NBC Apologizes For Editing Out 'Portion' Of Pledge--But Doesn't Mention Omitted Words Were 'Under God'
As Noel Sheppard reported earlier, in the show-opening feature of its coverage of the final round of the US Open golf championship today, NBC--twice--edited out the words "under God" from its clip of school children reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Clearly many Americans were offended and let NBC know about it. Because later in the broadcast, host Dan Hicks issued an apology on behalf of the network. But NBC simply compounded one omission with another. The apology spoke of "a portion of the Pledge" being edited out--but never mentioned that the omitted words were "under God."
View video after the jump.
DAN HICKS: We began our coverage of this final round just about three hours ago. When we did, it was our intent to begin our coverage of this US Open championship wiht a feature that captured the patriotism of our national championship, held in our nation's capital for the third time. Regrettably, a portion of the Pledge of Allegiance that was in that feature was edited out. It was not done to upset anyone, and we'd like to apologize to those of you who were offended by it.
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No Surprise...
Submitted by GeneralAl on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 6:01pm.
No surprise, they just confused the Obama pledge with the real pledge!
"Old Soldiers never die, they just fade away"!
OK... React...
Submitted by The_Barrel_Guy on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 12:08am.
For, what, two days perhaps three... Let's just stay away from NBC... That includes our local stations as well... Gonna be tough for us since the best weather reporting within four hundred miles is our local NBC affiliate... But we will not go there...
"Gonna be tough...
Submitted by texasborngranny on Wed, 06/29/2011 - 1:41pm.
for us since the best weather reporting within four hundred miles is our local NBC affiliate... "
if you have the internet, you don't really need the local yokels to regurgitate the radar/weather service information.
The Dallas/Ft Worth NBC affiliate hasn't been the best for weather info since Harold Taft retired. Rebecca Miller was 2nd only to Harold, and the NBC affiliate chose NOT to renew her contract. I haven't watched them since.
During severe weather, I track the storms on my laptop... if the power goes out, I can keep on tracking.
BTJM
http://www.cbsnews.com/storie
Submitted by Soldat44 on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 6:07pm.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/06/19/sunday/main20072372.shtml?tag=...
Between CBS opting for this as their top Father's Day story and NBC omitting 'under God' from the pledge during U.S. Open coverage, I really, truly have no doubt about the MSM's agenda and where they would like to take this country. Over my dead body.
Your link
Submitted by jdlybrand on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 6:41pm.
I'm reminded of a conversation with my daughter about 'Gay' marriage. I shattered her 'reasoning' by asking if it was cool with her if I 'married' our dog...because we 'love' each other so much. Her reply that is was not 'the same thing' precisely made my point. She still doesn't get it. Much to my chagrin!
"What a revoltin' development this is!"
Chester Riley
Sometimes the kids get it
Submitted by Dan The Man 2 on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 11:56pm.
Sometimes the kids get it more than you think they do. They just don't want you to win.
→ It's like Fonzie
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 6:14pm.
Remember how he couldn't admit being wrong?
"I was Wrrrr.... Wroooo. Wrrr."
Then NBC needs to 'edit' it
Submitted by jhva on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 6:17pm.
Then NBC needs to 'edit' it back in when they show the highlights
The 'Ol cutting room floor.....
Submitted by upcountrywater on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 7:07pm.
Film at 11...
Not really nBS fault, they got the godless kid clip, from a tax funded school inspired by this(FF to :22 sec).
You Didn't Build That.
I will tell you what needs to be done:
Submitted by djwolf12 on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 6:33pm.
Repeal Obamination care.
Repeal GE & NBC (Tax cheaters and Socialist Propagandists)
Repeal PBS. (Fronted "Public" Broadcasting Outlet, Praises Pure Communism and Communists).
Of course it wasn't done to
Submitted by sergeant stogie on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 6:34pm.
Of course it wasn't done to offend anyone; it was merely another chilling example of the attitude of the godless bastards at that network. They sit back and chuckle at the simpletons who call to complain. Boycott NBC and GE.
Godless Bastards at NBC
Submitted by djwolf12 on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 7:20pm.
I bet Crazy Larry over at M.S.S.R. (MSNBC) will blast all people that complained today are all racist, right wing demagogues. After all, since Crazy Larry is an Athiest/Socialist, he probably gave the pledge flap his personal approval.
Been there
Submitted by texasborngranny on Wed, 06/29/2011 - 1:45pm.
Been there, done that, guess I better get the tee-shirt.
It's great!!! Join me.
What the ad voice over was supposed be....
Submitted by MePluribusUnum on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 6:45pm.
...one Nation under Allah...
I think their just in the desensitization mode in leaving the phrase out.
The Pledge omission
Submitted by Curly on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 6:48pm.
There is a special place in Hell for people like this - they just don't believe it.
If Not Under God
Submitted by HardRightTurn on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 6:49pm.
Citizens who choose not to live under God will live under tyrants.
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If/when God decides to remove
Submitted by Kat Outta the Bag on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 6:54pm.
If/when God decides to remove His protective hand from this country, who could really blame Him? Disgusting...absolutely disgusting.
"It was not done to upset anyone"
Submitted by ThisnThat on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 6:58pm.
NBC follow-up explanation: Instead, it was done precisely so that the airing of the pledge wouldn't upset our base of progressive bastards, perverted queers, Godless atheists, or assorted leftist pressure groups that we have promised to never, every offend by airing anything that smacks of patriotism, honest reporting, or family values at any time. To these groups, NBC wants to make one thing perfectly clear -- our so-called apology is not -- repeat NOT -- sincere! It is only being done to temporarily mollify a small but vocal group of right-wing extremists that constantly try to harass us every time we try to change America, her values, and historical record for the betterment of our progressive principles. We ask our followers to please ignore this "apology". You must know by now we would never, ever sacrifice our true principles or abandon you -- our true believers -- ever. Please tune into our sister network -- MSNBC -- nightly if you doubt us.
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“Didn't win the Medal of Honor? Didn't even serve? Then lie about it. We'll support you." — 9th Circuit Court
YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP.......
Submitted by Herbster on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 7:14pm.
Hard to believe that these actions took place today......but, BELIEVE IT! Two goals were achieved by the state run media today. First, God was edited out of the Pledge and second, "Fatherhood" was denigrated by highlighting two homosexuals showing off their newest accessory, a little black girl. Whether we disagree with these actions or not is not the point here. The point is that these acts are now "Out there," part of the agenda of the left and it's enablers in the media. Two of the goals of Communism are the destruction of the Church (Religion) and the destruction of the family. Both are in process now with the blessing of the present occupant of the White House, his minions within his administration, the state run propaganda arm known as the "Media," and the myriad of pressure groups such as GLADD, the ACLU, etc. The goal is to "Mainstream" these practices so as to marginalize believers in God, family and the greatness of this Country. Anyone who disagrees with these actions will be painted with the brush of racism, bigotry and hatred of those who are "Different."
Pray for our Nation.
Well said! God Bless.
Submitted by Soldat44 on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 8:25pm.
Well said! God Bless.
AMEN!!
Submitted by The_Barrel_Guy on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 12:02am.
No other words are needed...
→ Bravo, Mr. McIlroy
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 7:20pm.
You've certainly been a joy to watch. Temps around here were between 103 to 109 this weekend.
Couldn't get out and play, but you sure lit it up.
→ And . . .
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 7:25pm.
To any extent NBC might be intentionally culpable for interjecting God-lessness to the occasion . . .
Indivisible
Submitted by Kingfish17 on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 7:28pm.
Indivisible is also invisible.
"You can’t go take a trip to Las Vegas...on the taxpayer’s dime." Barack Obama
That might make it seem impossible
Submitted by Boudin on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 7:33pm.
To do what they are trying to do. Divide us
My bet
Submitted by Tjexcite on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 7:30pm.
My bet is that the kids never said it in the stock footage that they recored it at because it was at a public school that banned it. The intern that put it together was not aware something was missing.
Tj, GMTA
Submitted by upcountrywater on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 7:42pm.
Intern, Best Pledge she/he ever heard.
My comment here
Make me drop one tear, if true.
You Didn't Build That.
We're constantly told that
Submitted by Rusty Shackleford on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 8:27pm.
We're constantly told that Christians, conservatives, white people, and men are intolerant and since the start of the Tea Party movement those groups have routinely been labeled violent as well. Isn't it funny that Hollywood and the media seem to have no fear whatsoever in offending these intolerant and violent people but they wouldn't dare insult a group they labeled tolerant and nonviolent.
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Submitted by jessieH on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 10:31pm.
Their words are meaningless. Everyone knows that G.E. & Soros control NBC. The so-called-journalists at NBC have no patriotism, no soul inside. The "Fourth Estate" is gone. Where is the passion, the devotion to uncovering the truth? Are they all traitors to the Constitution, to their Nation, to their hearts? I need to know where our media stands.
Why are you focused on the external things?
Submitted by twiggygirl71 on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 10:41pm.
What many commenters here are focused on are the external things -- those things that are a reflection of the internal condition of a person. Now, instead of being so self-righteously offended by others' sin, why don't you spend time offering positive change? Since only God can bring true goodness and holiness, you should be sharing God's love with these people instead of putting walls up because you're too clean to touch them.
Then again, the Bible says that it's God's kindness that brings people to repentance, and here's where we may have found the problem. If people's sinful deeds are your focus instead of the people themselves, may I suggest that it is because you do not show God's love and kindness to people with whom you disagree that this country seems headed away from God? Or do you think calling people bastards, queers, and more is showing God's love? Is it the drowning man's fault the water is roiling, or is it the fault of the people in the boat who are too holy to reach down and help?
twiggy
Submitted by Radical1979 on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 10:46pm.
Why would you assume we don't bring positive change to the world? This however, is not a site intended to spread love and positive energy. This is a site to expose media bias, and exchange ideas. And who are you to say we aren't sharing God's love? Do you really suppose to know how I or others here live when we are not at our keyboards?
Maybe you should be a bit less judgemental yourself.
Can I get
Submitted by texasborngranny on Wed, 06/29/2011 - 1:48pm.
an AMEN!!!?
God's kindness does not bring
Submitted by Dan The Man 2 on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 12:14am.
God's kindness does not bring them to repentance ... if that were true all would be repentant. It is the Holy Spirit and their realization that they are sinners in the eyes of God and only one way of salvation is open to them.
We must remember God also called people names such as Brood of Vipers, adulterers and fornicators. He did not shy away from the truth and the sin in man. He destroyed the world once and at least two cities because of sin. So God loves us all but only the willing will be saved.
So all the drowning man has to do is reach out for help ... which most will not do.
Did you respond too quickly?
Submitted by twiggygirl71 on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 11:12pm.
Did I say that you are not showing God's love? Rather, I asked, "Do you think calling people bastards, queers, and more is showing God's love?" That is a yes or no question, not a statement -- and one which you did not answer. And when people are so derisive and derogatory toward others in their speech, it is an easy assumption to make that their actions follow suit.
And I completely agree that this website is here to expose media bias; that's why I enjoy it so much. That's also why when commenters here get off-topic in order to demean others, I speak out. Good day!
Oooh, hypocrit comes along
Submitted by Radical1979 on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 11:23pm.
You made this statement, Now, instead of being so self-righteously offended by others' sin, why don't you spend time offering positive change? which I responded to. Perhaps you responded to quickly. By the way, how is calling people self-rightous spreading God's love and offering positive change?
You might try to be the change you want to see in the world.
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How sweet that your first post is a critique of the members of NB. You must be a real joy to be around. Not.
Delete
Submitted by gmaniac1 on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 8:49am.
Delete
No problem, NBC. I've been
Submitted by jdhawk on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 11:54pm.
No problem, NBC. I've been "editing out" your entire broadcast along with CBS, ABC, CNN, PMSNBC, NYT, LAT, etc for years!
In fact, I have a permanent STFU to you liberals out there.
Like Governor Perry said, “Our opponents on the left are never going to like us, so let’s stop trying to curry favor with them,” he said, before imploring the crowd to “stand up. Let’s speak with pride about our values. Let’s stop this American downward spiral.”
If they really mean their apology...
Submitted by The_Barrel_Guy on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 12:00am.
No inanimate entity -- NBC, the network, 30 Rock -- edited out "under God."
Some miserable son of a bitch who works for them did... If NBC really means their apology, they will identify the bastard and publicly fire his/her ass...
Absent that, they don't mean it, don't have a clue and wish you would support their sponsors and leave them alone...
kiwikit
Submitted by kiwikit on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 5:21am.
People must equate this network with msnbc since there's no difference between them. I don't think I've watched the latter in five years; now I'll totally eschew the former as well. We should contact the PGA to try to get
an NBC-free golf agenda and our representative to get NBC-free airwaves. They don't deserve to be allowed to
present their propaganda. And I want to hear that whoever made this decision has been fired from NBC.
Perry was wrong,....
Submitted by BBallleaper on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 8:01am.
They are NOT our 'opponents' on the left,...they are our ENEMIES on the left!
MSNBC Logo
Submitted by Kimnota on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 8:29am.
Is that a crescent on MSNBC's logo?
I believe that's the Golf
Submitted by RighteousViking on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 2:37pm.
I believe that's the Golf Channel 'G' on top of the NBC peacock.
By attempting to not "offend"
Submitted by equusarts on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 8:49am.
By attempting to not "offend" anyone, they offend so many. Sad.
This is ridiculous and again liberals trying to push
Submitted by gmaniac1 on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 8:54am.
through their political agenda.
Let's see gay fathers, no mention of "God" in the pledge, and no Christmas.
When the majority of the country are Christians why would you want to offend them.
Even some of the idiots that love Obama are Christians and may be offended by this!
indivisible
Submitted by Hunter S. on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 9:01am.
Why no uproar over indivisible being omitted? Is it because this point is agreed upon but you just feel uncomfortable not being able to force feed God to every american?
Hunter S. = TROLL
Submitted by Beukeboom on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 10:45am.
Do not feed the trolls.
this was a trial balloon
Submitted by Hoosier Conservative on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 10:26am.
Next time the apology will come a little later. The third time it won't come at all.
NBC
Submitted by jessieH on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 10:27am.
Too little, too late. This was no accident. They knew exactly what they were doing. I don't accept their apology.
As one who has put together
Submitted by Beukeboom on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 10:47am.
As one who has put together many videos that aired on local television I can say without hesitation and with complete confidence that editing out "under God" could not have been done accidentally but was done intentionally. I do not accept the reason of "time constraints" as some initially tried to use and the apologies (and I use that term quite loosely) issued by NBC have been weak, insincere and ineffectual. I hope the overwhelming public outcry might actually break through the thick skulls of those in charge at NBC and their parent company, Comcast.
NBC's Sin of Omission
Submitted by Bob Carey on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 11:22am.
Bless you my children, Bless You
And as of the writing of this
Submitted by Beukeboom on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 2:37pm.
And as of the writing of this reply, "Bob Carey" has been a member for only 5 hours 22 min.
I'm offended by words not spoken!
Submitted by Hunter S. on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 3:21pm.
And for that matter where would we be today without the word indivisible in the Pledge? Anyone have an opinion why THAT words was omitted? Oh were a divided country. Oh were not one nation under God. More Christian force feeding of their belief in God. Say It! Or Else! Or Else What!??!?! Or Else We'll Cut Out Your Tongue and Slap YOu into Submission!!!wow Hunter
Submitted by Hoosier Conservative on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 4:53pm.
First of all, Christians are not the only people who believe in one nation under God. Jews, deists, Muslims, and a host of other ideologies embrace it.
Second, if you really think that "unalienable rights endowed by your creator" can be dismissed from our government with no consequence, you haven't a clue about our government. To paraphrase the great Ezra Benson, if there is no higher power to appeal to above the state, then the state can do no wrong. Call it God, call it the law of the universe, call it whatever you like, but belief in God-given rights is the only thing that stands between you and communism.
Third, I'm waiting for evidence of an American Christian cutting out an unbeliever's tongue. Go ahead and look. We'll be here all day.
Fourth, considering how the moonbats who've taken over the DNC are really so delusional to think Christians want to terrorize them, then we are two very different nations stuck in the same space.
offended by missing 'Indivisible'
Submitted by Agnostic on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 5:02pm.
the word indivisible being left out did bother me but oddly enough I assumed it was because the person who edited the words didn't pull his finger (or whatever) off the button soon enough (time lag or whatever is entailed). By your wording you seem a little over the top on this issue and seem to lay a lot of anger at the feet of religion.
While the belief in God or gods holds no personal sway to me I believe to truly understanding the foundation of this country it is imperative to at least be empathetic to Christian belief system. Otherwise the motivations of men like Adams and many others are skewed and become tools to pull apart the nation instead of unite us.
Hunter S sucker, Yawn.... that be you, and who else?
Submitted by upcountrywater on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 5:22pm.
The huge megachurch of Heavens Gate, had 39 times the following, of the church of the H. Ssucker.
You Didn't Build That.
With such hate, bigotry, and disdain for Christianity
Submitted by gmaniac1 on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 9:21pm.
It looks like we may have an official member of the Church of Satan on NB!