President was a black Republican, from Ill., and the current governor in Ill was the last Republican governor, now in jail, and the situation were the same - all of these same protesters would be out in force, being just as vile and disrespectful as they were on Jan. 21, 2001.
And the MSM would be digging under every rock and in every corner for evidence of the dirt and corruption - and would be demanding accountability from the president-elect.
It would be a national scandal.
Jon Stewart and "The Daily Show" set the mode:
December 17, 2008 - 15:14 ET by Gary HallIn fact, Jon Stewart and "The Daily Show" set the mode:
(;~/ gary
Stewart
December 17, 2008 - 20:05 ET by brerolNow that a dem is comming to town do you think smart ass Stewart will show the same stupid kind of humor for Obama as he did for Bush?
brerol.... Surely you
December 17, 2008 - 20:09 ET by bigtimerbrerol....
Surely you jest!
No, no and no!
If he does, it will be a rarity.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
oh, brother!
December 17, 2008 - 14:43 ET by clinging to my guns and my religionforget "freedom of the press"; i already need "freedom from the press"!!
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle." Edmund Burke
Ken, The LSM just needs to
December 17, 2008 - 14:53 ET by JABKen, The LSM just needs to keep up the good work, at the rate they are all going they will not be in business to cover the 2012 elections.
Note: that is unless they get plenty of OUR bailout money from the "ONE" to ensure the masses get "balanced" coverage.
"Too bad Ignorance isn't painful..."
JAB! Where the heck ya
December 17, 2008 - 15:05 ET by bigtimerJAB!
Where the heck ya been?
I was asking on the board awhile back if anybody had seen you...glad to see you here old friend!
Hope all is well in your world.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
BT, thanks for the welcome
December 17, 2008 - 15:20 ET by JABBT, thanks for the welcome back. I predict you will be seeing more of me now that I have cleared some things out of my road of life. I have certainly missed being here. Thanks again for the kind words.
JAB
"Too bad Ignorance isn't painful..."
WaPo + NYT: fishwrappers of a feather, flocking together...
December 17, 2008 - 15:05 ET by Pilgrim1949Reminded of a decades-old cartoon of a U.S. journalist chatting with a Pravda journalist. The American journalist said that his motto was, "All the news that's fit to print," to which the Pravda journalist answered that their motto was, "All the news that's printed fits."
Sounds like the latter motto has been the MSM motto for waaaaaay many a year now...
Besides, one is not permitted to insult The Prophet or his Holy Agenda. The consequences will be dire, indeed. Shhhh!!!! Here he comes...... "All bow........"
Bleh!
Free Speech
December 17, 2008 - 15:13 ET by NorthCoasterFree Speech and the right to dissent is only for when Republicans are in charge? When Democrats are in charge our right to dissent and right to free speech are suppressed? This sounds like the claims made against the Bush administration when it is really occuring for the Obama administration. I guess the pot has called the kettle black unfairly for years, but I guess we knew that would be the case . I'm unhappy about this but not ruly supprized. Welcome to 1984 revisited.
How's this for a try...
December 17, 2008 - 15:17 ET by c5thenCongratulations to Barrack Hussein Obama for being the first foreign born person elected President of the United States!
Do you think they would publish that?
Hey, I got the wrong "CHANGE"!
Alan Keyes / Sarah Palin - 2012
Not Negative
December 17, 2008 - 17:20 ET by NorthCoasterIt certainly sounds positive but no, I don't think they would publish it.
You may want to check this out...
December 17, 2008 - 22:11 ET by mvfreemanhttp://littlegreenfootballs.com/article/32206_Supreme_Court_Declines_to_Hear_Nirther_Conspiracy_Cases_(Again)
yea, it's more likely that the IRS will be abolished,
December 17, 2008 - 22:23 ET by upcountrywaterthan the 0ne, booted from his coronation, and RULE.
FREEDOM
(D)
From what I've seen...
December 17, 2008 - 22:47 ET by mvfreemanNone of the mainstream conservative blogs are buying the claim that the "One" isn't a citizen.
Not to mention that the guy who's been pressing the issue is a 9-11Truther.
http://article.natio...
I for one am
December 17, 2008 - 16:39 ET by Delsaso SURPRISED!
DUH
Not so surprised. How about
December 17, 2008 - 17:02 ET by eaglewingz08Not so surprised. How about this as a congratulatory ad:
Dear Obama
Congratulations on this unexpected day. We the 47 percent of Americans who didn't vote for you congratulate you for being the most unqualified candidate ever to reach this High Office. We know that the humility and cluefulness that you displayed throughout your campaign will take you far in the next four years. Maybe even to all fifty eight states of the United States of America as well as to Kenya and Indonesia. You have done the impossible, Obama, you have made conservatives pray for an African American marxist.
Just wondering
December 17, 2008 - 17:23 ET by littlemissmuffinJust wondering how long after Jan 20, 2009 the National Anthem will be changed to honor "That One."
"If we conservatives moved to those seven non-existent States, the government couldn’t find us and tax us to death!"
→ Obama's Birthday
December 17, 2008 - 17:30 ET by Cool ArrowI can't wait for the nationally televised Presidential Birthday Gala featuring a Halcyon influenced Chris Matthews singing "This Guy's In Love With You"
Different Tactic
December 17, 2008 - 17:57 ET by CBrauMy first negative ad was rejected by WaPo…so I just changed my tactics to make it a positive statement:
"Congratulations President Obama on being the least experienced President in US History! It was simply amazing how you hypnotized the 'oh so vigilant' MSM into not delving into not only your utter lack of experience, but also the many questionable relationships you had again and again and again throughout your life. It was also masterful how you managed to visit 57 states, when I was led to believe there are only 50. And thanks for lying to us about supposed "tax cuts" for people who don't pay taxes! Hope the little Missus is finally proud!
Hugs & Kisses,
The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy"
Breaking -
December 17, 2008 - 18:33 ET by acumenWaPo Decides Better in the Tank than Under Bus - - Obama team to send bail-out package to WaPo on Jan 20, 2009....developing.
Constitution burning
December 17, 2008 - 19:24 ET by m1xramI don't think flag burning is good enough for the WaPo. They would like to see people burning the Constitution and stomping on it. To them Free Speech means never having opposing viewpoints.
Wapo
December 17, 2008 - 20:15 ET by brerolThe Post would not exist if it were not for the 1st Amendment. And yet the Post seems to think that silly little amendment applies to only them. And they wonder why so many people just no longer trust our media.
I'm pretty sure you can
December 17, 2008 - 22:15 ET by mvfreemanI'm pretty sure you can still buy a critical Obama ad, just not in that section.
Newts not
December 17, 2008 - 22:32 ET by Clear thinkerNewts not helping...
What’s Up With Newt?
Making Fun of AGW http://giovanniworld.wordpress.com/
Isn' that the same thing...
December 17, 2008 - 22:57 ET by mvfreemanThat we are always condemning libs for, that they never have an alternative plan? The dems in congress are always just opposing the president with no other reason than he's wrong.
What part of Newt's comments don't you agree with?
Just curious...
December 17, 2008 - 20:47 ET by mvfreemanDid the WaPo reject critical ads for either of Bush's inaugural congrats classifieds?
Of course that is assuming they even had them.
Any idea Ken?
Congratulations on being
December 17, 2008 - 21:35 ET by HockeyKidCongratulations on being America's first Affirmative Action president.
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
He was helped tremendously...
December 17, 2008 - 22:23 ET by mvfreemanby the media, but he was elected by the people and not arbitrarily placed in the office of president because of his skin color.
Plenty of polls showed why people voted for him and being (half) black wasn't a main one. At least not to white voters. Heh!
Anyone that questions the
December 17, 2008 - 23:57 ET by nadadhimmiAnyone that questions the Messiah must be silenced and made to pay a heavy penalty. How do you dispute the word of the "Chosen One"? All hail the new lord Barack. Ass kissing allowed without prior approval.
Dissent is the highest form
December 18, 2008 - 00:51 ET by thebutlerdiditDissent is the highest form of patriotism only when it's directed at those who disagree with your positions. Otherwise, terrible, terrible.