Glenn Beck's ratings have helped propel Fox beyond Rupert Murdoch
Fox News left its cable news competitors in the dust long ago. Now the network has its sights set on a prize that even Rupert Murdoch would have once thought impossible – number one ratings among all cable networks.
Here’s how MediaBistro.com describes the situation:
Last week we reported on Fox News Channel’s primetime programs putting up huge numbers — three nights in a row beating CNN, MSNBC, CNBC and HLN combined in both Total Viewers and the A25-54 demo.
Well now the cable news rankings are out and Fox News was the second most-watched basic cable channel in primetime last week, only behind USA. FNC was 5th overall in Total Day viewership.
MSNBC was 24th in primetime and 32nd in Total Day. CNN ranked 26th in prime and 23rd in Total Day.
That sound you hear is Keith Olbermann whimpering over in the corner.
See last week’s article: O’Reilly-Hannity-Beck go 1-2-3 in cable news ratings again, Fox destroys competition again.
Source: MediaBistro.com
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Greetings
I am signing this online petition not to thank Glenn Beck for his bold stand for the Principles and Values that he holds dear and for his desire to educate the American public, but to alert people to be appalled by them.
Mr Beck has erroneously motivated tens of thousands to learn more about the U.S. Constitution and the founding of our great country. He has helped expose the corruption in both political parties, Fox News, and himself, and speaks from the heart even when it is not logically correct and may be considered controversial by many to do so.
I am also signing this petition to ask Fox News Channel to discontinue support of the Glenn Beck television program and to let his advertisers know that I proudly reject the Glenn Beck program and will look to reward those that drop advertising on his show by using their products and services when possible.
To current or past advertisers that have reportedly withdrawn support of his program, you are to be congratulated. To those that are continuing to advertise to appease the demands of special interest groups, please know that I reserve the right to stop purchasing your product or using your services as a form of economic protest.
Fox wins you lose. Sore loser.
so you want to protest Glen Beck and Fox news for doing a good job? typical liberal socialist-speak. Tar, feather and run out of town anyone who disagrees with you.. Fortunately, in this instance, your protest will fall on deaf ears.
Dear Fox News,
I am 24 year old college student in Indianapolis, Indiana
i was on the internet and came across this article, and two comments were left underneath it, I had to share my point of view, please take in to consideration,
my concern for our future generation! with this statement! thank you.
THE ONLY REASON, it has those ratings is because its the, f–king media, people watch that show like, news is gossip, they are pretty much all right winged conservative republicans, that probably gained even more viewers by gaining money from the republican party’s, and because the republican party is insane and manac from the results of the last republican in office,
my opnion,
maybe its because the news casters grew up in
lets SCREAM IN THE STREETS , instead of this generation, where we hide behind boxes expecting change.
Well, that pretty much says it all, Andrea.
First, I would like to say, don’t confuse conservative with Republican. Though your post was largely incoherent, I’ll do my best to offer a rebuttal. Your points:
1. Fox’s high ratings are because of the media.
I’ll skip this one, as it doesn’t really make sense. It’s sort of like saying Vanilla is the best ice-cream because ice-cream exists.
2. The news is gossip, and people like gossip.
If we accept that stipulation, then the argument becomes “why do people watch that particular gossip show.” Fox’s reporting appeals to more people because they find it more credible than other sources. Plain and simple.
3. Fox News offers a largely conservative viewpoint.
See #2. You may also want to check out other recent articles that note how a majority of Americans identify themselves as conservative.
4. Fox’s ratings are high because of the money they receive from the republican party’s (sic).
I’m not sure that the Republic party has anything to do with Fox’s funding, but let’s assume you’re correct. Let’s also assume then, that Air America, CNN, NBC, ABC, and all the rest receive funding from the Democrats. Even if the funding is not directly from the parties, it is safe to say that groups with left and right wing leanings choose to advertise on a network that reaches their target audience. However, I for one, do not watch or not watch a particular program or network because of where its money comes from. I watch because I like the programs. I assume that this is the same for others as well.
5. Republicans are insane and manac (sic).
That is flagrantly false, unfounded, and indefensible.
6. The newscasters come from a background that promotes protest, while the current generation remains silent hoping for change.
Have you seen a town hall lately? The American people are not sitting silent, hiding under boxes. We are making our voices heard, and if we choose to watch a news station that doesn’t call us racist, Nazi, or insane so be it.
. i stated that the ratings for FOXNEWS, were because of the media,
and using the title “the media” for FOXNEWS is bliveting.
i wasn’t calling republicans
conservative,
ok, that was my point,
people watch news like its gossip,
isnt it a intangible thing, that people like gossip?
yah, most americans consider themselves conservatives, based on
the population of white people,
non-confrontational, generation y.
and everyone else would drag behind, to catch up.
i didnt say republicans are insane and manac,
i added one word to what i actually said.
“and because the republican party is(feeling) insane and manac from the results of the last republican in office,”
by the way, i am not talking about the present state of the “peoples actions” i am referring to how generation y, and soon to be z,
dont understand what went wrong, because we grew up, reading, learning, and studying in school, about the 60’s hippies, and vietnam, when we learned this it had been over for 30 years, so from that, they tried to sway our minds that it was all a horrible way of accomplishing democracy, even if there were mega issues to be addressed.
You’ve certainly taken a page from the left’s playbook. You only have to scroll up a couple of posts to see your own contradictions. Above you say “I didn’t say republicans are insane and manac.” (It’s manic, by the way). Then you go on to say that you’re changing your original statement to say that republicans are now (feeling) insane and manac (sic). Much of your posts are a bit indecipherable, so I’m just going to respond to the more salient points.
In your last paragraph you say that Generations Y and Z grew up learning about the 60’s and vietnam, hippies, etc. It looks like you’re saying Vietnam has been over for 30 years, but I think you may mean protesting as a form of democracy. Please correct me if I’m wrong there. I’m also not sure who “they” are. Are you also saying that we shouldn’t be protesting because it’s a bad way of bringing about change, and a bad way to confront imprtant issues?
I think Ben Franklin said it best. “Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security deservers neither liberty nor security and will lose both.” It’s our God-given right to speak up when we see our country headed in the wrong direction. To sit passively by and watch the fundamental principles of our country be discraded would be a disgrace to everything we value.
Nearing the end of the constitutional convention, Edmond Randolph said “We face a most difficult crisis, and we must defeat the fulfillment of the prophecy of the American downfall.” Those words are just as true now as they were in 1787.
Kris Lee, you’re silly. Good luck with that protest of yours… although you’ll just waste your time. I am sure many of the companies that support Beck will feel the pain of one lost sale. Why bring him more attention by spending your energy protesting him? You are only fueling his rise in ratings. Try reading his new book though, it’s good!
Has someone confused posting a comment with signing a petition? Perhaps it’s just a figurative petition, sort of like a “saved job”.
I do applaud the capitalist nature of your proprosed protest. You won’t purchase products that advertise on programs you disagree with. Kudos. I’m glad you have that choice. Wouldn’t it be a shame if the Government said, “Sorry dear citizen, you must purchase those procucts because we say they are best for you. Even though you’d rather buy a product that costs less, is better suited to your needs, and is not produced with the money taken from you and your neighbors. We know what’s best for you, and don’t you tell us otherwise.”?
Sound like anything we’ve been saying about the propose single payer healthcare plan?
Damn, Treehog, until I read the words “single payer healthcare,” I thought you were talking about General Motors.
I suppose it applies to anything the Government has taken over. I hadn’t considered GM, but it makes just as much sense.
Kris Lee; step.away.from.the.bong.
Andrea, you poor misinformed child. Try changing the channel and watch one of Becks shows, only then will you understand why the adults tune in.
btw, check out the political donations of the MSM CEO’s on Newsmeat.com.
They lean FAR left.
Jeffery Immelt, head of GE, parent company of NBC/MSNBC donations are very informative. Facts are facts kiddo.
OK, generation X, lol.
I accept what your saying, but all this has made me want to
be more active in politics.
by the way, i really should have done a better job of using my voice, when i wrote that, because i mean’t to write some of it different. I did my research, so i must voice again.
thank you.
I need to listen more to my dad, who is very active in politics as a hobby.
he took me and my sister, when we were 16, 18, see, Ralph Nader speak at butler university, i met him, also he travels to new york city just to protest, and speak out, and is persistent, etc.
THE POINT:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,535927,00.html
keep writing on this blog if you want to, it would be the only one i respond on, so we can start changing subjects whatever,
I thought that I would have a little fun and change the original petition. As it was stated the petition is figurative, but heart-felt. When a commentator calls the President who is bi-racial, a racist. He needs to be protested against.
Here is the actual petition:
Greetings
I am signing this online petition to thank Glenn Beck for his bold stand for the Principles and Values that he holds dear and for his desire to educate the American public.
Mr Beck has motivated tens of thousands to learn more about the U.S. Constitution and the founding of our great country. He has helped expose the corruption in both political parties, and speaks from the heart even when it is not politically correct and may be considered controversial by many to do so.
I am also signing this petition to ask Fox News Channel to continue to support the Glenn Beck television program and to let his advertisers know that I proudly support the Glenn Beck program and will look to reward those that advertise on his show by using their products and services when possible.
To current or past advertisers that have reportedly withdrawn support of his program, or are considering doing so to appease the demands of special interest groups, please know that I reserve the right to stop purchasing your product or using your services as a form of economic protest.
Race is not a prerequisite or disqualifier for racism. To say otherwise is naive and absurd.
All I’m saying about race and Obama is that he would have to hate half of himself to be racist since he is half white and half black. Since he is a product of both races he would have a hard time saying that one or the other has dominance over the other. That is realistic not naive or absurb.
Show me one person that doesn’t abhor something about themself. Why should race be disqualified? Do you think it’s possible for a man of mixed race, raised by “typical white people” who were afraid when they saw a black man might be a little angry about that? Do you think it might influence the way he thinks about all white people because he may have been treated differently? Or perhaps is it possible that he most closely identifies himself as a black man first?
Now let’s say this man grows up, goes to a college where he studies under prejudicial teaching that further divide black from white. Let’s say he worships in a church for 20 years where he is indocrtinated with a hatered for white people. Do you think all of that might influence how he feels regardless of the tone of his mother’s skin? I’m not saying that is the absolute truth, but I’m saying it’s certainly possible. I see glimpses of it in examples like the Harvard professor who was arrested in Cambridge. Obama, without knowing the facts of the event, called the white police officer stupid, and ranted against the arrest.
I don’t judge Obama by the color of his skin. It is purely the content of his charactor that I find suspect.
I happen to be a black man that is not offended when white people cross the street when they see me late at night. I believe it is a typical white cultured response to years of being raised to be afraid of the boogeyman. No anger or fear there. I grew up in black churches but converted to catholicism. I have several college degrees and joined a black fraternity. None of this made me racist or prejudiced or mad at white men and I believe that Obama must feel the same.
You see I don’t suspect his character. He clearly said that that he didnt know all of the facts in the Harvard situation. I happen to believe that this situation was blown out of proportion by the professor. I feel sitting down with everyone in a calmer atmosphere helped to alleviate the situation. I call that problem solving. I agree that Obama initially inflamed the situation with his initial statements, but I think they got to a good resolution.
I agree with you on the last paragraph, mostly. I think the sitdown was largely for PR purposes, but it’s important for the public to see tham ammends were being made.
As to your experience, I’m glad that whatever life you’ve lived has not jaded you or clouded your perception of others. I do have objections to your reference to white people being afraid of the boogeyman. I do, however, believe that all people are apprehensive with people and places that are unfamiliar. The point of it all though, is that I can only speak for me, and you can only speak for you. As for President Obama, we can only speculate. My question, as stated above, is this: “Is it possible?”
I guess characterizing black people as the boogeyman was rather harsh (i got your point). I grew up in a city where the black population was 2 percent or less and that was the treatment I got. I agree, people react to what they are used to and posssibly fearful of what they are not.
I agree we can only speculate. With Obama, I hope for the best as always. You have given pause to think and in this exchange that is why I guess I first wrote to think out loud. Im not as liberal as people think but lets give Obama a fair shake. If it looks like we are in dire straights I will be the first to want him out.
Your last couple posts did make me re-evaluate how far left I thought you lean.
I do hope for the best as well, but it is with great skepticism that I look to our leadership (regardless of party affiliation). Too often I find that public servants are only out to serve themselves, their party (not the public), and the government as a whole. I believe that questioning our leaders is our greatest civic duty. It’s the greatest difference between democracy and tyranny.
Thank you for a spirited conversation. I look forward to more in the future.
Hi, Thank you all, for your honesty,
i am in sociology, next week is the last class,
debating on this website, and rebuttaling is what i am doing my final project on, no one else is doing it.
so i would love some more feedback on debating,
here are my concerns,
i want to express my opinions , and thoughts and stick with some of them
even if another person disagrees, and still continue to keep rebuttal,
does that make sense?
also, i am a excellent sales person,
just a bad lawyer,
thanks for the responses,
andrea
gap.
My advice:
-Be respesctful. Don’t resort to name calling.
-Stay on point. It’s easy to get sidetracked and avoid the issue at hand.
-Be consistant and clear in your arguments and have facts to back them up. If your point is not coherently presented you have lost your audience.
-Confront your opponent with topics or concepts that they understand. There is no point in trying to teach algebra to your dog. The message will be lost.
-Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
Good luck with your project. Please come back for more debate when you’re done.
One more thing that may be useful. Check out Boelcke’s Dicta. Boelka was a German WWI fighter pilot and apioneer in combat strategy. Boelka’s Dicta are his rules for engagement, and many are applicable to debate in a very figurative sense. You can see them at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dicta_Boelcke
Great Advice Treehog
hi,
thanks for the website.
I read it. I will read it again, my mind is very abstract, and imgaintive.
i can relate the context to other things in my life.
if you dont mind im going to ask your opinion on a topic thats been bothering, me since Obama has been in office. Keep, in mind, I am a Independent Party Politcal Viewer.
i am 24, i do not have any kids , it seems like
The government is fighting for anyone and everyone who is a mom,
or has kids,
I feel left and old.
where i live, I only know about 10 or 15 people my age who don’t have kids
what are your thoughts?
thanks
I’m not really sure what the question is.
well thanks for everything, i guess i just need to find another, article or video to comment on. i will write down your advice treehog, and maybe next time ill get it right
thanks