This is less a diary than a rant. I was in the midst of checking in for my fill of DailyKos when I noticed the following ad, which is a scrolling ad. I've just captured one of the panels.
Huh?
I understand the need for a revenue stream for the site. But this is a progressive site. We advocate for health care reform.
Is there really such a financial problem here that DK needs to take money from the opposition. I suppose there's some argument to be made for taking the money from someone who you oppose, knowing it won't do any good.
But, well, really? I think the line has to be drawn somewhere. Otherwise the site risks descending into the realm of corporate shill for anyone who comes along.
I hope in the future someone will screen these ads with an eye towards turning them away when they go 100% against what this site stands for.