Obama tries to shut down Chicago radio station?

SUBMAN1 · 08-28-08, 02:20 PM

Man, if I were running against him, I'd just keep my mouth shut since his blunders are going to doom him. If the guy is using slander, a lawsuit would be more appropriate. I guess that would bring out too many secrets however.

All this is neat and everything, but what worries me is the squash or attempted squash of free speech. That is the part that irks me!

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/warner-...ago-radio-show

-S

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Members of Barack Obama’s campaign HQ in Chicago tried to shut down a local radio show on the City's most powerful radio signal, WGN 720, because they didn't like a conservative guest that was on going on the air to discuss Senator Barack Obama's ties to local terrorist William Ayers....

1480 · 08-28-08, 02:39 PM

I posted this in your other BHO thread.

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http://www.swamppolitics.com/news/po...nts_wgn_r.html

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DENVER -- Sen. Barack Obama's campaign organized its supporters Wednesday night to confront Tribune-owned WGN-AM in Chicago for having a critic of the Illinois Democrat on its air.

Enigma · 08-28-08, 02:42 PM

SUBMAN1 · 08-28-08, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 1480

I posted this in your other BHO thread.

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http://www.swamppolitics.com/news/po...nts_wgn_r.html

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DENVER -- Sen. Barack Obama's campaign organized its supporters Wednesday night to confront Tribune-owned WGN-AM in Chicago for having a critic of the Illinois Democrat on its air.

Ahh! Missed that one. Still crazy.

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Sea Demon · 08-28-08, 04:17 PM

Typical Democrat.

Platapus · 08-28-08, 04:28 PM

Subman1 You are just trying to stir up stuff.

Your thread title is misleading

1. It was not Senator Obama that took this action it was a local office of his campaign.

2. No one tried to shut down a radio station, the campaign office tried to solicit an E-mail/phone protest. Last time I checked, this was neither illegal or unprecedented.

How could anyone reading this article come up with the conclusion that Senator Obama tried to shut down a Chicago radio station?

Next time please don't use misrepresenting titles just to stir up emotions.

Don't attribute an action to Senator Obama unless Senator Obama did it. Don't you think it is dishonest to claim otherwise?

Don't exaggerate what happened. There is a big difference between protesting a radio segment and trying to close down a radio station.

If you want to post your political statements, just post them without the "National Enquirer" type headlines. Please?

Enigma · 08-28-08, 04:40 PM

You would really think Subman worked for the Republicans, wouldn't you? This is far from the first time he has engaged in slander and out right falsehoods to try to smear a candidate he disagrees with. Such is life in the world of internet/message board political hackery. Hehe. It's all quite funny, really.....

As my little image above suggests, the boy is incredibly starved of attention....

FIREWALL · 08-28-08, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Subman1 You are just trying to stir up stuff.

Your thread title is misleading

1. It was not Senator Obama that took this action it was a local office of his campaign.

2. No one tried to shut down a radio station, the campaign office tried to solicit an E-mail/phone protest. Last time I checked, this was neither illegal or unprecedented.

How could anyone reading this article come up with the conclusion that Senator Obama tried to shut down a Chicago radio station?

Next time please don't use misrepresenting titles just to stir up emotions.

Don't attribute an action to Senator Obama unless Senator Obama did it. Don't you think it is dishonest to claim otherwise?

Don't exaggerate what happened. There is a big difference between protesting a radio segment and trying to close down a radio station.

If you want to post your political statements, just post them without the "National Enquirer" type headlines. Please?

WHO THE FECK ARE YOU TO GIVE ORDERS !!!

Fish · 08-28-08, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Subman1

Your thread title is misleading

I am stunned.

Monica Lewinsky · 08-28-08, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Subman1 You are just trying to stir up stuff.

Not really. Those of us that reside in the State of Illinois would have no problem with a clean head shot and not another repeat of Dealy Plaza from the sixth floor.

Just get rid of the new messiah that claims to have all the answers to everything and only has 143 DAYS of experience before announcing:

"I am the answer to all your problems and want a country to run and cannot prove I was born here to qualify for the job".

JHuschke · 08-30-08, 01:46 AM

Not only does Obama not like anything, he even changed NRA (National Rifle Association) rules.

The 1st one is no right to home defense. This is total bull§h!T

XabbaRus · 08-30-08, 02:19 AM

"
Burr's reputation among the Republicans was ruined, and he was never again a viable candidate for any office, which ultimately led to the duel in which he shot and killed Hamilton."

I like this bit. Just imagine British politics over the last ten years if rivalries were sorted out like this. We'd have no politicians left...

Platapus · 08-30-08, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by G00BER

Not only does Obama not like anything, he even changed NRA (National Rifle Association) rules.

Do you have a citation for this?

I was not aware that Senator Obama had anything to do with the NRA rules.

JHuschke · 08-30-08, 01:35 PM

Yes, a friend of mine showed me a NRA card with Obama's name on it. He says these are the 'right' rules to be followed. And it showed a list of 1-10 rules that should be followed.

msb80sc · 08-30-08, 05:59 PM

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Yes, a friend of mine showed me a NRA card with Obama's name on it. He says these are the 'right' rules to be followed. And it showed a list of 1-10 rules that should be followed.

Almost sounds like something you would buy at Spencer's Gifts.

08-28-08, 02:39 PM	#2
1480 Lead Slinger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chitcago, Illinoise Posts: 1,442 Downloads: 74 Uploads: 0	I posted this in your other BHO thread. Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chitcago, Illinoise Posts: 311 http://www.swamppolitics.com/news/po...nts_wgn_r.html Quote: DENVER -- Sen. Barack Obama's campaign organized its supporters Wednesday night to confront Tribune-owned WGN-AM in Chicago for having a critic of the Illinois Democrat on its air. __________________

08-28-08, 02:42 PM	#3
Enigma The Old Man Join Date: May 2005 Location: At comms depth, obviously. Posts: 1,476 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	__________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain

08-28-08, 04:28 PM	#6
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Subman1 You are just trying to stir up stuff. Your thread title is misleading 1. It was not Senator Obama that took this action it was a local office of his campaign. 2. No one tried to shut down a radio station, the campaign office tried to solicit an E-mail/phone protest. Last time I checked, this was neither illegal or unprecedented. How could anyone reading this article come up with the conclusion that Senator Obama tried to shut down a Chicago radio station? Next time please don't use misrepresenting titles just to stir up emotions. Don't attribute an action to Senator Obama unless Senator Obama did it. Don't you think it is dishonest to claim otherwise? Don't exaggerate what happened. There is a big difference between protesting a radio segment and trying to close down a radio station. If you want to post your political statements, just post them without the "National Enquirer" type headlines. Please? __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

08-28-08, 04:40 PM	#7
Enigma The Old Man Join Date: May 2005 Location: At comms depth, obviously. Posts: 1,476 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	You would really think Subman worked for the Republicans, wouldn't you? This is far from the first time he has engaged in slander and out right falsehoods to try to smear a candidate he disagrees with. Such is life in the world of internet/message board political hackery. Hehe. It's all quite funny, really..... As my little image above suggests, the boy is incredibly starved of attention.... __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain

08-30-08, 02:19 AM	#12
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	" Burr's reputation among the Republicans was ruined, and he was never again a viable candidate for any office, which ultimately led to the duel in which he shot and killed Hamilton." I like this bit. Just imagine British politics over the last ten years if rivalries were sorted out like this. We'd have no politicians left... __________________

08-28-08, 04:17 PM	#5
Sea Demon Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 2,552 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Typical Democrat.

08-30-08, 01:46 AM	#11
JHuschke XO Join Date: May 2008 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 432 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Not only does Obama not like anything, he even changed NRA (National Rifle Association) rules. The 1st one is no right to home defense. This is total bull§h!T

08-30-08, 01:35 PM	#14
JHuschke XO Join Date: May 2008 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 432 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Yes, a friend of mine showed me a NRA card with Obama's name on it. He says these are the 'right' rules to be followed. And it showed a list of 1-10 rules that should be followed.