WSB's "Stop Hillary Now" Billboard

[ClarkKent]

How long can WSB leave that ridiculously partisan anti-Hillary billboard up (in regard to the '08 election)? Can it be construed as free advertising for not just Republicans, but for any democrat running against her in the primary?

Side note: I like how they put a red "X" over Saddam, as if WSB had anything to do with his capture and execution.

Since Saddam's dead, what did you expect them to do? Put a wreath around him? How does a red X imply that WSB had something to do with his execution? Would you rather they black out his picture? Billboards are expensive. I guess it was easier to just put an X over Saddam and reuse the same pic they already had. Gee, what a concept.

 

[beachguy3b]

Sorry, but I like the billboard. I am sick of Hillary Duff.

 

[McDawg]

Mike is right - it's simply an ad for the Sean Hannity show. Which I guess in the minds of liberals, makes it "hate speech". By the way, liberals, exactly what is "hate speech"? And with Freeedom of Speech in our country, why should it be illegal? And while we're at it, why in the world do we have these ridiculous "hate crimes" legislation? We have laws in place that cover assault, robbery, murder, etc. Why is the crime any worse if it's committed against a person of a particular racial, ethnic, or sexual persuasion? Is that person's life/health more valuable than that of a white, middle class man?

 

[SalesWeasel]

How long can WSB leave that ridiculously partisan anti-Hillary billboard up (in regard to the '08 election)? Can it be construed as free advertising for not just Republicans, but for any democrat running against her in the primary?

Side note: I like how they put a red "X" over Saddam, as if WSB had anything to do with his capture and execution.

Since Saddam's dead, what did you expect them to do? Put a wreath around him? How does a red X imply that WSB had something to do with his execution? Would you rather they black out his picture? Billboards are expensive. I guess it was easier to just put an X over Saddam and reuse the same pic they already had. Gee, what a concept.

It implies that they had something to do with his capture and that by listening to WSB, one could also take credit. It's cheesy, it's hackneyed, and it's false.

 

[SalesWeasel]

Mike is right - it's simply an ad for the Sean Hannity show. Which I guess in the minds of liberals, makes it "hate speech". By the way, liberals, exactly what is "hate speech"? And with Freeedom of Speech in our country, why should it be illegal? And while we're at it, why in the world do we have these ridiculous "hate crimes" legislation? We have laws in place that cover assault, robbery, murder, etc. Why is the crime any worse if it's committed against a person of a particular racial, ethnic, or sexual persuasion? Is that person's life/health more valuable than that of a white, middle class man?

I'll reiterate what I, the original poster, have said twice; I agree it isn't "hate speech" -- funny how the right-wingers were the one to get knee-jerky about it. I wasn't questioning the words, just the message, in relation to FEC (not FCC) rules. The question was answered. Thanks.

Also - this "liberal" doesn't support a revival of the fairness doctrine, regulations against "hurtful words", or any type of government interference in how a radio station conducts its business. Don't like it? Change the channel.

 

[ClarkKent]

How long can WSB leave that ridiculously partisan anti-Hillary billboard up (in regard to the '08 election)? Can it be construed as free advertising for not just Republicans, but for any democrat running against her in the primary?

Side note: I like how they put a red "X" over Saddam, as if WSB had anything to do with his capture and execution.

Since Saddam's dead, what did you expect them to do? Put a wreath around him? How does a red X imply that WSB had something to do with his execution? Would you rather they black out his picture? Billboards are expensive. I guess it was easier to just put an X over Saddam and reuse the same pic they already had. Gee, what a concept.

It implies that they had something to do with his capture and that by listening to WSB, one could also take credit. It's cheesy, it's hackneyed, and it's false.

Uh, no it doesn't. It means Saddam is dead. You're really reading too much in to this. If the billboard had the quote from his capture ("We got him!") under the X, then you'd have an argument. But it's not, and you don't. Sorry. The whole thing probably came out of some meeting (you're a sales rep, I'm sure you're familiar with those) and someone probably said "hey, isn't Saddam dead? We should reflect that somehow." So they drew a red X on him. If WSB was taking credit for the capture and execution of a dictator, you'd think they'd do a little more than draw a red X on his picture on some billboards, right? Wouldn't they run promos? Make it a part of their positioner? Mention it in the news a few times? Run a few ads in "Talkers"? I mean, that's a BIG feat for a radio station.

Seriously. I expected better.

 

[bpatrick]

I haven't seen the billboard and hope WSB
is clearly promoting the Sean Hannity show
if they're going to do this. However, I can
think of a more practical reason why there
might be problems with this billboard: the
minute a station begins endorsing (or bashing)
a candidate, it stands to lose audience and
advertisers. I'm reminded of the time Johnny
Carson was asked why he never took political
stands on the air. "If I did, I'd lose half my
audience," he said.

Of course, a lot of people who are merely
passing through and will never listen to WSB
will see the billboards and not pay any attention.
But what worries me are those people who think
WSB--and not specifically Sean Hannity--is taking
a political position they don't necessarily agree with,
and decide they're not going to listen to the station
anymore. It's all about ratings, folks, even more than
First Amendment issues.

 

[kzewdude]

Dying to see it. Anybody got a link or another way to get it?

 

[its time w (your name)]

It's a little closer than I would venture if my neck was on the line, but because it doesnt actively promote one particular candidate, I would say "no," it doesnt constitute a political ad. Im sure someone could justify a "stop Bush" billboard for MSNBC or "The View," and get away with it also.

 

[Asano]

Dying to see it. Anybody got a link or another way to get it?

There's one on Roswell Rd. just a few blocks north of 285, When you get caught at the stoplight in front of McDonald's, look up and to the left. Hannity's smiling mug, and the words, "Stop Hillary Now!" If your imagination needs any more than that, picture it on a solid burgundy background. It's pretty lame, really.

Frankly, it'd be nice to see someone with some modern graphic design sense doing Cox's billboard for them. They seem to think that no one but 70-year-olds with bifocals look at their billboards.

"Eh? What's that say, mother? 'Stop the hippies now?' 'Bout dang time!" ???

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- A -

 

[NewsTalkJunkie]

Putting the two hicks on the weekend won't help.

Quick question: Who are the "two hicks"? (I haven't seen the billboard.)

Poor thing, no one picked up on your question! The "two hicks" are Rick and someone known by a nickname I refuse to acknowledge in any way - check WSB's line up for more info. ;D