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MrSlayer

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36. You couldn't really even see anything.

Reply to RedStateLiberal (Original post)

Fri Sep 28, 2012, 04:05 PM

Sep 2012

I saw the R. Budd Dwyer suicide when I was a kid. This was nothing in comparison.

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Fox News just aired a live suicide following a car chase. [View all] RedStateLiberal Sep 2012 OP

Do not watch fox news DisabledAmerican Sep 2012 #1

They always want to impeach Democratic presidents jmowreader Sep 2012 #8

Apparently they think this one will stick DisabledAmerican Sep 2012 #17

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Jazzgirl Sep 2012 #35

Huclabee is an irrelevant prick. Bush was a damn torturing murderer and he hasn't been impeached. Lint Head Sep 2012 #58

OK, 4 Americans Killed by terrorists and the Whitehouse needs to own it? jorno67 Sep 2012 #92

I monitor Faux News for RNC propaganda RedStateLiberal Sep 2012 #18

Even when I had pain meds it wasn't enough DisabledAmerican Sep 2012 #20

How would they have known beforehand? jmowreader Sep 2012 #2

they used to show car chases with a 10 second delay NightWatcher Sep 2012 #7

The time delay was only 5 seconds. By the time avebury Sep 2012 #111

It is common practice to put car chases on delay RedStateLiberal Sep 2012 #10

classy, but typical. They got tired of the train wreck that is the R$ campaign? NightWatcher Sep 2012 #3

this is a new low... oldhippydude Sep 2012 #4

"If it bleeds, it leads" Warpy Sep 2012 #5

Maybe they will have to specialize in snuff films after the election to keep their ratings. n/t DemzRock Sep 2012 #6

LA had a car chase this morning that ended peacefully, I think Liberal_in_LA Sep 2012 #9

This could have happened on any station Bennyboy Sep 2012 #11

No they usually put these on delay in case they end badly. RedStateLiberal Sep 2012 #12

exactly - he tried to cut away as soon as he saw the delay was not working DrDan Sep 2012 #90

Think of all the public places, Dr.'s offices, restaurants....that show nothing but Fox "News" NightWatcher Sep 2012 #13

Mention this along w the exact date and time to every place that plays FOX in public. slampoet Sep 2012 #14

As if life for Rupert couldn't get any worse .. svip Sep 2012 #15

No, Fox News is a cable channel. TheMightyFavog Sep 2012 #66

I expect they will replay it countless times lpbk2713 Sep 2012 #16

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His alleged crimes have nothing to do with FOX airing a suicide. myrna minx Sep 2012 #21

I was just thinking that there would be some right wingers commenting treestar Sep 2012 #144

If it was on delay why did they show it? RedStateLiberal Sep 2012 #23

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Yeah, RedStateLiberal! REAL men can watch live suicides while they're griling steaks! Brickbat Sep 2012 #25

hahaha d_b Sep 2012 #29

I'm sure it gave that troll a huge boner. RedStateLiberal Sep 2012 #30

Looks like a couple of them picked this very special time just to reply to you. Brickbat Sep 2012 #34

And they're gone. RedStateLiberal Sep 2012 #44

The Troll Patrol is always on the job :) Great Caesars Ghost Sep 2012 #109

Somebody didn't eat thier Trollios today. Ellipsis Sep 2012 #26

Don't you dare come on here and start right off the bat abusing DUers. kestrel91316 Sep 2012 #31

THE INTERNET MAKES ME SOOOO ANGRY!!!! Kindly Refrain Sep 2012 #32

Babe Ruth says hello BeyondGeography Sep 2012 #33

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I refuse to watch it again. RedStateLiberal Sep 2012 #27

It's okay now--the video has been pulled eom Maeve Sep 2012 #107

That was sad, but it was tame compared to 8:00pm network TV ksoze Sep 2012 #28

You do understand the difference between reality and fiction right? RedStateLiberal Sep 2012 #37

Slow down and take a deep breath... ksoze Sep 2012 #39

So that makes it okay? RedStateLiberal Sep 2012 #41

Actually, and I will violate a code in US Media nadinbrzezinski Sep 2012 #67

THIS is why it is fucked up. renie408 Sep 2012 #42

when you quote someone, the extra stuff really sweetens it up ksoze Sep 2012 #46

You are equating a real human being committing suicide renie408 Sep 2012 #49

Your point is not lost on everyone. randome Sep 2012 #65

The point wasn't 'lost' on anybody. I disagree with him. renie408 Sep 2012 #78

Good enough. randome Sep 2012 #133

Comparing fictional programs and a live, daytime suicide broadcast into dentist offices, lobbies, myrna minx Sep 2012 #48

You couldn't really even see anything. MrSlayer Sep 2012 #36

Oh no....why oh why did I YouTube that? :( reformist2 Sep 2012 #43

I saw that too. Horrific. Everyone was in shock. nolabear Sep 2012 #108

Quality journalism, as always. :rolleyes: reformist2 Sep 2012 #38

HOLY SHIT! That is so wrong! renie408 Sep 2012 #40

Fox News needs to be placed under arrest. Panasonic Sep 2012 #45

then why were you watching, for pete's sake? mike_c Sep 2012 #47

Actually, that's not a bad point. renie408 Sep 2012 #50

Because I expect them to have it on a delay. RedStateLiberal Sep 2012 #53

It's a dumb mistake by Fox, no doubt. randome Sep 2012 #59

So I can't post a thread to point out irresponsible broadcasting? RedStateLiberal Sep 2012 #63

'Irresponsible' or a studio fuck-up. randome Sep 2012 #70

It's irresponsible to have such a studio fuck-up. RedStateLiberal Sep 2012 #81

It WAS on delay and they failed to pull the plug. randome Sep 2012 #87

They claimed it was on a delay. RedStateLiberal Sep 2012 #95

Why are you so intent on this? randome Sep 2012 #130

Why are you so intent on excusing them? RedStateLiberal Sep 2012 #138

so they have a responsibility to keep viewers psychologically aroused and excited... mike_c Sep 2012 #73

I salute you! randome Sep 2012 #76

I don't think car chases are any of those things. RedStateLiberal Sep 2012 #83

You're right. It's really irresponsible to show it. lunatica Sep 2012 #51

The media needs to stop broadcasting car chases... Drunken Irishman Sep 2012 #52

/\ That/\ renie408 Sep 2012 #54

Two points nadinbrzezinski Sep 2012 #57

Totally right. Why do we need to watch that crap? Jennicut Sep 2012 #80

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People graduate high school all by themselves too n/t arcane1 Sep 2012 #60

I just watched the post of this suicide that was locked by a jury nadinbrzezinski Sep 2012 #56

Nadin...I have to agree with you on this w8liftinglady Sep 2012 #61

And it was international too nadinbrzezinski Sep 2012 #64

I disagree with you. renie408 Sep 2012 #69

You can disagree all you want (GRAPHIC) nadinbrzezinski Sep 2012 #75

So everyone's death is everybody's business. renie408 Sep 2012 #84

Yuo posted that, which we want news sanitized nadinbrzezinski Sep 2012 #86

You did not answer MY questions. renie408 Sep 2012 #91

Actually car chases are releveant nadinbrzezinski Sep 2012 #103

No they are not relevant zappaman Sep 2012 #104

Once again, I cannot tell who you are talking to. renie408 Sep 2012 #112

Acttually yes journalists do cover them nadinbrzezinski Sep 2012 #119

Sorry, but working for free at the online version of The Pennysaver zappaman Sep 2012 #122

Ohh...SNAP renie408 Sep 2012 #145

Not everyone listens to the radio any more. In fact, it's somewhat passe. randome Sep 2012 #131

Wars and disasters are national news. Brickbat Sep 2012 #99

+1 n/t zappaman Sep 2012 #79

What countries? BooScout Sep 2012 #117

I have seen footage like that nadinbrzezinski Sep 2012 #120

Live footage? BooScout Sep 2012 #124

Life a few times, nadinbrzezinski Sep 2012 #128

Wow this thread really pulls the trolls gollygee Sep 2012 #62

I have 2 words - Budd Dwyer LynneSin Sep 2012 #68

Jack Ruby. Wasn't that live, too? randome Sep 2012 #71

Good points with both of these examples. revolution breeze Sep 2012 #74

I think there is a difference between renie408 Sep 2012 #77

I feel...funny defending Fox News. randome Sep 2012 #89

This isn't about FOX. They all do it. renie408 Sep 2012 #97

A car chase is not news? Because that's all they thought they had at first. randome Sep 2012 #129

Bad example... Drunken Irishman Sep 2012 #96

It's sensationalism. renie408 Sep 2012 #98

Didn't realize ther was a statistic for people committing suicide after a car wreck LynneSin Sep 2012 #105

Don't blame FOX. I really don't care. Drunken Irishman Sep 2012 #118

Great post. nt Union Scribe Sep 2012 #127

i don't know why but your Post Comes off as kind of Selfish to Me JI7 Sep 2012 #72

I'm relating a personal experience I just had RedStateLiberal Sep 2012 #88

Disgusting sakabatou Sep 2012 #82

I watched it - stunned DrDan Sep 2012 #85

the suicide happened and the guy is dead whether you saw it or not JI7 Sep 2012 #93

And now it is all over Youtube. renie408 Sep 2012 #100

i don't think they should show live car chases JI7 Sep 2012 #106

That's been my point through this whole thread. renie408 Sep 2012 #114

According to Smith it was on a five second delay sylvi Sep 2012 #94

Looking at the film, it was like *he* was on a five-second delay. A producer in the background yells Brickbat Sep 2012 #102

You're wrong... BooScout Sep 2012 #121

The FCC should fine the shit out of them for this but I'm sure it's not the first time. Initech Sep 2012 #101

Unfortunately, FCC has no jurisdiction when it come to cable channels. Great Caesars Ghost Sep 2012 #110

That a news channel transmits somebody'd death nadinbrzezinski Sep 2012 #113

What does cable have to do with it? zappaman Sep 2012 #116

You're right and you're wrong. onenote Sep 2012 #142

You're right, it's not the first time someone got shot on TV ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2012 #125

Under what law or rule would the FCC do that? onenote Sep 2012 #141

I hope every business that is stupid enough to run Fox News on the TVs in their establishments Duer 157099 Sep 2012 #115

The guy was an armed carjacker who was shooting at police ksoze Sep 2012 #123

I don't see emotional outpouring for the guy. Mariana Sep 2012 #143

Showing actual suicides and homicides is OK -- showing fictional ones should be forbidden FarCenter Sep 2012 #126

OK...just read thru the thread AnOhioan Sep 2012 #132

And that's a wrap! randome Sep 2012 #135

Thanks for the summary Victor_c3 Sep 2012 #137

Don't see the problem here. Pacafishmate Sep 2012 #134

I think this comment says a lot more about you... RedStateLiberal Sep 2012 #140

I know you are not surprised??? mstinamotorcity2 Sep 2012 #136

OK, I just saw this on YouTube... Rosco T. Sep 2012 #139