Others in the liberal media used the vulgar term "tea-baggers" when talking about the participants of the Tea Party rallies, but Anderson Cooper used it most frequently. If you were disguested by that as much as I was, here is the link for how to complain to the FCC. The web page gives phone numbers, an email address, or an online form to fill out.
Here's some of what WordNetDaily had to say: CNN Gutter Talk Complaint Awaits Review at FCC
Media Research Center President Brent Bozell released a statement asserting the coverage of the tea parties was biased and the language egregious. He also called on CNN - and fellow news station MSNBC, whose hosts made "tea-bagging" jokes even more explicit - to apologize.
"Now the news isn't just biased, it's R-rated," said Bozell. "MSNBC and CNN both allow this vulgar attack-journalism to go out on their airwaves without blinking an eye and without any sign of guilt. It appears neither woeful bias nor lowly crassness on their airwaves bothers them a bit."
Mark Dice, founder of the The Resistance, a self-described Christian media watchdog group, has gone a step farther, urging people to demand that Cooper be fired.
"Introducing such a term to the children in the audience and clearly conveying that it has sexual connotations is inappropriate," said Dice in a statement. "It's unfortunate that Anderson Cooper's personal perversions spilled out on the airwaves."
The reader who contacted WND about the language to confirm a complaint had been submitted to the FCC described being angry about the impact of such language.
"I don't allow that kind of language and slurs in my home, but didn't think much further than that. I was shopping yesterday and heard several moms talking about having the TV on to CNN April 14, and their young kids heard about 'teabagging'. Apparently one lady's young child called another a 'teabagger' at school and was punished and almost expelled," the reader told WND.
"I thought CNN was supposed to be a G-rated channel and programming station. After hearing them talking about teabagging, and all the sexual slurs, lewd comments and clearly sexual innuendos, I feel they should be moved to adult programming," the reader said.
Blogger Mark McGrew took the news agencies to task under the headline "CNN and MSNBC Sexual Degenerates and Liars."
"America's major media, with no moral boundaries, brought their filthy, trashy mouths into the homes of decent, honest, churchgoing people with children present," he wrote. "The term 'teabagging' will not be explained here. Adults will figure it out and children don't need to know. Most of us had no idea what it was, until having the term constantly shouted at us by major news degenerates.
"Don't let these people get away with bringing their filthy behavior into your home," he said.
I agree. Parents should not have had to explain that term to young children. It should not been a part of the news reports.
Both CNN and MSNBC owe the participants of the Tea Party rallies, and all viewers who were subjected to the filthy language and behavior, an apology.
Is it any wonder that so many people have fled from CNN and MSNBC and will watch only Fox News? At least there we know we will not be offended by the news reporters. At least with Fox we will not be bombarded with bad language and sexual terms that we would not allow in our homes.
If you would like to contact CNN as well as complaining to the FCC, here is the link for their Sound Off page.
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Comments: 35
If someone said that about the liberals it would be offensive, but since the Republicans are now in the minority they seem to think they can insult and not be held responsible.
Mooch
We have bigger problems.
The point just maybe it's a round world and all of us no matter if we call ourselves liberal, conservative or independent- the fact that of the matter is what goes around comes around and we all need to be aware of this fact.
Like they say in the hood "we need to check ourself before we wreck ourself" that's always good advice too.
No, most of us did not know what it meant until we looked it up. But if you have small children, and they saw you upset about being called a "teabagger" don't you think they would have asked what it meant? My son would have when he was young.
Go ahead have your day and take your self righteousness to the extent of illess no matter how disgusting your presentations remain.
Anyone with any intelligence at all "gets" your accuracy in your post. During the debates and conventions I did "flip" between the 3 cable news stations. Unbelievable as to the reporting of the actual events. FOX was fair and balanced, and the other two full of junk reporting. Nothing changes if nothing changes. With Soros' money propping up substandard news, then the "ignorant masses" will be led to the slaughter (so Spencer will get his just reward)
it meant something so vulgar.
I was such a fan of Anderson, and I was just saying the other day that he has disappointed me lately, but, you know, I think he's Gay, so for him to use it is really rather silly, and there must be other Gays, though perhaps a small minority, who were at those tea bag parties. To call someone that is more an affront to a Gay person, so I'm not offended. I'll let the usual, politically correct, cry babies go after this one, and just laugh from the sidelines.
Here's what the original definition is.
Spencer, there is a big difference between the two terms.
Marilyn, I disagree with your answer to Spencer because an insult is an insult is an insult, there really isn't a difference.
Agreed. There are some real issues facing us. And I am far more concerned about a government that is labeling returning war veterans, constitutionalists and Ron Paul supporters as terrorists than I am about a private news channel employing some political commentators who might call you a "Kool-Aid head".
It is wise to pick one's words carefully if one is attempting to make an intelligent counterpoint~
Gave you a 10.