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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #25 on: October 21, 2010, 11:15:57 AM »
Quote from: littlelamb on October 21, 2010, 05:32:42 AM
Can he sue to get his job back?

I don't know about getting his job back, but wouldn't he be able to sue for his 1st Amendment rights being abridged?  NPR does take tax money and is a public organization.  IMO that makes them a de facto govt organization, and subject to civil rights actions.
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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #26 on: October 21, 2010, 11:21:12 AM »
Quote from: docstew on October 21, 2010, 11:15:57 AM
I don't know about getting his job back, but wouldn't he be able to sue for his 1st Amendment rights being abridged?  NPR does take tax money and is a public organization.  IMO that makes them a de facto govt organization, and subject to civil rights actions.

You have a point, censorship of his free speech rights.
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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #27 on: October 21, 2010, 11:43:56 AM »
Quote from: docstew on October 21, 2010, 11:15:57 AM
I don't know about getting his job back, but wouldn't he be able to sue for his 1st Amendment rights being abridged?  NPR does take tax money and is a public organization.  IMO that makes them a de facto govt organization, and subject to civil rights actions.

Someone wanna 'splain to me if they are funded by the gubmint, they can take a million dollars from that left wing prick, Soros????????

Remove their funding! let's see how long they last without taxpayer support!

Let Soros fund the whole ****in' thing!

ETA:

Same thing for PBS! They take donations from the worst left wing hacks in HollyWierd and our enemies abroad, then try and rewrite history to make their donors happy!

They too are funded by us! If they solicit money, let them survive on their own! It's sure as hell how charity orgs do it!
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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #28 on: October 21, 2010, 12:16:03 PM »
Juan should not have gotten fired. AT ALL! For speaking his mind and telling the truth?! Wow! (God forbid you say "boo" about the mooselims.) Juan was not wrong in what he said. I back him 100%.
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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #29 on: October 21, 2010, 12:36:34 PM »
Ah...poor Juan.....slightly stepped away from stock liberal manta...they'd been gunning for him since he started commentary of FOX. As Rush said.."hoisted on his own petard".
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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #30 on: October 21, 2010, 12:48:26 PM »
Quote from: true_blood on October 21, 2010, 12:16:03 PM
Juan should not have gotten fired. AT ALL! For speaking his mind and telling the truth?! Wow! (God forbid you say "boo" about the mooselims.) Juan was not wrong in what he said. I back him 100%.

While I think Juan is nothin' more than a parrot of the left most times, he did speak the truth this time.

I think they been gunnin' for him ever since FOX hired him as their token liberal! Must not camp with the enemy, doncha know!
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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #31 on: October 21, 2010, 01:03:05 PM »
Didn't Jesse Jackson say something very similar many years ago?  Something about being relieved while walking down a street, hearing footsteps behind him, turning around to see it was a white person, and not a black?
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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #32 on: October 21, 2010, 01:15:26 PM »
The View discussed the firing this morning. (Joy was not there)

Barbara Walters said he was wrong to "fear Muslims in full Muslim attire"....she said that ", when she sees them, she feels safe, because terrorists do everything they can to "blend in" with the general public".  :whatever:

However, she also said that NPR was wrong to fire Williams, because on the O'Reilly show he is an analyst/pundit and entitled to his opinion and to voice it. Whereas on NPR, he is in the position of "journalist" and should not voice his personal opinions.

Patricia Heaton was the guest host (she's on "The Middle"(?) on ABC, and was Ray Romano's wife on "Everybody Loves Raymond") Heaton said it was wrong that people have had to become so politically correct regarding the Muslims. She said that if somebody said..."there's a Catholic priest, everyone hide their children" or if someone made a comment about the Tea Party,  that there would be no repercussions!! It's only if someone comments about Muslims in a negative way, that people become ridiculous on political correctness!! She said people should have a right to their own opinions whether or not they are politically correct or not!" I was pretty impressed that she came right out and said that!
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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #33 on: October 21, 2010, 01:19:26 PM »
Quote from: debk on October 21, 2010, 01:15:26 PM
The View discussed the firing this morning. (Joy was not there)

Barbara Walters said he was wrong to "fear Muslims in full Muslim attire"....she said that ", when she sees them, she feels safe, because terrorists do everything they can to "blend in" with the general public".  :whatever:

However, she also said that NPR was wrong to fire Williams, because on the O'Reilly show he is an analyst/pundit and entitled to his opinion and to voice it. Whereas on NPR, he is in the position of "journalist" and should not voice his personal opinions.

Patricia Heaton was the guest host (she's on "The Middle"(?) on ABC, and was Ray Romano's wife on "Everybody Loves Raymond") Heaton said it was wrong that people have had to become so politically correct regarding the Muslims. She said that if somebody said..."there's a Catholic priest, everyone hide their children" or if someone made a comment about the Tea Party,  that there would be no repercussions!! It's only if someone comments about Muslims in a negative way, that people become ridiculous on political correctness!! She said people should have a right to their own opinions whether or not they are politically correct or not!" I was pretty impressed that she came right out and said that!
Patricia Heaton I remember is a Republican.. On NPR anyone who is on Fox and NPR will lose their job. Maura  is next I bet.
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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #34 on: October 21, 2010, 01:21:22 PM »
Quote from: AllosaursRus on October 21, 2010, 12:48:26 PM
While I think Juan is nothin' more than a parrot of the left most times, he did speak the truth this time.

I think they been gunnin' for him ever since FOX hired him as their token liberal! Must not camp with the enemy, doncha know!
I think that's exactly the reason.
He is a leftist. But on this point, he was spot on. :cheersmate:
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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #35 on: October 21, 2010, 01:21:46 PM »
Quote from: debk on October 21, 2010, 01:15:26 PM
The View discussed the firing this morning. (Joy was not there)

Barbara Walters said he was wrong to "fear Muslims in full Muslim attire"....she said that ", when she sees them, she feels safe, because terrorists do everything they can to "blend in" with the general public".  :whatever:

However, she also said that NPR was wrong to fire Williams, because on the O'Reilly show he is an analyst/pundit and entitled to his opinion and to voice it. Whereas on NPR, he is in the position of "journalist" and should not voice his personal opinions.

Patricia Heaton was the guest host (she's on "The Middle"(?) on ABC, and was Ray Romano's wife on "Everybody Loves Raymond") Heaton said it was wrong that people have had to become so politically correct regarding the Muslims. She said that if somebody said..."there's a Catholic priest, everyone hide their children" or if someone made a comment about the Tea Party,  that there would be no repercussions!! It's only if someone comments about Muslims in a negative way, that people become ridiculous on political correctness!! She said people should have a right to their own opinions whether or not they are politically correct or not!" I was pretty impressed that she came right out and said that!

Hmmmmm......did WhoopiDoopiDoo and Blowhard walk off the set?

Just askin'....

Don't know how any sane person can watch that frikkin' show!
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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #36 on: October 21, 2010, 01:32:02 PM »
Quote from: AllosaursRus on October 21, 2010, 01:21:46 PM
Hmmmmm......did WhoopiDoopiDoo and Blowhard walk off the set?

Just askin'....

Don't know how any sane person can watch that frikkin' show!
Yeah they did when O'Reilly said something about Muzzies. I never watch it. I get ill at the mere thought of it!
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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #37 on: October 21, 2010, 01:51:46 PM »
Quote from: AllosaursRus on October 21, 2010, 01:21:46 PM
Hmmmmm......did WhoopiDoopiDoo and Blowhard walk off the set?

Just askin'....

Don't know how any sane person can watch that frikkin' show!

As I said, Joy was not on the show today, Patricia Heaton was the "guest host".

I watch it because it's a "know your enemy" type thing. This show had a great deal of influence on the last election and getting Obama elected. Itwas information from this show, that got a lot of the "female voter" out to vote.

I find it fascinating and incredibly pathetic - that people, women in particular, can be so influenced in their political voting - the direction of this country - by entertainers!! I have always enjoyed tv, movies, and music from an entertainment standpoint...and that includes the performers. However, I have never had an "idol worship" of them, nor have I allowed my life/opinions to be influenced by them. I don't understand the mindset that some people have, that enables them to be so enamored of an entertainer to adopt the entertainer's opinions as their own. 

The first 20 minutes or so is talk/opinion....the rest of the show is predominantly non-political, and it's just something that I have on tv that doesn't bother me while I'm working. My other choices at that time of day would be Ellen, Price is Right, or something else just as dumb. I've already had Fox News on for a couple of hours.   
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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #38 on: October 21, 2010, 01:53:23 PM »
The left devours it's own - I love it!!!111

Juan has more journalistic integrity than 98% of NPR ever had.

Hopefully this will usher in their demise when Congress de-funds them.
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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #39 on: October 21, 2010, 02:01:31 PM »
I hope he has learned that the leftist interpretation of free speech is 'only free if you toe to the party line.'
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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #40 on: October 21, 2010, 02:03:18 PM »
Quote from: Attero Dominatus on October 21, 2010, 02:01:31 PM
I hope he has learned that the leftist interpretation of free speech is 'only free if you toe to the party line.'

Hopefully, a lot of other people will realize it too.

Less than two weeks before a national election.  :-)
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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #41 on: October 21, 2010, 02:16:41 PM »
Quote from: debk on October 21, 2010, 01:51:46 PM
As I said, Joy was not on the show today, Patricia Heaton was the "guest host".

I watch it because it's a "know your enemy" type thing. This show had a great deal of influence on the last election and getting Obama elected. Itwas information from this show, that got a lot of the "female voter" out to vote.

I find it fascinating and incredibly pathetic - that people, women in particular, can be so influenced in their political voting - the direction of this country - by entertainers!! I have always enjoyed tv, movies, and music from an entertainment standpoint...and that includes the performers. However, I have never had an "idol worship" of them, nor have I allowed my life/opinions to be influenced by them. I don't understand the mindset that some people have, that enables them to be so enamored of an entertainer to adopt the entertainer's opinions as their own. 

The first 20 minutes or so is talk/opinion....the rest of the show is predominantly non-political, and it's just something that I have on tv that doesn't bother me while I'm working. My other choices at that time of day would be Ellen, Price is Right, or something else just as dumb. I've already had Fox News on for a couple of hours.   
"Know your enemy" The View I cannot handle.. I try to watch Maddow/Cnn/Keif. Not to long though, my blood boils enough during the day!
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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #42 on: October 21, 2010, 02:21:29 PM »
Quote from: cavegal on October 21, 2010, 02:16:41 PM
"Know your enemy" The View I cannot handle.. I try to watch Maddow/Cnn/Keif. Not to long though, my blood boils enough during the day!

I can't watch CNN anymore, at all. Last night when we were stuck in the Miami airport, the tv in our waiting area was on CNN, and it was Spitzer and whoever the woman with him is.  :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: Incredible!!! Some guy was being interviewed regarding the election going to the GOP and they just didn't want to hear it.
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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #43 on: October 21, 2010, 02:32:26 PM »
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Alicia C. Shepard, the NPR ombudswoman, said at the time that Mr. Williams was a “lightning rod” for the public radio organization in part because he “tends to speak one way on NPR and another on Fox.”
"Ombudswoman/Dyke/Turkey Baster Phallic WannaBe/FemiNazi"...


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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #44 on: October 21, 2010, 02:44:54 PM »
Quote from: debk on October 21, 2010, 01:51:46 PM
As I said, Joy was not on the show today, Patricia Heaton was the "guest host".

I watch it because it's a "know your enemy" type thing. This show had a great deal of influence on the last election and getting Obama elected. Itwas information from this show, that got a lot of the "female voter" out to vote.

I find it fascinating and incredibly pathetic - that people, women in particular, can be so influenced in their political voting - the direction of this country - by entertainers!! I have always enjoyed tv, movies, and music from an entertainment standpoint...and that includes the performers. However, I have never had an "idol worship" of them, nor have I allowed my life/opinions to be influenced by them. I don't understand the mindset that some people have, that enables them to be so enamored of an entertainer to adopt the entertainer's opinions as their own. 

The first 20 minutes or so is talk/opinion....the rest of the show is predominantly non-political, and it's just something that I have on tv that doesn't bother me while I'm working. My other choices at that time of day would be Ellen, Price is Right, or something else just as dumb. I've already had Fox News on for a couple of hours.   

Ah! I didn't catch the part about Baywhore bein' absent!

Sorry, I just can't stand that woman!

I'm with you! I find it amazing some of the crap these people state as fact, is absorbed by a so called intelligent audience! It is so easy nowadays to check what these people say, yet the voting public is so naive, they ignore the fact they are bein' lied to!

Thank the Good Lord I married a woman that doesn't even believe me! "Toots" would never take what these people say as gospel!

One wonders why most voters don't take the privilege of being able to elect our reps more seriously!
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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #45 on: October 21, 2010, 02:52:16 PM »
Quote from: debk on October 21, 2010, 02:21:29 PM
I can't watch CNN anymore, at all. Last night when we were stuck in the Miami airport, the tv in our waiting area was on CNN, and it was Spitzer and whoever the woman with him is.  :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: Incredible!!! Some guy was being interviewed regarding the election going to the GOP and they just didn't want to hear it.
Oh that Spitzer show I won't ever go to again. The other night they had on Van Jones 0bamas former Green Czar. Just a terrible show.
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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #46 on: October 21, 2010, 03:38:04 PM »
NPR has no Blacks there. They fired a top manager at NPR, Greg Peppers, who is Black.
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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #47 on: October 21, 2010, 04:02:22 PM »
Quote from: Ptarmigan on October 21, 2010, 03:38:04 PM
NPR has no Blacks there. They fired a top manager at NPR, Greg Peppers, who is Black.
:racist: surely NPR would not do that.../s
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Re: NPR Ends Analyst’s Contract After Comments on Muslims
« Reply #48 on: October 21, 2010, 04:35:07 PM »
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Fox hands Williams $2 million contract
« Reply #49 on: October 21, 2010, 04:46:52 PM »
http://www.politico.com/blogs/onmedia/1010/Fox_hands_Williams_2_million_contract.html

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Fox News moved swiftly to turn the controversy over Juan Williams’s firing to its advantage, offering him an expanded role and a new three-ye
Heads at the DU exploding now?  :lmao: CAIR that ended well...NO? :lmao:
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