Fox News vs. R.E.M. (Fox News, you lose again.)

http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/rem-asks-fox-news-stop-playing-losing-my-religion-during-dem-convention_651951.html

Apparently, in reaction to the Democrats' resolution to re-adopt the word "God" within their Pledge of Allegiance at the DNC which ellicited 'boos' (not boo-urns) from some of the crowd, FOX News was playing R.E.M.'s smash-80's hit "Losing My Religion" during outros to commercial breaks on Thursday night.

R.E.M. rightfully demanded that FOX News cease and desist using its song, saying, "We have little or no respect for their puff adder brand of reportage. Our music does not belong there."

Conversely, and predictably, FOX fired back at R.E.M. with some complete bullshit reasoning that pretty much has earned them the dreadful reputation they already have. "FOX News Channel's use of an R.E.M. song during Thursday's edition of Fox & Friends was in full accordance with its license agreements with all appropriate parties. Nevertheless, we're always flattered to have this much attention for a song selection and we have R.E.M. was able to satisfy their publicity fix."

Newsflash, FOX News. Actually, there are a few. 1) R.E.M. is huge.  HUGE. They don't need the help of FOX News to bolster their number of records sold or to create publicity. 2) R.E.M. doesn't formally exist as a playing or touring band anymore. Again, why would they want publicity?  They hung it up a year ago, and have no plans to return to creating new music.  3) Shame on you, again, FOX News, for inserting your political and religious messages into your coverage that is supposedly "Fair and Balanced." Seriously.