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Current Events => General Discussion => Topic started by: Chris_ on September 28, 2009, 11:18:35 AM
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FOX-TV CHICAGO ORDERED NOT TO RUN ANTI-OLYMPICS STORY
Sun Sep 27 2009 21:56:11 ET
A local TV station that reported on Chicagoans NOT wanting the Olympics has been told NOT to run the report again, insiders tell the DRUDGE REPORT!
The Chicago Olympic Committee told FOX Chicago that its broadcast "would harm Chicago's chances" to be awarded the games.
The station's news director ordered staff to hold fire after the report aired once last Thursday morning, claims a source.
Chicago, Madrid, Tokyo and Rio are mounting strong bids for the honor to host in 2016.
The International Olympic Committee makes its decision on Friday. President Obama will lead the in-person push.
Developing...
http://www.drudgereport.com/flashocc.htm
Linky Dink to the Fox video:
http://www.breitbart.tv/chicagoans-for-rio-not-everyone-in-illinois-wants-the-2016-olympics/
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Oh, I see, no free speech if while Bam Bam is trying to corner the games. Gotcha!
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This goes right along with Humana being ordered not to oppose 0Bamacare.
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It reads like it was FOX's decision to bow to the committee's concerns. Am i reading it wrong?
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It reads like it was FOX's decision to bow to the committee's concerns. Am i reading it wrong?
The news director had the final say, but only after pressure was brought to bear,, is my guess.