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Olive Garden disputes report that ads were pulled from Letterman
Christian Science Monitor ^ | 06.18.09 | Jimmy Orr

Posted on 06/18/2009 1:07:52 PM PDT by curth

A spokesman for the Olive Garden disputed a report from Politicothat the restaurant chain pulled its advertising from the David Letterman show due to jokes about Sarah Palin’s daughter.

“Information reported today by Andy Barr of Politico regarding Olive Garden’s advertising on the Late Show with David Letterman was erroneous. No authorized spokesperson for the company confirmed the information in his report,” said Olive Garden spokesman Rich Jeffers in an email to The Vote.

“The Olive Garden media schedule is planned months in advance. The schedule for the Late Show with David Letterman was completed earlier this month. We take all guest concerns seriously. And, as always, we will factor those concerns in as we plan our advertising schedule in the future,” he continued.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: ads; cbs; denial; letterman; olivegarden; palinfamily
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To: jla

Doesn’t this indicate a degree of shallowness (dare I say ignorance?) among posters?


61 posted on 06/19/2009 4:17:57 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: humblegunner
Consider the magnitude of the task.

I'll keep tryin' though.

62 posted on 06/19/2009 4:18:43 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: humblegunner

I just didn’t want to waste anymore time on you.

If you see no reason to stand up and defend one’s children, then there’s no hope for you.

Stop bothering me.


63 posted on 06/19/2009 4:20:56 PM PDT by bustinchops
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To: humblegunner
Doesn’t this indicate a degree of shallowness (dare I say ignorance?) among posters?

Yes, (and yes).

64 posted on 06/19/2009 4:25:42 PM PDT by jla
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To: bustinchops
I just didn’t want to waste anymore time on you.

Any more. It's two words.

If you see no reason to stand up and defend one’s children, then there’s no hope for you.

My kids are fine.

Stop bothering me.

You replied to my comment, not the other way around.

Are you learning-impaired?

65 posted on 06/19/2009 4:26:34 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: jla
But, the mob smells blood

Well, yeah. Dave fired his million dollar harpoon at a teen and her mother. And she sent it back to him. On his dime. And landed it on his desk. Just a warning shot, mind you.

People want results. Going after a sponsor seems a good approach, but a better one is to reduce 'Ol Dave's viewership. The market will take care of the rest.

I watched his interviews with Hillary so I could reassure myself that she remained shallow and he was even shallower. Nothing they could talk about would resonate with a free people, nothing. They're selling collectivism, nothing more. I'm happy to report his show won't grace my TV screen any longer.

66 posted on 06/19/2009 4:44:04 PM PDT by budwiesest (Sarah lives by the Grizzly Code: mess with my cubs, you feeling lucky today?)
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To: jla

Good Lord, man.

You can’t agree with me or even SEEM to do so.

You’ll upset the balance of the Universe.

There are mathematics that must be observed lest the equations fail to be resolved.

I must meditate on this.


67 posted on 06/19/2009 4:46:05 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: mikelets456

I’ve eaten at the place one time in my entire life...seems like it was back in the late 70’s haven’t been back since.


68 posted on 06/19/2009 4:59:14 PM PDT by tpanther (The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for g!ood men to do nothing---Edmund Burke)
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To: humblegunner
LOL - I also believe that your incessant dwelling on this site's oft times bad grammar may not be such a bad thing. (We still see "congradulations" here). Although, I would offer this word o'advice to you, that is, you may want to better discern between obviously bad grammar and purposely used 'mis-grammar' such as those who use all lower case. We both know of a former member here who never used caps in her own comments, and she, if you were not aware, possesses a pretty high IQ.
I also don't believe any member here "worships" Rush Limbaugh and I see him as more than a 'guy on the radio' three hours daily.
In conclusion I am getting a better feel of where you are coming from, though I'm sure are various disagreements will arise.

FYI - Just several days ago I was instructed to return to Daily Kos or D.U. and had the mods alerted as to my 'liberal' viewpoints. Let's see you top that!

69 posted on 06/19/2009 5:14:19 PM PDT by jla
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To: budwiesest
My critique of the "mob" is that they took it upon themselves to speak and act for the Palin family.
Sarah, nor her husband, endorsed the 'fire Letterman' rally, neither has called for any boycott of the show's sponsors, and they have accepted Letterman's apology.
It should have ended here.
70 posted on 06/19/2009 5:19:05 PM PDT by jla
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To: jla
Let's see you top that!

Done.

You may not be such a terrible person after all.
But keep in mind, there are equations in the Universe that should not be fouled up.

You don't want to jack up reality, do you???

71 posted on 06/19/2009 5:21:37 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: humblegunner
LOL - our various disagreements.... (I've an excuse, Laura Ingraham is substituting for BOR and I'm looking at the TV whilst posting. I sincerely believe if we met that she and I would hit it off.
72 posted on 06/19/2009 5:22:32 PM PDT by jla
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To: humblegunner
Yeah, but that is you just being you. No offense.
At least you were not branded as a "liberal troll". What was amazing is the poster who accused me of this came to this conclusion by reading back thru my posting history. I reckon all those pro-Reagan/Jefferson/Palin comments of mine are what set the bells off in his head.
73 posted on 06/19/2009 5:28:16 PM PDT by jla
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To: jla
At least you were not branded as a "liberal troll".

I wish I had been branded so mildly.

And, no offense, some of your Palin comments border on worshipfulness.

Everyone is entitled to an opinion, though.

But after a beer or two, I tend to react with stronger opinions than perhaps are warranted.

STILL.. don't jack up the stabilizing Universal equations.

74 posted on 06/19/2009 5:37:06 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: jla; humblegunner
At least you were not branded as a "liberal troll"

Pardon me for jumping in here but you two are a hoot.

jla, I believe it was I who called the admin on you NOT for being liberal, but for being one who makes personal attacks on other FReepers.

You and you twin here have a perfect right to your opinions. You do not have a right to be some sort of inane and pointless insult comics, at least not on this forum according to the posted rules. Again, personal attacks are against forum rules, as the admin told you. "Knock off the personal attacks and you'll be fine" I think the mod said.

Pointless, acidic bickering appeals to some but not many. Perhaps if you two stuck to personally attacking those who somehow enjoy it, or maybe each other, you wouldn't get so much jazz from people like me. You succeeded in ticking me off pretty fierce and that takes some doing so I guess you can relish your victory. I'll ignore it in the future.

I now return you to your pity party. I'm off to dinner.

75 posted on 06/19/2009 5:39:23 PM PDT by paulycy (Liberal DOUBLE-STANDARDS are HATE speech.)
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To: paulycy; jla
I now return you to your pity party. I'm off to dinner.

Is that what we are having? I had no idea, thanks for the heads-up.

Me, I gotta grill some chicken and take a ride over to a construction site to see if they have screwed up and dug down to the free-flowing water line.

76 posted on 06/19/2009 5:45:08 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: humblegunner
And, no offense, some of your Palin comments border on worshipfulness.

Interesting critique. Can I ask why you cited my comments of her and not Reagan or Jefferson, which I believe on a par with what I state about the lady.
I also purposely avoid commenting on Palin's appearance as I believe the focus should remain on her ability to govern and lead.
Admiration and respect does not equate to worship.

But after a beer or two, I tend to react with stronger opinions than perhaps are warranted.

At least you're honest. After one or two though? I thought you Texans better able to handle your alcohol.

77 posted on 06/19/2009 5:49:56 PM PDT by jla
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To: paulycy
I'm off to dinner.

Bon appétit!

78 posted on 06/19/2009 5:53:09 PM PDT by jla
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To: jla
they have accepted Letterman's apology.

Fine with me. Mighty classy of them to accept an apology from Lecherman. Look, this election has ripped the guts out of conservatives. They want pay-back whenever and where-ever it fits. Dave put his fat-face in the 'ten' ring. That takes balls. Sarah chopped them off- hence the apology, "can I have my nuts back, please?"

All of this indicates a positive change: We the People might still have a shot a re-claiming what was once great.

Since we no longer have any decent representation in the Media, it'll take a grass-roots effort. The Fertilizer Dave dumped on Sarah will serve to grow such an effort. 2012 is in the bag- and we haven't even completed one year of Obysmal's administration.

I can't even imagine the gifts this group of clowns will deliver between now and 2011. I figure it'll be high in Nitrogen whatever it is and we'll have a field-day growing an opposition.

79 posted on 06/19/2009 6:07:04 PM PDT by budwiesest (Sarah lives by the Grizzly Code: mess with my cubs, you feeling lucky today?)
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To: humblegunner

I bet you put a lot of thought into that reply. I have to admit that I’m flummoxed. How do I respond to such wit? I give up. You win.


80 posted on 06/19/2009 6:11:22 PM PDT by highimpact (Abortion - [n]: human sacrifice at the altar of convenience.)
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