Conn. senator asks Fox not to show NRA-sponsored race

[Sfrandolph]

The CT senator wants to "censor" the NRA-sponsored Texas race just because of the sponsorship of the NRA.

But, it is fine and okay for Bloomberg's anti-gun commercials to continue playing on our tv screens.

Senator, you can't have it both ways!

I have been utilizing my own censorship. Shows that push the gay agenda like Grey's Anatomy and Scandal are banned in my house. Liberals puke fests like Modern Family are a no no too.

 

[No2rdame]

Hey Senator Tree Hugger, if you don't like it don't watch the %#$# race. Personally, I'm proud of Eddie Gossage with Texas Motor Speedway for not backing down.

 

[No2rdame]

Last night at work, Fox network feed called it the Texas 500, not the NRA 500. I think Fox is skirting the issue also.

Was this a local feed or national feed that skirted the issue? If it's a national feed, how hypocritical of them to want to avoid the evil NRA yet proudly show The Following (which, IMO, is a fantastic show), in which people are brutally killed or nearly beaten to death each week.

 

[KG1]

From CBS Sports:

FORT WORTH, Texas --Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy wrote to the News Corp. chief that the race is taking place during Senate consideration of legislation to reduce gun violence in the wake of the elementary school shootings last December in Newtown, Conn. Murphy said the race will give national attention "to an organization that has been the face of one side of this heated debate."

Oh really Senator. I guess you will be objecting to this little ploy then as well seeing how Obama is willing to use the other side of the issue to further his agenda.

"The White House says the mother of a Newtown shooting victim will deliver the weekly presidential radio and Internet address,"

Obama to Hand Mic to Newtown Victim's Mom for Weekly Radio Address | The Weekly Standard

 

[SSGSAD]

What is worse is Nascar announced they will re-evaluate how they choose sponsors in the future especially during current issues. So this will probably mean we won't be seeing anymore gun related ads, sponsors, races, etc. in the future. What ever happened to the "good old boys" of Nascar? Looks like they run and hide when those aggressive northern politicians tell them what they can and cannot do. I guess cigarettes, booze and viagara are acceptable forms of sponsorship but that evil NRA is a no no. If nascar execs cave on this, I will never support or spend a cent of my money on anything nascar related again.

OK, JMHO, but NASCAR, was WINSTON CUP, for how many YEARS..... THEY backed down on the NAME, why not this too ????? ( I still say Winston Cup, just to make some people MAD ) !!!!!

Remember the ad, with Dale E., he drove into the woods, and said, sorry I'm late, I had to drive 500 miles just to get here.....( as he took off his racing suit, and had on camo., underneath ...).

 

[No2rdame]

OK, JMHO, but NASCAR, was WINSTON CUP, for how many YEARS..... THEY backed down on the NAME, why not this too ?????

Actually, the tobacco lawsuit settlements dictated that tobacco companies had to pull out of advertising in auto racing. For several years afterward they continued to sponsor teams and events but couldn't directly advertise. Hence, why Penske kept the red and white Marlboro paint schemes with their Indycars and why Marlboro did fan events even though the cars had no reference to the company whatsoever.

 

[terrehautian]

Was this a local feed or national feed that skirted the issue? If it's a national feed, how hypocritical of them to want to avoid the evil NRA yet proudly show The Following (which, IMO, is a fantastic show), in which people are brutally killed or nearly beaten to death each week.

National feed.

 

[mikem1]

sometimes the dems make me laugh, mostly they make me sad. how did the commies get so deep in that party? its so sad.

 

[Slawburger]

Want send a message? Watch the race and send letters to fox thanking them. Ratings and good feedback will do more for the cause than insults will.

Good idea. Maybe even mention to an advertiser that you saw their ad during the NRA race.

 

[UncleMike]

Sounds like the Senator is now working on taking away Free Speech.
Or just attacking Fox because that'll get him brownie points with the current Fuhrer.
I've said it before.
If the Second Amendment gets destroyed, they all get destroyed.

 

[terrehautian]

Fox tonight again said "Texas 500" not NRA 500.

 

[cook4army]

Jesus, that would mean I'd have to watch NASCAR.

You could watch for a plot twist. Maybe someone will go to the end of the straight away at turn 1, and make a right instead. Now THAT would be worth watching. :-)

 

[cobber]

sometimes the dems make me laugh, mostly they make me sad. how did the commies get so deep in that party? its so sad.

Don't exaggerate their numbers. Most Dem voters are not on board with this stuff, but simply aren't paying attention, or don't care one way or the other.

As far as a hard core goes, it's amazing what Bloomberg's money can buy.

 

[UncleMike]

Don't exaggerate their numbers. Most Dem voters are not on board with this stuff, but simply aren't paying attention, or don't care one way or the other.

As far as a hard core goes, it's amazing what Bloomberg's money can buy.

AKA Useful Idiots.

 

[canav844]

Sounds like the Senator is now working on taking away Free Speech.
Or just attacking Fox because that'll get him brownie points with the current Fuhrer.
I've said it before.
If the Second Amendment gets destroyed, they all get destroyed.

This is what I was thinking, don't use the 1st so we can take the 2nd; and clearly have intentions of taking more.

Maybe the NRA could swap those 6 shooters with an AR full of blanks..... Though I suppose political accuracy would require it be 2 shots from a double barreled shotgun, and only if Patrick wins.

 

[Jerchap2]

This is Fascism, pure and simple.

 

[dugsagun]

Guide says NRA 500, i plan to eat pizza , drink beer, cuss anytime #48 is in the lead, and have a good ol time. And since i will be at home doing this, i can even watch in my underwear! Although all the other peeps comin over to watch may not want that, heh

 

[CQB]

What is worse is Nascar announced they will re-evaluate how they choose sponsors in the future especially during current issues. So this will probably mean we won't be seeing anymore gun related ads, sponsors, races, etc. in the future. What ever happened to the "good old boys" of Nascar? Looks like they run and hide when those aggressive northern politicians tell them what they can and cannot do. I guess cigarettes, booze and viagara are acceptable forms of sponsorship but that evil NRA is a no no. If nascar execs cave on this, I will never support or spend a cent of my money on anything nascar related again.

I'm guessing its more of a CYA move on their part. I don't see NASCAR saying no to sponsorship money. It would likely still be "Winston Cup" if the Feds hadn't outlawed tobacco advertising.

 

[MikeDVB]

When is the race on? I'll tune in even if I don't watch to help their ratings.

 

[other dave]

When is the race on? I'll tune in even if I don't watch to help their ratings.

Satturday 8PM Eastern Time. And I agree with you, I'll watch it in spite of the libtards!