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re: Pacific Life gives in to left wing Media Matters to boycott Tucker Carlson

Posted on 12/15/18 at 3:22 am to
Posted by NC_Tigah
Make Orwell Fiction Again
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Posted on 12/15/18 at 3:22 am to
I had a different take until I read the post below. As far as I can tell Pacific Life did this on its own. If they were extorted somehow (as has been the case with other FNC advertisers in the past) that would be wrong. But it seems as if the company is fully owning this. If so, JT is correct in asserting PL's obvious right to control where it advertises.
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This post was edited on 12/15/18 at 4:39 am
Posted by JuiceTerry
Roond the Scheme
Member since Apr 2013
40868 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 3:26 am to
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It just sucks seeing them cave to the left wing mobs
Show me the part of their statement that mentions any outside pressure influencing their decision
Posted by gthog61
Irving, TX
Member since Nov 2009
71001 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 4:40 am to
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Show me the part of their statement that mentions any outside pressure influencing their decision





because they would certainly spell that out in their "statement"

I have missed your special brand of idiocy.
Posted by NC_Tigah
Make Orwell Fiction Again
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Posted on 12/15/18 at 5:14 am to
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because they would certainly spell that out in their "statement"

One would expect both the timing and the wording of their statement to be different if extortion had been the sole factor forcing their decision.
Posted by baobabtiger
Member since May 2009
4954 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 5:51 am to
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Apparently they are all mad because he said something about mass immigration makes the US poorer and dirtier. I mean he's right


You know, most of the Mexicans in the movie three amigos were very dirty. He may be right.
Posted by Nguyener
Kame House
Member since Mar 2013
21057 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 6:01 am to
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That's kinda one of the great things about free market capitalism


Right. The business makes a decision, the market discusses and reacts. We are the market. We are discussing the action.

Is that too hard of a concept for you?

No one here said they should be forced to advertise anywhere. We said if they don't want to advertise on Tucker then those of us who watch Tucker won't give them business. That is literally capitalism in action.

The only side that wants to force people to do anything is yours. Stop projecting.
Posted by Jyrdis
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Member since Aug 2015
13530 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 6:08 am to
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That's why I'm championing the rights of private corporations while y'all are crying about those rights


As long as you hold that same opinion when a company does the same to a left-wing show.
Posted by NC_Tigah
Make Orwell Fiction Again
Member since Sep 2003
139044 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 6:09 am to
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He may be right.
The Three Amigos crap notwithstanding, when HHS statistics are what they are, he is right
Posted by Nguyener
Kame House
Member since Mar 2013
21057 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 6:35 am to
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while y'all are crying about those rights

Has anyone here said the government should step in and force them to advertise? No. Moron.
Posted by johnnyrocket
Ghetto once known as Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2013
9790 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 7:00 am to
A company that will not insure illegals is dumping a show that talks about illegals.
Posted by Good Times
Hill top in Tn
Member since Nov 2007
24867 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 7:03 am to
Kafka, thanks for that video link. Tucker lays it all out in simple terms. What’s amazing is his inclusion of multiple liberal politicians statements that are opposite of the current Dem positions.

The Caesar Chavez segment was very enlightening considering the lofty position held by the left.

Posted by Wild Thang
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Member since Jun 2009
44181 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 7:13 am to
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JuiceTerry


You are such a phony
Posted by RazorBroncs
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Member since Sep 2013
16209 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 7:21 am to

Pacific Life can do whatever they want, but like Roger said - I'm more concerned with the mob mentality that's been allowed to permeate our society and sway these decisions. It's gotten ridiculous and every company that gives in to them only makes the problem worse.

For the record, I denounce either side pulling this shite - it's just the left that tends to do it more often than not.

Posted by ShortyRob
Member since Oct 2008
82116 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 7:23 am to
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JuiceTerry
Posted multiple times in thread without every comprehending that the problem here isn't the company. The problem is with piece of shite lefties who seek to destroy all who disagree with them.

Of course, not surprised. Juice has been a dishonest frick since the day he arrived on this board.
Posted by scrooster
Resident Ethicist
Member since Jul 2012
43927 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 7:37 am to
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What were the comments that got them all upset?

One of the best political videos I've ever seen

That video was outstanding! I thought I had seen them all. Thank you for sharing.

Posted by Eli Goldfinger
Member since Sep 2016
32785 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 7:57 am to
David Brock (born July 23, 1962[1]) is an American liberal political consultant, author, and commentator who founded the media watchdog group Media Matters for America.[2] He has been described by Time as "one of the most influential operatives in the Democratic Party".[3]

Brock’s career drastically changed course after he was given a $1 million advance to write a biography on Hillary Clinton. Rather than breaking any news in his book, Brock produced a fluffy piece that was panned. Brock’s journalism career fell apart.

White House visitor logs show that on June 16, 2010, Brock and the Media Matters president met with Valerie Jarrett, once of Obama’s closest advisors.

Media Matters also assisted the staff of Attorney General Eric Holder in diffusing stories that were critical of the Obama Department of Justice (DOJ). DOJ Office of Public Affairs Director Tracy Schmaler and MMfA writer Jeremy Holden exchanged e-mails just prior to his publication of an article attacking two former DOJ Civil Rights Division attorneys for their writing on the New Black Panther Party voter intimidation scandal. Another MMfA writer, Matt Gertz, requested help from Schmaler in writing stories on the Fast and Furious gun-walking scandal. E-mails also reveal that the two likely spoke over the phone prior to Gertz reporting on the Trayvon Martin shooting, which was highly critical of the National Rifle Association.

Billionaire George Soros donated $1 million to Media Maters in October 2010.

A super PAC founded by MMfA founder David Brock, American Bridge 21st Century, became more active once MMAN slowed down its own activities (largely due to the anti-Semitism charges outlined below). The PAC received a $1 million contribution from George Soros in June 2012 and hundreds of thousands of dollars from labor unions.


Posted by Redbone
my castle
Member since Sep 2012
20704 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 8:08 am to
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JuiceTerry
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I definitely think
The fact that you think you think is cute.
Posted by thebigmuffaletta
Member since Aug 2017
15718 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 8:25 am to
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I've never watched Tucker 

Why do people care who chooses not to advertise on his show? 





Why do people who don't watch his show care who advertises on his show?
Posted by JohnZeroQ
Pelicans of Lafourche
Member since Jan 2012
8536 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 8:56 am to
Posted by Dale51
Member since Oct 2016
32378 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 9:06 am to
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I definitely think companies should be forced to advertise wherever the right wing says they should


That doesn't even make sense.
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