There is a feud between T. Boone Pickens and NBC over a 15 second advertisement about the use of natural gas in cars. His contention in the ad is that the United States isn’t doing anything to further the use of natural gas. Boone says that other networks have accepted the ad but NBC refuses to take the ad without proof to support his contentions.
A little research unearthed this article in USA Today dating back to July 2007. It seems to confirm Boone’s contentions. Even if it doesn’t, the Boone ad definitely highlights the fact that little is being done by the government. That I have to go to Canada.com to find anything about the feud is somewhat disconcerting. Other networks most likely do not want to interfere with NBC policy. NBC needs to publicly explain their decision to refuse the ad.
Here is a video link to the ad:
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1648674250/bctid1755448369
It will be interesting to see if any presidential candidate picks up on this idea. T. Boone Pickens is a smart man. His opinion ought to be considered with care and respect.
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