As NewsBuster Matthew Vadum reported Wednesday, a race-baiting group named Color Of Change -- co-founded by President Obama's "Green Jobs Czar" Van Jones -- has launched a campaign to get companies to stop advertising on Glenn Beck's television program.
Recent press releases from COC concerning Beck have listed as the contact "Brandon Hatler -- Sunshine, Sachs & Associates."
As Variety reported in May 2007, SSA is a powerful New York-based public relations firm with quite an impressive list of clients:
Current clients include Ben Affleck, Jon Bon Jovi, Kelly Clarkson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jimmy Fallon, the Farrelly brothers, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, John Mayer, Bette Midler, Michael Moore, Tyler Perry, Barbra Streisand and Michelle Wie.
On Monday, COC published the following press release concerning Beck listing Hatler as contact:
"We applaud GEICO and all of the other companies who have stepped forward to pull their ads from Glenn Beck," said James Rucker, executive director of ColorOfChange.org. "Beck's rhetoric is dangerous to the fabric of our democracy, and we are heartened that so many big companies feel the same way. We won't stop here -- we're going to continue our fight to see that as many of Beck's advertisers pull their support as possible."
Two weeks ago, ColorOfChange.org called on its 600,000-plus members to sign a petition urging companies who advertise on Glenn Beck to cut off their advertising support of his work. More than 75,000 members responded to the call by signing a petition directed at advertisers.
As RBO uncovered last week, SSA also represents Van Jones's Green for All, "a national organization working to build an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty."
When you add it all up, a current member of the Obama administration is co-founder of a group trying to get a conservative talker off the air, and is being assisted by a powerful New York PR firm.
And America's so-called journalists couldn't care less.
—Noel Sheppard is the Associate Editor of NewsBusters. Follow him at Facebook and Twitter.




















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Backfire...
August 13, 2009 - 16:47 ET by bigtimerThese leftist enemies within can try to silence Beck all they want, it will only bring more people to his show...his viewing audience will be increased, he won't ever run out of advertisers anytime soon...sometimes I cannot believe how dumb people are.
The money the people are paying this firm is flushed down the drain for their hopeless lost cause.
Obama's a Community Agitator, a walking, talking destroyer. ~ Rush Limbaugh
Time of Persecution
August 13, 2009 - 16:56 ET by MaximusBraveheartThe American people seem to be waking up and growing in character during this period of persecution. We will not BOW to Xerxes.
Go 300 warriors! A movie reference... M-B
WOW watch this!!! Excellent!
August 13, 2009 - 17:05 ET by MaximusBraveheartI cannot believe I found this looking up Xerxes! It is unreal! About soft slow Tyranny written about over 100 yrs. ago and compare Obama TO XERXES! Explains to young grads why conservatives are not racist and evil! A must watch! M-B
http://jimblazsik.co...
M-B
boycotting sponsors
August 14, 2009 - 11:14 ET by east tennessee johnIf they want to play the boycott game, since GB has more than twice the audience of KOthe JO here's 2 things we can do: First, tell the sponsors that if they withdraw from sponsoring Beck because of CoC, we won't buy from them for stifiling free speech; write KOthe JO's sponsor and say we will boycott their products for their support of such a vile repugnant "human being" who simply reads from the Daily Kos. If they support that, we can't support them. It will make GE sink more $ into KOtheJo's already sinking ship. They want to play hardball(that's next) let's play. We have more consumer power than they do.
NO.... LET THEM SPEND
August 13, 2009 - 22:52 ET by OneunderThis is a good thing, Let these useful idiots spend all the money they want, It will be wasted....... SHHHHH
LOL
"Government is like a
baby: An alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end and no sense of
responsibility at the other."
- Ronald Reagan
Any company that pulls their
August 13, 2009 - 16:54 ET by d1carterAny company that pulls their advertising from Beck's program will have to answer to all their customers. I will not do business with any company that tries to silence Beck. This will not work. This is what the outburst at the Townhall meetings is all about. Lookout Geico...
...and ShamWow! The
August 13, 2009 - 17:00 ET by Chris Norman...and ShamWow!
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
I just received an email
August 13, 2009 - 18:12 ET by d1carterI just received an email response to my inquiry at Geico. They have indeed pulled their advertising from the Glen Beck show. They were worried about the comments on the show and that it drown out their message. I think everyone who believes in free speech should boycott Geico. I know I will never buy a product from them.
I wouldn't have in the first
August 13, 2009 - 18:21 ET by DurdenI wouldn't have in the first place. GEICO is scum.
Screw'em and their thieving
August 13, 2009 - 19:26 ET by Dan DiegoScrew'em and their thieving lizard that would steal the first dollar his boss earned. Not an image I'd want for my company.
Let's remember
August 13, 2009 - 21:06 ET by StogieGuyLet's remember that GEICO is owned by Warren Buffet - the fabulously rich lefty from Nebraska. When you look at GEICO's action from this perspective, it explains a lot. As for me, I say squish the lizard and trash the cavemen. No GEICO, no way, never!
"Progressive"
August 14, 2009 - 07:46 ET by adamsmithProgressive insurance is owned by a complete socialist as well.
"I say squish the lizard and trash the cavemen"
August 14, 2009 - 14:38 ET by RukusThose cavemen are some of the whiniest weaklings I've ever seen in advertising. Pout pout! Poor widdle cave babies. : (
Gary
A liberal's generosity is limited only by your income.
d1carter, I just visited
August 13, 2009 - 23:20 ET by Svend1carter,
I just visited their website an informed them that my wife and I would NOT be renewing our policy after it expires in Novemeber.
Fine, let this radical leftist group give GEICO some business. GEICO will be getting a lesson in Economics 101.
Lets see what happens when they start losing customers in droves! Do these knuckle-heads not understand the scope and size of this man's audience? Reality's a B*tch!
cancel GEICO (buffet -
August 13, 2009 - 22:19 ET by Edhenrycancel GEICO (buffet - berkshire company, and we know warren supports O) and buy everything GB advertises.
Beck is obviously hitting a
August 13, 2009 - 16:56 ET by Radical1979Beck is obviously hitting a nerve. Could it be his rants about the number of czars appointed by Obama with no oversight? Keep it up Beck.
Where we can we go to say to advertisers, hey, we're watching, advertise with Beck? Oh yes, the ratings. He'll be fine.
Glenn was just talking....
August 13, 2009 - 17:00 ET by TexndocGlenn was just talking about this "Green jobs Czar" on his show. Fancy that. And is this country screwed if we have this self described "proud communist" czar in our government. Glenn isn't going anywhere.
Thank you Noel for this
August 13, 2009 - 17:01 ET by LiberalliesThank you Noel for this information.
Both of my cars are currently insured through GEICO. I just wrote them an email letting them know that when my insurance policy expires on Nov. 2009, I will not renew my policy with them.
I would cancel much sooner, but I tend to pay my policies for the full 6 months.
I asked them to either stay neutral or to be fair, if they are going to pull advertisement, they should also pull it from Rachel Maddow, Keith Olberman and Ed Schultz shows.
It never ceases to amaze me how the left loves to claim that they love freedom of speech, of course they love it only when it agrees with them.
I think Glenn Beck is a bit over the top, much like Michael Savage, but they have the right to freedom of speech.
I just wrote them too.
August 13, 2009 - 17:15 ET by mostlymoderateI just wrote them too.
Hey howdy fut...long time
August 13, 2009 - 17:16 ET by bigtimerHey howdy fut...long time no see.
I gor rid of Geico about a half a dozen years ago...I couldn't believe the bull I went through with them, glad I did...I've never looked back either.
Obama's a Community Agitator, a walking, talking destroyer. ~ Rush Limbaugh
BT... I dropped Geico about
August 13, 2009 - 18:04 ET by celatorBT... I dropped Geico about three years ago because of the completely incompetent service they were providing me after an auto accident I was involved in. It was easily the worse experience I ever had with an insurance company, and I would not recommend them to anyone based on how I was treated.
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
cel... Incompetency is
August 13, 2009 - 18:11 ET by bigtimercel...
Incompetency is right!
I could post about my experience with this group, just don't feel like it, double billing from two different states etc...leave it at that...I had my fill...just don't want to get my hair on fire writing about it all...know what I mean?
Obama's a Community Agitator, a walking, talking destroyer. ~ Rush Limbaugh
BT.. yep, couldn't get away
August 13, 2009 - 21:51 ET by celatorBT.. yep, couldn't get away from Geico fast enough. Here a web site with customer comments about Geico.
http://www.my3cents....
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
Beck vs the White House
August 13, 2009 - 18:08 ET by Conservative VoiceI saved a bunch of money, but lost my county by switching to geico...writing my cancelation letter right now.
Lost My "Country"
August 14, 2009 - 01:26 ET by NortoRight?
yes...thanks
August 14, 2009 - 03:18 ET by Conservative Voiceyes...thanks
Suggestion: Cancel Now
August 14, 2009 - 07:14 ET by Mark_for_SenateMy suggestion is not to wait for the policy to expire, but to cancel it immediately (after obtaining replacement insurance, of course). It is much more noticable (and a pain) to calculare unused premiums and actually send a check out the door...
To know and not do, is to not yet know
"We applaud GEICO and all of the other companies"
August 13, 2009 - 17:02 ET by nolotrippen"We applaud GEICO and all of the other companies" and those companies are? Usually if one has a horn to toot, one toots it and Geico isn't much of a toot. I'm not even convinced Geico left Beck for political reasons (though it wouldn't surprise me).
SSA and Color of Clap should also know that I've been preemptively boycotting SSA's impressive list of clients for years. So, welcome to the world of adults, but you'll unfortuantely be placed at the children's table.
nolo
August 13, 2009 - 17:17 ET by BKeyserSo far it seems to be the aforementioned GEICO, as well as Progressive Insurance (and that awfully annoying, big-headed woman with the overly-agressive lipstick) and SC Johnson- according to RedState.
SC Johnson, "a commie
August 13, 2009 - 17:27 ET by nolotrippenSC Johnson, "a commie company" instead of "a family company"?
SC Johnson, "a commie
August 13, 2009 - 17:27 ET by nolotrippenSC Johnson, "a commie company" instead of "a family company"?
BK... Yep...Progressive =
August 13, 2009 - 22:32 ET by bigtimerBK...
Yep...Progressive = Soros and crew.
Obama's a Community Agitator, a walking, talking destroyer. ~ Rush Limbaugh
Progressive's CEO
August 14, 2009 - 01:29 ET by Nortois homosexual and has poured bazillions into "the agenda."
Progressive's CEO, Lewis
August 14, 2009 - 01:34 ET by Nortois a homosexual who has poured millions into "the agenda." Link this to see how they spied on a church who had members that were suing them.
http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSN2326105820070823
SC Johnson
August 13, 2009 - 23:43 ET by cajuncocoaSaw this on Twitter: SCJohnson supposedly responded that they have not dropped ads from GB's show.
I am the mob.
nolo - agree with your preemptive boycotting
August 13, 2009 - 19:00 ET by Cape ConservativeNot one $ from this household has ever gone to one of their 'quite impressive list of clients!!!
"...As Variety reported in May 2007, SSA is a powerful New York-based public relations firm with quite an impressive list of clients:.." VURP TIME (thanks CA)
This comment comes from a proud Tea Party attendee, otherwise designated by Homeland Security as a Domestic Right Wing Terrorist! It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue ~ Sam Adams
A 2nd look at Glenn Beck
August 13, 2009 - 17:09 ET by Kirk HallIs what it means for me. I think he is on right now. Checking.
If you have GEICO, please
August 13, 2009 - 17:14 ET by mostlymoderateIf you have GEICO, please cancel it. Cancel any of the other pussywimp companies that try to silence a man doing nothing more than pointing out facts.
GEICO
August 13, 2009 - 21:50 ET by UnsaneI canceled them years ago for a more fundamental reason: they wanted to raise my insurance rates when it was time to move to another state. I called a rival company that lowered their rates in response to the move. Bye-bye GEICO.
"CONSUMED DEMOCRACY RETURNS A SOCIALIST REGIME" - Slayer, "Fictional Reality", from Divine Intervention (1994)
Boycott can go both ways
August 13, 2009 - 17:14 ET by SlugGot Progressive?
CANCEL!
useless idiots..
If I had Progressive, I
August 13, 2009 - 18:10 ET by celatorIf I had Progressive, I would cancel it just based on that makes-your-skin-crawl lady they use in their ads. She's the most irritating human being on TV. Even my yellow lab leaves the room when she's on. He can't stand her voice, I guess. And he normally likes everybody!
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
Progressive is a BIG Obama supporter...I would NEVER give them
August 13, 2009 - 18:49 ET by Cape Conservativeone $! And I go along with your thoughts on the commercial...it does, indeed, make one's skin crawl. Fortunately, I just fastforward through the commercials anyway since I tape Glenn!
I showed Glenn my support by becoming an Insider the day I heard about this protest.
This comment comes from a proud Tea Party attendee, otherwise designated by Homeland Security as a Domestic Right Wing Terrorist! It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue ~ Sam Adams
I had progressive until I
August 13, 2009 - 19:35 ET by Dan DiegoI had progressive until I found out what they supported, they charge $50.00 to cancel before policy expiration.
Cape...do you get that
August 13, 2009 - 22:05 ET by celatorCape...do you get that magazine Glenn talks about with your subscription (I forgot the name), and if you do, is it worth the subscription?
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
They ain't quite that bad...
August 13, 2009 - 21:52 ET by UnsaneI'd watch the Progressive Insurance commercials 24 hours straight without reprieve, employing Ludovico's Technique, if it meant the end of the freecreditreport.com (which isn't free) commercials.
"CONSUMED DEMOCRACY RETURNS A SOCIALIST REGIME" - Slayer, "Fictional Reality", from Divine Intervention (1994)
Unsane...LOL... from A
August 13, 2009 - 22:11 ET by celatorUnsane...LOL... from A Clockwork Orange?
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
What's it to be then, eh?
August 13, 2009 - 22:16 ET by UnsaneWhy, yes. Now if you will excuse me, I am off to meet some of my droogs at the Korova Milkbar for a round of the moloko with the knives in it.
(Beethoven plays in the background)
:-)
"CONSUMED DEMOCRACY RETURNS A SOCIALIST REGIME" - Slayer, "Fictional Reality", from Divine Intervention (1994)
Excellent.....and the
August 13, 2009 - 22:46 ET by celatorExcellent.....and the perfect metaphor!
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
of course everyone has the right to protest
August 13, 2009 - 17:18 ET by candanceAnd I have the right to tell my husband I don't appreciate being a customer of GEICO anymore.
FYI - TX insurance
August 13, 2009 - 17:30 ET by MaximusBraveheartFYI if you are changing... I looked into insurance for a long time when switching my home and car. For our particular case, MetLife was the best type of policy (2 types in TX & most companies do not have the better type - forget what they are called) and pricing (a TX home w/car in there also). I looked for a long time and looked at complaint rates too. Not sure on their politics however... or pricing in other states. M-B
Obama's green jobs Czar was in actual MOB. Served time.
August 13, 2009 - 17:40 ET by Jack BauerAs Beck has just revealed on his show the green-puke jobs Czar Van Jones is was actually jailed for being in A MOB.
He served time for being a community organizer, oh I mean community arsonist, looter and thief in the MOBS which burned LA after the Rodney King verdict.
From convicted mobster to CZARSTER in 16 years! Ho hum.
The worst part of all this, Jack is the fact that there is NOT
August 13, 2009 - 18:56 ET by Cape Conservativeone thing we can do about all of the criminals he is appointing!
WHY IS NO ONE IN CONGRESS QUESTIONING THE APPOINTMENT OF THESE NE'ER-DO-WELLS??????????
I want the Republican Leadership to start LEADING - I want to hear something EVERY DAY about what they see is going wrong. Their silence is deafening!!!!!!
This comment comes from a proud Tea Party attendee, otherwise designated by Homeland Security as a Domestic Right Wing Terrorist! It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue ~ Sam Adams
Van Jones is a commie
August 14, 2009 - 01:38 ET by Nortotoo, right? I mean like O's old friend Bill Klonsky, search his engine.
I need information.
August 14, 2009 - 09:55 ET by bioteachedI am not trying to refute that Van Jones has ever served jail time, I am just looking for a link to reference that time served. I have seen that he is a convicted felon on several blog sites, but I haven't found an actual source yet. Do you know of any that I can use to refute people that argue against me?
I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I an not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.
I happened to turn to on
August 14, 2009 - 11:25 ET by Jack BauerI happened to turn to on Glenn Beck, and he was talking about RentaVan Jones. I took his words and paraphrased. That's what GB said, live on air.
Color of Glenn Beck: Yellow
August 13, 2009 - 18:13 ET by wjneillThe proclamations of "NewsBusters.org" readers that they are offended by advertisers departing Glenn Beck's orchestrated lunacy is much like Young Republicans or members of Young Americans for Freedom announcing that they are going to enlist in the US Army or US Marine Corps out of a sense of patriotism to fight jihadists in Afghanistan.
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It's both a pathetic joke and an exercise in hypocrisy. Those cowards are fearful of getting dirty, let alone of having to actually risk injury or death. And who are their parents? YOU.
Ban this troll..please.
August 13, 2009 - 18:22 ET by bigtimerwjneill...
I will be glad when you are no longer able to post here...at least under your user name now.
You are beneath comtempt.
Obama's a Community Agitator, a walking, talking destroyer. ~ Rush Limbaugh
And your point is?
August 13, 2009 - 18:32 ET by wjneillSo, smalltime, refute, piece by piece my comments with facts. You drink the Beck kool-aid and fashion yourself as being intelligent. Prove it.
Sorry
August 13, 2009 - 18:36 ET by nolotrippenYour comments really don't make sense.
Seriously, what is your point?
Yes, what is WJNeill
August 14, 2009 - 08:34 ET by BDYes, what is WJNeill attempting to say? Conservatives do not serve in the military? That would be news to me since the polls indicate the armed forces are relentlessly conservative according to polling.
Obama Admin Thug Plots To Forcibly Silence Conservative Dissent.
August 13, 2009 - 18:54 ET by TailgunnerAnd you don't seem to have a problem with such government censorship.
Have a glorious revolutionary day, comrade moron.
Nationalized Healthcare is a DEATH SENTENCE.
it's kind of hard to
August 13, 2009 - 19:06 ET by Ascended Conservativeit's kind of hard to "refute, piece by piece {your} comments with fact," when you make baseless claims that are pretty much unprovable/disprovable. how about you come back here with real information instead of your useless dribble?
you want to know who will win this 'ideological' war? those that defend and preserve freedom. you can serve your masters and help take it away, but i promise you mankind is not destined to be enslaved with the chains of tyranny. in the end, individualism (freedom) will overcome collectivism (slavery).
-ascended conservative
I second that!
August 13, 2009 - 18:38 ET by R D HelmThis troll is nothing more than a large void surrounded by a sphincter muscle.
-Dave
If it's CommieCare you want, then move to Cuba.
naw...
August 13, 2009 - 18:57 ET by Ascended Conservativedon't ban him. he and his ilk can serve as easy target practice.
-ascended conservative
wjneill- you're obvious
August 13, 2009 - 18:37 ET by BKeyserwjneill- you're obvious immaturity is expressed in every contemptible utterance. You have neither the guts nor the intelligence to be one of the few, or the proud, and you'll likely continue to hide in your parent's basement awaiting for government assistance to facilitate your pot habit. Good luck being a leech on decent society.
Sgt Keyser, USMC 1986-1992
Thanks, Sarge, for your service to our country!!! Semper Fi
August 13, 2009 - 18:52 ET by Cape Conservativeand thank you for putting this rude interloper in his/her place!
This comment comes from a proud Tea Party attendee, otherwise designated by Homeland Security as a Domestic Right Wing Terrorist! It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue ~ Sam Adams
LOL, Hey BK! USN here '86-'92 CTM2 or E-5 : )
August 14, 2009 - 11:56 ET by pahuberMore specifically, I served from Jan 6, 1986-July 7, 1992. Actually signed up for six years for the now defunct AEF... hell, everything I was in is now defunct...even CTM's are gone, as well as the NAVSECGRU.
Were you ever in Okinawa? I was there June '87 - June '90.
Thought it was funny that our entry dates and EAOS dates matched.
Semper Fi! . . . yeah, I know...I'm a squid, but hung around AF & Marines mostly.
wjneill, you make no sense
August 13, 2009 - 22:02 ET by needleWhy are [a few] advertisers severing their advertising contracts with Glenn Beck’s show, which has one of the biggest audiences on Television? Because a bunch of leftist Fascists are threatening to mount a boycott campaign against companies supporting a TV show that they do not like and want to shut down.
This is abhorrent for people who care about Free Speech, people who support this web site, for example.
So far as I can see this has no syllogistic connection with people who do not want to put their life on the line for a President, who has never defended this country, who has associated with lots of people who hate this country (in fact he married one), and who even as President has shown a profound reluctance to defend this country. If I were in their boots, I might very well have the same misgivings about risking my life for such a President. In any case this certainly has nothing to do with being cowardly, as I sense you are awkwardly trying to suggest.
- Relying upon the State Run Media for your information is like relying upon an embezzler for your portfolio management.
come on, wjneill
August 13, 2009 - 21:05 ET by candanceCome have a face-to-face talk with one of my family members who served in the military before and during the current war. I know what it's like to live in an empty house. I've seen the fear on a wife's face that her husband will be gone when a baby is born.
Look a Young Republican in the eye and call them a coward, instead of hiding on a website. I dare you.
PS - Just got off the phone with a new insurance company. Turns out, there's a cheaper deal than what GEICO had offered this year. One more reason to love Glenn Beck!
wjnell the whining little baby
August 13, 2009 - 21:58 ET by UnsaneThis post is laughable coming from one who hasn't lifted a finger for his country yet believes he is personally owed by the United States of America for being born here.
Take that from one who has in fact gotten much desert sand in his teeth.
"CONSUMED DEMOCRACY RETURNS A SOCIALIST REGIME" - Slayer, "Fictional Reality", from Divine Intervention (1994)
We support our own. That's
August 13, 2009 - 22:18 ET by celatorWJNEIL...We support our own. That's something you should have learned at Ft. Meade.
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
Huh? Conservatives are
August 14, 2009 - 08:33 ET by BDHuh?
Conservatives are OVERREPRESENTED in the military with the latest poll I have seen conducted by the Military Times company saying that military personnel self identify as conservative by something like 83%. The rest identify mostly as moderates and small numbers liberal.
Sooooooooo.... Who is it you think are in Afghanistan?
Some who contract swine flu actually turn into pigs
August 14, 2009 - 09:15 ET by SickofLibsFast running ones, at that.
→ That's true SOL
August 14, 2009 - 09:20 ET by Cool ArrowThen a bunch of doctors swoop in and cut off their ham-hocks.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
I'll bet that you love Geico?
August 13, 2009 - 18:38 ET by Cho Yi Fanwjneill.:
As a Kalifornian who has seen and heard the liberal diatribe for many years I must say that you were well schooled. Non only do you in a superior tone criticize those that you disagree with but you manage to take a slap at the republicans and the US military in the same post. Nancy would be proud.In fact,you should run for congress and join the other leftist nut that are trying to suppress freedom of speech and redefine life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. So tell me now that they have blown off Beck will you be switching to GEICO?
A couple weeks ago they sent
August 13, 2009 - 18:46 ET by GregEA couple weeks ago they sent out one to get Lou Dobbs off the air. These people are who we think they are.
Nail on the head
August 13, 2009 - 19:17 ET by Redrowan2000GregE you are right and its time to show them who we are. Boycott Geico.
"Don't let the bastards grind you down."
Red
I'm still trying to find
August 13, 2009 - 20:23 ET by GregEI'm still trying to find somewhere that tells me that "change" is a color, and what color it exactly is.
Oh wait a minute, I found it. And YAAAAAAAY, my assumptions were correct. http://colorofchange...
Van Jones mentioned at the bottom of the page.
color of change??????
August 13, 2009 - 22:15 ET by ali vinI'm trying to figure out their tagline:
"changing the color of democracy"
I didn't realize democracy had a color - - - anyone know what color it is???
Success is to stand in the presence of God unashamed.
I don't watch GB
August 13, 2009 - 18:49 ET by katainkentbut if he's getting this much push-back I'd say he's struck more than one nerve. Hilarious that "big companies" with "exorbitant profit margins" are no longer "evil" when they do what their told.
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"The tax imposed under this section shall not be treated as tax" - HR 3200 (Health Care Bill) Pg. 203. Ln 14 & 15
Pushback
August 13, 2009 - 18:50 ET by slickwillie2001So if a company pulls advertising from Beck's show, and Fox News confirms that this push from the communists is the reason, what if Beck were to list those companies on his show and ask his supporters and supporters of Fox News to boycott those companies' goods and services? Would that be legal? Who would win that battle?
RE Pushback
August 13, 2009 - 19:06 ET by Cho Yi FanBeck should just name the companies that have boycotted him and let the viewers decide what to do. In that case,I would bet the companies would lose more than Beck would.
CYF... I bet you're
August 13, 2009 - 19:16 ET by bigtimerCYF...
I bet you're right. ;-)
Sure Ailes does as well.
Obama's a Community Agitator, a walking, talking destroyer. ~ Rush Limbaugh
If the right can try to get
August 13, 2009 - 19:06 ET by JesseJacksonIVIf the right can try to get Letterman off the air, then the left should be able to try to get Beck off. It didn't work with Dave, it won't work with Beck.
→ JJIV
August 13, 2009 - 19:10 ET by Cool ArrowHave to agree with you. The market will decide.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
I agree. They are using a
August 13, 2009 - 20:35 ET by motherbeltI agree. They are using a legitimate tactic to express their disapproval.
However, you do understand that if conservatives were doing this in regard to Olbermann, they would be calling it "censordhip."
The Czar-power makes it different
August 13, 2009 - 21:25 ET by carolina09The protests about Letterman came from citizens organized to make him apologize. I don't think they ever believed they could get him fired.
But what's being done to Beck is different--it's the power of the admin and the pro-Obama progressives. This isn't an authentic boycott. it's fascism.
What constitutes an
August 13, 2009 - 21:30 ET by balboaWhat constitutes an "authentic" boycott?
→ I know, Teacher!
August 13, 2009 - 21:35 ET by Cool ArrowWhen people quit buying your product, and it gets so bad you need a Government bailout.
I still ain't buying a GM or Chrysler. They ain't through stealing from me either.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
Many wanted him fired, not
August 14, 2009 - 10:41 ET by JesseJacksonIVMany wanted him fired, not just an aplogy. They targeted Dave's advertisers as well.
It's only different because it's being done by people on the left this time.
→ Not really JJIV
August 14, 2009 - 10:51 ET by Cool ArrowI see no difference.
If David Letterman likes to joke about molesting underage girls, and a significant portion of the population is willing to egg him on, I guess he gets to keep his show.
True hypocrisy would be any of these viewers who might have a problem with similar jokes about Obama's underage daughters.
So we agree, right? Thanks, I knew we would.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
People on the right were so
August 14, 2009 - 10:57 ET by JesseJacksonIVPeople on the right were so outraged by what Dave said, many went after his advertisers and wanted him fired.
Now it's happening to a Conservative and it's bad?
→ NO, JJIV
August 14, 2009 - 11:08 ET by Cool ArrowTo me, it's not bad. I really believe in the right of the people to vote with their pocketbooks.
You won't catch me buying a GM, Chrysler, Or General Electric product if I can possibly avoid it.
IMHO, these companies have committed egregious insults and/or crimes against my Country and me.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
How is an company deciding
August 14, 2009 - 10:56 ET by LeondeuxHow is an company deciding that they don't want their product associated with an idiotic blowhard an example of facism?
→ Don't know Leon II
August 14, 2009 - 11:03 ET by Cool ArrowIf it's an idiotic Liberal cause, the Government allows for its airing on PBS.
Seems the libs don't have to worry about their silly notions getting airtime.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
Anything!
August 13, 2009 - 19:13 ET by okiehawk44Anything happens to Beck and John Mayer's "squeeze-a-day" program is toast. Of course he can invite Billy Jeff over for old times sake.
You'll never hurt the big guys
August 13, 2009 - 19:14 ET by Redrowan2000The way to do it is isolate and destroy. You will never get SC Johnson and the other 4 but you could destroy , let's say Geico by getting all conservative PAC groups and organizations around the country to drop them like hot lead. Then go after Progressive. It will work.
"Don't let the bastards grind you down."
Red
Let see Beck has rating
August 13, 2009 - 19:23 ET by DavartLet see Beck has rating higher than most of the other Obama networks primetime shows and he's on in the afternoon... I doubt Beck or his advertisers are going anywhere anytime soon. I enjoy Beck and catch him when I can (normally late at night) he's entertaining albeit a little over the top at times, but that's fine he's funny and makes some great points.
http://www.angrywhit...
The Angry White Guy Blog
Glenn was right on!
August 13, 2009 - 19:31 ET by rlrdlrI watched the five minute video and thought Glen was eloquent and his analysis was correct. I'm sure there will be sufficient sponsors for the program. I'll watch and, for a change, note the sponsors and support their products if relevant to my needs. Without the courage of Fox, I don't know where this country would be.
I DVR three programs and start watching them...
August 13, 2009 - 19:33 ET by jawebster1at 6:00pm. The three: Glenn Beck, The Factor and Hannity. I do not look kindly on people who want to take my favorite programs away from me. My car insurance is with GEICO, because it was the cheapest I could find. When my policy is up for renewal, I will consider someone else even if I am forced to pay slightly more. Jim Webster
Because of a glitch in my computer...
August 13, 2009 - 19:45 ET by jawebster1I repeated myself. Sorry. Jim Webster
This article lists the five sponsors who have left GB.
August 13, 2009 - 19:52 ET by Cape Conservativehttp://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=33134
Use the redstate link in that article and it gives you the phone numbers of the companies involved. Let's all give them a ringy-ding-ding and let them hear the ROAR of the Silent (No More) Majority!
In my opinion, I say 'good riddance to bad rubbish' - THEY will be the losers since they have taken themselves OUT of a LARGE audience! I hope they are happy...in these tough economic times, you'd think they would want to stick with the WINNERS!
And...it used to irritate me seeing their commercials on his show anyhow since I knew they were big Obama supporters and not all of Glenn's viewers would know that and might have actually called Progressive for a quote. As I say...GOOD RIDDANCE!
This comment comes from a proud Tea Party attendee, otherwise designated by Homeland Security as a Domestic Right Wing Terrorist! It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue ~ Sam Adams
its two birds with one stone
August 13, 2009 - 19:52 ET by katainkentif liberal companies only back liberal shows... its like putting more ballast in the Titanic.
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"The tax imposed under this section shall not be treated as tax" - HR 3200 (Health Care Bill) Pg. 203. Ln 14 & 15
like putting more ballast in the Titanic.
August 13, 2009 - 19:56 ET by Free StinkerLOL !
like putting more ballast in the Titanic.
You have a way with words Kata. ;-)
At the linked site, the
August 13, 2009 - 20:41 ET by motherbeltAt the linked site, the first commenter says SC Johnson and P&G...difficult to find products not made by one or the other.
Even before this, as a bit of a lark, I have been experimenting with making homemade cleaning solutions from stuff like vinegar, ammonia, and borax. I've had some good luck. There are websites that do a lot of it....Google Homemade cleaning solutions. You can find recipes for everything from window cleaner to furniture polish!
another cleaning tip, motherbelt
August 13, 2009 - 20:57 ET by candanceI use a little clorox bleach mixed with soapy water to clean my bathroom (I love the smell of bleach). Haven't bought mainstream bathroom cleaner in years.
I don't like the smell of
August 13, 2009 - 21:06 ET by motherbeltI don't like the smell of bleach, so I'll pass on that. But since I started looking, I am amazed at the things you can make yourself, even dishwasher and laundry detergent!
I don't do those, but my homemade laundry pre-treater works better than anything I've bought!
I think boycotts of manufacturers are tough because they make so many things you can end up cutting off your nose to spite your face. But big things like cancelling car insurance are something else.
mainstream "cleaners"
August 13, 2009 - 21:10 ET by katainkentare a total waste of money.
___________________________________________
"The tax imposed under this section shall not be treated as tax" - HR 3200 (Health Care Bill) Pg. 203. Ln 14 & 15
Ain't Going to Work!
August 13, 2009 - 19:47 ET by DelsaGlenn Beck is here to stay and the sooner these idiots figure it out the more money they will save!
More power to you Mr Beck!
I Don't Even Like Listening to Glen Beck
August 13, 2009 - 19:58 ET by Free StinkerI Don't Even Like Listening to Glen Beck, but this is stupid.
Can't these fools just turn his show off if they don't like it? He's not even on the "public" airwaves, he's on cable.
"Gov. Palin has been subjected to one of the most massive and dishonest pile-on smear attacks in the history of liberal media." -- Lowell Ponte
OTOH
August 13, 2009 - 20:08 ET by slickwillie2001On second thought, Fox News might even benefit from this. Beck's program is huge, and if one advertiser drops him another will be there to step in. If the present advertisers signed long-term deals, like maybe in January, because Fox News ratings and Beck's ratings have taken off since, a new advertiser might bring in more money than the contracted advertiser.
The contracted advertisers might be doing Fox News a big favor by dropping their contract.
no incumbents
August 13, 2009 - 20:10 ET by WesenBeck has said he's had numerous death threats, and he is under police protection 24/7. People have even tried to run his tour bus off the road. He asked for prayers for his family... this is Barry's legacy and the halfrican must not succeed.
Everybody in Congress must go, everybody.
The Martin Agency does the
August 13, 2009 - 20:12 ET by Gat New YorkThe Martin Agency does the creative campaign for GEICO but I think they have a separate media buying agency.
Note that the GEICO spokesperson was not mentioned by name nor was it a senior executive - only a spokesperson in corporate communication - a sign that the move had little support.
The P.R. firm is a celebrity PR firm and is not that powerful.
So why would GEICO, typically a very conservative company, make a move like that? Wouldn't management be concerned about someone on the Board getting upset using corporate strategy for political vendettas?
The answer is not in this case, because GEICO is owned by Berkshire Hathaway - Warren Buffet - Obama's good pal.
GNY... LOL...that
August 13, 2009 - 20:29 ET by bigtimerGNY...
LOL...that explains a lot.
Obama's a Community Agitator, a walking, talking destroyer. ~ Rush Limbaugh
Markets and physics have LAWS
August 13, 2009 - 20:22 ET by DeskpilotAn observable rule of physics: Nature abhors a vacuum. Take a bucket of water out of the lake, the void is instantly filled.
Pull an advertising slot in one of the country's top rated shows NOT in Prime Time, a competitor is sure to fill that hole in an effort to reach such a huge audience. Neilsen ratings will command top $$$ for a Beck spot, and someone will pay for access to millions of viewers.
Conversely, nature abhors the weak. I think it's called Darwinism, where only the strong survive. GEICO, et. al. pull out of Beck, loose exposure from millions of viewers, can't get more customers to spread the insurance risk to keep everyone premiums "low."
Bad political behavior on their part (right use) will drive away current policy holders (like me), again reducing the pool of insured, narrowing the risk spread, raising premiums. Higher premiums across the board because of less insured, people can't affored them, they go elsewhere, DEATH spiral continues unabated.
Is ANYONE from CoC insured w/ GEICO? Did they cancel their policy in light of the call for the boycott? Odds are thinner than someone with an eating disorder. Wanna bet that they were too worried about their multi-year discount?
I give GEICO a week to reconsider before I consider extending my tenure ( I hate that word) with them.
If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read it in English, You're welcome - Deskpilot, AM(H)1 (AW), USN (Ret)
use their tools against them
August 13, 2009 - 20:41 ET by katainkentuse http://foxnewsboycott.com/fox-news-sponsors/ tools against them.
specifically Glen Beck Sponsors
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"The tax imposed under this section shall not be treated as tax" - HR 3200 (Health Care Bill) Pg. 203. Ln 14 & 15
katain
August 13, 2009 - 22:56 ET by well99Did you see this by a poster there?
"I keep boycotting but their audience keeps growing. How come we’re having no luck?"
Priceless.
Boy, this boycotting is
August 13, 2009 - 20:47 ET by balboaBoy, this boycotting is super terrific. Hopefully we'll one day have all advertisers divided along party lines and all Americans using only the products that vote the way they want them to vote. That, will be a great America.
I wonder how long until all
August 13, 2009 - 20:50 ET by Free StinkerI wonder how long until all the Libs migrate to the coasts, and all the Conservatives migrate to the South and Midwest?
Then the Moderates will make a killing shipping stuff between us . . .
Then the Moderates will make a killing shipping stuff between us
August 14, 2009 - 10:42 ET by Tailgunner...one way.
Nationalized Healthcare is a DEATH SENTENCE.
→ Right again
August 13, 2009 - 20:57 ET by Cool ArrowBut when Americans do vote with their pocketbooks, and General Electric starts going down the tubes, here comes the Federal Government with everything from Carbon Credits, Tarp Money, and Green Contracts to make sure this pitiful excuse for Americana thrives.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
→ Another boycott
August 13, 2009 - 21:15 ET by Cool ArrowIn a very real sense, GM and Chrysler were boycotted for not producing dependable cars at an affordable price.
The Government stepped in to bolster a failed business model, a greedy Union and Management arrangement, and failed lending arm.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
CA, that wasn't along
August 13, 2009 - 22:06 ET by balboaCA, that wasn't along political lines, was it? That was everyone.
→ It is now, bal
August 13, 2009 - 22:51 ET by Cool ArrowNow the government is paying people to buy cars.
I'll scroll up and see if you limited your question to "political" boycotts. If I missed that caveat, my apologies.
OK, I just scrolled up, and you did mention it.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
Enemy List
August 13, 2009 - 20:51 ET by BigMike252Don't worry Glenn....
I found that the following list of people are on the Enemies List at the White House:
Ben Affleck, Jon Bon Jovi, Kelly Clarkson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jimmy Fallon, the Farrelly brothers, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, John Mayer, Bette Midler, Michael Moore, Tyler Perry, Barbra Streisand and Michelle Wie.
I am a Geico Customer....I will call and cancel my Policy Tomorrow!
Very fishy indeed...
August 13, 2009 - 20:55 ET by m4ster chief...so I reported Van Jones' attempts to destroy a talk show host to flag@whitehouse.gov as a "fishy" situation, as our president asked. An Obama administration "special advisor" bringing the power of his office against an American citizen...very fishy. Also, I mentioned that this might have a racial aspect since a powerful African-American is engaged in a possible hate-inspired conspiracy against a powerless (ahem) patriotic, white American citizen.
I'm making one report a day to the above e-mail address, as the president asked. Fishy stuff...heh-heh...won't several million of you join me?
"Allies to Land at Normandy Tomorrow!" New York Times headline; June 5, 1944 (h/t M. Malkin)
→ Not me, Chief
August 13, 2009 - 21:02 ET by Cool ArrowWhite House has already informed us they want to tag us with tracking cookies.
I have no doubt they do it anyway, but I don't want to invite them.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
Nazi's anyone
August 13, 2009 - 21:20 ET by pbthinkerWhen I look back at all the lying that was spread about George Bush, including the famous Kanye West quote about Katrina, New Orleans, and BUsh hating black people, then look at what Glenn Beck said, this is all a joke. I've had Geico Insurance for years and plan on communicating with them about this. If we're going to have freedom of speech, we need freedom of speech. Beck's point, which Obama should have looked at, was that his comments on his friends arrest would not have been made by someone, unless they seriously felt the way Beck accused Obama of.
WHen I think of the numerous ways he could have answered that question and the way he did, his later clarifications didn't change much.
Glenn Beck could be wrong about Obama, however he's stated why he believes what he believes, I would think that time will tell how Obama handles other situations and see if Beck's opinion changes.
Let's face it, it's difficult to sit in a church with a racist for 20 years and not agree with him.
Election 2008-God's way of showing us that elections count.
GEICO
August 13, 2009 - 22:01 ET by gitarfanI wrote GEICO and told them I would be looking for a new insurance company and this is what they wrote back.
GEICO General Insurance Company
August 12, 2009
Dear xxxxxxxx:
Thank you for using GEICO's online services.
Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. Let me assure you that we value your opinion and your business.
We purchase our advertising through a national media buyer and it appears on television stations and radio stations throughout the entire country. GEICO has no contract with any specific show, station, or channel. GEICO does not take positions or endorse opinions on stations where our advertising is run.
GEICO has long been, and continues to be, an insurer for everyone. As with any large national insurance company, our customer base is comprised of individuals who represent virtually every position on every issue. We support the first amendment rights of our policyholders and we strive to provide them with exceptional customer service, without regard to their views and beliefs.
If you need assistance, you may reply to this email.
Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.
To ensure a timely response when replying to this message, please do not remove your policy number from the subject field or alter the reply-to address.
We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We appreciate your business and look forward to serving your insurance needs for years to come.
Sincerely,
What a load of crap.
GEICO
August 13, 2009 - 23:02 ET by cajuncocoaIronically, the people GEICO is bending over for probably don't even own a car, much less have it insured.
I am the mob.
What is worse is that
August 14, 2009 - 03:38 ET by buddycWhat is worse is that Progressive Insurance, GEICO's competitor is owned by Peter Lewis. CHECK HIM OUT. He and Soros, Sperling, Bing and the Sandlers are the DNC's bankers.
Here is the email that I
August 14, 2009 - 11:46 ET by d1carterHere is the email that I received from Geico:
Government Employees Insurance Company
GEICO General Insurance Company
GEICO Indemnity Company
GEICO Casualty Company
Colonial County Mutual Insurance Company
Dear :
Hi, my name is Terri Kliskey and I will be happy to assist you today.
If the inflammatory nature of the comments on a program overshadows our message and causes GEICO to be drawn into a national debate, we are likely to reconsider where we place our marketing messages, which is what we did.
GEICO delivers very important messages through its major marketing campaigns: we’re saving customers’ dollars, we’re easy to do business with, we’re looking out for our policyholders. That’s what we hope the public hears and sees and focuses on.
As a company, we do not take positions on controversial issues.
As an advertiser, while a national debate on issues can be healthy and appropriate, we don’t see ourselves in the role of taking part in those debates.
Our business is auto insurance. We want to bring people value and we attempt to reach large audiences with that message.
It is of little benefit to us if a program gets so much attention that our message is drowned out.
GEICO Corporate Communications
For all future requests, please log into our Policyholder Service Center with your activated password and click on the appropriate link. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
Terri Kliskey
GEICO: Internet Service Representative
Kliskey: "It is of little
August 14, 2009 - 18:11 ET by Dan DiegoKliskey: "It is of little benefit to us if a program gets so much attention that our message is drowned out." If controversy draws more viewers to Beck's show, doesn't that equal more exposure for your product at the same cost?
"As a company, we do not take positions on controversial issues"
August 14, 2009 - 22:06 ET by TailgunnerWRONG. You just did.
Apparently you also take orders, too.
Nationalized Healthcare is a DEATH SENTENCE.
Anybody see an OT for today?
August 13, 2009 - 22:12 ET by Dan DiegoAnybody see an OT for today? I also don't see the Jackson-Lee post...
Excellent timing! My GEICO
August 13, 2009 - 22:14 ET by G. MayExcellent timing! My GEICO policy is up for renewal. Time to switch.
Here's the email I received from SCJohnson
August 13, 2009 - 22:16 ET by sic721Michael,
Thank you for sharing your concerns as there is some potentially misleading information on the web about this topic.
SC Johnson has not pulled or cancelled advertising for the Glenn Beck show, as we never directed our advertising to this particular program. In general, our goal is to provide good, informative ads and we select those programs and/or networks that make the most sense given our consumer base.
Regards,
Kcrista
Consumer Relationship Center
SC Johnson, A Family Company
Toll Free Number: 1-800-558-5252
www.scjbrands.com
Reference Number: 014490165A
Date: 08/12/09
From: consumerproducts@scj.com
To: <crcemail@scj.com>
Subject: CRC Website comments - Other
Title:Mr.
First Name:Michael
Last Name:xxxxxxx
Address:
City:xxxxx
State/Province:CA
Zip/Postal Code:920xx
Email:Permission:No
Product:Other
Comments:I read this morning you're pulling your ads from Glenn Beck's show. So, you're aligning yourselves with the race-baiting group 'Color of Change'?
Read about this group here,
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/matthew-vadum/2009/08/12/race-baiting-group-hitting-tvs-glenn-beck-was-founded-obamas-communis
I'm sending this information to everyone I know.
Hopefully, it goes 'viral'
I also sent this same email to every company CoC bragged about influencing.
RACIST-\rac·ist\(rā'sĭzt')-A person winning an argument with a leftist.
Also
August 13, 2009 - 22:20 ET by sic721I forwarded their answer to Glenn Beck along with the message "We got your back, Glenn, WE SURROUND THEM!"
RACIST-\rac·ist\(rā'sĭzt')-A person winning an argument with a leftist.
sic... Kudos... Your
August 13, 2009 - 22:23 ET by bigtimersic...
Kudos...
Your posts put a smile to my evening.
Obama's a Community Agitator, a walking, talking destroyer. ~ Rush Limbaugh
"And America's so-called journalists couldn't care less"
August 13, 2009 - 23:00 ET by cajuncocoaDid anyone reading this really expect them to? We need to stop expecting the media to do our work for us; it's not going to happen. This ColorForChange group is having success because they have ORGANIZED. That's what we need to do as well...that way, instead of getting thousands of emails from individuals (which they will ignore) someone could present the CEO of these companies with ONE documents with tens-of-thousands of signatures. Join your local 9-12 group. Spread the word about the group to your friends and family members...grow the group. If we just sit around watching "America's Got Talent" instead of getting down to the business of saving our country, we are going to lose it (and find ourselves in the back of the bus).
Yep, you read that right.
I am the mob.
In addition...
August 13, 2009 - 23:05 ET by cajuncocoa...to boycotting those advertisers who drop Glenn, don't forget to patronize those who continue to sponsor his show. And let them know why you do!
I am the mob.
People should be able to watch what they want...
August 13, 2009 - 23:10 ET by shawn228Silly trying to take away something from someone if they don't agree with it........but I believe they will have as much success as Brent Bozell vs Family Guy.
"I swear sometimes the self-appointed moral police are as obnoxious and demanding of big government interference as "environmentalist" gun control advocates, labor unions and trial lawyers"~fitzfong
→ shawn
August 13, 2009 - 23:24 ET by Cool ArrowConservatives boycott Public Television, but guess who comes in to the rescue?
That's right. The government steals my money to keep PBS bailed out.
Dems absolutely do not believe in free markets, or free speech, for that matter.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
Dems absolutely do not believe in free markets, or free speech,
August 13, 2009 - 23:38 ET by shawn228"Dems absolutely do not believe in free markets, or free speech, for that matter."
Can't disagree with you there CA, I have no problem with boycotting, I just hate the concept of people telling everyone else to boycott something just because they do not agree with it. I don't watch Glenn Beck, but I hate to see stuff like this happen because it can set a dangerous precedent.
No one should be happier than Geico losing customers than me because I work in the industry and they are my competition, but I disagree that they are the problem here, they have nothing against conservatives they just decided to not advertise on that program.
"I swear sometimes the self-appointed moral police are as obnoxious and demanding of big government interference as "environmentalist" gun control advocates, labor unions and trial lawyers"~fitzfong
→ shawn
August 13, 2009 - 23:42 ET by Cool Arrowthey have nothing against conservatives they just decided to not advertise on that program.
And in so doing, chose to side with my opposition.
They are slaves who dare not be
In the right with two or three.
"Geico... have nothing
August 14, 2009 - 07:01 ET by Roger the Shrubber"Geico... have nothing against conservatives they just decided to not advertise on that program."
Awesome point! Makes perfect business sense to not advertise on the #3 overall cable news show, which has quadruple the viewers than any other cable new show at that time slot. Getting your product's message out to the most potential customers is a silly notion. Politics has nothing to do with it.
I agree with you that advertisers have every right to not advertise where they do not want to, but don't piss on my leg and tell me it's raining here, ok?
Visit The Daily Wave
BTW, I just heard a GEICO
August 14, 2009 - 09:39 ET by Roger the ShrubberBTW, I just heard a GEICO commercial during Glenn's radio show. *GASP!*
Visit The Daily Wave
Excellent post! Deadly accurate. Here Here!
August 14, 2009 - 12:09 ET by pahuber: )
Check out redstate.com for a sponsor list
August 13, 2009 - 23:16 ET by zachlindRedstate.com has a nice list (first item on the page) of sponsors involved. Contacts, email addresses and phone numbers. It’s easy to read and easy to copy.
Give em hell Beck
August 13, 2009 - 23:30 ET by Nearly NobodyGreat Job
It would seem that Brother
August 13, 2009 - 23:31 ET by RR GOPIt would seem that Brother Beck has struck a nerve with these Communists...a very deep one.
Anyone else think that bunch up there in Washington aren't going to eventually get their way in all of their agendas?
Not enough people take them seriously...just think it's all good ol', boring American politics.
One of the 34% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 86% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory.
I'm with the "mob".
August 14, 2009 - 01:36 ET by wolfemanicNo wonder they want Glenn off the air...
Just tonight he reminded us that Rahm Emanuel went to college for... and is a former professional Ballet dancer.
Next he's with Freddy Mac, cooked the books, received a pay of 16 million in two years, and now he's Chief of Staff at the WH.
At first I thought he was frigging kidding me.
But of course he's not, its all quite true.
Long live Glenn Beck.
I take it you don't
August 14, 2009 - 03:31 ET by buddycI take it you don't contribute to his charitable foundation that he created to accept donatons. It owns his home, pays his servants, gardeners and the like. His home is exempt from local property taxes.
He is a class act.
I am no Beck robot. I
August 14, 2009 - 03:28 ET by buddycI am no Beck robot. I watch him seldom and rarely listen to his radio show. But I am furious over his treatment. He is a mild right version of the nasty Olberman.
I think people who value a conservative voice in the media should go after Sunshine Sacks. Is there like a way to find out who they represent, what businesses they represent, what events they are involved in, who their employees are, where they live and the like.
Beck "boycott"
August 14, 2009 - 04:39 ET by hughglassFrom TV Newser>>>> For Second Time This Week, FNC Tops MSNBC, CNN, HLN & CNBC Combined You might see another "Fox News explodes" moment from Bill O'Reilly tonight. For the second time this week and fourth time this year, FNC beat the combined totals of the four other news channels in primetime in both Total Viewers and the A25-54 demo. "The O'Reilly Factor" had its biggest audience of the year in younger viewers last night drawing 1.08M, up 37% over his quarter-to-date average of 787K. Earlier today we reported on the big numbers being put up by Sean Hannity this week. And not to be outdone, Greta Van Susteren at 10pmET drew more A25-54 viewers (790K) than CNN's AC360 had in Total Viewers (788K). 8/13 Key Demo - Beck 734,000 Wolf 99,000 The spitter 120,000 Hows that "boycott" work out for Ya, Lib PIGS?
Glenn Beck
August 14, 2009 - 07:15 ET by SemusI'm not surprised this kind of arrogance isn't containable. Now even
more people will wake up from their deep slumber, nice move Obama,
you're your own worst enemy. I'll boycott every company that has done
this to Beck.
Poor Michelle Wie
August 14, 2009 - 08:26 ET by CaringwhiteguyPoor Michelle Wie. She is/was a tremendous talent. Her meddling parents and other hangers on have done their best to control her life and suckle her dry. Nike controls her every move. No doubt Nike was involved in selection of SSA as her "publicist". And what a cast of characters with whom she's now associated (Streisand, Moore, Affleck).
My advice to Michelle . . . quit making so many double bogeys. If you succeed at that, you won't need SSA.
Thanks for the SSA client list
August 14, 2009 - 08:52 ET by BlueCat57I can add them to the list of products and actors I boycott.
Go get 'em Glenn Beck!!! He's one of the funniest men in the news.
First
August 14, 2009 - 09:23 ET by jessieHFirst of all, me & mine are boycotting Progressive, Geico, amd the others. Now we get to boycott some hollywood clowns who can't get a real job. I am surprised about some of the names on the list, but wrong is wrong. I like Glen Beck. His show is the first "real" reality show on the tv. I'm gonna save a lot of money by not watching these pinheads on tv or their movies, or buying their cds. Some are has-beens,anyway........
Glenn Beck
August 14, 2009 - 09:25 ET by TheporchIs there a place to go to and create our support for Glenn Beck to send to Fox or do you suppose that his high ratings will suffice?
Glenn Beck
August 14, 2009 - 09:27 ET by TheporchI believe is ratings were up 121% last I saw. He is ranked ahead of Greta now. Only behind Bill and Sean. If he was opposite of Bill, Glenn would eat his lunch. Bill is too wishy washy. Likes to keep his powder dry but it isn't doing him any good with the obamabots.
Re What To Do
August 14, 2009 - 10:29 ET by slickwillie2001You can go to those advertisers he still has and write them and compliment them for not giving in to this kind of pressure. It's even better if you are already a customer of theirs. Anyone have a list of his advertisers remaining?
Here you go slick
August 14, 2009 - 11:16 ET by katainkentyou can thank the boycottfoxnews folks for doing the footwork.
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"The tax imposed under this section shall not be treated as tax" - HR 3200 (Health Care Bill) Pg. 203. Ln 14 & 15
August 14, 2009 - 09:29 ET by jessieHWhere is the list to keep Glenn Beck on? I'll sign it. I know about 50 more that will sign it. I don't like the color they are trying to change.................
COCKROACHES AND RATS-
August 14, 2009 - 09:55 ET by JIMMY1660HATE THE SUNLIGHT-VAN JONES IS A COCHROACH WHO NEEDS STEPPED ON.
HE NEEDS A CLOSE EXAM BY RHE FBI.
BHO- THE PROGRESSIVE PIRATE
Beck Not Worth The Breath
August 14, 2009 - 10:48 ET by LeondeuxWhy are we wasting our time even talking about Glenn Beck? He's a complete joke.
People need to boycott all of these idiots. O'Reilly, Olbermann, Schultz, Savage, Maddow, Matthews, etc. They are entertainers. Nothing more.
The fact that people are canceling their GEICO coverage simply because they pulled their advertising from Beck's 'show' (aka garbage) is absurd and a great example of impulsive, irrational decision-making.
Stalinist Liberals Want To Control Your Remote Control...
August 14, 2009 - 11:03 ET by Tailgunner...by remote control.
It's not good enough for them just to turn off their own TVs.
They want to turn off your TV sets too.
And just like typical liberals, they're using force to control what you watch and listen to.
Why can't they be patient just a bit longer until Obama's FCC Ministry of Truth Commissar gets the nod to send companies of Americops to just shut FOX down completely?
I wouldn't want any of them pulled off the air.
Schultz and Olbermann are so deranged they're more entertaining than threatening.
If liberals had an ounce of self-respect, they'd be the ones trying to get these two lunatics pulled from MSNBC from sheer embarrassment.
Nationalized Healthcare is a DEATH SENTENCE.
Nibble, Nibble...Bait Taken!
August 14, 2009 - 11:14 ET by Corny_McPooWhile O'Reilly, Beck, et al, do not COMPLETELY mirror my political views, they do provide a service that the SCM has failed to do: challenge those in power. They voice the opinions of MANY Americans who have little to no coverage among the comrades in the employ of the SCM. Olbermann, Schultz, Maddow, Matthews...eh...shrill at best, lying DNC propagandists at worst.
Signed, Corny McPoo
"To be is to do." - Plato
"To do is to be." - Aristotle
"Do be do be do." - Sinatra
So, how would you describe
August 14, 2009 - 12:37 ET by d1carterSo, how would you describe the decision that Geico and others made to pull their advertising from the Glen Beck show? Was that a business decision or are they trying to send a political message?
Purely a business
August 17, 2009 - 16:07 ET by LeondeuxPurely a business decision. They don't want their brand associated with someone who consistently spouts stupid, uniniformed nonsense.
It's the same reason company's pulled ads from Letterman after his idiotic Palin daughter joke.
Isn't this obvious?
Hi Leon
August 17, 2009 - 21:04 ET by shawn228What happenned to caciatto?
"I swear sometimes the self-appointed moral police are as obnoxious and demanding of big government interference as "environmentalist" gun control advocates, labor unions and trial lawyers"~fitzfong
Luca Brasi gave him a ride to the 7-11...
August 17, 2009 - 21:22 ET by SickofLibs...but that was quite a while ago, come to think of it.
forward shawn
August 17, 2009 - 21:30 ET by MrShyAnd "Pofessor Toof", don't forget him. Robin to Leon's Batman.
Leon was cacciato
August 17, 2009 - 23:01 ET by shawn228I was not here when Hater around, but first there was Leon, then after Leon was banned, then came Gunslinger, then the Gingerman, then Caciatto, now LeonDeux, I'm curious if the Caciatto account was banned or he decided to go back to Leon.
"I swear sometimes the self-appointed moral police are as obnoxious and demanding of big government interference as "environmentalist" gun control advocates, labor unions and trial lawyers"~fitzfong
LOL!
August 19, 2009 - 19:03 ET by RukusMethinks you have a good catch there my friend! Heehee! : )
Gary
A liberal's generosity is limited only by your income.
Name all the sponsors that pulled out of Letterman
August 17, 2009 - 21:26 ET by SickofLibsAnd Olive Garden doesn't count.
Leon
August 17, 2009 - 21:27 ET by MrShyOh, admirer of my music (I know you do, and I know it pains you) if you have a moment, please just list three examples of things Beck has said that were stupid and uninformed nonsense.
Thanks.
Three is easy. The guy
August 18, 2009 - 15:01 ET by LeondeuxThree is easy. The guy says something stupid every time he speaks. Alaska was purchased for its resources in the 1950s. Compared the first round of bailouts to another 9/11. FEMA concentration camps. The guy is a joke, as are all the other nutjob talking heads. He makes Olbermann look sane.
Olbermann makes Ted Kaczynski look sane.
August 18, 2009 - 16:12 ET by TailgunnerBut you won't see me or most other conservatives trying to shut Olbermann et al, down as the left is organizing to do to Glenn Beck.
I know nothing about Glenn Beck and his show. I do know of some other 'conservative' talk show hosts who I think are a couple of aces short of a deck of cards.
I don't listen to them. Problem solved.
If enough wingnuts want to listen to Olbermann, Beck, Maddow, Savage or Mike 'Filthy Bush Crime Family' Malloy for a cable, satellite or radio network to pick them up, I say knock yourselves out.
But the fact that someone chooses not to listen to such people doesn't give him or her the right to keep you from tuning in.
Nationalized Healthcare is a DEATH SENTENCE.
Agree and disagree...
August 19, 2009 - 19:13 ET by Rukus"If enough wingnuts want to listen to Olbermann, Beck, Maddow, Savage or
Mike 'Filthy Bush Crime Family' Malloy for a cable, satellite or radio
network to pick them up, I say knock yourselves out."
Olbermoonbat: I disagree with everything he emotes. Period.
Beck: He admits he is an entertainer. I agree with a lot of what he say, some things, not so much. Not a wingnut. (wingnut: far right fanatic)
Maddow: Moonbat to the extreme!
Savage: Very right wing but makes a lot of sense much of the time, not so much other times.
Malloy: Don't know, won't say.
Careful with the wingnut tag, same as the moonbat tag with libs. JMHO!
OK, I'm a wingnut! Screw the moonbats! : )
Gary
A liberal's generosity is limited only by your income.
Leon
August 14, 2009 - 12:48 ET by NorthCoasterApparently, you have never watched any of these entertainers.
Actually I have, hence my
August 17, 2009 - 16:08 ET by LeondeuxActually I have, hence my comment.
FEMA compestration camps
August 19, 2009 - 19:17 ET by RukusBeen debuncted by Beck. Try again.
Gary
A liberal's generosity is limited only by your income.