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Va Lefty

(6,252 posts) Sun Apr 14, 2013, 08:58 AM Apr 2013

Exxon threatens legal action if stations air this ad [View all]

http://www.bluevirginia.us/diary/9100/exxonmobil-really-really-doesnt-want-people-to-know-how-much-it-hates-your-children

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Exxon threatens legal action if stations air this ad [View all] Va Lefty Apr 2013 OP

Love it! Vinnie From Indy Apr 2013 #1

Oil companies get subsidies because they've bought and paid for our politicians AndyA Apr 2013 #18

I agree with you 100%. No talk about cutting anything for regular people while namaste2 Apr 2013 #21

This is such an outstanding post. mick063 Apr 2013 #31

Bravo! truedelphi Apr 2013 #32

K&R for this post alone! nt Buns_of_Fire Apr 2013 #42

Outstanding post! Bozita Apr 2013 #47

Even negative publicity is good publicity...right? pipoman Apr 2013 #2

Kick, kick, kick!!!!! Squinch Apr 2013 #3

guess Exxon forgot how fast..... chillfactor Apr 2013 #4

doncha love the internet!! Voice for Peace Apr 2013 #20

It's 30 seconds. Worth the time! CrispyQ Apr 2013 #5

wow Berlum Apr 2013 #6

Too big to regulate? Too big to exist. Break up the trusts. nm rhett o rick Apr 2013 #7

truth heaven05 Apr 2013 #8

Post on facebook, will get much wider exposure. These jerks forget about "social media"? n/t Fla Dem Apr 2013 #9

I'm sorry, I thought we had Freedom of Speech in this Country..... Volaris Apr 2013 #10

Actually under FCC rules the add actually crosses that thin line. nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #11

Facebook is probably a better place for it anyway, more exposure lol. Volaris Apr 2013 #12

We are actually starting a radio station nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #14

Well at least you have a VERY COOL reason for new knowledge today lol. Volaris Apr 2013 #34

Well, it should be fun. nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #35

Is it Web-based, or are you in an actual Broadcast Market in your local area? Volaris Apr 2013 #37

The paper will be part of a comunity radio project nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #39

don't you love how, to the Government anyways, PBS means: Volaris Apr 2013 #40

They actually get some nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #41

well, yeah, they DO, but it's nowhere what it SHOULD be... Volaris Apr 2013 #44

Duly posted on my FB wall! ananda Apr 2013 #13

Let 'em sue.... 99Forever Apr 2013 #15

Exxon SamKnause Apr 2013 #16

what legal action ? leftyohiolib Apr 2013 #17

Why does Exon Mobile get 10 billion tax payer dollars? midnight Apr 2013 #19

Tax Deductions Heather MC Apr 2013 #23

That's Billion with a "B".... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #24

Thank you Spitfire. I have changed the m to a b. In a few years I'll change it to t for trillions. midnight Apr 2013 #25

So aren't we just as guilty, we use their products daily. Heather MC Apr 2013 #22

I had an idea a while back for car conversions.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #26

Only one problem Mnpaul Apr 2013 #36

...no doubt to pay for oil company subsidies and wars for oil. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #43

A have a friend who did do that at tech school Mnpaul Apr 2013 #48

I've often wondered about a trailer with batteries for long drives. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #49

The problem with batteries in a trailer Mnpaul Apr 2013 #50

The physics are the same as a tractor trailer.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #52

But trains and semis run on diesel Mnpaul Apr 2013 #53

Not ALL trains are diesel.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #54

exactly! heaven05 Apr 2013 #27

It says "this video is currently unavailable." Can anyone give me a summary? nt raccoon Apr 2013 #28

It's a YouTube vid = gateley Apr 2013 #30

Truth in advertising. gateley Apr 2013 #29

Damn Media tools cbrer Apr 2013 #33

:tu: Go Vols Apr 2013 #38

Unfortunately the networks will cave and not air it davidpdx Apr 2013 #45

K&R idwiyo Apr 2013 #46

Under what oil-soaked grounds? Blue Owl Apr 2013 #51