I have not been able to see the show myself, but, according to those
who have seen it (and who then posted on freerepublic), the protests worked and the overall program was not all that damaging to Kerry.
If the freepers' conclusion is true, we should all give ourselves a well-deserved pat on the back for the hard work we did to force Sinclair to at least pretend to be fair.
Freerepublic comments from the above linked thread below the fold (note: Thanks to GoKeever for pointing me to the thread):
Update [2004-10-22 21:45:13 by pontificator]: Great synopsis here by GoKeever. It looks like the program came out in a very very satisfactory manner. I think we may have done it folks! We just kept Sinclair from stealing the election. But don't relax yet. We must stay vigilent for the next week and a half to make sure the wingnut members of the media don't try to pull a fast one at the last minute.
From Freerepublic:
Sinclair has caved to the pressure. Very obvious that they're running scared. They letting the Kerry camp spout the same old BS without challenge.
It looks more like a Kerry campaign ad about half the time. I agree with you. It's pretty bad. Right now they're going after the President's military records. Pul-leeze.
They're trying very hard to show both sides. So far, Kerry doesn't have much about which to complain. It's pretty softball.
I WAS JUST ABOUT TO POST A THREAD ON THIS HORRIBLE SO CALLED DOCUMENTRY.
It came on here on MD @8pm, I turned it off after 40 minutes. Honestly the POW Story that Sinclair put together makes Kerry look very sympathetic.
I just quit watching this travesty. I am furious! More attention was given to Kerry's movie and it's director, George Butler, etc. than any of the Stolen Honor movie.When they belittled Bush's guard service, that was when I gave up on this crap. I am so disgusted I can barely type. I will be contacting Sinclair. It was a damn ad for Kerry!
Are you watching the Sinclair presentation, or the video? We're talking about the Sinclair presentation. It was a waste of time. Folks need to see the video, never mind Sinclair.
This is just another Kerry ads. They sold out. They owe the GOP an hour too. They simply make me sick. Seems this could be the October Surprise from the DNC...this certainly won't hurt Kerry. It seems that they show no respect at all for the POW or Swiftees.
This thing sucks. Anything postive for the POWs and vets is "BALANCED" by whack jobs for kerry. Now they're doing the Bush AWOL thing - I am blocking SINclair on my box - what a setup! - It's on tape but I think I'll burn it. ARRRRRRRRRRRGH!
I just quit watching this travesty. I am furious! More attention was given to Kerry's movie and it's director, George Butler, etc. than any of the Stolen Honor movie.When they belittled Bush's guard service, that was when I gave up on this crap. I am so disgusted I can barely type. I will be contacting Sinclair. It was a damn ad for Kerry! YOU ARE 100% CORRECT!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was so mad that I have to leave to go somewhere and I said to my boyfriend "Oh wait I am pissed I have to go on FR and let people know what crap 'A POW's Story' is, then we will leave." LOL whew this board is therapy!