CNN sacks Kathy Griffin over Trump video as backlash builds

[loco]

NEW YORK (AP) — Kathy Griffin has lost a decade-long gig ringing in the new year for CNN as a backlash builds over her video displaying a likeness of President Donald Trump's severed head.

CNN, which had called the images "disgusting and offensive" after Griffin posted the video on Tuesday, announced Wednesday it would not invite her back this year for the Times Square live New Year's Eve special she had co-hosted annually since 2007 with CNN's Anderson Cooper.

A New Mexico casino has also canceled a performance by Griffin, who was scheduled to perform at Route 66 Casino, operated by Laguna Pueblo, on July 22.

And a commercial endorsement deal was canceled just weeks after she landed it. Squatty Potty, a Utah-based company whose products include toilet stools and other bathroom accessories, said it was suspending an ad campaign that featured Griffin.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-says-comic-ashamed-severed-head-video-113501798--politics.html

[LurkerNoMore]

And they should.  I mean, how you can not imagine something like that would be offensive and stupid?

[Straw Man]

And they should.  I mean, how you can not imagine something like that would be offensive and stupid?

the reason she didn't know it was offensive and stupid is because she is stupid and not at all funny

never understood why she was on CNN in the first place

then again, there was a time when Glenn Beck was on CNN so I guess the standards there are pretty low

[Howard]

WTF 

This borders on a criminal act . I'm 100% serious and disgusted by this failed attempt at political humor.
It's disgusting and CNN was right to fire her.


Plus, we don't impeach and convict a President without clear evidence of serious crimes.

Things are getting ridiculous now and we all need to stop and THINK .
I've wanted a bit more civility in our forum dialogue and recently said
I was taking the gloves off.

That was a natural reaction, but not what I want to promote in my political discourse.
So, fuk it, Id rather be thought a to be a lame ass wimp, then some rude
disgusting hack.

I'll do my best to promote decent or at least funny dialogue here and IGNORE the personal insult attacks.

[Straw Man]

WTF  

This borders on a criminal act . I'm 100% serious and disgusted by this failed attempt at political humor.
It's disgusting and CNN was right to fire her.


Plus, we don't impeach and convict a President without clear evidence of serious crimes.

Things are getting ridiculous now and we all need to stop and THINK .
I've wanted a bit more civility in our forum dialogue and recently said
I was taking the gloves off.

That was a natural reaction, but not what I want to promote in my political discourse.
So, fuk it, Id rather be thought a to be a lame ass wimp, then some rude
disgusting hack.

I'll do my best to promote decent or at least funny dialogue here and IGNORE the personal insult attacks.

no it doesn't

just a totally stupid and tone deaf joke from a horrible  comedian

btw - fuck civility

try to keep in mind who is POTUS

This is Trump's America and he has set the new standard and there is nothing civil or polite about it

[Yamcha]

no it doesn't

just a totally stupid and tone deaf joke from a horrible  comedian

go find the tmz video where she was seriously telling the photographer that they will need to move to Mexico immediately.

if it were just a harmless joke, why would she be saying that?

[Straw Man]

Strongly disagree.

I agree that Trump is a bad example as POTUS, with his crude rhetoric.
But escalating rude , ignorant talk will result in the downfall of our nation.

I think it requires a 2 step solution:

1. Lead by example.
Let's each and every one of us act in a decent manner when debating politics.

2. Calmly and firmly correct rude behavior.

Let's be the adults in the room. If someone is rude, make a calm yet firm reminder of it.
If they continue , tell them their insults are unacceptable and refuse to engage them any longer.
If we marginalize the juvenile, immature rhetoric, we can quickly gain civility.

if rude and ignorant talk were going to lead to our downfall it would have happened a long time ago

have you ever seen political rhetoric from 100 or 200 years ago

it's was just as harsh (if not worse) than today

[Howard]

if rude and ignorant talk were going to lead to our downfall it would have happened a long time ago

have you ever seen political rhetoric from 100 or 200 years ago

it's was just as harsh (if not worse) than today

You know you're history and that's true.

BUT, the great leaders are remembered for their greet deeds.
The petty insulting rhetoric has always been there and always will be.
The real goal is to rise above it and accomplish great things.

Trump can keep tweeting, but, he needs to go positive and start working with congress.

[Straw Man]

go find the tmz video where she was seriously telling the photographer that they will need to move to Mexico immediately.

if it were just a harmless joke, why would she be saying that?

you go find it

I couldn't give less of a shit

I have no doubt that all of her jokes are not only stupid but not funny

[loco]

Serious question.  Which current female comedian is funny?

[Soul Crusher]

you go find it

I couldn't give less of a shit

I have no doubt that all of her jokes are not only stupid but not funny

She is a good representative of the psychotic left

[Straw Man]

She is a good representative of the psychotic left

I would not disagree with that

there is a psychotic left just like there is a psychotic right and she is definitely a good representative of the psychotic left

[chaos]

no it doesn't

just a totally stupid and tone deaf joke from a horrible  comedian

btw - fuck civility

try to keep in mind who is POTUS

This is Trump's America and he has set the new standard and there is nothing civil or polite about it

Then go fuck yourself.

BTW you know it's a really bad move on her part when Clinton News Network speaks out against it.

[Yamcha]

Then go fuck yourself.

BTW you know it's a really bad move on her part when Clinton News Network speaks out against it.

no joke...

[Howard]

I would not disagree with that

there is a psychotic left just like there is a psychotic right and she is definitely a good representative of the psychotic left

Good point and she only appeals to an extreme , liberal element.

As corny as it sounds , I refuse to be left or right.
I'm old school, middle of the road, 100% for America.

[AbrahamG]

Lot of bed wetting snowflakes on board.

[Howard]

Lot of bed wetting snowflakes on board.

Huh? Please explain , as I don't see anyone supporting KG's disgusting act.

[AbrahamG]

I would not disagree with that

there is a psychotic left just like there is a psychotic right and she is definitely a good representative of the psychotic left

This is nonsensical and a total false equivalency.  She's a comedian (in theory) and the joke sucked.  CNN fired her.  End of story.  Done.
There is no one in elected office on the left that is remotely comparable to what gets elected on the right.  Case in point.  President Trump.

[Yamcha]

There is no one in elected office on the left that is remotely comparable to what gets elected on the right.  Case in point.  President Trump.

LOL - that's because no one is getting elected to office on the left. 

[Howard]

This is nonsensical and a total false equivalency.  She's a comedian (in theory) and the joke sucked.  CNN fired her.  End of story.  Done.
There is no one in elected office on the left that is remotely comparable to what gets elected on the right.  Case in point.  President Trump.

 KG's disgusting act crossed any line of decency.
I'm no fan of Trump, but I refuse to excuse any obnoxious act by a D list celeb.

[Howard]

LOL - that's because no one is getting elected to office on the left. 

Another zinger from the Yamcha!

But you forgot the dems have elected Maxine W and Nancy P
to represent California for the past 80 years LOL

[Las Vegas]

Serious question.  Which current female comedian is funny?

Females are better at comedy (IMO) but just goes to show how the MSM seeks to destroy all good things.  Because the mainstream ones are terrible, I agree.

[Straw Man]

This is nonsensical and a total false equivalency.  She's a comedian (in theory) and the joke sucked.  CNN fired her.  End of story.  Done.
There is no one in elected office on the left that is remotely comparable to what gets elected on the right.  Case in point.  President Trump.

Dude, I'm a liberal democrat and I will readily admit that we have our share of moonbats in elected office as well entertainers or whatever Griffin is supposed to be.

I definitely agree the Dems have no one remotely has insane as Trump and I'd wager most of Repubs in Congress (certainly the Tbaggers) are crazier than a shit house rat.

[Straw Man]

no joke...

nope not a joke

two of those are opinion pieces and just like most other news/media outlets (perhaps with the exception of Faux News, Newsmax etc..) you will see different editorial writers with different opinions

Is this something you're not aware of?

[Yamcha]

nope not a joke

two of those are opinion pieces and just like most other news/media outlets (perhaps with the exception of Faux News, Newsmax etc..) you will see different editorial writers with different opinions

Is this something you're not aware of?

You can't keep up, can you?