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"This is a huge deal for TV One, as it is for the African American community," [CEO Johnathan] Rodgers said of Sen. Barack Obama's impending nomination on the Democratic ticket. "African Americans have fallen in love with Barack Obama's...candidacy....We will be covering the Democratic convention all the time."
When asked why TV One wasn't covering the GOP convention as well, Rodgers said, "We are not a news organization. We are a television network designed to celebrate African American achievement. If Hillary...was the nominee, we would not be covering this year's Democratic convention."
Rodgers noted the FCC's equal-time rule for presidential candidates is only for broadcast networks, not cable:
"And you think that's okay, though?" one critic pressed.
"My audience is 93 percent black. I serve my audience," Rodgers said.
So, how is this not racist?
Originally posted by bigbert81
So, how is this not racist?
Forget Rogers, the black vote has ALWAYS swung largely in favor of the DNC, yes, even BEFORE Obama was even known.
Originally posted by Dronetek
What are you saying. That you would not have a problem with Foxnews saying "We aren't covering the DNC, because we are only interested in white achievement"?
Originally posted by Dronetek
Imagine if Foxnews said they would only cover the GOP convention, because they were only interested in white achievement"?
No one would get away with having a white channel.
We wouldn't be doing anything this year if Obama weren't the nominee," TV One president Jonathan Rodgers said. "TV One was created to give African-Americans choice, and this is what our viewers are interested in. This is an historic event for all Americans, but especially for African-Americans. We feel it is not only our obligation, but our privilege."
Originally posted by buddhasystem
No one would get away with having a white channel.
Well, most channels are sort of quite white without beign labeled such.
Originally posted by Andrew E. Wiggin
Ahhhh!!! I seen this late last night, and i knew someone else woudl come here and post it.
Thank you Dron, for showing us your ignorance once again.
I'd like to point out a few quotes from the man who runs this network
by the way - lets use a source that doesnt leave out everything that was said to fit their agenda (like every single source used by the OP thus far)
Source
We wouldn't be doing anything this year if Obama weren't the nominee," TV One president Jonathan Rodgers said. "TV One was created to give African-Americans choice, and this is what our viewers are interested in. This is an historic event for all Americans, but especially for African-Americans. We feel it is not only our obligation, but our privilege."
Case dismissed
You wear your bigotry on your sleeve if you leave out the entire story to try and manipulate it to make "non white people" look bad.
shame shame
:shk:
Originally posted by Dronetek
No, you aren't. There is no channel that focuses on white people, focuses on white only achievement or will only report on a white president.
Originally posted by buddhasystem
Originally posted by Dronetek
No, you aren't. There is no channel that focuses on white people, focuses on white only achievement or will only report on a white president.
You shot yourself in the foot here. There has never been a black president to date, therefore EVERY channel would only report on a WHITE president Ergo, your argument is null and void.
Originally posted by Andrew E. Wiggin
reply to post by Dronetek
No, i dont
i see something bigoted about you being so pissed off that they're interested in Obama for running for POTUS, since he's the first ever democratic candidate, and he happens to be black
if it doesnt effect you, and you dont watch the TV network
why the hell are you so angry about it?
The only reason i can derive, is that you hate black people, and dont want them to have their fair share of the airwaves.
:shk:
'just my opinion, since you ask. So stop claiming im trying to derail your other threads
Originally posted by Dronetek
So, how is this not racist?
Originally posted by evanmontegarde
That's a pretty stupid idea, but shouldn't you be upset over the very fact that there is a black channel? No one would get away with having a white channel.
Originally posted by Andrew E. Wiggin
reply to post by Dronetek
So if its not a big deal to you, then why make it such a big deal?
There is BET and TV ONE that cover African American issues.
What do you have on CBS?
Dave Letterman - white guy
Citcoms comprised of white people
white white white white white white white
and you're complaining about TWO black channels?
Let me guess - you believe MLK day shouldnt exist either, like your dark-lord McCain?
Here's a tip
If you dont like the network
Change the channel
Do you get angry at MTV when they don't play classical Beethoven?
No.
Why?
Because MTV's audience doesnt want to listen to it.
Same thing.
Its about ratings and making money. IM sorry you think its about race
They also said, that if Hillary was the nominee, they would not be covering the convention.