So why did CNN not "bleep" out Bush's "sh_t"

[Polish3d]

Total guess here, but perhaps they were daring the FCC to fine them for the Pres cussing? Would be interesting

 

[imported_wicka]

I assume it's because it's a new story. Sort of like how the History Channel can do a documentary about Playboy and show blatant nudity, but it doesn't matter because it's history. Sort of. 😉

 

[DealMonkey]

Because it's more of a concern to Bush's base than the liberals who watch CNN, yeah?

 

[Bowfinger]

Is CNN broadcast anywhere, or is it just cable & satellite? As far as I know, the FCC "decency" regulations only apply to broadcast.

 

[BaliBabyDoc]

Originally posted by: Bowfinger
Is CNN broadcast anywhere, or is it just cable & satellite? As far as I know, the FCC "decency" regulations only apply to broadcast.

Bingo! Praise the Lord, the twits at the FCC cannot touch cable/satellite.

 

[piasabird]

I have heard a lot worse in songs and in prime time on TV. This is much ado about nothing.

 

[HombrePequeno]

The same reason Comedy Central can play South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut unedited: the FCC can't restrict what is allowed to play on cable. Cable channels have their own censoring policies set by each company.

It's funny how Comedy Central doesn't mind keeping that movie uncensored but they'll censor out the obvious depiction of Muhammed (even though he's been shown uncensored several times already).

 

[Rainsford]

I think we'd be a lot better off as a country if CNN spent more time bleeping Bush's ****** 😉

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: BaliBabyDoc

Originally posted by: Bowfinger
Is CNN broadcast anywhere, or is it just cable & satellite? As far as I know, the FCC "decency" regulations only apply to broadcast.

Bingo! Praise the Lord, the twits at the FCC cannot touch cable/satellite.

Not like they haven't been making attempts lately:
http://dir.salon.com/story/news/feature/2005/08/30/fcc_indecency/index.html

 

[Zorba]

Anyone have a link to a video of this? I haven't heard anything about it

 

[conjur]

http://www.crooksandliars.com/posts/200...nt-on-bush-and-his-remark-about-syria/

 

[alchemize]

Yes, we needed another thread on this critical issue 😀 Mods must have lost their lock stick lately lol.

 

[Polish3d]

No I think it's perhaps interesting, perhaps nothing at all. I just noticed the other news stations I watched bleeped it out.

 

[JM Aggie08]

to prove that bush is a total bamf.

 

[B00ne]

Why are things bleeped out at all - utterly annoying. Remember it's just words.

 

[catnap1972]

Originally posted by: B00ne
Why are things bleeped out at all - utterly annoying. Remember it's just words.

But think of the CHILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLDREN!!! Their minds will be irrevocably soiled if they hear such an abomination!!!!