Dear WRKO
An opportunity was lost last Saturday at the Conference and Expo in support of Donald Trump held at The Holiday Inn in Boxborough. In fact, being billed as the "first Expo" resulted in its utter failure due to the 'big fish/small pond' mentality exemplified by your managers, and Jeff Kuhner. Attempting to control the event and hijack it from the late great John O'Mara did nothing to promote the event beyond the minute reach of your local AM transmitter. Sadly, instead you sullied the hard work and reputation of this great Patriot and blackened your own eye by having my Media Company forcibly removed. The blog post included in this letter has gone nationwide. Had your 'handlers' understood this the Expo would have been talked about across the country. Since I have personal contacts with Trump campaign people the exposure would have been stratospheric. Instead, a copy of this letter and the subsequent story has been submitted to those people.
Essentially, you just shot yourselves in the foot.
It was The M&P Conservative Media Network who was first approached by John O'Mara over a month ago and asked to attend and film the event. Subsequently, other independent outlets/persons were contacted by John to cover the event as well. I know, I work with these people, Unlike WRKO, we all work together to cover events, stories, news and were very excited to be invited to such an occasion. I, and others had been promoting the event and I received many responses from other Conservative groups across the country looking forward to my expose'. The potential was limitless.
Then WRKO got hold of it.
It has come to my understanding that last minute negotiations were arranged to ban all other forms of media coverage despite the fact that these factors had already been set into motion. One could theorize that a purposeful attempt was made by managers and personalities of WRKO all colluded to make this so. I had thought that maybe the family had something to do with this but that has been shown to be somewhat incorrect. In fact, I simply think they did not know what they were doing and got into bed with the wrong people. I seriously doubt if John were still alive he would have allowed such a travesty to take place.
Frighteningly, it was how my expulsion was handled. I was physically and verbally accosted, threatened with arrest by a man who I assume is the 'muscle'. I was denied my ability to retrieve my computer and had to wrench myself from his grip to get it. In the hallway I was continually yelled at and threatened with arrest for assault and literally followed out the door while continually being accosted. Several members of the RNC Delegation were present as witnesses, friends and supporters of local Tea Party groups also witnessed this and were horrified at such unprofessional behavior. You may want to have a conversation with this individual and look closely into his mental stability to determine if you want him to represent your radio station in future endeavors.
So, unfortunately for this Expo and WRKO I have written the story, published it and will broadcast the particulars of the event on my radio show. One of the individuals also denied Press access will be on my show as well as a fellow radio host who will partner with my show and share this stunning example of journalistic thuggery on his Network as well. Already the coverage is gaining incredible reach.
And to think; this could have all been yours WRKO.
I would not have asked for any monetary compensation. I would have shared it freely, so wouldn't the others you systematically denied. The message presented that day would have been a tribute to the late and great John O'Mara and help propel Donald Trump into the White House
I do not take to this lightly. Oddly enough, no one has attempted to dissuade me from continuing this vein and speaking about it openly. These things need to be exposed and the support I have received is very comforting. I could care less about 'taking down the man'. Go ahead and continue to screw yourselves by doing these things. I will still be here talking about them. I get far better coverage this way. You are just a small time AM station going the way of the dinosaur and would have been off the air years ago had some one not bought you out to keep the lights on. Mine is a growing enterprise on a growing medium completely self funded and supported by old fashion hard work. I cannot say that some day you will be coming to me to cover an event but I can say this...
Even after the way I was treated I would never deny you the freedom of the press and respect so deserving of all of us in this industry.
http://thelexingtongreen.blogspot.com/2016/09/the-unpopular-kid-at-birthday-party.html
Sincerely
Christopher A.W. Maider CEO
The M&P Conservative Media Network
Ambush Media, Films And Sound
Monday, September 19, 2016
Saturday, September 17, 2016
The Unpopular Kid At The Birthday Party
It is with utter heartbreak that I pen this particular blog.
It was my intention to honor the name, work and Patriotism of my good friend and mentor, the late John O'Mara by attending the Restore America Conference and Expo in Boxborough Mass on the 17th. I was personally contacted by him over a month ago via e-mail to alert me to the event. John was always so gracious to alert me to events from Northborough Tea Party as well as others and encouraged me to film, write and cover events to get the word out to the public. John was one of the first people to recognize my work years ago and always welcomed me to his venues.
A little over a week ago John passed away. I and others involved in Liberty attended his Mass. The conversation after wards was one of moving forward with the Expo that John had worked so hard to assemble. Great speakers had been lined up, Boston Broadside Newspaper was present, delegates for Trump were there, friends, fellow Tea Party members and other writers, bloggers assembled at the Holiday Inn just off Rt. 495.
I too arrived with camera gear in tow, excited to be part of such a special day to honor the hard work of the Trump Campaign, The Republican Committees, Delegates, speakers and John. I was going to put a video/blog piece together that would celebrate the hard work of so many involved and share it with the country.
Instead I was met at the event with contempt, threats, accusations and humiliation. Eventually I was kicked out.
I did not mourn the loss of John at his Mass. I celebrated his legacy and resolved with deeper determination to be a more integral part of this movement. However, truly my heart broke that morning for John. His beloved Tea Party had been hijacked.
I am not sure how, or why his son and others involved refused to have the event covered publicly. I was informed something about contractual obligations between radio host Jeff Kuhner and the event organizers. Personally, I couldn't have cared less to film Kuhner. I find the man a bore and somewhat full of what makes the grass grow green. Fine, I'll shut off the camera during his monologue. In fact, I wanted to speak to the organizers to clarify if ANY of the speakers did not want to be filmed or interviewed. Fine! There was plenty to see, plenty to film, plenty to be part of and I had paid full admission for a full day.
But none of that ever came to pass.
My contention was that nothing was mentioned in any e-mail, or on the site about NOT filming. Never mind the fact that the organizers committed the cardinal sin of posting a public event, inviting said public, accepting a cash fee for attendance, representing a National Presidential Campaign, having public figures as guest speakers, hosting it in a hotel, involving the name of The Tea Party (of which I am a Board Member for the Worcester Chapter) and then at zero hour denying Press coverage. This is a major NO-NO!
I insisted that you cannot deny free Press access to events involving the public. This falls under the Plain Site Law upheld by the Massachusetts Supreme Court from 2013. If the fear was 'bad press' then, guess what? You just created it!
It was my intention to honor the name, work and Patriotism of my good friend and mentor, the late John O'Mara by attending the Restore America Conference and Expo in Boxborough Mass on the 17th. I was personally contacted by him over a month ago via e-mail to alert me to the event. John was always so gracious to alert me to events from Northborough Tea Party as well as others and encouraged me to film, write and cover events to get the word out to the public. John was one of the first people to recognize my work years ago and always welcomed me to his venues.
A little over a week ago John passed away. I and others involved in Liberty attended his Mass. The conversation after wards was one of moving forward with the Expo that John had worked so hard to assemble. Great speakers had been lined up, Boston Broadside Newspaper was present, delegates for Trump were there, friends, fellow Tea Party members and other writers, bloggers assembled at the Holiday Inn just off Rt. 495.
I too arrived with camera gear in tow, excited to be part of such a special day to honor the hard work of the Trump Campaign, The Republican Committees, Delegates, speakers and John. I was going to put a video/blog piece together that would celebrate the hard work of so many involved and share it with the country.
Instead I was met at the event with contempt, threats, accusations and humiliation. Eventually I was kicked out.
I did not mourn the loss of John at his Mass. I celebrated his legacy and resolved with deeper determination to be a more integral part of this movement. However, truly my heart broke that morning for John. His beloved Tea Party had been hijacked.
I am not sure how, or why his son and others involved refused to have the event covered publicly. I was informed something about contractual obligations between radio host Jeff Kuhner and the event organizers. Personally, I couldn't have cared less to film Kuhner. I find the man a bore and somewhat full of what makes the grass grow green. Fine, I'll shut off the camera during his monologue. In fact, I wanted to speak to the organizers to clarify if ANY of the speakers did not want to be filmed or interviewed. Fine! There was plenty to see, plenty to film, plenty to be part of and I had paid full admission for a full day.
But none of that ever came to pass.
My contention was that nothing was mentioned in any e-mail, or on the site about NOT filming. Never mind the fact that the organizers committed the cardinal sin of posting a public event, inviting said public, accepting a cash fee for attendance, representing a National Presidential Campaign, having public figures as guest speakers, hosting it in a hotel, involving the name of The Tea Party (of which I am a Board Member for the Worcester Chapter) and then at zero hour denying Press coverage. This is a major NO-NO!
I insisted that you cannot deny free Press access to events involving the public. This falls under the Plain Site Law upheld by the Massachusetts Supreme Court from 2013. If the fear was 'bad press' then, guess what? You just created it!
No one was interested.
It was at this time I asked for my money back and was preparing to leave. I had even said to several people I was leaving. Hell, I could cover the event outside. I knew plenty of people there.
I was about to retrieve my laptop from a chair I had placed it on when a bald headed man approached me. I did not catch his name ( in the heat of the moment I may have just forgotten it). He held out his hand to shake. Naturally I returned the gesture. Next thing I knew he began to hold firm his grip and began raising his voice to me.
"... Do you understand what I am saying to you?... Do you understand what I am saying to you?.. You are not welcomed here and you are being asked to leave!"
The man continued his hold on my hand. Clearly, something was up.
" Actually? No, I don't understand, I am leaving just give me back my money." I finally replied.
I disengaged his hand and headed towards the chair to grab my computer bag. It is here that he became very vocal letting the crowd in the hall hear and began threatening me with calling the police for trespassing and assault. I never touched the man, never approached him, I did not even speak to him except replying to his admonishments of not being welcomed. I did ask 'what assault?'
"You resisted me!"
Clearly this man is disturbed and has a sociopath's ego. It is a shame he is in any way associated with this event. It was HE who approached me, shook my hand and proceeded to raise his voice while firmly gripping my hand. In point of fact? I was assaulted. Verbally and physically.
Again, it is with utter heartbreak that I must tailor this blog post in this manner. I pray that the spirit of John O'Mara will find forgiveness in any denigration of his name I may have caused.
But, it is at this point I must defend my name, my reputation and my Media Company in the manner that is well known to my followers.
As I say on my show, helmets and safety glasses required....
First of all you bald piece of shit retard, you are a despicable excuse for humanity. You do not know me from the hole in your own thick skull. I have covered political events, campaigns, Republican Committees, The Campaign for Liberty, I am Media Liaison and standing Board Member for The Worcester Tea Party, I am a writer, videographer, business owner and radio host. I have interviewed ( and personally know) dozens of Republican candidates from Oregon to Florida and back again. I have worked as a staffer for campaigns and have been invited to work as a Congressional Staffer by a very dear friend of mine. I have personally worked on signatures for ballot questions. I have had the honor to interview Governors, Naval Commanders, Veterans, Senators, Congressmen, City Councilors, activists. Boston Broadside has covered events hosted by me in the past ( my apologies to Lonnie for not being able to say hello to you). I have interviewed and personally know editors and owners of media publications. My posts, blog and radio show are viewed/heard (literally) nationwide. Some of the guest speakers are also familiar with my work (one of the reasons I was there). Many of the guests in attendance have been on my radio show, supported me at other events, invited me to cover said events, I am in the loop of a vast amount of e-mails regarding politics in Central Mass and those individuals who include my name are fully aware of my Media Company and the work I perform in support of Liberty. Other writers, media people who were in attendance there have also been on my show and were astonished that I was being treated in such an unprofessional manner.
Did you throw them out as well? I sure hope you informed the audience that there was to be no filming and/or picture taking of the event because if you DID NOT? And, I find coverage of the event anywhere on Social Media (which I will) you have one hell of a lawsuit on your hands.
Which leads me to my next questions: So, is it just you don't want media coverage at all or just media coverage from my company? Better yet, is it just me, personally? Am I the unpopular kid at the birthday party?
And, who the fuck are you anyway to threaten me with arrest if I re-enter the hotel.. What if I booked a room there? What if my family was there and I was separated from them because of your insolence and stupidity? Would you vouch for their safety?
Do you even realize ( or care) what you just did?
As I said to John O'Mara junior just before this whole charade went to shit. "... You realize, by denying me the chance to cover this event you just wrote the story for me.." I was invited. I was part of the conference call that included delegates to the RNC and who were present at Mr. Clean's tirade.
You embarrassed yourself, the Trump Campaign, the delegates and you have sullied the legacy your father built. I was perfectly content to get my money back, let my friend attend (she did not, nor did she ask for a refund) and stay outside the venue. There would have been no stopping me on still covering the event in some manner. Instead I chose the higher path to leave once Kojack got involved..
I will not pursue this legally. I get far better traction by doing what I have always done; writing about it!
Again, I did not mourn the loss of my friend and mentor John O'Mara when he passed away. I celebrated his life's work.
But today, I wept for him.
... And That Is The Diatribe....
Christopher A.W. Maider CEO
The M&P Conservative Media Network
It was at this time I asked for my money back and was preparing to leave. I had even said to several people I was leaving. Hell, I could cover the event outside. I knew plenty of people there.
I was about to retrieve my laptop from a chair I had placed it on when a bald headed man approached me. I did not catch his name ( in the heat of the moment I may have just forgotten it). He held out his hand to shake. Naturally I returned the gesture. Next thing I knew he began to hold firm his grip and began raising his voice to me.
"... Do you understand what I am saying to you?... Do you understand what I am saying to you?.. You are not welcomed here and you are being asked to leave!"
The man continued his hold on my hand. Clearly, something was up.
" Actually? No, I don't understand, I am leaving just give me back my money." I finally replied.
I disengaged his hand and headed towards the chair to grab my computer bag. It is here that he became very vocal letting the crowd in the hall hear and began threatening me with calling the police for trespassing and assault. I never touched the man, never approached him, I did not even speak to him except replying to his admonishments of not being welcomed. I did ask 'what assault?'
"You resisted me!"
Clearly this man is disturbed and has a sociopath's ego. It is a shame he is in any way associated with this event. It was HE who approached me, shook my hand and proceeded to raise his voice while firmly gripping my hand. In point of fact? I was assaulted. Verbally and physically.
Again, it is with utter heartbreak that I must tailor this blog post in this manner. I pray that the spirit of John O'Mara will find forgiveness in any denigration of his name I may have caused.
But, it is at this point I must defend my name, my reputation and my Media Company in the manner that is well known to my followers.
As I say on my show, helmets and safety glasses required....
First of all you bald piece of shit retard, you are a despicable excuse for humanity. You do not know me from the hole in your own thick skull. I have covered political events, campaigns, Republican Committees, The Campaign for Liberty, I am Media Liaison and standing Board Member for The Worcester Tea Party, I am a writer, videographer, business owner and radio host. I have interviewed ( and personally know) dozens of Republican candidates from Oregon to Florida and back again. I have worked as a staffer for campaigns and have been invited to work as a Congressional Staffer by a very dear friend of mine. I have personally worked on signatures for ballot questions. I have had the honor to interview Governors, Naval Commanders, Veterans, Senators, Congressmen, City Councilors, activists. Boston Broadside has covered events hosted by me in the past ( my apologies to Lonnie for not being able to say hello to you). I have interviewed and personally know editors and owners of media publications. My posts, blog and radio show are viewed/heard (literally) nationwide. Some of the guest speakers are also familiar with my work (one of the reasons I was there). Many of the guests in attendance have been on my radio show, supported me at other events, invited me to cover said events, I am in the loop of a vast amount of e-mails regarding politics in Central Mass and those individuals who include my name are fully aware of my Media Company and the work I perform in support of Liberty. Other writers, media people who were in attendance there have also been on my show and were astonished that I was being treated in such an unprofessional manner.
Did you throw them out as well? I sure hope you informed the audience that there was to be no filming and/or picture taking of the event because if you DID NOT? And, I find coverage of the event anywhere on Social Media (which I will) you have one hell of a lawsuit on your hands.
Which leads me to my next questions: So, is it just you don't want media coverage at all or just media coverage from my company? Better yet, is it just me, personally? Am I the unpopular kid at the birthday party?
And, who the fuck are you anyway to threaten me with arrest if I re-enter the hotel.. What if I booked a room there? What if my family was there and I was separated from them because of your insolence and stupidity? Would you vouch for their safety?
Do you even realize ( or care) what you just did?
As I said to John O'Mara junior just before this whole charade went to shit. "... You realize, by denying me the chance to cover this event you just wrote the story for me.." I was invited. I was part of the conference call that included delegates to the RNC and who were present at Mr. Clean's tirade.
You embarrassed yourself, the Trump Campaign, the delegates and you have sullied the legacy your father built. I was perfectly content to get my money back, let my friend attend (she did not, nor did she ask for a refund) and stay outside the venue. There would have been no stopping me on still covering the event in some manner. Instead I chose the higher path to leave once Kojack got involved..
I will not pursue this legally. I get far better traction by doing what I have always done; writing about it!
Again, I did not mourn the loss of my friend and mentor John O'Mara when he passed away. I celebrated his life's work.
But today, I wept for him.
... And That Is The Diatribe....
Christopher A.W. Maider CEO
The M&P Conservative Media Network
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