Meghan McCain Condemns Lowe's For Pulling 'All-American Muslim' Ads (VIDEO)

Meghan McCain condemned Lowe's for pulling advertising from TLC's "All-American Muslim," a new reality show about Muslims living in Dearborn, Michigan.

The home improvement chain is one of several businesses that canceled its commercials during the show, after complaints from the Florida Family Association. The decision has been widely criticized as discriminatory.

McCain echoed those sentiments on Tuesday's "Now With Alex Wagner." The MSNBC contributor called the developments "the most heartbreaking story I think I've read in a long time."

"This show is about anti-discrimination for Muslims in America, Muslims living in Michigan and what they go through on a daily basis," she said, "and Lowe's is now rescinding their advertising, basically doing the same thing that Muslims have to deal with on a daily basis. It's horrible."

Every member of the panel appeared to agree, calling the decision "down right bigotry" and "the most weak-kneed thing that an American company has done to fellow Americans."

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Comments

[RU Mad II]

12:16 PM on 12/31/2011

As a home repair expert I can say without a doubt that Lowe's beats Home depot for selection and available professionals to answer homeowner questions. Home Depot has been going down hill for about eight-ten years, and I refuse to shop there unless it is absolutely the only choice. Lowe's has proven that they do not want to partake of the dumbing down of Americans, in attempt to garner acceptance of Muslims by the sympathizers who would hand these Muslims the keys to our cities if allowed. I can agree with this stance and applaud Lowe's for having the fortitude to stand up for what they believe.

[Mag7]

01:18 PM on 12/31/2011

The whole idea of the show is that these are Americans too. There was a time when Catholics were treated with indignity, and often Judeo Christians still are, probably by intolerant xenophobes like you.

Oh yea.... http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/xenophobe

[RU Mad II]

02:11 PM on 12/31/2011

Xenophobia is an inappropriate term in this instance. While their religion or culture does not worry me, the progressive's attempts to garner acceptance to entire race based on the actions of a few does. I judge people on a individual basis, not by stereotypes on TV or in real life. I choose not to watch because I hate reality shows. However, if I did watch reality shows, I would not watch this show simply because it is merely an attempt to undermine what we read in the papers and national TV on a daily basis. Those facts are there, and should be weighed for the truth that they are.
Wariness, skepticism, reluctance, and suspicion are all fitting terms. Xenophobia is not.

[YLS2007]

02:23 PM on 12/31/2011

You clearly don't know the difference between fortitude and cowardice. It's very, very easy to understand why.....

[RU Mad II]

04:31 PM on 12/31/2011

Nice, maybe next time you can actually put some thought into your post.

[psnyder325]

11:29 AM on 12/31/2011

I didn't really like Lowes to begin with because of their lack of selection and lack of people to help. But now, I'll be sure to do all my home improvement shopping at Home Depot and not set foot into a Lowes again...ever. The bigotry in America against people who happen to hold a certain religion (and the fear mongering about Sharia Law) is disgusting. It's like discriminating against Jews because Orthodox Jews hold strictly to the Jewish Law. Those who are commenting on here with bigoted and hate-filled remarks are a large part of the problem. We all need to learn to get along. That is what America is supposedly about...the freedom to hold whatever religion (or no religion) you wish and still work with others who have different beliefs. The bigots on here would love to see everyone as Evangelical Christians...and if they're not, claim that they're not "real 'Muricans.'"

[shelagh63]

11:05 AM on 12/31/2011

Why do we on the side of human rights, act like this girl is doing us a favor every time she makes a remotely humane remark

[hornedcog]

09:45 PM on 12/30/2011

Christ died for your sins. That will be the end result on an endless loop running on and on in perpetuity. No need for proof or an explanation of the origin of specific phrasing developed in harmony with scientific discovery and an open mind toward beliefs being based on, as well as interpreted by a movable object, not stationary or static but constantly moving and adapting.

[psnyder325]

11:22 AM on 12/31/2011

I'm sure there was a point in there somewhere, but I missed it.

[TomDi]

05:39 PM on 12/30/2011

I will now shop at Lowes for all my hardware needs. They deserve our business as they are true Americans who do and say what they wish to do and say without fear of radical progressives.

[shelagh63]

11:02 AM on 12/31/2011

yawn

[TomDi]

07:58 PM on 12/31/2011

shelagh63, I agree, this story is a yawn but HP chose to run it and I chose to comment.

[psnyder325]

11:23 AM on 12/31/2011

"Radical Progressives?" You mean like Meghan McCain? Wow. Your knee is really jerking today, isn't it?

[TomDi]

12:13 PM on 12/31/2011

psnyder325, who else would consider this a story but for radical progressives and the liberal media.

[Mag7]

01:22 PM on 12/31/2011

Radical Progressiveness? Sign me up!

[judew777]

04:50 PM on 12/30/2011

You have more guts then most Megan ,you have a heart,nice,I live in AZ
God Bless

[pilotjet295]

06:55 PM on 12/30/2011

Kinda like the Clinton girl....Mom and Dad got her the job....Lets see her in a Burka. She wont be able to speak out. Yep,lets all feel bad for the Muslims,,,Then when they put Sharia law on their butt. They wont be able to speak out.

[Mag7]

01:24 PM on 12/31/2011

true that.... those ultra-Conservatives really are that anti-woman.

[Rodger leMonde]

03:38 PM on 12/30/2011

Lowes made a bad decision. Caving to a tiny bunch of bigots and offending seven million Muslim Americans and millions more who don't appreciate bigotry. The more brought into the latter category the better.

[Fritziscool]

02:42 PM on 12/30/2011

There are about seven million people of middle eastern descent in America. Are they supposed to be ashamed of their birth and where they live? Tell Lowes how you feel. Personally, I hate the store because there are never any cashiers.

Muslim is not a dirty word.

[Jean Bastien]

02:55 AM on 12/21/2011

Oh Meghan...
Why waste time with Lowe's when the real bigots are that Florida Fam. Asc.
When it comes down to it, Lowe's can advertise where it wants.
It seems silly for people to try to bully a store into reinvesting ad money for a show they pulled ads from. It's almost as if people are holding them more accountable for being non-pc than the real bigots are for being real bigots.

[RockyMissouri]

12:10 PM on 12/21/2011

It's completely appropriate to let them realize they are losing customers by giving in to a racist organization...

[Jean Bastien]

03:18 PM on 12/21/2011

Yeah, sure. But bullying them to run ads again? Seems silly to me.

[pilotjet295]

06:57 PM on 12/30/2011

they are not losing customers...You always use the race card

[lhr1967]

08:31 AM on 12/30/2011

Why do you call this bulling ? But when AL the big mouth Sharpton dose it it's OK ? Good for Loews it is there money and they can spend it they way they want to.

[Jean Bastien]

04:06 PM on 12/30/2011

I think that's exactly what I said...Loews can advertise where it wants. When people threaten boycotts and such if Loews doesn't renew their advertising on the show American Muslim, I call that bullying because those people threaten Loews public image for their own self-centered reasons, even though they will say it's for the greater good. Who said I agree with Sharpton?

[RPM9500]

01:56 AM on 12/21/2011

Meagan is maybe one of the only Republicans still able to think outside the ideology of the GOP.
"Those who don't adapt, perish."
Paraphrase of what Darwin might have said.

[subdolphin]

06:04 AM on 12/21/2011

Or someone who wants to stay interesting to people who are easily fascinated by her offering an atypical view. She said nothing new or unique on this subject.
She's adapting alright.

[RPM9500]

01:50 AM on 12/30/2011

Muslims are not the problem.

[CadOps]

01:26 PM on 12/30/2011

shes a plant...
Rove wants her to grow up and work from the inside.

[RPM9500]

07:52 PM on 12/30/2011

You can never be sure with the GOP. ha

[obama20082012]

01:45 AM on 12/21/2011

Simple, my husband and I have stopped shopping at Lowe's. Bigots don't deserve my All American money.

[RPM9500]

01:58 AM on 12/21/2011

Me too.
Now I wonder how Jimmy Johnson and NASCAR feel about it?
I know....."No comment".
ha

[pepper1311]

02:54 AM on 12/21/2011

Go to Home Depot the guy who owns it is so far right his left eye clouded over. Please check it out..

[RockyMissouri]

12:11 PM on 12/21/2011

Handy Dans.....

[maxfax]

10:54 PM on 12/20/2011

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[Madbunny]

09:17 PM on 12/20/2011

I always find it amazing how Conservatives like to rail on about Sharia Law, and how Islamic religious practice is so abhorrent to them, yet they never bother to look in the mirror.

[obama20082012]

01:43 AM on 12/21/2011

Why should they bother? Do you really believe that a Conservative would have a reflection?

[RPM9500]

02:08 AM on 12/21/2011

Nope.
IMHO.
LOL

[Runner47]

09:26 AM on 12/30/2011

Ilove how the liberals choose when to be inclusive and tolerent. Conservatives don't have a reflection? That's so hurtful and it's definitely not inclusive. I guess when you don't have an rational retort you are left to replies like this! Have a nice day!

[RPM9500]

01:48 AM on 12/21/2011

So true MB.
Tolerance? Not so much.
Fear. More than you can handle. lol

[CanadjunBeef]

07:28 PM on 12/20/2011

The Florida Family Association, which started an e-mail petition to scare advertisers from the show, has the Orwellian slogan, "Defending American Values." THEIR idea of American values includes ridiculing Muslims who pledge allegiance to . . American values. From their anti-show campaign letter:

"One of the most troubling scenes occurred at the introduction of the program when a Muslim police officer stated 'I really am American. No ifs and or buts about it.' "

Yes, very troubling, if you believe the cop is only saying that, or being quoted saying that, so as to lower your Christian defenses. What happened to loving your neighbor as yourself? And even your enemies?

[RockyMissouri]

12:59 AM on 12/21/2011

We seem to have short memories here, and view people who look different.....well..as being too furrin...! It's just a part of Manifest Destiny....when those very same Christians as the lovely Florida group were ranting and raving over Japanese and Indians and Irish who called America home... Instead of the Muslim cop declaring that he is American......I think the Florida Family Association should prove that they are HUMANS..!

[RPM9500]

01:53 AM on 12/21/2011

Yea, I agree.
Really scary that 99.9 % of the Muslims lived here in America relatively in peace until 9+11.
Now they are all suddenly turned into tear wrists?
Yea, I say BS.
It's all fear mongering for no reason.
Other than those who ride the wave of misinformation only for personal gains.

[subdolphin]

07:14 PM on 12/20/2011

Meghan McCain, I don't get Meghan McCain. She's a tick on the body politic. The media can't get enough of politician's kids.
She's quite worthless.

[EdwinNeal]

02:07 AM on 12/21/2011

actually she is one of the most reasonable Republicans you will likely find nowadays... we need to encourage the good ones and she is one... and she is hot so that helps...;-)

[subdolphin]

06:20 AM on 12/21/2011

She's workin' the crowd. As long as she says "unrepublican" things from time to time, she'll get airtime. That's her whole shtick.
Name one unique or interesting thing she's ever said.

[gracegmb5]

10:09 AM on 12/21/2011

since when is Meghan McCain a Republican? Shes a news groupie fascinated with herself. Over exposed and under intelligent.

[Teacher Trish]

02:23 AM on 12/21/2011

What are your reasons?

[subdolphin]

06:14 AM on 12/21/2011

She offers nothing new or interesting to any discussion. The whole story with her is always that she's expressing an opinion that contradicts her republican heritage.
There's nothing there.