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Politics : Liberalism: Do You Agree We've Had Enough of It? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: TideGlider who wrote (50711)	10/8/2008 11:21:24 AM
From: Ann Corrigan	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 224748

NBC to restore SNL bailout skit -- slightly edited NBC is going to restore a Democrat-skewering "Saturday Night Live" sketch to its Web site Tuesday after yanking it down due to content concerns. The sketch mocked Golden West Financial founders Herbert and Marion Sandler for their role in the subprime mortgage market meltdown, as well as featured an unflatteringly portrayal of philanthropist George Soros. The sketch was embraced by conservatives for appearing to blame Democrats for the Wall Street meltdown. At one point in the sketch, President Bush (played by SNL regular Jason Sudeikis) says, "Wasn't it my administration that warned about the problem six years ago and it was Democrats who refused to listen?" NBC's removal of the sketch without explanation Monday caused uproar among some viewers, who flooded the network with calls and e-mails, believing the sketch's right-leaning stance must have prompted the media outlet to censor its message. But sources say the real reason for the removal was a faux C-SPAN ticker line that ran across the bottom of the screen during the skit reading "people who should be shot" and listed the Sandlers. Needless to say, network lawyers prefer that shows restrain from making on-air death threats. Reader Feedback: Spot on, SNL! You are much funnier when you take equal shots at both sides. I especially enjoyed seeing your 'George Soros" character. It's about time someone outs him for what he is. And yes, we are all in a world of trouble here, both sides are responsible, so keep the laughs coming, we need them! Posted by: mike \| October 07, 2008 at 03:04 PM I'd say the "Right" was right, eh? It WAS taken down at the behest of some angered billionaire lefties who made vast fortunes with the help of certain already named democrats. well, well, well.... The only solution would appear to be to ignore all facts, vote Obama, let Pelosi, Reid, Franks, and Schumer keep their jobs, and give them control over that 700 billion. Posted by: Michael Shinteel \| October 07, 2008 at 03:07 PM "both sides are responsible" And just how are Republicans responsible? Both times the regulation bills came up, the vote was split down party lines, Republicans for better regulations, Democrats against. Both times, it was Bush that pushed for regulation, and the second time the bill was actually introduced by McCain. It's all a matter of public record, which you can look up for yourselves. Both times it was Democrats who vehemently opposed any regulation. Both times, Democrats roundly accused the regulators and Republicans of trying to stir up trouble against Fannie/Freddie. Both times the Democrats said again and again that Fannie/Freddie are sound and people should stop saying otherwise. So just what evil thing did Republicans do to take partial responsibility for this? The only thing I can think of is to not try harder to fight the Democrats. Posted by: Michael Shinteel \| October 07, 2008 at 03:14 PM I agree with mike. SNL is much funnier when you take equal shots at both sides. The Bush, Perot, Clinton, Gore, and W parodies have all been hilirious in the past. No one likes to watch a liberal or conservative SNL. We just want to laugh at orginial and unbiased comedy. Keep it balanced SNL, and it will help you return to the good old days of having truly funny comedy. It hasn't been here for a while, but I'm starting to see it come back. Posted by: Britton Russell \| October 07, 2008 at 03:27 PM thrfeed.com