Nets Play Up Lowe's 'Outrage' For Pulling Ads From 'All-American Muslim'
ABC, CBS, and NBC's morning shows on Monday all used news briefs to highlight how home improvement giant Lowe's is "facing a backlash" after it pulled its ads from TLC's "All-American Muslim" reality TV series. All three noted that the company reacted to a complaint from a "conservative" or "Christian" group who threatened a boycott. CBS's Early Show played up how Lowe's "critics call that bigotry."
NBC's Natalie Morales stated in her brief that the chain is "sparking outrage after its pulled its ads from a reality show about American Muslims. The retail giant bowed to pressure from an evangelical Christian group, which called for a boycott against the chain of home improvement stores." Morales added that a "California state senator, meanwhile, says he is considering a boycott and legislative action if the company does not reverse its decision."
Josh Elliott on ABC's Good Morning America used the "facing a backlash" line and continued that "Lowe's pulled the ads from TLC's 'All-American Muslim,' after a conservative Christian group complained that the show, which follows families from a Detroit suburb, is Islamic propaganda."
CBS's Terrell Brown's outlined how Lowe's is "being criticized for pulling ads from a reality television series about Muslim-Americans" during his news brief on The Early Show, and noted that "when a Florida conservative group complained, Lowe's withdrew its commercials. Critics call that bigotry, and are threatening to boycott Lowe's."
The Associated Press reported on Monday that "the retail giant stopped advertising on...'All-American Muslim' after a conservative group known as the Florida Family Association complained, saying the program was 'propaganda that riskily hides the Islamic agenda's clear and present danger to American liberties and traditional values.'" It later specified that "Sen. Ted Lieu, D-Torrance, told The Associated Press he would also consider legislative action if Lowe's doesn't apologize to Muslims and reinstate its ads." The AP also reported that "Dawud Walid, Michigan director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said his group felt 'extreme disappointment' at Lowe's 'capitulation to bigotry.'"
All three morning programs clearly identified the group as either "conservative" or "Christian." By contrast, when the Big Three networks first covered the Occupy Wall Street protests during the first 11 days of October 2011, only once did one of their reporters label them "liberal."
The transcripts of the news briefs on ABC's Good Morning America, NBC's Today show, and CBS's Early Show, all of which ran during the lead 7 am Eastern half hour:
07:03 am EST
JOSH ELLIOTT (from ABC's "Good Morning America"): And home improvement chain Lowe's is facing a backlash this morning after pulling ads from a reality television show about American Muslims. Lowe's pulled the ads from TLC's 'All-American Muslim,' after a conservative Christian group complained that the show, which follows families from a Detroit suburb, is Islamic propaganda. Lowe's has since apologized, but isn't saying whether it will bring back the ads.
07:13 am
NATALIE MORALES (from NBC's "Today"): And Lowe's home improvement is sparking outrage after its pulled its ads from a reality show about American Muslims on The Learning Channel. The retail giant bowed to pressure from an evangelical Christian group, which called for a boycott against the chain of home improvement stores. Lowe's apologized for making some people very unhappy on Sunday, but it did not say if it would reinstate its ads. A California state senator, meanwhile, says he is considering a boycott and legislative action if the company does not reverse its decision.
07:15 am
TERRELL BROWN (from CBS's "Early Show"): The Lowe's home-improvement chain is being criticized for pulling ads from a reality television series about Muslim-Americans. 'All-American Muslims' [sic] premiered on The Learning Channel last month. When a Florida conservative group complained, Lowe's withdrew its commercials. Critics call that bigotry, and are threatening to boycott Lowe's.
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A California law maker is
Submitted by Liberallies on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 4:06pm.
A California law maker is considering legislative action against Lowes if Lowe's does not return the ad to the Muslim show? ARE YOU SERIOUS? and the news report this with a straight face about outrage against Lowe's? WOW!!!
Where is the media outrage that politicians want to take away the First Amendment Right of Lowes? As a private company Lowe's has the RIGHT to advertice where it wishes!!!!
We are truly living in 1984!!!! WOW!! Just WOW!
and I can't believe that the news media would report the threat from a current law maker with such a straight face. The media should be screaming that a politician wants to remove the First Amendment Right of the Lowe's owners!
this is truly shocking.
They are showing some of
Submitted by GreenTea on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 6:40pm.
They are showing some of socialism's colors...Calling the retail giant's decision "un-American" and "naked religious bigotry," Sen. Ted Lieu, D-Torrance, told The Associated Press on Sunday that he would also consider legislative action if Lowe's doesn't apologize to Muslims and reinstate its ads....and they say they aren't socialists? He is definitely showing it's(socialism) colors
I agree completely Fut
Submitted by RESTLESS 1 on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 8:50am.
That part jumped right out at me as well.
I also don't understand how this affects Muslims. Lowe's decision affects TLC and the creators of the show, but not Muslims.
Re: California law maker
Submitted by Wolfrem on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 10:14am.
Not to mention that this liberal law maker is now doubling down on unconstitutional actions. For decades they have waged a war against christians in this country, and succeeding in having Christianity banned from nearly every public sight.
Now this democrat law maker threatens to pass legislation to force a private company to advertise on a show that is centered around the religion of Islam. This is diametrically opposed to their stand against Christianity. In addition, legislation is "establishing" the religion of the show, at least a first step towards establishment.
So they have already prohibited the free exercise of one religion, to promoting and establishing another religion over all others. Tolerance is one thing. After all, the first amendment sets such tolerance in our nation for all religions. However, the left has plunged off of the deep end in promoting tolerance for one religion over all others.
"Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it." - George Santayana
"So this is how liberty dies... with thunderous applause." - Padme, Star Wars 3
Reality show...
Submitted by BBallleaper on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 4:12pm.
featuring beheadings, honor killings, goat slaughtering, interviews with 72 virgins prior to their being murdered, and new how-to-do-it IED's instruction for the beginning jihadist. What a show!
Backlash by Liberals of Lowe's Decision?
Submitted by iamsaved on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 4:13pm.
I didn't know liberals were into home improvement or any other type of physical labor for that matter.
Lowe's having to depend on income from sales to liberals is akin to Macy's depending on it's November and December sales profits coming from Kwansaa and Hannakah celebrants.
MOVING MY BUSINESS TO LOWE'S
Submitted by Sgthulka on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 4:14pm.
Thanks MSM -
You make the decision so much easier!
Done deal for me...
Submitted by JPTSO3 on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 8:48pm.
I'll do all my Home Improvement shopping at Lowes now. Not because they pulled their ads - that's the company's business, I will not and cannot cotton to the thuggery from gangster politicians.
Funny thing is - I went to a Lowes yesterday - and I liked the layout. I'm a loyal customer now. I bought a dishwasher yesterday. They got a $1,000 of business from this "dust-up" just from me. Yeah, that boycott thing is gonna work.
PS: Has Richard Simmons asked an observant muslim if they support his lifestyle?
Ditto
Submitted by richflanj on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 9:49am.
Passed by Home Depot yesterday, and went to Lowe's, because of their action.
I have a strange feeling that I'm not alone....
I saw this over on Lucianne
Submitted by pockets64 on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 4:15pm.
I have to agree with the general thrust of the comments there:
I'm shopping as much as I can at Lowe's.
However, I understand that a number of companies, including Home Depot refused to advertise on that show from the beginning. Lowe's downfall was to start then stop.
And just what can a self-important California legislator do?
Submitted by drsamherman on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 4:18pm.
Introduce legislation against a company deciding where it will spend its advertising dollars? Legislation against first amendment rights? Introduce legislation banning Lowe's from the state, thereby costing precious jobs and tax revenue?
Lowe's is within its rights to cancel advertising based on customer complaints if the contracts are properly drawn. The California legislator is a grandstanding half-wit.
You give him way too much credit.....
Submitted by nonncom on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 4:23pm.
Is there such a thing as an 1/8th wit?....
I am having it out with my
Submitted by ricklail on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 4:29pm.
I am having it out with my wife's cousin, a flaming lib, over her spouting the DNC talking point that Christians are bullying Lowes. Lowes is headquartered in Mooresville, NC. That is a very, very conservative area. Maybe they are worried that Christians will occupy their offices, HA. We don't have a Home Depot around here so it is mostly Lowes.
Tell the "flaming lib"...
Submitted by Mike Bratton on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 5:14pm.
...that those of us who are Christians have the right to express ourselves, thanks.
--Mike
other and step dad are devote
Submitted by ricklail on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 7:54pm.
Her mother and step dad are devote Christians. She has told my wife she is an athiest.
I've heard atheists before suggest that...
Submitted by Mike Bratton on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 7:19pm.
...those of us who are Christians shouldn't have the same free-speech rights as other Americans.
You know, because we're Christians.
--Mike
19 and counting
Submitted by Tjexcite on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 4:24pm.
I am sure if they called 19 and counting "Genesis 1-28" there would be the same pulling of ads but the crickets from the MSM on how anti-Christian it is would be louder than a Tebow winning Touchdown.
The individual mandate IS the battle of the 21st century
Submitted by ironchefofmunchies on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 4:24pm.
If the government has the right to FORCE you to purchase a product you do not want to buy (individual mandate) then is it REALLY such a stretch for them to force you to advertise where they decide is best?
Statists always think they know best
Submitted by JLin on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 4:34pm.
They are in charge. They rule. All things are subject to their will and the economy exists to serve their desires. Dissent will not be tolerated. That is all....
"When a cause is just, no hardship is too difficult."
As many here have said, the
Submitted by ant on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 4:29pm.
As many here have said, the 'outrage' is that legislation on this would even be considered, if we had a real press that would be the sticking point.
'Tis a shame though, where will the muzzies buy their sword sharpeners and whip oil?
LOL. Whip Oil?
Submitted by JLin on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 4:35pm.
Oh man. That's funny.
Companies can be punished now for not advertising?
Submitted by JLin on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 4:38pm.
Cali politicos should spend less time figuring out how to injure businesses and more time on encouraging them to stay in their rathole. But then these are the same people that demand we buy their "healthcare". Like the old-time Mafiosi who would strongarm bar and restaurant owners into buying their overpriced hooch.
As my Grandmother used to say, "That's truly amazing!"
Submitted by Herbster on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 4:37pm.
Amazing it is. Do these moronic PC enablers think that by "Being nice" the lion will eat them last? They are obviously historically ignorant------tip of the hat here to Mr. Gingrich.
I have to ask, what if the show was called "All American Christian," or, "All American Jew," would the media srill be in a tizzy over ad cancellations? Would Mr. Lieu be considering a (Moronic) lawsuit? I doubt it. The media and pond scum like Mr. Lieu would be praising the cancelling advertiser as "Courageous" and showing "Leadership" against those crazy religious Christians and Jews.
I fear that Mr. Goebbels lives on in the current propagandistic media we have in this country.
Another Liberal Pinhead Politician
Submitted by sergeant stogie on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 4:41pm.
http://sd28.senate.ca.gov/
CA State Senator Ted Lieu is the guy who wants to enforce his version of freedom through legislation.
He needs a serious dose of reality. No pun intended.
There's a Lowes and a Home Depot right next to each other here.
Submitted by SickofLibs on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 4:54pm.
If I want to get crapped on by starlings, trip over garbage left in the aisles, try in vain to find an item in almost total darkness, or use self checkout because there are no cashiers on duty, I always choose Homo Depot.
Between Lowes and Home Depot
Submitted by pockets64 on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 5:32pm.
They both have the birds and trash around here.
But Lowe's originally thought it a good idea to advertise on that show, but backed out after getting some heat.
Home Depot never thought it a good idea to even start with that show.
While I congratulate the former for coming to its senses, I won't denigrate the latter as it didn't have to.
And for what it's worth, a couple of Home Depot's founders
Submitted by Jer on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 4:23pm.
have torched Obama.
Jer
Outrage....?
Submitted by NeoKong on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 5:17pm.
From who again ?
'All-American Muslim' is nothing more than BS propaganda
Submitted by Dave. on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 5:24pm.
All of Islam shares the exact same goals, and that California legislator is a traitor to this country.
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
That TV ad about ignorance
Submitted by pockets64 on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 5:38pm.
You know that TV ad where the lady is talking about how she is on her way to lecture people for being ignorant. It seems it is ignorant to be leery of people who look and act like those who are actively trying to kil l us.
What she needs to understand in her ignorance is that if she would be less militant in her hostility towards the rest of us who are under attack and be more militant in her hostility towards those who have put us under attack (and thereby giving her kind a bad rep) she would be facing less of this "ignorance."
Gee i havent heard this much
Submitted by eaglewingz08 on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 5:48pm.
Gee i havent heard this much yelping when muslims seek to change the true portrayal of their beliefs and actions in the media to its complete opposite or when they banned the mohammad cartoons from almost all media a few years ago. Nope the lamestream sheeple did that without a peep.
Next Stop
Submitted by BuffNBone on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 5:51pm.
Tonight I'm stopping by my local Lowe's to tell them how much I support their decision and also to wish them a Merry Christmas.
Mission Accomplished
Submitted by BuffNBone on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 10:22am.
Bought some extra stuff while I was there. Unfortunately they were out of the replacement incandescent Christmas tree light bulbs I was looking for.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations?
Submitted by WarEagle01 on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 6:06pm.
You mean the unindicted co-conspirator that provided support to a terrorist organzation? Oh, that council on The Council on American-Islamic Relations. Got it.
I didn't know Home Depot said
Submitted by helomech on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 6:26pm.
I didn't know Home Depot said no right from the beginning, but am glad that Lowes has said no at this time. Hope they continue to hold the line
If Broom Hilda has her way, dissing Islam might soon be a crime
Submitted by Dave. on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 6:41pm.
Note: You will have to copy and paste this on the address line, as clicking on the link does not work.
http://familysecuritymatters.org/publications/id.10991/pub_detail.asp
And you thought we were winning the GWOT.
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
Code words
Submitted by Restless Legs on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 6:41pm.
"Outrage" "Controversial" "Polarizing" As soon as I see these left-wing code words, I know I'm going to read a story about something that offends liberal sensibilities. Yawn. When was the last time you heard the MSM refer to gay marriage supporters as "polarizing?" Is Occupy Wall Street ever called "controversial?" Is there ever "outrage" over partial-birth abortion? I am going to make it a point to shop at Lowe's later this week. I normally don't go there, but I will make a special effort to give them my business now.
You know what really chaps my hide?
Submitted by MightyMouth on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 7:42pm.
Well since you asked... I am po'ed that the nutcase from Kalifornia didn't insist that EVERY company advertise on that show! You can't go 'occupy' unless you take it to the next level and require complete compliance. Top down, bottom up, inside out... go commies go!!
Lowes
Submitted by Rikki_Doxx on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 8:21pm.
I'm heading there to open a charge account and buy a new washer and dryer!
I am 'outraged' that the
Submitted by ant on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 8:24pm.
I am 'outraged' that the Amish don't buy buttons and iphones. I am 'outraged' that my portrait is not hanging in the White House. Iam..I am.. I demand legislation!!
At what point does this ridiculousness stop? At what point do we throw the bums out? In all seriousness, that this legislation was even considered should be cause for immediate removal from office. Next they'll be telling us we have to purchase insurance from them and for those who can't afford it, and for foreign invaders.....oh,wait....
The truth is nobody is watching
Submitted by ruby2ssday on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 12:44am.
The purpose of advertising to present your products to as many people as posible and intice them to buy. The fact is pure and simple, nobody was watching this show. So why pay for advertising that nobody would see? Lowe's just used common sense.
Shopping at Lowe's now thanks
Submitted by LAM SON 719 on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 12:48am.
Shopping at Lowe's now thanks to the drive by media.
They are facing a liberal
Submitted by TerryWest on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 1:16am.
They are facing a liberal media manufactured backlash, as for the public I believe we may see Lowes sales numbers go up.
I'm hearing from people who are more outraged at the attempt to control and intimidate private business.
This past Saturday my sister and brother in laws refrigerator went out on them, They thought of going to Lowes due to this " backlash" and purchused a new one, Lowes even delivered the next day which was a Sunday!
which helped save alot of food.
my entire family is disgusted by these hypocrite control freaks wanting a boycott when jobs are already scarce, they are all fired up advocting to have people laid off.
Unfortunately
Submitted by smalltowndad on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 11:58am.
With the LSM today, they would hide this so we would never know.
Lowe's
Submitted by Kleenex on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 5:46am.
I'm with you guys, Lowe's gets my business from now on. These lefties are hypocrites, a business can advertise where ever they want, it's called freedom.
Lowe's has
Submitted by johnsonl on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 7:14am.
a customer for life in me. Homo Depot can go pound sand.
We just bought a new house,
Submitted by moderncommentaries83 on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 7:51am.
We just bought a new house, which means we have to buy paint (and the other necessary supplies), yard equipment, etc.
Guess who's getting my business?
Sometimes, I've got to give the left credit: they make it much easier for me to shop!
Also, time to compare & contrast: http://moderncomments.wordpress.com/2011/12/13/its-totally-justified/
All in all
Submitted by RESTLESS 1 on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 8:56am.
This episode provides an eye opening look at the liberal process in action. No matter how many times I see it, I'm always amazed at the ability of the news readers to keep a straight face.
The thing is, there is no outrage, outside of a few that look for victims everywhere. The media reports that there is outrage, and thus makes it seem as though there is outrage. It's the Wizard of Oz here.
I just have
Submitted by oldmanatee on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 11:05am.
one question: Why isn't anyone annoyed that this show is even on the air? I quit waching TLC when they went all midget... The Little Channel. If you really look, Lowes probably advertises on other shows just as stupid, then who gets your money?
Where's the outrage?
Submitted by CobraMan on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 4:06pm.
Where's the outrage for the liberals threatened "boycotting" of Fox News advertisers, the one that supposedly lead to the loss of the Glen Beck show? I didn't see a single MSM article talking about the "outrage" then. Did anyone else? Why the sudden hypocrisy? MSM, your bias is showing, again!
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
Let's see if the media bother
Submitted by ant on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 7:48pm.
Let's see if the media bother to mention this 'outrage'. I'm sure the actors and crew of Hawaii Five-O would never have shown this level of direspect to a Muslim gathering, nor Obama for that matter (who didn't show up). And if they did the MSM would , then, be outraged.
http://www.hawaiireporter.com/cbs-hawaii-five-o-crew-disses-pearl-harbor...
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