Posted on 03/06/2014 2:37:43 PM PST by mandaladon
The journalists at Good Morning America on Thursday were sufficiently provoked by a pro-American Cadillac commercial that they devoted a whole segment to wondering if the spot was "arrogant" and "xenophobic." GMA's reporters, who couldn't find any time to cover former IRS head Lois Lerner pleading the Fifth on Capitol Hill, devoted almost three minutes to the "backlash" against the car commercial.
The ad features a man strolling around his large house, praising the free enterprise system and the work ethic of Americans: "Other countries, they work. They stroll home. They stop by the café. They take August off. Off!" Co-host George Stephanopoulos worried, "Is it selling a confident take on America with a sense of humor or showing off an arrogant caricature that is just plain obnoxious?"
Journalist Nick Watt asserted that the spot has been "lambasted by plenty others online as arrogant, xenophobic, ugly Americanism."
In fairness, Watt did note that some are "praising" the commercial. He featured a clip of Fox New contributor Jonathan Hoenig who touted, "Here's an advertisement that actually celebrates Americanism.
But, the ABC hosts clearly sided with the aggrieved left. Robin Roberts appeared disgusted, complaining, "But, oh my goodness. And what's wrong with taking more than two weeks off?"
Guest co-host Amy Robach agreed: "It's bragging rights in this country to say you didn't take your vacation days. Sad."
To watch the entire commercial, go here.
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If they don’t like it, they can change the channel...
Agree.
Too bad it’s from Government Motors. Rank hypocrisy.
“offended that they use the name American Broadcasting Company.”
Agree ... isn’t “broad” out of bounds now?
Everyone of these frauds have cashed in, live in expensive apartments or homes and drive expensive cars or ride in limos. And George Stephanie got his start on the taxpayer dime.
They aren’t praising America. They are praising their target market and doing their best to push its buttons.
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So very true. And having the lefties whine about it helps them, too.
Susan Rice is married to a man? Surprising.
Great point!
He also was in Captain America, wearing a bowler hat and a striped sweater and he was in RED 2.
Neal McDonough
That’s one of my two favorite TV ads. The other is the KIA commercial with Laurence Fishburne singing Nesun Dorma in the back seat.
I wondered when the GM bashing would come. This is STILL an American car company!
thank you
If you want to buy “0bama Motors”, that’s your business.
They’re dead to me.
You post that list without mentioning Stephanopolis?
Don’t know his name. I think he was in the Desperate Housewives show. Usually plays a villain. Was real cool in the commercial. Liked him, liked commercial, but I’ll never buy their car!
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