Joey Scar just said "fuck" on the air

[blogslut]

And now, he's pretending he didn't realize he was doing it!

heehee

[WA98296]

1. I have it on Tivo, said it clear as a bell.

[Kahuna]

2. He said, "fuck you.." That's what he gets for obsessing about Rahm..

:rofl:

[ingac70]

3. Report him to the FCC! n/t

[Eric J in MN]

8. The FCC only regulates language on broadcast, not cable. NT

NT

[yourguide]

17. nope, in the complaint form they include cable...

[Frank Cannon]

31. Again, I think that's so they can instantly tell whether it should be trashed

The FCC couldn't care sweet FA about the "F" word uttered on a cable network.

[yourguide]

23. here you go, that's incorrect...

http://www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/complain.html

Indecency and obscenity. Generally, the rules concerning the content of programming on cable channels are not as strict as the rules concerning programming content on non-cable channels. If you object to programming on a cable system, you may contact the FCC to determine what rules may be applicable and what action may be appropriate.

Sorry, dropping the F bomb first thing in the morning is beyond, in fact the F bomb is even bleeped on comedy central during the evening (Jon Stewart). I believe it's only on the a la carte pay networks that they don't govern.

[onenote]

44. wrong. the fcc does not /cannot regulate "indecency" on cable networks.

they collect information about complaints, but they have no enforcement authority.

From the FCC's "FAQs" on obscene/indecent programming:
"Do the FCC's rules apply to cable and satellite programming? In the past, the FCC has enforced the indecency and profanity prohibitions only against conventional broadcast services, not against subscription programming services such as cable and satellite. However, the prohibition against obscene programming applies to subscription programming services at all times."

http://www.fcc.gov/eb/oip/FAQ.html

[LibraLiz1973]

56. So, it's cool for him to say fuck every ten seconds then? Sweet

[onenote]

58. as far as the law is concerned, its cool.

As far as his contract with the network, maybe not.

[pkz]

4. I heard the dumbass

and he didn't even flinch

[chieftain]

5. I heard it too. He just keeps blundering along. What a tool.

[BeyondGeography]

6. He's self-destructing

Like his party. :cry:

[muriel_volestrangler]

7. 5th thread in this within a minte

and not one has bothered saying to whom he said it, or given a context. It's just a collective skirt-gathering and breath-drawing.

:eyes:

[blogslut]

12. He was referring to something someone else said

Not really sure on the details. I was zoning him out. He might have been referring to Rahm Emanuel. But he definitely used the words "fuck you". All the lil' round table kids perked up. Mike Barnicle was positively giddy.

[Vinca]

9. They're making it sound like he did something cute. Report him to the FCC.

If Olbermann had done that they'd be in 24/7 coverage mode already.

[onenote]

47. the fcc doesn't regulate "indecent" speech on cable or satellite

[Vinca]

54. I thought they regulated "basic" cable. Whether or not MSNBC

is included in a company's basic package varies. I could certainly be wrong and, quite frankly, the only reason I care at all is because it's holier-than-thou Joey Scarborough.

[onenote]

55. Nope. As far as the FCC is concerned, subscription tv is subscription tv

doesn't matter if its a channel that's sold as part of a package of channels or as a "premium" channel like HBO.

Heck, for most cable companies, HBO is no longer a single channel -- its a "multiplex" of several channels -- essentially a tier of HBO services.

[Spritz57]

10. Don't you love those conservative defenders of all that is

right in the world! Can you imagine if Keith or Rachel did this? It would be 24/7 on Fox. I hope he gets reported to the FCC and heavily fined. I can't wait until Keith and Rachel tonight, this out to be good!

[TornadoTN]

20. Bingo - we have a winner

I can't believe people here are getting all up in arms because we are calling him out on this. It isn't about the word being used, it's about the hypocrisy of it.

[Blaq Dem]

11. Mika is trying to cover for him.

What a shame!

[Ganja Ninja]

13. Disgusting! What is this world coming to?

:wtf: Won't someone please think of the children!

[Vinnie From Indy]

29. LOL!

It is always fun to throw that back at the Puritan Police on the right wing.

[dipsydoodle]

14. It fascinates me

that with all that's going on in the world that 5 posts, all timed at 1.14 , are on the same issue.

[blogslut]

15. bleh

:p

[dipsydoodle]

24. What's : p ?

Colon pee ? :rofl:

[blogslut]

26. Uh

Old school for this: :P

[Alter Ego]

16. OH MAH GAAAAWD SOMEONE SAID FUCK.

Let's get some Lewis Black all up in here.

[Gman]

18. He's on cable. He can say anything he wants

it's pay to watch TV. THe FCC doesn't regulate cable.

[blogslut]

21. I just think it's funny

I'm not asking for the man's head on a plate.

[Blondbostonian]

25. YOu couldn't be more wrong.

This isn't HBO. MSNBC IS regulated and is available in a number of locations in the "basic tier" of channels.

[Vinnie From Indy]

30. That and the show is on in countless lobbies and waiting rooms

Think of all the churchs, schools, gymnasiums and other businesses that have a TeeVee on all day!

LOL! Fuckin' A Joe! Ya dumbass.

[Gman]

35. It doesn't matter

the management should have the TV set on a better station. The FCC has nothing to do who hears or sees something, or what is said or seen on pay cable TV.

[Gman]

33. Unless MSNBC goes out over public airwaves somewhere

that I'm not aware of, the FCC does not regulate. The basic cable package is still pay TV. The FCC only has jurisdiction over broadcasts on the public airwaves that you receive for free with an antennae.

[Antennas]

42. You're wrong.

Fox News/News Corp. has received FCC fines.

[onenote]

45. cable programming is not subject to federal indecency regulation

That goes for both "premium" channels and "expanded basic" channels like Comedy Central, Bravo, CNN, MSNBC, etc etc.


The FCC so indicates in its FAQs on indeceny/obscene programming:


"Do the FCC's rules apply to cable and satellite programming? In the past, the FCC has enforced the indecency and profanity prohibitions only against conventional broadcast services, not against subscription programming services such as cable and satellite. However, the prohibition against obscene programming applies to subscription programming services at all times."

http://www.fcc.gov/eb/oip/FAQ.html

[Gman]

59. Fox News/News Corp also have stations that broadcast over public airwaves

They were fined for what went out over the public airwaves.

[onenote]

46. I've represented cable, satellite and broadcasting companies for 30 years and you are wrong

Cable networks are not subject to "indecency" regulation. It doesn't matter if its a premium channel like HBO or an "expanded basic" channel like CNN, MSNBC, FX, Bravo, Comedy Central, etc.

The FCC acknowledges this on its website:

"Do the FCC's rules apply to cable and satellite programming? In the past, the FCC has enforced the indecency and profanity prohibitions only against conventional broadcast services, not against subscription programming services such as cable and satellite. However, the prohibition against obscene programming applies to subscription programming services at all times."
http://www.fcc.gov/eb/oip/FAQ.html

Speaking the word "fuck" has been ruled to be "indecent" by the FCC; it would not meet the test of "obscenity".

[libnnc]

49. how come it gets bleeped out on networks like BBC-America?

If cable stations aren't restricted then why do they still edit the word (except premium channels like HBO)?

I've never, ever heard "fuck" on TBS, TNT, MSNBC, CNN, Food Network, ESPN, etc...

[onenote]

51. some networks choose to censor themselves. but they don't have to

[libnnc]

52. so Keith Olbermann could say

"fuckity fuck, fuckit all fucktards" and not get fined?

...interesting.

edit to add
And I'd rather have my Graham Norton with all the "fucks" and "shits" intact.

[onenote]

53. he could. he might get fired, but neither he nor the network could be fined by the government

MSNBC may well have a clause in its on-air personnel contracts forbidding them from using certain language. They may be concerned about viewer boycotts. They might even have agreed to certain limitations on speech in their carriage agreements with cable and DBS companies. Those would be enforceable. But the government may not regulate the content of non-obscene cable speech.

[rdublue]

19. this is too easy. Unfortunately I really think he had no idea he said it

[nomaco-10]

22. When he's talking about Rahm, he loses all sense. n/t

[JimGinPA]

27. The Look Of Shock On Barnicle's Face Was Priceless!

I had the TV on but I really wasn't paying attention till I heard that, I rewound it And listened a couple times and recorded in on the DVR so my wife can enjoy it when she gets home. Uh-Oh!

:rofl:

[Perky]

38. Barnicle about fell off his chair.

[bushisanidiot]

28. What kind of church does he go to that teaches him how to talk like that?

hmmmmm...

[brianna69]

32. I can't stand Joe

but him dropping the F bomb on cable is no big deal to me. I actually find it highly amusing.:D

[WeDidIt]

34. Youtubed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx58spRogkE

[Perky]

36. ROFL welll we will see how this pans out

I think he just got caught up in the moment.. but it was waaaaayyy funny

[WeDidIt]

37. The look on Barnicle's face

and Mika Mous saying "uh, honey....uh, honey...uh, honey..." were both priceless.

[LibraLiz1973]

57. DAMN- its already been removed. : (

[Avalux]

39. Uh oh. That's a 300K fine. Maybe it'll be enough to fire his ass. n/t

[onenote]

48. who is imposing a fine? not the FCC.

indecent speech on cable is not subject to regulation.

[Avalux]

50. I was thinking NBC, but you're right. There won't be a fine then.

:hi:

[LatteLibertine]

40. Was he quoting Rahm?

That fellow drops profanity like it's nothing. Personally, I couldn't care less. Joe's a tool with or without profanity.

[Antennas]

41. Ahahahaha.

The best was Mika sipping her "beverage" as Joe stammered through his apology.

Haha!

[dancingme]

43. was Chase Utley with him?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9qp00OnArY