Rather interesting how folks posted on that thread
You mean like this:
Quote: the G-man said: Liberals love to cry "censorship" about what happened and complain that CBS "gave in" to "eeevile intolerant" Republicans.
However, according to what CBS itself is saying, its President, Les Moonves, a known liberal, took a look at the movie and even HE--a known liberal-- thought it was unfair and/or inaccurate. He--a known liberal--ordered cuts made and STILL thought it was unfair and inaccurate.
I think Moonves deserves some credit for that.
And if I was a liberal I'd be pointing that out. I'd be saying "look, we're so fair, so open minded, that we even give RONALD REAGAN a fair shake."
Instead they whine, cry 'censorship' and generally act like spoiled kids who didn't get to watch their favorite cartoon after all.
As such, is it any wonder that they get called "the angry left"?
So, let's compare and contrast what happened with the Reagan movie and what's happening with the Clinton movie.
In the case of the Reagan movie:
This film was to air shortly after the president passed away, not five to ten years after the fact.
Much of the outcry came from the fact that it was one-sided against Reagan.
Much of the outcry came from rank and file citizens. None of whom have the power to censor the network.
The president of CBS, a known liberal, viewed the film itself and found it took too many liberties.
The movie still wasn't canceled, just moved to another outlet (cable)
In the case of the 9/11 movie:
The film is to air five to ten years (or more) after the events therein.
The movie is not one-sided. Both the Bush and Clinton administrations are criticized. But only the Clinton supporters are attacking it. Many republicans are praising the movie, even though it portrays prominent republicans, including Condeleeza Rice, negatively.
The main outcry is from a former President who has actually gone so far as to have his lawyer send a letter demanding it be pulled from the air completely and/or that he (the former president with massive government connections, including a Senator spouse) be allowed to have prior approval of the film.
The heads of ABC are democrat supporters and yet they still don't feel the film is so one sided against their friend Clinton as to pull it. Yet.
Unlike the Reagans, no one is arguing that it should be moved to cable, the Clintonistas are arguing it be pulled completely if not edited to their liking
