Wall Street Journal morons wonder: Who’s behind Hot Air’s attack ads? Update: WSJ issues correction
posted at 5:29 pm on June 28, 2007 by Allahpundit
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It’s come to this, my friends. Having been routed this morning on the Senate floor, the open-borders shills at the WSJ turn, as they must, to vengeful, vintage-nutroots conspiracy smears. From the people who brought you the feelgood slander video of the year:
Hot Air Network’s Web ad … urged “conservatives fed up with Republican scheming on this bill, [to] do something about it. If you gave to the party in the past year, you can demand your money back. Call the Republican National Committee today and demand a full refund. If you gave to any senator or congressman in the past year, call their office and demand a full refund.” Just who sponsors Hot Air’s ad, and other similar ads popping up across the Internet, is unclear.
That paragraph refers to this ad, which, FYI, cost us $300,000 to produce. Today’s Brownback spot cost $450K, but that’s only because Bryan suddenly upped his voiceover rates overnight. Thank goodness our secret backer can cover it.
And to think, MM claims she can’t afford to buy me an iPhone.
Exit question: Might there be … New York money people behind this? MM owes us an answer.
Update: MM answers.
Update: We don’t use DV for the ads but otherwise, spot on.
Update: That didn’t take long.
Hot Air Network’s Web ad, embedded below, urged “conservatives fed up with Republican scheming on this bill, [to] do something about it. If you gave to the party in the past year, you can demand your money back. Call the Republican National Committee today and demand a full refund. If you gave to any senator or congressman in the past year, call their office and demand a full refund.” Hot Air is a conservative online broadcast site run by blogger Michelle Malkin…
Correction: An earlier version of this post said it wasn’t clear who produced the Hot Air ads.
Update (BP): Actually, we do use DV. But no tape. Figure that one out, WSJ.
Just in time for this week, we did deploy an advanced new weapon that the crack reporting staff at the WSJ might want to look into, if they’re of a mind to actually ask questions of those of us involved. I’m not going to give them the plans or any access to my new battle station, but I’ll divulge its code name. I call it the Gateway. It’s fresh from our super-shadowy digital guerrilla gear pipeline known only as “Tiger Direct.”
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Those ads are -really- cutting into AP’s iphone budget.
lorien1973 on June 28, 2007 at 5:30 PM
Probably paid by the checks y’all keep getting now that the secret Afghan oil pipeline is fully operational.
Niko on June 28, 2007 at 5:31 PM
OMG funny
tshell on June 28, 2007 at 5:31 PM
More importantly, how many illegals are working at the WSJ offices?
Mr. Bingley on June 28, 2007 at 5:31 PM
Haha! That phone was at least $50K itself. What utter morons!
PRCalDude on June 28, 2007 at 5:32 PM
Let’s not forget all the secret New York JOOOOO Moneymen throwing shekels at ya.
Iblis on June 28, 2007 at 5:32 PM
Thats the most ridiculous crap I’ve ever heard…were they serious?
Who is behind this vast xxxxxx xxxxxx conspiracy?
(fill in the blanks)
IDIOTS!
shooter on June 28, 2007 at 5:33 PM
Yea, but Bryan’s laughing all the way to the bank. Hey, maybe Bryan could spring for AP’s iphone.
silenced majority on June 28, 2007 at 5:34 PM
Dare I say it? HA becoming more influential in shaping conservative intellectual arguments then WSJ. It’s quite possible.
Spirit of 1776 on June 28, 2007 at 5:34 PM
Don’t worry. There will be hell to pay once Murdoch buys the Journal.
Frank Nitti on June 28, 2007 at 5:34 PM
Watch out guys. I feel a McCain-Fiengold slapdown coming on!
You are going to get the DeLay treatment.
Paging Mr. Earl……Mr. Ronnie Earl.
conservnut on June 28, 2007 at 5:35 PM
proving once again that journalists never let the facts get in the way of a good story.
TexasDan on June 28, 2007 at 5:35 PM
I’m sure it’s just a botched joke.
common sensineer on June 28, 2007 at 5:36 PM
Exit answer: The Boss is Jewish?
chrisro on June 28, 2007 at 5:37 PM
See-Dub, just spoon feeding it to them like that spoils all the fun, no?
TexasDan on June 28, 2007 at 5:37 PM
I’ll take the heat for it.
TheSitRep on June 28, 2007 at 5:38 PM
They sure get pissy when they lose their guarantee of permanent slave labor, don’t they?
ReubenJCogburn on June 28, 2007 at 5:38 PM
You slay me on the costs, Allah. It must be George Soros funding such attacks. Country club-loving morons.
Valiant on June 28, 2007 at 5:38 PM
If you guys are spending that kind of money on attack ads I want my HA membership fee back.
Griz on June 28, 2007 at 5:38 PM
Snorting my $5 cheap shamnesty victory wine out my nose.
Michelle on June 28, 2007 at 5:38 PM
Dude, we’ve been pleading your case, ok?
P.S. Michelle - have you noticed that during all of this time we’ve had no border enforcment, Allah has not had an iPhone? Coincidence? I think not.
thirteen28 on June 28, 2007 at 5:39 PM
Bush said it first - Money Trumps All!
Obviously, a kick in the wallet, or purse, whichever the case may be, is the only way to get their attention.
Buying votes. The don’t come with any warranty or guarantee.
Or do they?
Kini on June 28, 2007 at 5:40 PM
Is it the kind that comes in a box?
ReubenJCogburn on June 28, 2007 at 5:40 PM
WSJ’s lessons in “How To Make Yourself Look Stupid”, Chapter 1.
Frozen Tex on June 28, 2007 at 5:40 PM
Hey, don’t knock the Franzia.
PRCalDude on June 28, 2007 at 5:40 PM
The Wall Street Journal ignores the best and brightest of the economists. The WSJ pays no attention to “the champion of free markets.”
I would not be surprised if the WSJ embraces even more crazy stuff.
ColtsFan on June 28, 2007 at 5:41 PM
I realize I’m not an uber-intellectual like my betters over at the WSJ, but, is it possible that there is a simple way to figure out who Hot Air’s sponsors are?
If only there were a way they could come to this site and see the Pajama Media banner ads to figure out who sponsors this stuff.
Why?!? Why must we make it so hard for them?
We should be ashamed of ourselves. Hiding those HA sponsors on the right/top side of the web page like that. This isn’t an Easter egg hunt people. The WSJ editorial board has a right to know!
JadeNYU on June 28, 2007 at 5:41 PM
Hey Bryan, do you think you can teach me to disguise my voice like that? Even the
dipstickselite of journalism professionals over at the WSJ didn’t catch it!CrazyFool on June 28, 2007 at 5:41 PM
It’s gotta be a vast right wing conspiracy. Watch out the Fairness Doctrine coming to an internet too. They’ll be making you put up huffpo links soon.
PowWow on June 28, 2007 at 5:43 PM
I am John Doe.
desertdweller on June 28, 2007 at 5:43 PM
Wait a minute. You guys have gotten your checks for that already? I’m still waiting for mine! Ugh. Guess I’ll have to call Rove.
amerpundit on June 28, 2007 at 5:44 PM
Texas Dan– Yeah, I wish I’d strung them along a little bit…dropped a few hints.
Comments at that post appear to be open, by the way, if anyone would like to politely explain their differences with the WSJ editorial board. (Remember that WSJ Washington Wire blogger isn’t in the op-ed section, so she doesn’t answer directly to them. But I bet they’ll hear about it.)
see-dubya on June 28, 2007 at 5:45 PM
It’s a conspiracy!
WisCon on June 28, 2007 at 5:45 PM
I think Bryan should take this as a compliment.
bj1126 on June 28, 2007 at 5:45 PM
Michelle on June 28, 2007 at 5:38 PM
Fortunately the Sam Adams I have been swilling all afternoon in celebration of this victory was not in my mouth when I read this……..
doriangrey on June 28, 2007 at 5:45 PM
Effete elite arrogance….
thy name is The Wall Street Journal.
Always Right on June 28, 2007 at 5:46 PM
Can they really be that dense.
JackS on June 28, 2007 at 5:46 PM
see-dubya on June 28, 2007 at 5:45 PM
Oh please……….the idiots over at WSJ only hear what they they want to hear if it were any other way they wouldnt be looking like some of the biggest fools on the planet right now.
doriangrey on June 28, 2007 at 5:47 PM
You guys are getting ripped off.
BadgerHawk on June 28, 2007 at 5:48 PM
When I think of them, that foppish cartoon snot the New Yorker uses as a mascot comes to mind.
ReubenJCogburn on June 28, 2007 at 5:49 PM
David Fincher doesn’t work cheap, and they had to scrap the original footage of the phone and hire ILM to create a CGI one.
saint kansas on June 28, 2007 at 5:49 PM
Admit it, you are George Soros funded. ;p
JayHaw Phrenzie on June 28, 2007 at 5:50 PM
We’re dealing with extremely idiotic people here, folks.
:D
Metro on June 28, 2007 at 5:51 PM
CALLING ON ALL FREEDOM-LOVING, USA PATRIOTS!!!
idea for next “March on Washington D.C” rally….
give Allah his phone NOW.
ColtsFan on June 28, 2007 at 5:51 PM
Hehe.
PRCalDude on June 28, 2007 at 5:52 PM
The black lager, perchance? Debating which ale to consume tonight. Will go great also as USA plays Argentina in Chavezland tonight…
Viva la Hotair revalucion!
Schweggie on June 28, 2007 at 5:53 PM
This is fantastic for HOT AiR. The fact that it is an adversarial compliment is the more powerful.
What irritated them, the WSJ, heh, the most was the “money gets the politicians” statement.
p.s. didn’t know that Bryan was such a pricey dude.
Entelechy on June 28, 2007 at 5:54 PM
Let the Guinness flow like wine.
PRCalDude on June 28, 2007 at 5:54 PM
You guys were kidding about that RNC Refund ad costing 300K to produce right? Bryan must charge Edwardsian amounts for us to hear his voice and edit videos, Video Equipment must now cost tens of thousands of dollars.
If it is true, that sounds like a LOT of money for a 1 minute ad posted on Youtube. Seriously, whats your overhead?
BKennedy on June 28, 2007 at 5:55 PM
I guess We’ve come a long way — since Uday and Qusay used to light their cigars with $100 dollar bills, dontchathink?
Maybe we should ask President Bush how HE is celebrating,
ya’ think? — (muttered inaudibly) turncoat b*st*rd.
CyberCipher on June 28, 2007 at 5:56 PM
Inflation is increasing, unemployment rates are climbing, Iran is dominating the news in the Middle East, traffic delays are more burdensome, the price of tea in China is skyrocketing, gas is higher, all because Allah has not received his phone yet…
Michelle, please. It is time to give Allah his phone.
ColtsFan on June 28, 2007 at 5:56 PM
Guinness is neither a lager nor an ale.
JUST SAYING
Metro on June 28, 2007 at 6:00 PM
And these people are college educated?? Sheesh.
StephC on June 28, 2007 at 6:01 PM
Why? Those phantom legal doners supply HA beaucoup dollars, AP gets a nice raise, pays for his own fancy gadgets. Capitalism.Is.Marvelous :)
p.s. csdeven comes in and criticizes lobbying, but that’s a small prize to pay, if MM runs for president.
On a serious note - the winner is our country today. Legal immigrants are still very welcome, and always will be. And, I still wish President Bush a Happy Birthday and the strength to keep his resolve for the war and other important issues, in spite of the torrents of opposition.
Entelechy on June 28, 2007 at 6:01 PM
Hey guys, next time Bryan calls in sick for a voice-over, gimme a call.
infidel4life on June 28, 2007 at 6:02 PM
Eh. It’s a stout. I think it’s appropriate for this occasion. Very soulful.
PRCalDude on June 28, 2007 at 6:02 PM
Screw you WALL STREET. I been working down here on Tobaco F’n Road since 1965. Get the hell off my back. The economy is going to crash! Go by yourselves some hammers and learn to swing.
sonnyspats1 on June 28, 2007 at 6:03 PM
Who’s behind the Hot Air ad? This is too funny.
Free the iPhone (and put it in allah’s pocket).
Mojave Mark on June 28, 2007 at 6:03 PM
Black Lager or Cream Stout for a red meat day!
Or the sweet taste of Summer Ale or Cherry Wheat if amnesty-killing is a more light airy tune in your mind.
Spirit of 1776 on June 28, 2007 at 6:03 PM
ANSWER: We all are!
Lone Star on June 28, 2007 at 6:04 PM
You can’t be serious… $300K and $450K?
I’m assuming you’re joking.
AlexB on June 28, 2007 at 6:05 PM
I for one will welcome our new South of the Border Overlords by drinking Mucho Pacifico Claros Cervasas…
Oh… wait… did I miss somthing important today?
/sarc off
Romeo13 on June 28, 2007 at 6:05 PM
300,000 should have boughten continuity. There is an issue. White phone in the beginning. Black handset at the beginning. Bryan. We are ashamed :(
lorien1973 on June 28, 2007 at 6:05 PM
black handset at the end, of course.
lorien1973 on June 28, 2007 at 6:05 PM
If it works for John Edwards, why can’t it work for HotAir?
desertdweller on June 28, 2007 at 6:05 PM
Pull Da strings, Bryan Pull Da strings!
Drtuddle on June 28, 2007 at 6:06 PM
Yeah, laugh it up , but when lettuce goes up who’s gonna be laughing then ,huh?
Oh, yeah, us…..
bbz123 on June 28, 2007 at 6:07 PM
Word. It’s not like we’re drinking that Peter Vella swill. Franzia’s quality. It’s my informal wine of choice.
Slublog on June 28, 2007 at 6:07 PM
We have how many active commenters here? If we could get Michelle to setup a paypal button for Allah’s phone, I think we could all kick in nickel or two and fund it outright. ;)
I’d be MORE than happy to kick in to show my appreciation for his wit and analysis skills.
Pilgrim on June 28, 2007 at 6:08 PM
EVERYBODY PANIC! IT’S THE VAST RIGHT-WING CONSPIRACY FUNDING HOTAIR’S HIGH-DEF WIDE-SCREEN BIG NAME ACTOR FILMED ON LOCATION IN EXOTIC LOCATIONS ACROSS THE GLOBE WITH SERIOUSLY EXPENSIVE PROPS, ADS!
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I knew the pillow biting bedwetters at the WSJ were living in some blurred and foggy fantasyland, but wow, I had no idea they were completely and totally bereft of a 9th grade education too!
SilverStar830 on June 28, 2007 at 6:09 PM
Wow, HA has power to influence, they must not like that…at all.
JustTruth101 on June 28, 2007 at 6:10 PM
Michelle and Hot Air, Giant Killers…
It’s true, she is the Kwisatz Haderach
Zorro on June 28, 2007 at 6:11 PM
Bryan really needs to cut his rates.
Allah can’t get an iPhone, and Michelle is drinking $5 wine from a box.
F15Mech on June 28, 2007 at 6:12 PM
Clearly this can only be the work of ZOMBIE REAGAN!
BKennedy on June 28, 2007 at 6:13 PM
i think you knocked out their site, i can’t access it anymore… awesome.
oh, and ditto on the tip jar for Allah’s i-phone, i would definitely contribute, too.
AdrianG on June 28, 2007 at 6:13 PM
Guinness, which is a stout, is in fact an ale
rslancer14 on June 28, 2007 at 6:13 PM
Who’s behind the Hot Air Ads …?
Is this a trick question? :D
Is an iPhone the prize?
naliaka on June 28, 2007 at 6:15 PM
Guess I will stop my subscription to the WSJ. The Investors’ Business Daily is probably better anyway and definitely more in line with out country’s values. Hope Murdoch buys these bums out and gets them going in the best interests of the country.
volsense on June 28, 2007 at 6:15 PM
Ahhh - the incredible lightness of getting under their skin!
T J Green on June 28, 2007 at 6:16 PM
rslancer14- you’re right. it’s a stout but an ale first. in fact beers are either lagers or ales. it gets more specialized from there
Metro on June 28, 2007 at 6:18 PM
Some of the comments at the WSJ are just priceless!
Jim708 on June 28, 2007 at 6:23 PM
Speaking of brews… I think I’ll uncork a bottle of Chimay (blue label) Ale … God Bless the Trappist Monks (and Hot Air, of course). It’s time to celebrate!
Zorro on June 28, 2007 at 6:23 PM
Haha! You did not just make that reference!
PRCalDude on June 28, 2007 at 6:26 PM
did…did you just reach elbo-deep into your ass and pull out a sarchastic suggestion that the wsj are anti-semites?
jummy on June 28, 2007 at 6:28 PM
And these folks at the WSJ keep a watchful eye on the Captains of industry? I really am worried, now.
Dusty on June 28, 2007 at 6:32 PM
I think that after this thread, and THIS THREAD, AllahP should seriously consider bringing out the ban hammer on this troll.
SilverStar830 on June 28, 2007 at 6:33 PM
Thirty minutes after he gets it he’ll be playing with the box it came in.
RedWinged Blackbird on June 28, 2007 at 6:35 PM
WSJ needs a you-tubing!
Dusty on June 28, 2007 at 6:37 PM
He won’t get banned. AP likes the comments he generates. Trolls have their uses, if controlled properly, and their humorless demeanor managed.
PRCalDude on June 28, 2007 at 6:40 PM
Any moron knows who is behind the attack ads: Karl Rove!
Can we all donate 10 bucks each FOR THE DARN PHONE!!!!
(sorry, I am listening to Savage and got carried away…)
Ropera on June 28, 2007 at 6:40 PM
Wooooooooo….RightWinged just had a comment at the WSJ that spontaneously disappeared.
Maybe they’re a little bit sensitive right now.
see-dubya on June 28, 2007 at 6:42 PM
Oh yeah, the useful idiot doctorine… gotcha!
SilverStar830 on June 28, 2007 at 6:47 PM
Ah, now they have a correction up. Fun’s over.
see-dubya on June 28, 2007 at 6:48 PM
What amazingly clueless fvcks! Please, if you can find a sponsor for another ad, make one that explains to these fossils that you don’t need a fvcking sponsor!
Kralizec on June 28, 2007 at 6:50 PM
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