Don't call us, we'll call you....

Gun Counter Gomer gets ready to hoist the Mission Accomplished banner and claim victory over Scott Beauchamp:

At least two of the leading advertisers for The New Republic are reconsidering their advertising relationships with the magazine in the wake of the magazines handling of the Scott Beauchamp "Shock Troop" scandal.

Kathy Leech, Director of Brand Communications for BP, stated via email that "We are very aware of the allegations against the New Republic and are reviewing the situation prior to making a decision about our advertising."

In a follow-up email, Leech stated that BP did not "need any further information."

When asked on when they might make a decision, she stated, "We are reviewing the situation as we speak, so we're likely to make a decision shortly."

BP's decision will be an internal decision, and will not be made public. The only way the results of the decision will be known is by whether or not BP is still advertising in The New Republic in the months ahead.

According to reliable sources, at least one other key TNR advertiser is re-evaluating their relationship with The New Republic in the wake of the magazine's handing of the Scott Beauchamp "Shock Troops" scandal.

To wit:

"Thanks Mr. Owens, we have all the information we need.... I understand ....unh-huh... No that won't be necessary..... unh-huh....unh-huh.... If we need anymore help we'll call you....(heavy sigh).....No, we haven't made a decision yet....unh-huh.... unh-huh... Look, I'm kinda busy here.....Yes, you already told me about your barbeque... (exasperated sigh)... Can I put you on hold?... Thank you... --And mess me around And then worst of all (Worst of all) You never call baby When you say you will (Say you will) But I love you still I need you (I need you) More than anyone darlin' You know that I have from the start So build me up (Build me up) Buttercup Don't break my heart....(dial tone) ......... (Sound of Bob calling again).... Good Morning, thank you for calling BP, May I help you? .....Oh....Hi, Mr. Owens. ....unh-huh...yes, you must have been cut off. Can I put you on hold?...Thank you.... ---Although you're untrue I'm attracted to you All the more Why do I need you so Baby Baby..... ooh ooh ooh Why do build me up ....."