I was watching Mr. Sanchez on CNN, got bored, and so I ......

[FrenchieCat]

Wrote him this letter.....

I was watching CNN today because I wanted to watch coverage of the Democratic Nominee's announcement of his Vice Presidential choice. Instead, I was treated to non-stop Republican talking points read outloud by CNN employees, and talked outloud by RNC Operatives guests. In addition, Anti-Obama ads were aired for free by CNN over and over and over again. No need for the Republicans to pay for advertising, which is what they are supposed to do.

It appears that CNN has become the PR distribution arm of the GOP, So I turned the station, and accidently stumbled upon RFK speaking at the 1964 Democratic convention on C-Span. I was amazed to remember what it was like watching politicians at conventions and other events without some smartass pundit operative coming right behind trashing what viewers would see and hear. I tell you, we need civility back in our politics, and the corporate media is the biggest culprit in stiring division amongs Americans. I consider that unAmerican.

So just to let you know, I won't be watching CNN for the convention coverage. I already know what is in store. I don't want any of that, and so I will watch on another channel that will do a more responsible job. Thank God, I still have a few other choices.

Yours Truly,
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

(edited to ad the url where I sent it! http://www.cnn.com/feedback/forms/form4.html?98

[snowbear]

1. I was trying to figure out how to use the chat system he was talking about...

But I've never been on "Twitter" and don't know how it works...

Sounds like a bunch of wingnuts are on there dissing Obama live...

Anyone here know how the hell Twitter works?

[EC]

2. All of us should do likewise...

I did a couple of years ago so I guess it is time again...I know Twitty started changing his tune on MSNBC when we started contacting his advertisers...maybe it's time for another one of those group actions...

[FrenchieCat]

6. Yes. I don't recall this kind of free anti advertising during

the announcement of a Veep from another party. It was really heavy handed and too much. It's one thing if McCain is gonna pay to air his filth....it's quite another they get it done for free!

[grannie4peace]

8. tell me what to do

[EC]

20. Go to CNN and write an email to start

if you really want to complain write the general manager in snail mail. Tell them that you are making a list of advertisers for the offending programs and will start contacting them and letting them know you will not buy their products because of the shows they chose to advertise with being unfairly partisan and offensive. If you also want to, get other people you know that are concerned and disgusted to do the same. All of us here at DU and Daily Kos did it to Twitty and his tune changed rather quickly.

[Gato Moteado]

3. great letter......

...when i lived in miami, sanchez was a local news guy there and he was a repuke shill. he's always been lame and dull. he's an idiot.

the coolest thing i ever saw was when he did the story on tazers and let himself get taken down by one. i cheered!

[NanceGreggs]

4. Excellent letter, FC!

The tone is perfect - not accusatory or incensed, but instead totally dismissive.

:applause:

[panader0]

5. "Cat growl noises" !!

Remember "Stranger in a Strange Land"? There were "fair witnesses" who couldn't lie. We need reporting like that.

[tbyg52]

33. Hey there, fellow Heinlein fan!

I always wanted to be a Fair Witness, but I'm afraid I don't have the memory for it now, if I ever did.... ;)

[grannie4peace]

7. beautiful !!!!!!

i'm watching cspan. it's running the old conventions:toast: :toast: :bounce: :yourock: :headbang: :applause: :patriot:

[FrenchieCat]

9. Isn't it cool! That's what happened.....I was about to turn the TV off,

but checked to see if C-span was going to rerun the O & Joe speeches....and there was RFK getting a big giant long extended cheer!

Barbara Jordan's will also be aired.

[grannie4peace]

10. the tone

it should be dismissive?-- i'm gonna print it & see if i can say it in my words cause i feel the same way

[FrenchieCat]

18. It should be how you feel.

Plus, make sure to see my post down below...and suggest to them how you want to see the convention covered on CNN.

[OnceUponTimeOnTheNet]

11. K&R. When does the Convention start?

I'm rather out of the loop at this point. Good Job on kicking Sanchez ass tonight, Frenchie!

[FrenchieCat]

15. It starts on Monday!

[OnceUponTimeOnTheNet]

25. Thanx Frenchie, I'll watch on CSPAN.

No MSM in this house since Hillary suspended her campaign, been outa the loop alot. Been mostly at Gitche Gumee this summer.

This has been the Greatest Summer in years! And we get Biden too! What a gift!

Plus my tan and Agates galore. Perfection.

~2008~

[WhiteTara]

12. cspan is devoting a channel

to the convention...it's between cspan 1 and 2 on dish (211) Hope it shows up on all other providers

[CitizenLeft]

13. good for you, Frenchie! Great letter!

That Sanchez grates on my last nerve. Amd I'm so sick of Republican negativity that I could throw up.

[FrenchieCat]

14. I'm also writing to them and giving a "Suggestion for a story" thru

the link that they provide here: http://www.cnn.com/feedback/forms/form11b.html?2

I would very much like to see a Democratic Convention covered without the Republican talking points hanging out in the halls looking for microphones. I don't believe that this is how the Democratic Convention should be treated, with Anti-Obama ads ran for free by CNN doing duty of the RNC. I'm tired of CNN pushing silly season, the attacks, airing free McCain advertising material, and I am really, really tired of seeing the same old political GOP operatives lying through their teeth without challenge from so call "news" people.

What is great is that this time, I can choose to watch CNN, C-Span, MNSBC, or TV One. I can also watch it on my computer, which is handy. So you can make the decision as to how you will cover this convention and understand that I have the remote in hand.

Respectfully,
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

[senseandsensibility]

17. Cool.

I have to admit, FrenchieCat, that I don't have the energy to e-mail CNN anymore. When I think of the blood, sweat, and tears I wasted writing them during the 2000 election I'm tempted to sink into a deep depression. They didn't listen then, but I hope they listen to you. As you point out, we have so many more options now.

[OnceUponTimeOnTheNet]

27. Hugs to you. I don't even watch anymore, nonetheless, write.

Hurts too much. Enough is enough.
Done with the MSM.

[senseandsensibility]

28. Hugs back

What a sweet reply. :pals:

[goclark]

31. Done ~ K and R

They really need to know. At least KO and RM are on MSNBC

[Ichingcarpenter]

16. Thanks FC..... great letter and story on CNN

I only watch them we something is truly happening or breaking.

CNN sucks and so does AOL/Time Warner........

[Life Long Dem]

19. I put them on ignore

The first thing they said when the confirmed Biden - in the same sentence - was that Biden is McSame's friend. In the same sentence no less, they just couldn't wait one second.

I put them on ignore.

[EC]

22. Well that was just stupid

don't they realize that they were saying that even McCain's "friends" are not endorsing him...well for us that is perfect, but since they are schilling, it was stupid...Ha...

edit for spelling...

[Union Thug]

21. Remember - CNN covers Jesus Face in Cat Fur...they are a JOKE..

Farce as journalism. May as well pick up the Weekly World News.

[AuntPatsy]

23. we should all send the same letter....they are so predictable..

:toast:

[bridgit]

24. You had their attention up to here, "some smartass pundit operative"...

Then they turned your station. Still a good letter, roiling with the outlines of containable anger; though as I say you tipped those cards. Now they know you're pissed instead, in spite of any civil trending, in spite of your solid A for passion. They sense you'll tune back in if for no other reason than to become outraged once again for their having changed nothing whatsoever; or are in fact are playing *more* anti-Obama nonsense cause that's what they do...piss people off on purpose and voila! It is done. Either way their Nielsen takes another up-tick. While somewhere a box of laundry soap is purchased, an advertiser smiles. In addition, I would have signed it

Most Sincerely

CNN is a simple abomination. They wasted NO TIME dredging up Biben's every utterance to someone's contrary during the primaries. These people are completely nefarious. They have no intention of reporting any news, and every intention to keep the smack-down alive & sick as it is.

CNN, they 'report', I :puke:

[Life Long Dem]

26. I think I'll check out RFK's convention.

I thought that was part was really strong.

[rg302200]

29. I watched the same B.S.

So I went ahead and sent him a nasty-gram also!

[GreenPartyVoter]

30. Nice letter!

[flpoljunkie]

32. Love your letter and your signature pic, FrenchieCat!

[JNelson6563]

34. Nice.

Well done.