Delta Pulls Advertising From The Daily Show, Catholic League Rejoices

[Adenoid_Hynkel]

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Delta stupidly falls for the hype and thinks people care what Bill Donohue has to say:

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While many of us were busy fighting smaller battles, the Catholic League has been following up on its promise to campaign against Jon Stewart for his “vagina manger” segment. And not in vain, it seems, because Delta Airlines has pulled its advertising from The Daily Show.

In a press release, the League’s president, Bill Donohue, said, “I encourage everyone to choose Delta the next time they fly. We need to support advertisers who act responsibly.” BuzzFeed confirmed with Delta spokesperson Leslie Parker, who said, “We are constantly evaluating our advertising strategy and at this time no longer advertise during The Daily Show” — but “denied that the decision had anything to do with ‘any opinions expressed’ by the show.”

Nonetheless, the Catholic League is pleased, and is already moving to add pressure on its next target: Kellogg’s:

Donohue encouraged boycotting the company’s cereals.

http://www.mediaite.com/online/delta-pulls-advertising-from-the-daily-show-catholic-league-rejoices/

[Lamm]

1. Then I'll not use Delta

the next time I go a-flyin'.

We're looking into Southwest for our next flight to New York in the fall.

Prices has gone nuts. REALLY nuts.

Perhaps I should just drive?

[Ruby the Liberal]

4. Have a safe trip if you drive.

Off to see the Inlaws? Weather can be really unpredictable up here in the fall.

[mfcorey1]

2. Time to boycott Delta. I don't like flying their planes because there is always a mechanical

problem. They are scary.

[tanyev]

3. Don't fly Delta and stock up on Kellogg's cereals.

I'm on it.

[Dawson Leery]

5. I will not be flying Delta.

Also, the Roman Catholic Church has a horrible history of raping young boys, then covering up the crimes.
Jon Stewart has no such history.

[fascisthunter]

6. well then... they picked a side

and I will NEVER fly Delta gain.

[longship]

7. Catholic League!? Don't you mean Bill Donahue's FAX machine?

I hope that's enough said about that douche.

[Initech]

8. Bill Donahue is an asshole so I'll do the opposite of what he says.

Cue Jon Stewart retaliation in 3...2...1...

[mmonk]

9. Delta....scratch. Got it.

[Swede Atlanta]

10. With all due respect to faithful Catholics....

the sooner the last dirt is thrown onto the grave of the Roman Catholic Church the better off the world will be. Most American catholics are more in line with other mainstream christian traditions such as the Anglicans, Lutherans, Methodists, etc.

Unfortunately the church the Papi Bennie and the Jets leads is an anachronistic fossil that has no relevance today and should be put out of its misery.