Press release from DISH

[wolfjc]

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 1, 2009 – DISH Network today issued the following statement in response to the public’s reaction over the company’s use of the words “Merry Christmas” in a TV commercial (YouTube - We DISH You a Merry Christmas
“Since being called a “Patriot” on last night’s edition of “The O’Reilly Factor,” (Pinheads & Patriots: 11/30 - Video - FOXNews.com), DISH Network has received an outpouring of both support and displeasure from people across the country over the use of the phrase “Merry Christmas” in a holiday greeting to our customers. DISH Network acknowledges and respects the diversity of faith in our country, but at the same time recognizes the overwhelming majority that celebrate Christmas. We cannot imagine that Americans of all faiths would not want to embrace the spirit of the holiday and join us in wishing Christian Americans a very Merry Christmas.”

It is good to see Dish getting something positive for a change.

 

[lern4483]

Good for them...Why would people get bent out of shape over this?

 

[hyperguy]

Most of the time people worry about offending people who are not offended. Personally I love it I posted it to my facebook saying how cool it was for a big company to wish people a merry christmas

 

[chikagobnd]

Good for them...Why would people get bent out of shape over this?

Because they are pathetic losers. Pretty simple.

 

[bowens]

Glad to see they didn't apologize for saying Merry Christmas.

 

[wolfjc]

Most of the time people worry about offending people who are not offended. Personally I love it I posted it to my facebook saying how cool it was for a big company to wish people a merry christmas

Yes I am so tired of people complaining about being offended if you are offended just change what ever channel or what ever that is offending you and stop talking about it.
We are trying too hard to placate these easily offended folks we should just ignore them.

 

[lineman20109]

Because they are pathetic losers. Pretty simple.

Glad to see they didn't apologize for saying Merry Christmas.

Right on!:up

 

[gopherscot]

Because they are pathetic losers. Pretty simple.

You nailed it ... they need something to look for to object to ... because they ARE pathetic losers! Good for you Dish Network!!

 

[DirectDishNet]

Bravo Dish network!
And Merry Christmas Everyone!.......

 

[MikeInAlaska]

Ridiculous... people object to a tradition like "Merry Christmas" but eat up "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday" like its crack

 

[dmendenjr]

The commercial made me smile, the press release made me proud to be a dish sub.

 

[space86]

Fun commercial

 

[HDinTX]

FYI

Achmed, the dead terrorist is quoted as saying "Infidels!! Silence! I kill you!!"

 

[Rangers484]

Not only did they not appologize, that was the equivalent of a big F U to those that complained when they said Merry Christmas again... Love it.

 

[Islandguy43]

Right on!:up

I will double that Righton ON :up:up, for you and thank "God" that they didn't have to sing their song in spanish too!!

 

[Skyhi]

I will double that Righton ON :up:up, for you and thank "God" that they didn't have to sing their song in spanish too!!

I bet they're smart enough to do exactly that on Univision and Telemundo.

 

[fhsucade07]

I will double that Righton ON :up:up, for you and thank "God" that they didn't have to sing their song in spanish too!!

Agreed. I'll triple it. :up:up:up This moment made me happy to be a DISH subscriber.

 

[ekilgus]

So basically Dish actually got some email/phone calls expressing displeasure at hearing the phrase "Merry Christmas"? I wonder how these people feel about the fact that the federal holiday is named "Christmas"? Can anyone imagine going to any other country and expressing displeasure about any of their holidays or traditions? I wonder what reaction you would engender.

 

[hvarma2008]

I would take "Merry Christmas" over the meaningless "Happy Holidays" any day!
In other parts of the world where there are people of multiple religious faiths living side by side, they don't worry about getting offended or offending anyone. If Christmas is not your festival, you just ignore it or join it for the fun of it!

 

[jacmyoung]

So basically Dish actually got some email/phone calls expressing displeasure at hearing the phrase "Merry Christmas"? I wonder how these people feel about the fact that the federal holiday is named "Christmas"? Can anyone imagine going to any other country and expressing displeasure about any of their holidays or traditions? I wonder what reaction you would engender.

I think what happened was after the commercial, FOX News inducted Charlie into its "patriots" hall of fame for saying Merry Christmas in the commercial.

Of course those who watch FOX News either love it or hate it, so DISH got a lot of email supporting them or hating them. I think the whole "why can't we say Merry Christmas anymore" is something drummed up by some people who wanted attention.

I say "Merry Christmas!" all the time during these time of the year, have not yet found anyone who was offended. People need to stop having imaginary enemies

But I must say, Charlie made a brilliant move on this one. He had the Dems, now FOX News on his side, and a whole lot of publicity to go with it. It can't be wrong. He never fails to amaze me with his shrewd moves.