YouTube Removal Highlights Media Self-Censorship

jamie writes "On 'Larry King Live' Wednesday night, Bill Maher said many of 'the people who really run the underpinnings of the Republican Party are gay... Ken Mehlman, OK, there's one I think people have talked about. I don't think he's denied it.' When CNN re-aired the interview, the mention of Mehlman was edited out with no indication anything was missing. When a minute-long video of the original vs. censored clips was posted on YouTube, a DMCA takedown removed it (the original poster plans to resubmit a shorter clip he hopes will qualify as fair use — good luck, since the DMCA doesn't recognize fair use). Relatedly, the Washington Post today was caught silently editing its published stories to make them less informative. Unnamed GOP officials are also saying that Mehlman will step down from his post when his term ends in January."

Re:WTF

[heauxmeaux]

Because I refuse to take it in the ass twice from the government.

I'm confused (again).

[gklinger]

Towards whom am I suppose to direct my geek anger here, YouTube, the DMCA or the Republicans? I'm looking forward to being indignant, I just want to make sure I'm on the same page as everyone else.

Re:WTF

[chundo]

Economically conservative gays will continue to be pounded in the ass regardless of what party they choose.

Well, at least they'll enjoy the next few years!

Re:WTF

[aevan]

He also used an intern as a humidor...don't think he holds marriages THAT sacred.

Re:WTF

[scheming daemons]

Sounds like a Liberal Libertarian (or perhaps a Mountain West Democrat).

or a Brokeback Mountain West Democrat.

;-)

Re:This is ridiculous!!!

[MWoody]

1, 2, and 3 are doing well, but 7 8 9 and is now serving 20 to life...

Wow, that doesn't work when it's not spoken.

Re:Fiscal conservativism doesn't have a party.

[RManning]

In large sections of the country, although Republicans may be more socially conservative than Democrats, they're certainly not anywhere near the level of the rabid, religiously-motivated, hateful far-right (really authoritarian) bloc that seems to be most Democrats' stereotype of conservatives.

All evidence to the contrary. ;)