X Marks The Spot

Now this is a weird story. Today, during Vice President Dick Cheney's speech which was being broadcast live over CNN, the viewers saw this (h/t Drudge):

Here's how Drudge describes what happened:

At 11:04:45 AM ET Monday CNN was airing Vice President Dick Cheney's speech live from the American Enterprise Institute in Washington -- when a large black 'X' repeatedly flashed over the vice president's face!

The 'X' over Cheney's face appeared each time less than a second, creating an odd subliminal effect.

As this DRUDGE REPORT screen capture reveals, while one 'X' flashed over Cheney's face CNN ran a headline at the bottom of its screen: "CHENEY: I DO NOT BELIEVE IT IS WRONG TO CRITICIZE."

One top White House source expressed concern about what was aired over CNN.

"Is someone in Atlanta trying to tell us something?"

A CNN spokesman did not return repeated calls late Monday night.

On FoxNews tonight, Drudge said the "X" was shown repeatedly for about 1/15th of a second, too quick to see it without slowing down the tape, but enough to leave a subliminal image in the mind of the viewer. I can't wait to hear CNN's explanation for this.

By the way, as you read this, I've been flashing "CNN Sucks" on your screen every few seconds. Are you getting the message?