Powerline has the full story. (H/T Ace of Spades):

Freedom’s Watch has placed its ads on Fox and CNN, but CNBC and MSNBC have refused to run the ads. Ari Fleischer wrote this morning on behalf of Freedom’s Watch to let us know that CNBC and MSNBC have stubbornly refused to air the pro-war ads, even though they have run issue ads on other controversial topics. Freedom’s Watch has written to CNBC and MSNBC to protest their decision;

From FW’s letter to the Networks:

FW has requested time on your networks to air advertisements discussing the War Against Terrorism. Your reporters and commentators discuss this issue on your programs at every hour of the day so you clearly agree this is an issue of great public importance. FW’s advertisements, to be sure, present a view of this debate that rounds out your coverage. These ads feature Iraq War Veterans and their families discussing their sacrifices in personal terms and their belief that we must allow the military time to complete its mission in Iraq and seek victory. This is a side of this issue that should not be silenced by national cable networks. We believe that rather than censor these American heroes, you should let the American public hear their story.

Just so its clear, this is an example of MSNBC, and CNBC stabbing themselves in the wallet in order to avoid airing a view they don’t agree with. And while that’s their free choice, its also a reprehensible choice. As Powerline says,

Freedom of speech: at some of our cable networks, you can’t even buy it!

For those of you who haven’t seen them, you can go to their website. Thankfully the networks are no longer the so arbiters of what is and is not viewed by the public. I’d also encourage you to call your congressman to express your feelings. FW has provided a free 800 number to make it easier for you, 1-877-222-8001.
Just another example of a urgent national conversation desperately needed, and which the media elite refusing to allow.