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Monday, July 17, 2006 12:00 AM

Quote of the Day

George W. Bush on the crisis in the Middle East.
Tim Grieve

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  • Monday, July 17, 2006 09:13 AM

    And another question...

    Let's say any of the broadcast networks -- ABC, NBC, CBS or Fox -- happened to be airing a report with live audio when Bush uttered his charming comment.

    Or, let's speculate that a microphone happened to be nearby when Cheney graciously told Sen. Leahy to (intercourse) himself on the Senate floor a couple of years ago, and it were broadcast live.

    Would the networks be liable for massive FCC fines, especially if such events happened now under the current restrictive rules?

    Inquiring minds want to know -- what would the FCC say about THIS? I'd love to have the question formally posed by reporters to the agency!

    —RichEmery Read RichEmery's other letters

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