WestVirginiaRebel Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Washington Post: Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) isn’t too wild about MTV’s new reality show, “Buckwild.” The show is scheduled to debut next month and follows a group of nine twenty-somethings living in and around Sissonville, W.Va., a town of just 4,000 residents. The program has been described as “The ‘Jersey Shore’ of Appalachia,” referring to the now-canceled reality show that earned the ire of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ® and state lawmakers. In the case of “Buckwild,” Manchin said he’s only seen previews for the show — but that the teases that staffers showed him were enough to compel him to send a letter Friday to MTV President Stephen Friedman asking that the network “put a stop to the travesty called ‘Buckwild.’” “As a U.S. Senator, I am repulsed at this business venture, where some Americans are making money off of the poor decisions of our youth,” Manchin wrote. “I cannot imagine that anyone who loves this country would feel proud profiting off of ‘Buckwild.’” “Instead of showcasing the beauty of our people and our state, you preyed on young people, coaxed them into displaying shameful behavior — and now you are profiting from it. That is just wrong.” In an interview Thursday before sending the letter, Manchin repeatedly called MTV’s decision “just awful.” “I have no problem with people in this country trying to earn a profit, but I would ask them: Would they do this to their own children, in their own neighborhood, in their own home state?” Manchin said. ________ Being stupid for money is part of the MTV culture... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollyannaish Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 That's the way ya do it, money for nothin and the hicks for free. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Wonder if he would have spoken out if it wasn't in his state? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 His message was spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argyle58 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 His message was spot on, but the publicity that results from his office leaking the letter is sure to produce more viewers for the show, not less. I'm sure it won't effect MTV's decision on whether or not to air the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Wonder if he would have spoken out if it wasn't in his state? That My Friend Is A Very Interesting Question! I have a sneaking suspicion we both know the answer to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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