Did CNN edit out Maher's "Ken Mehlman is gay" comment?

[texasleo]

Sure looks like they got a call from the RNC.

The replay does not show Maher saying that Mehlman is gay.

[tuvor]

1. Yup.

I noticed it, too.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x2654847

[maddezmom]

2. looks like it, but here's a link to video

http://www.towleroad.com/2006/11/bill_maher_outs.html

[texasleo]

3. damn

[Dinger]

4. I Didn't See It. Did He Really Say That?

[NYYFan]

5. He really did- when King pushed him.

He said he was going to name more names on his show Friday night. He also added that everyone knows this is true.

[stanwyck]

7. I watched live last night and he definitely said

Melhman is gay.
I hope, sincerely, that this helps Melhman - he should be able to live his life authentically and not have to hide his sexuality just because of his party affiliation.

[Mr_Spock]

9. Yes, I saw it also

When pushed, he threw out the name...

[Poiuyt]

6. Here's a blog about it

http://americablog.blogspot.com/2006/11/cnn-censors-bill-maher-deletes-larry.html

[Mr_Spock]

8. Holy shit!!

That's bizarre!!

What is the RNC afraid of?

[Gato Moteado]

11. the truth.

and having their hypocrisy exposed.

[txindy]

18. The fundies.

The wingnuts live in fear of those they mock.

[jayfish]

10. Here Are Some Links:

Censored
Uncensored


See for yourself

Jay

[NoodleyAppendage]

13. So much for FREEDOM OF THE PRESS...f'n corporate fascist shills.

Thank you for providing prima facie evidence of the corporate media manipulation of materials and facts. Maher should sue CNN.

J

[NYCGirl]

14. Sue them for WHAT? NT

[NoodleyAppendage]

17. He could argue that they wrongfully misused his image/ideas

I know it's a longshot, but apparently nothing short of a lawsuit garners the attention of the corportate dogs.

J

[NYCGirl]

21. They didn't misuse it; they didn't show it. NT

[jayfish]

16. Short Of Outright Censorship,...

I can only guess that Maher himself asked that the comments be edited out. Either way, I'm glad I gave up CNN long ago.

Jay

[Catherine Vincent]

12. CNN is notorious for editing out comments.

Remember the now defunct show called "The Spin Room" with Bill Press and Tucker Carlson? XX was a guest and he was talking about Bush and his alcoholism and how he paid for an abortion years ago. They edited it all out.

[in_cog_ni_to]

15. Are you kidding me? Well, I heard him and Bill be be REPEATING IT on his show

Friday night.:) He said he would. We all knew Mehlman is gay anyway. I just loved Larry King's feigned shock...."Oh!, I've never heard that!" ya riiight.:eyes:

[RedStateShame]

19. So far, ABC, CNN, and CBS have censored him.

How many more before he sets a record? What would he have to do to catch hell from HBO?

[Seedersandleechers]

20. Also, youtube and others.