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LynneSin

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68. I have 2 words - Budd Dwyer

Reply to RedStateLiberal (Original post)

Fri Sep 28, 2012, 04:36 PM

Sep 2012

If it happens live it's not like Fox knew ahead of time it was going to happen.

This happened back in the mid 80s when Budd Dwyer, former PA State Treasurer, was about to be sentenced for some fraud he had committed. A few days before that happened Dwyer hosted a press conference that some of the local news filmed live and at the end of the speech Dwyer pulled out a gun and shot himself. I remember watching it on TV.

No one had a clue it was going to happen but you can't blame the people who film it live. It's not like Dwyer said at the onset of his speech that at the end of it he was going to kill himself.

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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

Post removed Post removed Sep 2012 #19

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

Post removed Post removed Sep 2012 #24

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

Post removed Post removed Sep 2012 #55

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