Romney threw big bird under the bus

[beretta304]

Romney is an idiot. He must think that only kids from dem families watch Big Bird and PBS. Many thousands if not millions of poor white republican families depend on PBS as instruction for their younger children. Their parents may be suspicious of big government but they will vote to protect their kids interests.

The illiterates on this board who never got an education are OKAY with the rest of the U.S. not getting an education. They want to bring everyone down to their level.

Mitt is their man.

and I suppose you think what you just posted was brilliant or something
all I heard was blaa blaa bla

He's an idiot troll. I took a few others advice and put him on ignore. He wastes board space.

 

[LilOlLady]

Mitt Romney's Big Bird Attack Threatens Thousands Of U.S. Jobs

Since Big Bird debuted on television in 1969, the 8-foot tall canary has helped sell toys, stuffed animals, comic books, halloween costumes, t-shirts and USB drives.

In short, Big Bird is a job creator. Hear him squawk!
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit that produces the show "Sesame Street," made $46.9 million in revenue from licensing Big Bird, Elmo, the Cookie Monster and other characters in 2011, according to financial statements. This money helped pay the salaries of 1,320 employees.

Mitt Romney's Big Bird Attack Threatens Thousands Of U.S. Jobs

Better job creater than Romney. Maybe we should elect Big Bird for president.

 

[beretta304]

Romney is an idiot. He must think that only kids from dem families watch Big Bird and PBS. Many thousands if not millions of poor white republican families depend on PBS as instruction for their younger children. Their parents may be suspicious of big government but they will vote to protect their kids interests.

The illiterates on this board who never got an education are OKAY with the rest of the U.S. not getting an education. They want to bring everyone down to their level.

Mitt is their man.

Yea because you've been educated by Big Bird, you're so smart!!

ObamaBird is your man!!

Based on his replies and trolling, he probably did learn all he knows from Big Bird.

 

[JoeB131]

I don't want my money subsidizing that annoying bird especially when many millions are made with those annoying Sesame St toys.

Let them use that money for their show.

Big BIrd create jobs and tax revenue with it's sell of Sesame Street toys and pays for it's programing.

EXACTLY, the sell TOYS, they can SUPPORT THEMSELVES...

The same can be said of the 20 BILLION in tax cuts and subsidies the Oil Industry gets from the Federal GOvernment. THey are making a shitload of money, they don't need government subsidies.

If that 440 million produces billions in revenues and jobs, not to mention the social benefit of a populace that is better educated and more competitive with our rivals, I'm frankly seeing that as a better investment than let's say, a 377 million dollar airplane that the Air Force is afraid to send into combat because it might get shot down.

 

[LeftofLeft]

NPR & PBS do not need Taxpayer funding. That time has passed. I listened to NPR the other day, and their Left/Democrat bias is as bad as it's ever been. I see no reason why American Taxpayers should be forced to fund such propaganda. It's time for change. NPR & PBS will have to make it on their own.

Again, I used to think, yeah, we can get good quality educational programs privately.

Back in the 1990's, we had the Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel, and the History Channel, all doing quality educational programs. And doing them commercially.

But look at those channels now.

The History Channel's lineup includes Pawn Stars, Axe Men, Ice Road Truckers. Nothing really "Historical" there, just more of the same kind of tired "Reality TV" you can see on a commercial network.

TLC, which no longer calls itself the Learning Channel, has had "Jon and Kate Plus Eight and a wrecked marriage", "Sarah Palin Sells outs" and "Toddlers and Tiaras" (and frankly, I have nightmares thinking about who actually watches that show. Whoever thought a network would niche market to Megan's List.)

Discovery Channel, long famous for "Shark Week", has such educational shows as "Texas Car Wars" and "Yukon Men".

Now, yeah, you can cut PBS's subsidy, and they can get commercials.

And you could have Sesame Street actually become like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, where characters and vehicles are introduced for no other reason than to sell toys.

But frankly, is this a good development?

Here's the thing. The Airwaves belong to the people. We own them. But if you think they are just there for a few rich guys to make more money, then you are probably fine with all of the above.

When did Greed stop being a sin and start becoming a virtue?

Our tax dollars can be better spent. Big Bird and Elmo's earning power is up there with Mickey and Donald. US taxpayers should not have to fund PBS and NPR.

 

[LadyGunSlinger]

PBS holds annual fundraisers on television. Libruls are free to donate THEIR money for what they choose to watch. The days of forcing Americans to part with their hard earned money ARE OVER. Pay for your own crap.

 

[Old Rocks]

Romney and the GOP would cut health care, education, and PBS for another two trillion for the military-industrial complex. We already spend more than the next 14 nations combined. Do you think our military would be that weak if we only spent as much as the next 7 nations?

 

[Old Rocks]

NPR & PBS do not need Taxpayer funding. That time has passed. I listened to NPR the other day, and their Left/Democrat bias is as bad as it's ever been. I see no reason why American Taxpayers should be forced to fund such propaganda. It's time for change. NPR & PBS will have to make it on their own.

Again, I used to think, yeah, we can get good quality educational programs privately.

Back in the 1990's, we had the Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel, and the History Channel, all doing quality educational programs. And doing them commercially.

But look at those channels now.

The History Channel's lineup includes Pawn Stars, Axe Men, Ice Road Truckers. Nothing really "Historical" there, just more of the same kind of tired "Reality TV" you can see on a commercial network.

TLC, which no longer calls itself the Learning Channel, has had "Jon and Kate Plus Eight and a wrecked marriage", "Sarah Palin Sells outs" and "Toddlers and Tiaras" (and frankly, I have nightmares thinking about who actually watches that show. Whoever thought a network would niche market to Megan's List.)

Discovery Channel, long famous for "Shark Week", has such educational shows as "Texas Car Wars" and "Yukon Men".

Now, yeah, you can cut PBS's subsidy, and they can get commercials.

And you could have Sesame Street actually become like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, where characters and vehicles are introduced for no other reason than to sell toys.

But frankly, is this a good development?

Here's the thing. The Airwaves belong to the people. We own them. But if you think they are just there for a few rich guys to make more money, then you are probably fine with all of the above.

When did Greed stop being a sin and start becoming a virtue?

Our tax dollars can be better spent. Big Bird and Elmo's earning power is up there with Mickey and Donald. US taxpayers should not have to fund PBS and NPR.

But the majority of us will vote to do just that 6Nov12.

 

[LilOlLady]

BIG BIRD A JOB CREATOR.


Mitt Romney's Big Bird Attack Threatens Thousands Of U.S. Jobs

Since Big Bird debuted on television in 1969, the 8-foot tall canary has helped sell toys, stuffed animals, comic books, halloween costumes, t-shirts and USB drives.

In short, Big Bird is a job creator. Hear him squawk!
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit that produces the show "Sesame Street," made $46.9 million in revenue from licensing Big Bird, Elmo, the Cookie Monster and other characters in 2011, according to financial statements. This money helped pay the salaries of 1,320 employees.

Mitt Romney's Big Bird Attack Threatens Thousands Of U.S. Jobs

 

[Gareyt17]

ROMNEY THREW BIG BIRD UNDER THE BUS
is an blatant attack on children. Big Bird is an educational program available to many disadvantage children so Romney’s attack on Big Bird is an attack on children and education. Romney has shown himself to be a lying stupid sociopath with senile dementia. The Romney we saw at the debate was not the same alter ego Romney we saw the day after rewriting his script. His flip flopping has to do with he stupidity or he senile dementia. I would say both.

Funding for PBS programs comes from a variety of sources - member stations' dues, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, government agencies, foundations, corporations and private citizens.
Funding : PBS

Here's How Much Money Romney Will Save By Killing Big Bird
http://www.businessinsider.com/how-much-romney-will-save-by-killing-big-bird-2012

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Oh stop with the lies already....PBS funding is one thing but Big Bird?

Big Bird is actually self sufficient.........He needs no government support.....and receives very little from PBS.

The character and the show are almost entirely funded with corporations and the millions and millions of sales of Big Bird toys, etc....

You libs can be so silly at times...others you are just downright annoying

 

[JoeB131]

Our tax dollars can be better spent. Big Bird and Elmo's earning power is up there with Mickey and Donald. US taxpayers should not have to fund PBS and NPR.

Again, it would depend on what you think the cost benefits are.

That 440 million employs thousands of people, generates billions in related revenue, and provides education to millions of children that will help them later in life. (Not just Sesame Street, which probably sees none of that 440 million, but other educational shows.)

My thing is, I want Big Bird teaching kids how to read. I don't want him selling toys. But if you make him the breadwinner for PBS, he'll be doing exactly that.

Oh, I hear Mitt Romney recently made an appearence on Sesame Street.

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[paulitician]

Why do Left/Democrats defend NPR & PBS so vigorously? Think about that a bit. When i see NPR & PBS begin hiring Conservatives, i might become more open to continued funding. But probably not. American Taxpayers shouldn't be forced to fund Government/Media Propaganda.

 

[Two Thumbs]

ROMNEY THREW BIG BIRD UNDER THE BUS
is an blatant attack on children. Big Bird is an educational program available to many disadvantage children so Romney’s attack on Big Bird is an attack on children and education. Romney has shown himself to be a lying stupid sociopath with senile dementia. The Romney we saw at the debate was not the same alter ego Romney we saw the day after rewriting his script. His flip flopping has to do with he stupidity or he senile dementia. I would say both.

Funding for PBS programs comes from a variety of sources - member stations' dues, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, government agencies, foundations, corporations and private citizens.
Funding : PBS

Here's How Much Money Romney Will Save By Killing Big Bird
http://www.businessinsider.com/how-much-romney-will-save-by-killing-big-bird-2012

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God Damn You Are A ******* Idiot!

What kind of retarded dnc bot are you?

We are $16 TRILLION in the ******* hole.

THAT'S an attack on all children

damn liberals are just so ******* dumb and hateful.

 

[Mac1958]

We are $16 TRILLION in the ******* hole.

THAT'S an attack on all children

Yep, that's a pretty good freakin' point.

How much are we helping "the children" with a destroyed dollar that is making the gasoline that Mom is putting in the car twice as expensive as it should be?

.

 

[Gareyt17]

ROMNEY THREW BIG BIRD UNDER THE BUS
is an blatant attack on children. Big Bird is an educational program available to many disadvantage children so Romney’s attack on Big Bird is an attack on children and education. Romney has shown himself to be a lying stupid sociopath with senile dementia. The Romney we saw at the debate was not the same alter ego Romney we saw the day after rewriting his script. His flip flopping has to do with he stupidity or he senile dementia. I would say both.

Funding for PBS programs comes from a variety of sources - member stations' dues, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, government agencies, foundations, corporations and private citizens.
Funding : PBS

Here's How Much Money Romney Will Save By Killing Big Bird
http://www.businessinsider.com/how-much-romney-will-save-by-killing-big-bird-2012

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Romney is an idiot. He must think that only kids from dem families watch Big Bird and PBS. Many thousands if not millions of poor white republican families depend on PBS as instruction for their younger children. Their parents may be suspicious of big government but they will vote to protect their kids interests.

Don't be a one of the sheep...NOBODY is Killing Big Bird

Sesame Workshop: 'Big Bird lives on' after Romney talks of cutting funding to PBS at Debate - YouTube

 

[JoeB131]

We are $16 TRILLION in the ******* hole.

THAT'S an attack on all children

Yep, that's a pretty good freakin' point.

How much are we helping "the children" with a destroyed dollar that is making the gasoline that Mom is putting in the car twice as expensive as it should be?

.

Yes, it would have been nice if 40 years ago, the first time OPEC tried to pull this shit with the price of oil, we did a crash investment project in fuel efficiency instead of doubling down and selling mom an SUV she didn't really need.

We are 16 Trillion in debt because we've lowered taxes on the wealthy to their lowest point ever, while increasing spending and fighting wars on borrowed money.

Big Bird had nothing to do with that.

 

[paulitician]

It's always for the childen. Nothing new there. NPR & PBS are just propaganda wings of the Democratic Party. And anyone with common sense who's been around awhile, understands that. So why should all American Taxpayers be forced to fund them? Let them go it alone like everyone else. I'm pretty sure George Soros and other filthy rich Democrats can handle their funding. What do you think?

 

[beretta304]

The Doo Wop shows are the only worthwhile thing on PBS.

 

[paulitician]

The Doo Wop shows are the only worthwhile thing on PBS.

Yeah, and NPR offers some pretty good programming occasionally as well. But as far as News & Politics goes, their blatantly Left/Democrat-leaning. So it's time to stop sticking it to Taxpayers, and just let Soros and his gang fund them.

 

[Truthseeker420]

The Doo Wop shows are the only worthwhile thing on PBS.

The Doo Wop show? lol never saw it...