GE, Fox News, and the other Glenn Beck boycott

August 14, 2009 · Posted in News and Current Affairs

glenn_beck-in-hospital So it’s a dozen lost advertisers and counting for Lonesome Roads, with advertisers who didn’t even buy Glenn Beck’s FNC show on purpose publicly running away from the crazy train. Fox News doesn’t seem to be too concerned; after all, most of the ad dollars are merely shifting to less controversial shows … like Sean Hannity and Bill O’Reilly … wait a minute…! But the Beck show may soon look a lot like a public access production, with nothing but promos running between segments. Of course, not every advertiser is uncomfortable advertising on a show that features nightly propaganda films and charts designed to frighten Fox’s geriatric viewers into thinking barack Obama is ushering in the next holocaust. In fact, some Beck advertisers have a high tolerance for “strong opinion” — although …

Turns out, some of these very same companies dropped advertising from the progressive talk radio station Air America back in 2006. Megan Carpentier on Air America Media writes:

Three years ago, a group of corporate advertisers informed ABC that they didn’t want their commercials run during Air America programming. Media Matters reports that those companies will run ads during conservative shows.

In 2009, General Electric, Farmer’s Insurance and Office Depot have financially supported Glenn Beck’s racism and threats against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the radio; Bayer, Chattem Pharmaceuticals and Wyeth have given Lou Dobbs money to continue his radio-based support for the Birther conspiracy theorists and his portrayal of the current Administration as alternately Socialist, Fascist and Communist; and Home Depot, JC Penney’s and Office Depot are helping provide Rush Limbaugh promote his racist, divisive commentary on a daily basis.

That doesn’t even include the companies that advertise during Glenn Beck’s or Lou Dobbs’ television shows, which additionally includes the likes of Bayer, Wal-Mart and Nestlé.

Wait, did she say … General Electric? Parent company of Fox News’ arch-nemesis, MSNBC? Do go on, madam…

Take General Electric, a supporter of both Glenn Beck’s radio and television programming. In the 2006 election cycle, when they first blacklisted Air America’s programming, their PAC’s political contributions were two-thirds in favor of Republicans. In 2008, after the takeover of the House by Democrats and while Barack Obama’s win was clearly telegraphed, GE continued to favor Republicans with contributions disproportionate to their power in Washington, giving them 48 percent of the PAC’s donations. Only now that GE has nowhere else to turn, their donations for the 2010 election cycle are going two-thirds of the time to Democrats. To the victors go the spoils, I guess–as long as they can spend at least an equal amount of money supporting media programming intended to derail the agenda.

So while Bill-o spends half his show savaging G.E., that same company is pouring money into the rival network? Huh??? Kind of shines a whole new light on those supposed “truce talks” between NBC and Fox a couple weeks ago, huh?

Next up: Beck hasn’t said much about the advertisers jumping ship — he’s no bitching Don Imus. But perhaps it’s because he’s no stranger to the boycott. Ironically, Color of Change may be the most successful Beck boycott promoter, but they’re hardly the first. Ron Paul supporters — some of whom have morphed into the very teabaggers, (sponsored by the professional astroturf class) that the sane among us are having so much fun mocking (gun-toting New Hampshire “blood of tyrants” spiller guy included — got there first. Check out this post from The Daily Paul, (the same site linked in the previous sentence,) circa November 2007:

On 11/12/2007, Glenn Back implied that any person who supports Ron Paul is a terrorist. Yes…that is a complete misrepresentation of the facts, but this just means we are now in the attack phase of the campaign. Given the current state of our media we will likely see alot more reporters purposefully attempting to misguide the public about the message of Ron Paul and his supporters just because we are a real threat now.

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The best way to deal with this is not to attack Beck or CNN…we all know they are just trolling for attention. Beck’s show has been sliding in the ratings, and its time to put the final nail in the coffin. Take 5 minutes out of your day, and contact any of the following companies…and tell them you’ll boycott their products until they pull their advertisement from Beck’s program.

We need to make an example out of Beck, for all future talking heads that will dare call Americans terrorists just because they are supporting Ron Paul. Some posters have suggested Glenn Beck should be fired/forced to resign for his statements. I agree. Glenn Beck should be fired/forced to resign. You may demand this of CNN, and inform his advertisers of the same.

If you follow the link, the site even provides a handy phone list of Beck advertisers. Of course, the Paulites didn’t get very far, and Beck, who was then on CNN’s HLN channel, wound up jumping to Fox anyway. But the irony is pretty darned thick.

BTW, Jon Stewart flattened Beck tonight, reminding viewers of the guy who thought America’s helathcare system was crap, following a botched butt surgery. Do you remember the time? Video tomorrow.

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8 Responses to “GE, Fox News, and the other Glenn Beck boycott”

Paul on August 14th, 2009 3:16 pm

Poor little Glenn Beck, such a loser, he can not keep his lies straight. But then most of Fake News do the same. Sweet.
ej_57 on September 29th, 2009 9:18 am

Wait a minute Paul! Most news is “Fake”. News stories are picked and produced to get and keep viewers. The debates and arguments are a ploy.
“Fair and balanced” is a matter of opinion, even when both sides of a story is discussed. Take the time to compare CNN, MSNBC, FOX etc.
It’s up to the viewer, listener, reader to follow the story and seek an “unbiased” news source. You really can decide.
Misty McGuire on September 29th, 2009 11:18 pm

Oh my goodness, such bitterness… I need a long hot shower after wandering through this site.

Enjoy your tiny minds.

Thinking people watch Fox for coverage of real news stories, and get their entertainment from the has-been fringe media. By the way, how’s that boycott working for you now? Even if (and it’s very unlikely) Fox is damaged by the slander it has largely done it’s job. The real mainstream, America’s 75% MAJORITY are watching every move now, and this nightmare that began last November will be over soon.

Is MSNBC still on? hello? helllooo? All I hear are crickets and the gnashing of fangs…

Janet Jackson ~ oh dear God you have got to be kidding me. After Al Frankin with ACORN’s help stole his seat I’m not about to laugh anymore. The lunatics really are running the asylum.
barbara mcgregor on September 30th, 2009 8:34 am

Ah! the fear of the unknown…be careful what you wish for! Joyce
Bayhart..Huffington Post….New York Daily News…you may be next…..

The truth eventually comes out and all you nuts will run for cover! Do me a favor and take Charlie Sheen with you. Remember, there is strength in numbers….just ask the Dems!!! That’s all they have. What an empty life!!
jewell on November 3rd, 2009 3:03 am

Do you really think people are so fooled by all this? We The People….Will see through all this foolishness. All over this great land ,big cities ,small towns.No jobs,loosing thier homes,afraid of what will happen to their elderly parents,proper health care for their dissabled and critcacly ill childeren an babies.Wake up.!!!!! Stop your childish mud slinging and talk facts. Ask the questions. Give us answers…Report information not opinion,it is more like a gossip rag. Come to think off it, They have been much better reporting political scandles of late. Grow up…elementary school is over.
edwardviola on November 21st, 2009 3:37 pm

Hey Glenn….Glad you are doing better……..Just want to say this……..you were raised up for such a time like this…….my prayers are with you and your family and all who work around you …I know HIS favor and blessing is with you…….thank you, Eddie Viola
larry on December 4th, 2009 6:50 pm

Thank you Glenn Beck for hanging in there and keeping it fair an balanced.we real americans depend on you for your accurate reporting.remember when the conservatives had control of the house an senate ane unemployment was at a record low.I do!! I guess the dumms are getting nervous now that it’s at a almost record high.Just like the early 80s recession after the Carter infections .It took a conservative like Ronald reagan to heal that one.Nice to hear the lids being blown off there global warming lies to.I wonder how much $$$ that thief al gore made.I hope we get to see public hangings of corrupt liberals like al gore.Merry CHRISTmas.I think il buy G.E. gifts this year!!
Daniel on December 11th, 2009 3:11 am

OMG the left is so naive! Too bad they’re taking us down in their sinking ship!