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Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Roseanne is Cancelled

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

It should be.

That was wrong and racist.

And, no, I don't care what anyone else has "gotten away" with.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Well, it does matter what others have "gotten away with" because the rules either apply or they don't.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Roseanne’ Canceled; Why Not ‘The View’?
News Commentary
By Ann | May 29, 2018 4:54PM
The “Roseanne” revival was abruptly canceled by ABC Tuesday following crude, racist tweets sent by show star Roseanne Barr about former Obama aide Valerie Jarrett. And while there’s absolutely no excuse for Barr’s tweets, it’s extremely hypocritical of ABC to continue airing “The View” given all the abhorrent things the co-hosts have said.

(RELATED: ‘Roseanne’ Fans Boycott ABC After Show Cancellation).

In February, Behar infamously and openly mocked the Christian faith of Vice President Mike Pence and millions of Americans when she proclaimed that the ability to hear messages from God is not a marker of faith, but “mental illness.” It took Behar weeks to apologize, and she only did so after constant public criticism and ridicule.

(RELATED: Comedian Joy Behar Mocks Mike Pence For Talking With Jesus: ‘That’s Called Mental Illness’).

(RELATED: Joy Behar Finally Apologizes for Mocking Christians).

Further proving just how intolerant she truly is, the very same month she attacked Pence’s faith, Behar also outright stated, “As a Democrat, I am offended by Republicans!” (RELATED: Joy Behar Explodes On Meghan McCain: ‘I Am Offended By Republicans!’).

But perhaps the most disgusting thing to ever fly out of Behar’s mouth occurred in October 2016. During a discussion about Donald Trump’s news conference prior to the second presidential debate, Behar called Bill Clinton’s rape accusers “tramps.” (RELATED: Paula Jones Responds To Joy Behar For Calling Her a ‘Tramp’).

Yet, she somehow remains employed, and “The View” remains on the air.

Upsettingly, Behar is far from the only unabashedly bigoted member of “The View.” Earlier this month, co-host Whoopi Goldberg suggested that President Donald Trump should endure torture. (RELATED: Diamond And Silk: Whoopi Goldberg Should Try Waterboarding).

Even the show’s producers are guilty of outrageous cultural bias: in October 2017, they censored the word “Jesus” – twice. (RELATED: ‘The View’ Censors ‘Jesus’, Twice).

Are the statements of Behar, Goldberg, and co. protected under the First Amendment? Yes, they are. So are Barr’s tweets, however misinformed. But Barr is also a conservative, and because of that, she doesn’t enjoy the same treatment under the law as liberals like Behar and Goldberg do. So while “Roseanne” gets canceled, “The View” lives on.

It’s outrageous that ABC immediately jumped to cancel “Roseanne” mere hours after her tweets. Meanwhile, Behar should have been canned a long time ago, but ABC continues to give her a platform to spew her bigotry and hate.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Like I said on the other board.

Life isn't fair.

If you get the speeding ticket but the other cars around you, speeding too, dont, that's just the way it is.

I'm not going to defend wrong just because someone else might have gotten away with it.

It was racist.

She earned this cancellation.

Lindley · Guru

I haven’t read her tweet but I didn’t care for the show anyway. I’m sure if they canceled a high rating show it must have been bad. I don’t understand why the view is still on though. I refuse to watch it, those women are so bitter.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I don't watch The View.

I agree, they are just as bad.

However, what Roseanne Barr did was wrong.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

So much for the 1st amendment.

Be careful, what you say.

Thank God, I'm not on social media, of any kind.

It will ruin you. cry

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

We all have the right to free speech.

However, it doesn't mean what you say won't have consequences.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Here's what got her show cancelled.

Ms. Barr wrote if the “muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby=vj.”

Link
mobile.nytimes.com/2018/05/29/business/media/roseanne-barr-offensive-tweets.html

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

And who is the judge and jury, on that?

Just wondering.

And, just another reason why, I'm not on social media.

Roseanne, said something stupid, on Twitter, for all the world to see.

She took it down. Opps, too late.

Now, she we be gone.

It's kind of sad, that one stupid comment, will ruin you.

JMHO

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
And who is the judge and jury, on that?
Just wondering.
And, just another reason why, I'm not on social media.
Roseanne, said something stupid, on Twitter, for all the world to see.
She took it down. Opps, too late.
Now, she we be gone.
It's kind of sad, that one stupid comment, will ruin you.
JMHO

Oh, let's not forget, that she supported Trump.

Yes, she said a stupid thing.

But, I think the fact that she supported Trump, got her the ax.

Again, JMHO.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Yeah funny they didnt have a conscience with Joy Behars rantings. Odd.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Yeah funny they didnt have a conscience with Joy Behars rantings. Odd.

Joy Behar, has been off my radar, for years.

I can't stand her.

Again, JMHO.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Her rant was fueled by alcohol. But regardless her days were already numbered anyway because of her support of Trump.

Forever Sunshine · Guru

Is anyone really surprised this happened? I'm not. Roseanne is and always will be a racist, loud-mouth idiot.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Forever Sunshine wrote:
Is anyone really surprised this happened? I'm not. Roseanne is and always will be a racist, loud-mouth idiot.

Actually this is true and I was surprised the show was re booted in the first place.

Forever Sunshine · Guru

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Forever Sunshine wrote:
Is anyone really surprised this happened? I'm not. Roseanne is and always will be a racist, loud-mouth idiot.
Actually this is true and I was surprised the show was re booted in the first place.

I was surprised a little at the reboot. Sadly, most of society likes her and thinks she's the best thing since sliced bread. I never understood that.

As for The View, I haven't watch it since Barbara Walters left the show. Well, that's not true, I tried a few times and was completely turned off by the non-sense of those women. I cannot believe that show is still on the air.

FNW · Guru

She always was a loud mouth and it got her into trouble years ago, but I think what did her in this time was her support for Trump. They were just looking for a reason to fire her and she gave them one. Now if we get rid of that loud mouth Behar I'd be happy. But I suppose it's okay to compare Trump to an orangutan but not anyone from O's administration.

I did like the reboot of Roseanne, however. It was refreshing to see all this PC crap made fun of.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Forever Sunshine wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Forever Sunshine wrote:
Is anyone really surprised this happened? I'm not. Roseanne is and always will be a racist, loud-mouth idiot.
Actually this is true and I was surprised the show was re booted in the first place.
I was surprised a little at the reboot. Sadly, most of society likes her and thinks she's the best thing since sliced bread. I never understood that.
As for The View, I haven't watch it since Barbara Walters left the show. Well, that's not true, I tried a few times and was completely turned off by the non-sense of those women. I cannot believe that show is still on the air.

I think that is a bit of an exxageration. I think people liked that she was actually going to do a show that didn't tiptoe around the PC Roses. As for her comment, that was a dumb thing to say.

FNW · Guru

I liked it, but I still enjoy watching reruns of All in the Family. LOL

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

FNW wrote:
I liked it, but I still enjoy watching reruns of All in the Family. LOL

You couldn't even put a show like that on now. Everyone is so ready to go into spasm at the slightest hint of offense.

FNW · Guru

I know, right?

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

FNW wrote:
I liked it, but I still enjoy watching reruns of All in the Family. LOL

Ok Geek Meet and watch old reruns of All in the Family.

...the way Glen Miller played...

Vette · Owl drink to that!

I don't think it's social media that is the devil, it's the people who act a fool. Twitter didn't hold a gun to her head.

I didn't even see what she tweeted, I'm sure it was abhorrent. I agree about the unfortunate double standard but like my mom loves to say, never use someone's wrong words or actions as an excuse for your own.

FNW · Guru

Songs that made the hit parade!

I see now that she is claiming ambien played a part in her conduct...it's actually plausible, given the stories a ton of people have said about the drug.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

There isn't a lot of upside to tweeting out your opinions to the world. And, you all know with message boards, and electronic communication, things may not come out as you intend them too. So, best to just not do it.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
And who is the judge and jury, on that?
Just wondering.
And, just another reason why, I'm not on social media.
Roseanne, said something stupid, on Twitter, for all the world to see.
She took it down. Opps, too late.
Now, she we be gone.
It's kind of sad, that one stupid comment, will ruin you.
JMHO

Her employer. The one paying for her show. And they are right. What she said was not only horrible, but stupid. How could anyone with any intelligence write that and post it ON THE INTERNET.

She is in the public eye. Managing her image is part of her job. And yes, once it's on the internet, it's there.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

ABC has set a precedent now, though.