Don't air the speech!!!

[Bleacher Creature]

So far, it looks like only ABC will go ahead and preempt their programming for Bush's speech -- anyone know if this has changed??

It would make me SO happy if they took a stand and told the Chimp White House to call them when there is real news. This is propaganda, pure and simple. It is not newsworthy in the slightest.

That said, is it too late to start an email or phone call campaign to encourage CBS, NBS, and FOX (I know) not to air it. In reality, I would bet that they would crush ABC if they run their normal shows.

[phantom power]

1. I think it's better if they air it.

Something interesting has happened. People are starting to cotton on to the fact that Bush is out of touch. That's a good thing, and now that it's started, every time Bush gets in front of a camera and makes one of his idiotic speeches, more people will catch on.

I'd like to see Bush, Rove and Rumsfeld on camera as often as possible, because suddenly it's not doing them any favors, and they haven't realized it yet.

[johnaries]

4. I agree, let him stick his foot in his mouth.

People used to just ignore it, but they're starting to notice it more and more.

I love it when he shows his idiotcy on national TV!

[Bleacher Creature]

That's actually a good point.

Now I'm torn. I still want to see the media start to grow a spine, but you're absolutely right that Bush doesn't do himself an favors when he's on the camera.

[navvet]

10. Can a Newbie agree with you??

I could not have put it better.

Biden summed up the credibility canyon very well last week.

:thumbsup:

[WillyT]

12. Welcome To DU, Navvet !!!

And thank you for your service!!!

:toast::bounce::toast:

Welcome aboard!

:hi:

BTW - Where the heck is Bristol, WI???

We used to have our family reunions in Hayward, WI, up in Sawyer County. Hung out at Grindstone Lake.

:shrug:

[navvet]

13. Bristol WI

West of I-94 in SE Wisc.

Kenosha to the East of the "I".

:bounce:

[ewagner]

15. Welcome to DU

from a Navy brat.

from a fellow Veteran

from a fellow Wisconsinite

:hi:

[Lowell]

2. I'm glad I got cable

I can always switch to something more intelligent, like the Simpsons.

[Frederik]

3. No, people should hear what he says

Last time, his approval rating plummeted.

[wakeme2008]

5. cbs is carrying it nt

[Oversea Visitor]

6. Yeah better

Chimp walking disaster
Will punch BIG BIG hole in boat of republican party
Then rats jump boat lots of lots of rats
Dem win change election law to paper vote hey maybe
Everyone can recover from madness heh heh :)

[wakeme2008]

7. LOL NBC is airing a new show Average Joe... :) nt

[JohnnyRingo]

8. I wouldn't miss it

You never know when he'll ab-lib something that makes Hughes and Rove cringe and crank up the "damage control" machine.

Allowing Buxh to speak live is a sign of desperation

Today's speech is tomorrow's refrigerator magnet.

[waynew706]

9. I heard that CNN was going to show it as well...

Now that was a few days ago, so maybe they have changed their mind on it.

[Carla in Ca]

11. The irony of this is

that he has to go to Ft. Bragg to use it as a prop but the hesitation by these networks is because not having at the WH doesn't make it newsworthy. Don't cha love it? This guy is a L.O.S.E.R!

[dejaboutique]

14. Yes air it - it will be funny

I always think its a great piece of stand up comedy. I usually get some beers for it and laugh. Plus he has to start talking and defending himself, should be good!