Sixth Advertiser — Carbonite — Drops Limbaugh Despite His ‘Apology’ Because He’s Beyond The ‘Bounds

[cal04]

Source: ThinkProgress

Moments ago, Carbonite – a company providing backup software for computers – announced that it will no longer advertise on Rush Limbaugh’s show. CEO David Friend made clear in a Facebook statement that, despite Limbaugh’s “apology” issued tonight, the company was still pulling its ads because it wants to “contribute to a more civilized public discourse”:

No one with daughters the age of Sandra Fluke, and I have two, could possibly abide the insult and abuse heaped upon this courageous and well-intentioned young lady. Mr. Limbaugh, with his highly personal attacks on Miss Fluke, overstepped any reasonable bounds of decency. Even though Mr. Limbaugh has now issued an apology, we have nonetheless decided to withdraw our advertising from his show. We hope that our action, along with the other advertisers who have already withdrawn their ads, will ultimately contribute to a more civilized public discourse

Indeed, evidencing the point made by Friend, Limbaugh’s “apology” is riddled with offensive statements, comparing contraception to “sneakers” and implying that birth control is only a subsidy for personal sexual activity.

Read more: http://thinkprogress.org/media/2012/03/03/437205/carbonite-drops-limbaugh/

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https://www.facebook.com/CarboniteOnlineBackup/posts/10150573840040976
A Statement from David Friend, CEO of Carbonite:
“No one with daughters the age of Sandra Fluke, and I have two, could possibly abide the insult and abuse heaped upon this courageous and well-intentioned young lady. Mr. Limbaugh, with his highly personal attacks on Miss Fluke, overstepped any reasonable bounds of decency. Even though Mr. Limbaugh has now issued an apology, we have nonetheless decided to withdraw our advertising from his show. We hope that our action, along with the other advertisers who have already withdrawn their ads, will ultimately contribute to a more civilized public discourse.”

[Auggie]

1. "Carbonite is the sixth company to drop Limbaugh in the last couple of days."

1). Sleep Number
2). The Sleep Train
3). Quicken Loans
4). Legal Zoom
5). Citrix
6). Carbonite

[Frances]

5. Thanks for this list

and thanks for the link

[Auggie]

57. My link: "Six Advertisers Drop Limbaugh"

http://thinkprogress.org/media/2012/03/02/436852/rush-limbaugh-advertisers/

[TrollBuster9090]

8. Let's keep this up, and send him the way of Glenn Beck.

Money is the only thing these people understand. As soon as the advertisers flee, Limbaugh's days are numbered.

We should demand that he be fired, and if that doesn't happen, reluctantly "settle" for an ON AIR apology. An apology hidden on his website? Give me a break, we all know that his listeners can't read.

[SusanaMontana41]

18. To quote a woman from MIT: "Please stop using the word 'apology.'

Rush did not apologize. He basically implied that she brought his insults upon herself... she was 'absurd' so he was forced to respond with 'absurdity.' Keep leaning on his sponsors. He does not know what decency is."

[Beartracks]

23. An excellent point.

He pretty much said:

"Some people, unfortunately, got upset that I used the word 'slut.' Fluke still expects us to pay for her to sleep around, which is absurd."

His premise that she wants public dollars for contraceptive services to subsidize a slut-like lifestyle -- a premise on which he clearly still bases his comments -- does describe an absurdity. But the absurdity is all his, for it's his own premise, rooted in his own fabrications (and fantasies?) about Fluke and her concerns.

Twisting straight facts into a pretzel and claiming it's an absurd shape -- that's a conservative specialty.

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[emmadoggy]

34. THANK YOU, yes.

That is exactly the thing that keeps making me crazy. The twisting and fabricating this into something it's not.

[The Last Democrat]

41. This is all good news keep the pressure on its working.

"To quote a woman from MIT: "Please stop using the word 'apology.'
Rush did not apologize. He basically implied that she brought his insults upon herself... she was 'absurd' so he was forced to respond with 'absurdity.' Keep leaning on his sponsors. He does not know what decency is."

No way was what he said an apology.

[wordpix]

30. and the apology was issued on a wkend. Big deal, I'm sure maybe one of his followers read it

if that person could read.

[sarcasmo]

51. +1

[TrollBuster9090]

9. PS-Does anybody have a list of the companies that still sponsor his show?

And if so, CAN WE GET IT POSTED On DU?

[Iwillnevergiveup]

40. ProFlowers is another biggie

You can give that company your feedback here:


http://www.proflowers.com/rush-limbaugh-codes.aspx

[appleannie1]

45. They stand behind the garbage dump and will support him to the end.

[SemperEadem]

48. they are offering "rush limbaugh discount codes"

they are completely planted behind this man.

what does that say to the millions of women who receive their flowers? And on mother's day---how many people will be avoiding their services when it's time to send mom some flowers?

edited to add link:http://leftaction.com/action/boycott-rush

[kristopher]

53. email addy for ProFlowers (they've taken down the page with the Rush Special)

[e-mail]

[Blue Owl]

63. Just enter the code: FATIDIOT01

n/t

[ChairmanAgnostic]

47. Impossible. Their RW roots are planted too deep to nip that bud.

[IndyJones]

67. Keep up the pressure on ProFlowers - they "suspended" ads for ONE WEEK ONLY.

What a joke. They just want the backlash to blow over and then continue advertising with Rush.

[SemperEadem]

72. Go with FTD or 1800flowers for Mother's Day

that should be the rallying cry for progressives.

End it, not suspend it.

[donnasgirl]

52. Coming back to haunt the GOP

Auggie,i have several friends who are republican and have stated never will they vote for any of the candidates who are running.They stated that the biggest reason is Rush Blowhard because he is the GOP statesmen,and seems to speak for everyone of them.

[dixiegrrrrl]

66. I claim credit for Carbonite dropping him.

I sent them a brilliantly worded e-mail yesterday,
I am almost positive it was that gem which made up their minds.

No need to thank me, just doing my civil duty.

[Auggie]

70. I'll thank you

[dixiegrrrrl]

71. Boy howdy, they must have gotten a LOT of feedback, wouldn't you say?

[RockyMtnGuy]

2. WOW

I didn't think he'd do it, but he did it! Thank you Mr. Friend.

[nenagh]

21. Agree...thank you Mr. Friend..

[bulloney]

3. We hope our action...will ultimately contribute to a more civilized public discourse.

I just wish it wouldn't just be limited to this hot button issue on women and birth control.

Limbaugh, Hannity and others in the RW media have been increasingly out of control for decades with their hate mongering which has led to irrational thought processes and violence on people.

Based on history, this will likely just be a short-term cathartic response to an isolated incident from the bloviating idiot we know as Rush Limbaugh.

[Hoyt]

4. Great. I may have to listen to his show Monday just to hear him whine.

[Duer 157099]

58. Please don't

Resist the temptation and just wait to hear about it, if you must know what the blowhard is saying or doing.

Listening to his show, no matter the reason, is exactly what the sponsors--the ones still around anyway--want and expect.

[Hoyt]

60. Good point. I probably wouldn't listen anyway -- I'll just tune into MSNBC.

Of course, I doubt I'd buy anything from companies advertising on the bigot's program.

I was thinking about changing from Carbonite, but was pleased to see they told the ahole to go screw his hateful/worthless self.

[SunSeeker]

6. I could not have said it better myself, Carbonite!

I already use their service, and had sent an earlier e-mail asking them to stop ads on the Limbaugh show. I am going to e-mail them to thank them and tell them they have earned my customer loyalty We've been heard!

[nolabear]

7. Comments on their FB page are outstanding!

A few jerks bt vastly supportive of the decision. As it should be.

[underpants]

10. WOW Carbonite and the Matress companies are HUGE advertisers on his show

I know that for Carbonite especially he does a voice over not sure about the mattress companies.

[alp227]

42. Other talkers narrating promos for Carbonite:

Stephanie Miller, Thom Hartmann, Randi Rhodes, and Mark Levin (yes I mentioned Levin...I heard him doing a v/o during the rare time I peek at conservative talk). The Young Turks also has been sponsored by Carbonite.

[Swagman]

11. is there a list anywhere of Limbaugh advertisers ?

I'll be buggered if any of my hard earned money goes to assist these hate merchants.

[Amerigo Vespucci]

13. Here you go

http://www.topplebush.com/boycott_rush.shtml

[Swagman]

43. thanks

[onehandle]

12. Support Carbonite through Stephanie Miller --->

http://carbonite.com/lp/media/stephanie-miller.aspx

Type "Stephanie" in the box!

[tridim]

14. Beautiful! Rush's career is over.

It's just a matter of working out the contractual details now. There is no way he can continue with no advertisers and he can't simply switch to "civilized public discourse".

[Fla Dem]

68. From your lips...but ........

As I suggested in another thread, Rush is rich enough to buy up all the advertising time on his own. In addition, rich RW republicans will put their own products in the vacant ad spots. After all, the Koch brothers alone have a very diversified corporation.

"Among Koch Industries' subsidiaries across various industries

Georgia-Pacific paper and pulp company, maker of "Brawny" paper towels, "Angel Soft" toilet paper, "Mardi Gras" napkins and towels, "Quilted Northern" toilet paper and paper towels, "Dixie" paper plates, bowls, napkins and cups, "Sparkle" paper towels, and "Vanity Fair" paper napkins, bowls, plates and tablecloths. The Atlanta-based company has operations in 27 states.

Invista, a polymer and fibers company that makes "Stainmaster" carpet, and "Lycra" fiber, among other products.


I am sure there are other mega rich RW thugs who will buy up the advertising, just to keep Rush on the air so he can continue to spew his hate.

[tridim]

69. Will the Koch's risk making their brands toxic?

We'll see what happens.

It's obvious Rush is getting chewed out by people even more powerful than him, he wouldn't have apologized otherwise. I think his only hope is private (secret) funding, which without disclosure would be against FCC regulations.

[SeattleVet]

15. Is he still allowed on Armed Forces Network?

And if so, why?

[csziggy]

38. I thnk that is something we need to ask our Congress members

The people in charge of AFN are highly resistant to taking Rush off their system. Their canned response to all complaints:

The American Forces Network does not censor content and we do not seek to protect our overseas Department of Defense audience from hearing views with which they may disagree. Our mission is to offer program choices, which includes both the one-hour versions and three-hour version of various popular political talk shows.

To review our radio services/schedules, please visit www.myafn.net.

Thanks for your support of the troops and for your interest in AFN.

BTW - As a service of the Department of Defense, AFN does not offer products for sale or sponsor any of the programs we relay to our audience.

Sincerely,

- Gene Frederickson
Affiliate Relations
AFN Broadcast Center
Riverside, CA

If you want to get your own copy of this canned response, here's the link:
http://myafn.dodmedia.osd.mil/Email.aspx

[MarkCharles]

16. THIS THREAD IS TWO ADVERTISERS BEHIND, NO LONGER ...

accurate.

Please delete this thread.

[uppityperson]

17. Hosts can not delete threads. As you have been told.

[tkmorris]

19. No need to shout mate

It's not up to you whether the thread gets deleted or not. Further, stories often evolve after the posting of the original post. In such cases posting ongoing developments within the thread is the usual method. I'm not clear why you'd have a problem with that.

[Bohunk68]

44. Yer right

That poster is probably a Rush supporter. Amazing that they can read.

[2ndAmForComputers]

20. They make a high-quality, dependable product. I recommend it.

[Beartracks]

24. Always wondered how Han's hands got free... n/t

[cstanleytech]

22. Rush wasnt sorry he said it, hes only sorry that he is losing the advertisers and thats the reason

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and the only reason he issued the "apology" and I feel safe in saying that in all likelyhood if they hadnt pulled their ads the giant douche bag would have never even issued an "apology" at all.

[localroger]

49. He's sorry that he handed Fluke a gold-plated libel suit. /nt

[itsrobert]

25. People have recommended Carbonite to me, I think I might use them

That's the best statement yet from an advertiser.

[Kalidurga]

26. Rush didn't apologize

That wasn't even a satisfactory explanation of why he would say such vile things. He actually double downed, so I think we should do the same. BTW thanks for the info on who to boycott, I now know what Realtor to not use.

[frylock]

27. winning

[L. Coyote]

28. Perhaps a boycott of any company that dares to advertise with the Blowhard is in order.

For your punishment, my son, remain silent forever. Also, say three Hail Marys and wash your mouth with soap

[Incitatus]

37. Yes, let's try to Glenn Beck this fuck

[L. Coyote]

56. And, I hope the women of the world never touch him ever again, not even a handshake

Assuming that he is attracted to women

[MADem]

29. Muahahahahahahahaha!!!

Gooooooooooooooood.

Let the excoriation continue!

[NBachers]

31. Carbonite's fax number is [phone]

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I like faxes because I like the idea of an actual paper document in their office for people to see. Here's the fax I sent:

Dear Carbonite,

I wish to thank Carbonite’s CEO David Friend and the entire Carbonite organization for withdrawing advertising from Rush Limbaugh.

Guess what? I have a mother. I also have a sister, a daughter, and many relatives, friends, and acquaintances who
are women. Rush Limbaugh and his political henchmen have gone too far in their abusive behavior. I salute Carbonite in pro-actively advocating “a more civilized public discourse.”

I work at San Francisco’s largest independently-owned home care store. We use Carbonite for our backup service. I know Carbonite is an excellent product, and a good corporate citizen.

I first became aware of Carbonite (aside from “Return of the Jedi”) through Stephanie Miller’s radio show. Please continue supporting Stephanie Miller.

Thank you,

[SunSeeker]

39. Beautiful! Thanks. n/t

[high density]

32. Umm, Limbaugh has never offered "civilized public discourse"

What a load of CYA nonsense.

[mikeh106]

33. Here's a list of who's left to boycott

6 down, 10 to go yet. Keep the protest going.

Clear Channel Communications (parent company of Premiere Radio Networks, Inc.) 200 Basse Road San Antonio TX 78209 Phone [phone]

Lowry Mays, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer [e-mail]

Mark Mays President and Chief Operating Officer [e-mail]

Randall Mays, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer [e-mail]

Lisa Dollinger, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communication Public Relations [e-mail] [e-mail]

Century 21 Real Estate LLC - confirmed sponsor International Headquarters 1 Campus Drive Parsippany, NJ 07054 Web contact form

ProFlowers Email Web contact form Sales or Service: 1-800-580-2913 Phone: [phone]

eharmony 300 N. Lake Ave., Suite 1111 Pasadena, CA 91101 [e-mail] Web contact form Email 626.795.4814 FAX [phone]

Oreck Upright Vacuum Cleaners Oreck Corporation 100 Plantation Road New Orleans, Louisiana 70123 Online contact form 800-289-5888

Mid-West Life Insurance Company of Tennessee 9151 Grapevine Hwy. North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Phone [phone] (web banner ads on rushlimbaugh.com)

AutoZone Inc. 901-495-7185; Fax: [phone] P.O. Box 2198, Memphis, TN 38101 [e-mail]

American Forces Network Contact Us: @MyAFN.net

Mission Pharmacal Company 10999 IH-10 West Suite 1000 P.O. Box 786099 San Antonio, TX 78278-6099 Telephone: [phone] Bennett Kennedy - Citracal Product Manager

Life Quotes, Inc. 32045 Castle Court Evergreen, CO 80439 1-800-670-5433 [e-mail]

[xtraxritical]

35. Clear Channel Communications corporate web site

This is Limpball's employer, they should be deluged with negative email about the pig.

http://clearchannel.com/Corporate/PressRelease.aspx?PressReleaseID=1169&p=hidden

[link:http://clearchannel.com/Corporate/PressRelease.aspx?PressReleaseID=1169&p=hidden|

[Xipe Totec]

36. I liked Andrew Breitbart's apology much more than Limbaugh's

Rush should take a lesson.

[unionworks]

46. Rush and Beck

... together in the twilight zone!

[SemperEadem]

50. Mother's Day is in two months... who will you use to send your mom some flowers?

this outfit? I certainly hope not.

[louis-t]

54. Good, now I can pay my yearly Carbonite bill.

And with my payment will go a 'thank you' for pulling their ads.

[packman]

55. AFN

I've tried the AFN suggested link and can't seem to get anywhere. Isn't or Wasn't there a website which was dedicated to get this a-hole off the air? If not, there should be one.

It really gulls me that his vile vomit is being spewed to our military and the military allows it. Whatever happened to respecting the Commander-in-Chief? He should have been off AFN the first time he threw his mud at the President.

[Faygo Kid]

59. I have a daughter. Also had a mom, have a partner, ex-wife, sister-in-law, coworkers, etc.

Daughter in her mid-30s now, which is a wonder to me. Grandma, too, way back in the day, and many other women in my life - many of which are gone now, but all of them loved.

Limbaugh is finished. He cannot recover from this.

[eringer]

61. While there at it, how about dropping Hannity as well

If "Marty" were alive, he would be ashamed of Hannity's comments. By coming to his mentor's defense, Hannity needs to go as well. Its amazing how people like George Will are following the Republican party as it moves into uncharted territory to the right.

http://mediamatters.org/blog/201203020022

[Blue Owl]

62. Dump the dead weight

Carbonite feels so much lighter now

[Uncle Joe]

64. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, cal.

[the_chinuk]

65. Han Solo could have told him that going up against Carbonite always ends badly. n/t