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senseandsensibility

(20,256 posts)
Thu Jul 4, 2024, 03:08 PM Jul 2024

Bravo to MSNBC for mentioning that cheato called Kamala an expletive today

Boo, hiss for not saying what the expletive was. They actually played a video of him sitting in his golf cart saying something about her, but bleeped the offensive words. WHY?

You know, the media has taken up Peter Baker's accusation that Biden is wrapped in bubbled wrap. What do they call this? They are shielding cheato from his own words.

After torrents of anti Biden angst, this is how they attempt to balance things out?
Week sauce, MSNBC.

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Bravo to MSNBC for mentioning that cheato called Kamala an expletive today (Original Post) senseandsensibility Jul 2024 OP
It's funny how the evangelical voters just love him. Guess because they never will read or hear this. flying_wahini Jul 2024 #1
You're right, they should not have bleeped it. LuckyCharms Jul 2024 #2
Have a chat with the FCC Pisces Jul 2024 #10
I don't think the FCC has jurisdiction over cable stations. n/t LuckyCharms Jul 2024 #21
I remember hearing that too senseandsensibility Jul 2024 #22
No, it has always been. LuckyCharms Jul 2024 #23
Gee, that means cable can show porn with no restrictions. nt Wednesdays Jul 2024 #35
No, just because you will not be fined by the FCC, doesn't mean that showing porn... LuckyCharms Jul 2024 #36
He called her "so fucking bad," and called Biden "a broken-down piece of crap." Ocelot II Jul 2024 #3
Thank you for posting senseandsensibility Jul 2024 #4
The whole thing is disgusting. I'm sorry I watched it. Ocelot II Jul 2024 #6
What a worm. BComplex Jul 2024 #16
Oh well. When he loses the election, he can always brag about LuckyCharms Jul 2024 #25
Caught on video talking during "golfing." See link below hlthe2b Jul 2024 #5
Get a load of the shirt he's wearing. Ocelot II Jul 2024 #9
Yeah. Beyond grotesque (and not merely his physique)... hlthe2b Jul 2024 #11
Do us a big favor, quit publishing Trump crap. True Blue American Jul 2024 #27
Your demand is unwarranted. I merely answered the question posted in OP. Take it up with THEM... hlthe2b Jul 2024 #28
I'm confused senseandsensibility Jul 2024 #29
I want a lot of things I can't have. LuckyCharms Jul 2024 #30
I thought that was him when I saw it. BigmanPigman Jul 2024 #34
MSNBC has been used completely, and even the smart prime time pundits have been kool aid shanked... BComplex Jul 2024 #7
Lawrence has been great too! senseandsensibility Jul 2024 #12
Yep! Lawrence has been good. I don't always make it through his whole show since I start to nod off, BComplex Jul 2024 #13
Yes, I'm lucky to be on the west coast where he's on at seven! senseandsensibility Jul 2024 #15
Now that is an advantage! I've got his show recorded and I could be watching it the next day, but BComplex Jul 2024 #20
Lawrence has also been terrific. yorkster Jul 2024 #19
They can't play the "f" word on MSNBC. Why are we highlighting this. It only helps him with his people. Pisces Jul 2024 #8
The people who love this kind of behavior were going to vote for him anyhow. Ocelot II Jul 2024 #14
The FCC will not be going after a cable station for swearing. LuckyCharms Jul 2024 #26
This message was self-deleted by its author kimbutgar Jul 2024 #17
I *HATE* to give those f---ers any credit, but that f---ing word is banned by the FCC from "airwaves" usonian Jul 2024 #18
Saw that on nbc this Rebl2 Jul 2024 #24
"I got him out of there." EndlessWire Jul 2024 #31
Deep Thoughts with Golfcart von Shitzenpants Blue Owl Jul 2024 #32
Applause for some much needed senseandsensibility Jul 2024 #33
K&R UTUSN Jul 2024 #37
TSF is a POS. Poor Barron has a dad with the "morals of an alley cat". iluvtennis Jul 2024 #38

flying_wahini

(7,939 posts)
1. It's funny how the evangelical voters just love him. Guess because they never will read or hear this.
Thu Jul 4, 2024, 03:12 PM
Jul 2024

Yes, the news protects him and feeds his ego, thinking he is untouchable. Me the funny part is that TSF believes it.

LuckyCharms

(18,733 posts)
2. You're right, they should not have bleeped it.
Thu Jul 4, 2024, 03:14 PM
Jul 2024

They've aired Bill Barr and Nicole Wallace saying "bullshit", so they should air Trump's words.

LuckyCharms

(18,733 posts)
23. No, it has always been.
Thu Jul 4, 2024, 03:37 PM
Jul 2024

Cable stations do not use the broadcast spectrum, so the FCC's jurisdiction is either extremely limited or non-existent.

LuckyCharms

(18,733 posts)
36. No, just because you will not be fined by the FCC, doesn't mean that showing porn...
Thu Jul 4, 2024, 05:47 PM
Jul 2024

is a good business decision for MSNBC.

They would lose their viewership.

Edit to add: Also, cable stations have contracts with their advertisers that probably prohibit doing it.

Ocelot II

(120,001 posts)
3. He called her "so fucking bad," and called Biden "a broken-down piece of crap."
Thu Jul 4, 2024, 03:15 PM
Jul 2024

The uncensored video is here, if you have the stomach to watch it:

senseandsensibility

(20,256 posts)
4. Thank you for posting
Thu Jul 4, 2024, 03:17 PM
Jul 2024

I think I'll skip it. In spite of my OP, I have a weak stomach when it comes to him speaking. I would have watched it, but you thoughtfully provide the transcript too, so I thank you for that!

True Blue American

(18,131 posts)
27. Do us a big favor, quit publishing Trump crap.
Thu Jul 4, 2024, 03:52 PM
Jul 2024

I do not come to DU to read that. I want positive news about Democrats.


hlthe2b

(105,866 posts)
28. Your demand is unwarranted. I merely answered the question posted in OP. Take it up with THEM...
Thu Jul 4, 2024, 03:54 PM
Jul 2024

-- or better yet petition the Admins to change the rules. No one here has broken any existing rules--certainly not me in responding to the OP's question.

If you don't want to see anything referencing TSF then you'd better learn to use the ignore functions. We have an election coming up and he is the damned enemy. Ignorance is NOT bliss.

BComplex

(8,980 posts)
7. MSNBC has been used completely, and even the smart prime time pundits have been kool aid shanked...
Thu Jul 4, 2024, 03:20 PM
Jul 2024

except for Joy Reid They've all been beating the "Biden frail/old/senile/needing replaced" shit.

One of the guests last night was saying: "Oh! If Biden's replaced the dems are still going to vote for the top of their ticket."

THE HEIGHT OF STUPIDITY!!! Of course Dems will vote for the ticket no matter who (duh! ) .

But all those millions and millions of swing voters and independents and disaffected republicans aren't going to RALLY around the dem ticket for some Johnny-come-lately like the democrats would!!! Millions and millions of them would stay home. Allegiance and support aren't a given, but right now, people who are not happy about trump, are definitely leaning toward Biden/Harris, because they are a known quantity during a time of upheaval in the country.

And MSNBC pundits, for the greatest part, have totally failed to identify the dangers of what the oligarchs are selling them. Chris started to come around last night because his contrarian nature wouldn't allow him to just go with the crowd. Joy Reid, alone, has seen through the crap since right after the shock of the debate wore off.

On edit: all this is, of course, just my take on things, based on how many times I've wanted to throw furniture at the tv.

BComplex

(8,980 posts)
13. Yep! Lawrence has been good. I don't always make it through his whole show since I start to nod off,
Thu Jul 4, 2024, 03:26 PM
Jul 2024

but no doubt Lawrence has been at this long enough that he has a broader perspective than the others.

BComplex

(8,980 posts)
20. Now that is an advantage! I've got his show recorded and I could be watching it the next day, but
Thu Jul 4, 2024, 03:31 PM
Jul 2024

then life gets in the way, and I start watching too late, and don't go back to finish what I missed of Lawrence the night before.
Since I've totally quit watching Nicole and Alex, because I couldn't stand their and their guests' sabotaging of the Biden administration, I think I'll start going back to my recordings of Lawrence.

Pisces

(5,784 posts)
8. They can't play the "f" word on MSNBC. Why are we highlighting this. It only helps him with his people.
Thu Jul 4, 2024, 03:21 PM
Jul 2024

They love this strong macho man behavior. This does not turn off voters!!

Ocelot II

(120,001 posts)
14. The people who love this kind of behavior were going to vote for him anyhow.
Thu Jul 4, 2024, 03:26 PM
Jul 2024

Independents and undecideds might find it offensive, though.

LuckyCharms

(18,733 posts)
26. The FCC will not be going after a cable station for swearing.
Thu Jul 4, 2024, 03:49 PM
Jul 2024

Cable stations are not licensed by the FCC because they do not use the broadcast spectrum (airwaves).

Response to senseandsensibility (Original post)

usonian

(13,303 posts)
18. I *HATE* to give those f---ers any credit, but that f---ing word is banned by the FCC from "airwaves"
Thu Jul 4, 2024, 03:29 PM
Jul 2024

Rules have probably not been updated since the advent of cable TV, but MSNBC might be playing it "safe" with the famous "NBC Censor"

HOWEVER! Media have been burying the dirt on TCF for ages, sometimes for monetary reward (there's proof of that) or whatever other reason.

Just when I thought that the blackmail of the century was some ritual that TCF was part of (see "Eyes Wide Shut" ) he was up to much worse. It will be damn tough to hide this "worse than worse" info, and the tabloids were on it long ago.



Or "Wag the Dog". (courtesy of Roger Ebert)

In the movie, a U.S. president is accused of luring an underage "Firefly Girl" into an anteroom of the Oval Office, and there presenting her with opportunities no Firefly Girl should anticipate from her commander in chief.

EndlessWire

(7,176 posts)
31. "I got him out of there."
Thu Jul 4, 2024, 04:03 PM
Jul 2024

No, Donald, you didn't. What you did was expose disloyal Dems. Go ahead and think that. You think you got Joe kicked out, and now you plan to work on Kamala. We see you. We know what you are doing.

But, as you think you have completed a job on Joe, you'll look away, having misunderstood what is going on. And, we'll get you.

Look at that, Donnie Two Scoops thinks that Kamala can't kick his ass. Usually, underestimating your opponent gets a person in trouble. Donald, I think that you will be in jail during the polling. Just a guess.

iluvtennis

(20,718 posts)
38. TSF is a POS. Poor Barron has a dad with the "morals of an alley cat".
Thu Jul 4, 2024, 06:52 PM
Jul 2024

(note: I owe the "morals of an alley cat" to President Biden from the debate)

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