Fuck Sara Gilbert who knows damn well Roseanne is not a racist yet would throw her under the bus for one damn tweet? Virtue signaling white hollywood; most of whom dont have one genuine black friend let alone more than one to save their lives yet love to prove that they aren;t racist by meaningless PR gestures like denouncing someone to elevate themselves. Barr has given more women/blacks/POC jobs & opportunities in Hollywood than gilbert could ever hope to. Yet, like most of the regressive neo liberals on this very form bashing Barr no doubt. An older, larger woman from a poor background who had no help from anyone in the industry and this is who you chose to tear down because of one dumb ass tweet? Wow, how progressive you all are.
Let me ask you something. Have you lost your silly mind? Are you really trying to defend what Roseanne did? One dumb ass tweet? Did you listen what Lemon said? Have you read what she has tweeted in the past? Do you know the horrific things she has said, in the name of jokes? You are so unbelievably stupid and uninformed. No, you are not misinformed; you choose to ignore the facts; you chooses to ignore the blatant examples of racism; you are a loser. Regardless to what your profession is, there are limits to what you can say, or do, and she crossed it, and now, she's paying the Price. How you can say, after all the shit she's said and done, she's not a racist, ist beyond me. Your brain must truly be dead.
No one is defending the stupidity of the tweet. She apologized MF. She did not defend it when she found out VJ was black. You've just spewed a bunch of shit that says nothing. 30 years of her ACTIONS & WORDS speaks to what kind of person she is. YES ONE DUMB ASS TWEET. She did not physically harm anyone did she? It is not a blatant example of racism it is a blatant example of an insult "joke" gone wrong.Clearly you haven't lost your mind because you dont have one. Free speech means just that even speech you may not agree with as long as it does not PHYSICALLY HURT OTHERS OR ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE VIOLENCE. I fail to see how Barrs tweets is actively racist or promoting racism and clearly you can't explain it either and that is why you stooped to insulting me instead of directly addressing what I said. Im done. Stupid white men.
@Scott Russell You should care what she tweeted. Tweet anything you want, but expect consequences. Are you talking about the actor and Don Lemon? I'm not sure because I only know them by their proper name. As for call me, or anyone a hypocritcal asswipe or bitch that is offended, it seems you're pretty offened yourself, plus your engaging in a discussion like a spoiled teenager does not strenghten your argument. I love how racists think they can say and tweet whatever they want, but don't have the courage to take responsibility for their actions. Such a mentality coming from you guys is weak.
Jack 2, So calling someone black an ape isn't racist? To the Reich wing perhaps, but to decent human beings, it is racist. Also anyone can read what she wrote on Twitter so how the hell is the MSM hypnotizing people? Idiot.
Zach Shouey, We EVOLVED from apes we aren't apes anymore, get it now or are just too stupid to get COMMON SENSE? I guess you're just too dumb to also get that she used the term in a derogatory way.
The actors will have their contracts paid out, most likely. The crew don't work on just one show, and they'll disperse to other shows...new shows are being created all the time.
why? ABC is the one who fired them, and ABC was fully aware of roseanne's twitter conspiracy theories way before they hired her so this is all on ABC and their greed.
LX N. WTF? What does Trump have to do with this? You snowflakes are a lost cause and shouldn't be allowed to vote ever again, especially when you started supporting putting adult male perverts in the little girls room.
David Rook Trump has opened the door wide with his Twitter crap, that's what my comment has to do with this segment. However Roseanne has made racist comments before. This type of thing has become more prevalent since Trump's presidency.
no it hasn't. don't throw what roseanne says on Trump. Obam is to cause for the new surge in racism, not Trump. Trump is the result of the backlash against the racism of Obama. Obama's throwing police under the bus because criminals "could be his son".
Black Hbny Double Entendres Michelle Obama walked out of a building one time and her dick was swinging HEAVY. Literally. Look it up. Or don’t. Idc, sheep.
Elfen Nyu good which means she messed up in Hollywood. Hard to get a job when people hate you in the industry. Funny not because of what she said but for messing up their money. Now she is a serious risk
Kimmie B She not only messed up the actors and actors money she messed up the producers the gaffers the camera crew the lunch trucks that provide the food for all of the production crew post and pre-production. You do know there's video editors. The lighting technicians. She's messed up a lot of people's money she wrote a check she could not pay. Post and pre-production staff don't get paid as much as you think
Kimmie B I agree with you I'm just making sure others who read my message understand where I'm coming from. Roseanne is now of liability no one's going to want to work with her
Elfen Nyu I’m with you, Hollywood is more than just actors. This is the kind of stuff that ends careers. Again not because of the comment s but for messing with people’s money.
Absolute hypocrisy, Wanda Sykes, Colbert, Kimmel, Joy Behar, Keith Olberman, Bill Maher, Michelle Wolf. Why weren't any of them fired for similar, or more egregious comments ? Selective outrage.
MetalDetroit: You're absolutely right. Whenever it's a conservative who says something they shouldn't say, far leftists like Don get pissed off and speak out against them. But when it's someone on "their team," they protect them and make excuses.
I lived and went to school in america back in the seventies and eighties. I fell in love with america and it's people. Reading these comments makes me realize that this is not the America i fell in love with. America right now is a troubled and deeply divided nation. Too bad.
FaithwalkerTodd Would you consider America to be a united country right now? The liberals and conservatives are constantly at eachothers throat. If you do then perhaps you are the boob.
FaithwalkerTodd The American "empire" is busy imploding because of this orange haired buffoon that has become your president. He is the reason that america is so divided today. Fox news is another reason why the american empire is starting to crumble. You are too ignorant and blinded by hatred to notice that your titanic has already hit the orange iceberg.
I hope you lose fan base Roseanne. What is up with these people talking like Trump, Being so racial, Being so narcissistic, and saying things out like this. We must take a stand and stop all this.
And it's like don said, they're not stopping you from saying what you want - you naturally have that right; however, you can't expect people to love everything that comes out of your mouth.
I don't understand why people make such abhorrent comments in the first place. With social media so prevalent, they must know that these comments will spread far and wide. We then get the usual 'apology' or the claim that the comments were taken 'out of context'.
Davide Mazzetti, I guess it shows that she lives with/around people that don't call her out and that her racist comments and thoughts are common place. I think her line of thinking is all too common. My Grandparents have said a few things that show how they think differently from modern progressives. It is changing, from generation to generation. Racist and sexist comments are getting punished.
Davide Mazzetti Oh, you mean like the constant comparisons of Trump and an orangutan? Where's your OUTRAGE? And what about Joy Behar grabbing Robin Williams dick? Why hasn't ABC fired her for sexual harassment? Are you outraged about that? Of course not, because you are a hypocrite.
Kris Quigley lets make this a teaching moment. We have to start beliving our words and actions have power. Our AMERICA HAS BECOME. A HATEFUL HOSTILE AND DIVIDED WITH A PRESIDENT WHO HAS LED THIS HATE SPEECH. ITS TIME TO GET THIS IGNORANT MAN OUT OF OUR GOVERMENT.
Stefan, I just flew back from Stockholm a couple hours ago. Clean, green, photogenic, walkable (I stayed in the Gamla Stan) city and the people are very thin compared to the US. I love that you all speak English, and the men are sooo beautiful. I just wanted to pack some up and bring them home with me. I'll be back in July. Gotta say, though, the food was pretty boring. You should fix that. lol.
The worst serial rapists has been native swedes. And rape vests? Never heard of. Yes, we have a high rate of reported rapes. In Sweden if a man rapes his wife once very day for one year that counts to 365 rapes. Not as one as in the US and many other countries. And in Sweden it doesn´t have to include violence or even penetration do be called rape. Also different than in other countries. Maybe you like Saudiarabia more as they have among the worlds lowest rape statistics? But a man can´t be charged with rape of his wife. And if a woman gets raped by a man she is not married to she will be punished. Is that more your thing?
And y’all got the nerve to criticize the football players for taking a knee and this lady just pretty much making fun of the national anthem lol what a joke this country is
Shirley Harris Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and I didn't like Roseanne, either, but the fact is that Samantha Bee said deplorable words about Trump's daughter, and her show is still on the air.
Bonnie, you are absolutely right, I feel sorry for the people that lost/displaced First of all I want to say Cheers to you, It is sad that racism is still is around
Bonnie greatorex I agree. Especially Sara Gilbert who, for all intents and purposes seems to be a stand-up decent person. It was her idea to bring the show back in the first place. A lot of people just lost their jobs for associating with the ever-revolting and hate-filled bigot Roseanne Barr.
Bonnie greatorex .....I would sue ABC. They canceled Barr, not them. Get another Barr and move on. Oh wait......a Republican actress is the best. Show cant move on. Lol
Thanks for that opinion Don Lemon. We have to call things for what they are; racisms, xenophobia, intolerance. I feel bad for all the people that lost their jobs today in that show. They probably knew it was a big risk taking that job knowing full well who Roseanne is. It's very unfortunate.
"What the Hell even triggered that tweet?" Roseanne's racism. I had a severe mental breakdown ten years ago and never said a bad word about any race because that's not what I believe anyway.
I get that. But, usually, the object of a rant/attack does something that draws attention to themselves (not to imply they "deserved" it, just something occurred to bring them to the attackers attention). Mrs. Jarrett hasn't been in the news for a couple of years, certainly not since at least the Trump inauguration. It seems odd to me Roseanne would just pull that name out of the ether, all of a sudden. Why Jarrett at this time is the question that I'm curious about.
Ah, O.K. Now it adds up. Thank you for getting me up to speed, lol! I abandoned Twitter long ago. I only use it if a job I've contracted requires it...
Brian Taylor My thoughts exactly.... Nowadays it's common for celebrities to sell their Twitter, Facebook page and that new owner posts messages and sells things/promote. This is why Social media is FAKE. We EMPATHS are waking up to the BS!
Triggerhappy Ranch I’m sorry I am kind of confused about your comment. I know that sometimes you see comments that were made years ago thinking that they were made just recently. I think we have all had that happen. So I guess we’re my confusion is, is whether you made the comment made a lot longer ago than it appears or not, because last I checked Obama was out of office! Praise Jesus!!
Crystal Hawkins 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 There's no true real news. CNN uses any situation, just like this one, to bash trump. Fox news uses any situation to bash Clinton or Obama. Stop feeding this false media machines to make people more ignorant and do your own research from multiple independent sources.
She's full of BS excuses now, trying to dig herself out of it. ABC should have never given her this reboot. She hasn't changed nor will she ever. It's always somebody else's fault (sound familiar?). Finally, some payback for being such an ugly person, inside and out. Waiting for that time to come for someone just like her!
Oh it was a joke alright. I'm sure alot of racist people laughed at it. I wonder how many of Roseanne's Co-Stars wanna kick her ass for getting the show cancelled and costing them many paychecks.
For those of you that might be screaming "but muh first amendment rights!?", keep in mind that she did not commit a crime and is not facing any legal action. She was fired because she violated her contract with ABC
Ahhh theres the racism lol fucking hypocrite this is why no one likes Californians because you all think you're better than everyone haha shows where the brains are
I love how Trump equates himself to his base. They're too dim to understand he just needs constant adoration and support. Trump is not those people, he's just a conman who can fool useful idiots into doing his bidding.
Rockovissi exactly, the most beautiful part will be when they actually realise he doesn’t give a fuck about them either. DJT is for DJT. Even his family with the exception being Ivanka are dispensable.
coop awhip And Trump admitted to sexual assault and praised p*** grabing without waiting for permission moving on them like a "b***" he said ??? And he is your king. Respectfully how do you look at your mom and daughter's face and still support your hero.
Absolute hypocrisy, Wanda Sykes, Colbert, Kimmel, Joy Behar, Keith Olberman, Bill Maher, Michelle Wolf. Why weren't any of them fired for similar, or more egregious comments ? Selective outrage.
MR AM I have noticed some of most unattractive ignorant white people are the one calling other people racist stuff.. look at Roseanne, Trump. Yes, there are more wonderful people in the world thannsomenof these asshole. It is 2018, America will not go back. Move forward
Cheesydog Gaming except the pussy grabber, Racist asshole in office. Roseanne.. ugly fat, ignorant bitch is employed by ABC. And ABC has right to terminate her employment. She is racist , small minded, unintellegent, Racist pivot. Perhaps, the Orange asshole can give her cabinet position before he goes to jail.
Democrats need to get out and vote for what they stand for no excuses. Trump and supporters need to hear the message that Americans will not tolerate supremacist or hateful speeches against any group or class.
there's no "normalization" of racism. if it were normalized, then people wouldn't care if someone said something racist; there would be no public reaction. but there IS a public reaction, a big one, and she was punished for her words that she used. it was not normalized
Darylifill Ifill dude no way. H is taking cuts from speeches and your not hearing what he really says. Lemon should go to jail for violating the constitution an dthen hang. He is a terrorist and your listening to him. You wan us to stay divided. Rather we all die than Trump an America succeed.
Hmmmm, I recall a certain Michelle Wolf who got ripped for making jokes she was paid to make at an event. Unreal..... EDIT: To be more clear...I am saying that everything seems upside down. Michelle was paid to do a job and got ripped a new one; Roseanne terribly insults a persons biological makeup as well as insults a complete nation of people and some can't believe that ABC and Disney have taken the stance that they have. I say good job and thank you to ABC President Channing Dungey and Disney.
Correct! That's my point!! II can't believe that there are people actually running to the defense of Roseanne Barr! People are tweeting things like, the "View" should be shut down, that Bill Maher should be pulled as well as making dumb statements about Jimmy Kimmel and other comedians. The first thing I thought of is how harsh Michelle Wolf was treated for doing her "job", while we have this ignoramus who thinks she can get away with insulting someone's biological makeup, send a weak apology tweet and go back to life as usual. I am so not twisted..LOL.....Plus! I totally appreciate your polite response. Thank you!
Exactly and thank goodness for that. Its hard to censor a comedian quite honestly and I hope it stays that way. I am concerned however, there is such what seems to be a thirst for attacking the media these days. I just hope that we can get this stuff under control. You know? Have some real conversations, get really honest and come to some mature consensus.
Juanita Richardson. The media has been lying, and pitting people against each other, and that is exactly why so many are attacking the media. CNN was one of my favorites, but I caught them in so many lies, I hardly even watch CNN because of the lies I caught them in.
Yep she's been spouting out racist rhetoric for years it's been time for her to pay the Piper it's just sad that the cast and crew have to suffer bc of her dumb tweet
I think they should have killed off her character in the show and had her co-stars take over the show's production. That would have only hurt her, and it would have hurt her more.
THEOLDKING2003 Because she IS the show. It's literally named Roseanne. There's no way they could have replaced her or killed the character off and kept the show going. I agree with their admin that cancelling it altogether was really the only solution that allowed them to fire her. Honestly, though, they knew who she was when they restarted it. This should surprise absolutely no one.
It’s sad that you have remind people that racism is Wrong in 2018. That hating people you don’t know & haven’t even met is wrong. I believe Ignorance is the real problem. Only the stupid feed on hate.
It doesn't matter to me what color his skin is. What matters is that he is not spewing racist bullshit to simplistic minds, like the Trumpies do pretty much constantly.
It's incredible. The Head Writer for Roseanne (Wanda Sykes) said Trump was an Orangutan (an ape) during a comedy show and that isn't racist, but Roseanne compared Valerie Jarrett to an ape (and looks arguably similar to certain characters from the movie since they were more humanlike being portrayed by real people) and that apparently is?... Double standard much? What about all the people calling Trump supporters "Trumpanzees" or that Trump is "the orange ape in office"? I guess anyone who has said those things is also a racist and should lose their job.
The difference between what Sykes and Roseanne Barr did is that Sykes was writing for a show, and Barr is living in personification, amplifying the Trump Administration's values, beliefs and lies. It's a very big and important difference if you think about it honestly and carefully. This latest generation of "leaders on the stage" are levering media that is far more powerful and capable of predicting and controlling actions and outcomes deeply associated with human thought, emotion and actions, and there need to be wide-awake, and moral people deliberately educating the larger society and evolving rules for its use.
Wow such objective reporting, this is not character assassination at all, this is pure journalism at it's best. Don Lemon's intonation from beginning to end is the textbook example of how a true news reporter ought to speak while not venting his own emotions and opinions, but reporting the most important facts to our citizens. Chapeau CNN, you are the shining beacon of news reporting with the finest news reporters in the land. #CNNreportsnothingbutfacts
Why are people surprised about what come out of Rosanne's mouth? This is who she is ,and ALWAYS will be. Trump and Rosanne are 2 people cut from the very same cloth . Smh!
Garry Graves That means all the liberals who call Trump a "TRUMPANZEE" and "ORANGE ORANGUTAN" are racist also. Double standards and hypocrisy seem to have no meaning to you libtards. The women Roseanne was talking about isn't even black.
showlogicprod That's exactly what I said about you Liberals. If you could read you would of seen that. Unfortunately that's life boo hoo get over it. The last 4 Presidents and every single one to come in the future will have bad memes made about them. You cry over bad Obama memes but won't have a problem with bad Trump memes? That right there is double standards and hypocrisy in action.
They must all be cut from the same cloth eh? We are all humans after all, I guess it's time we started treating eachother equally. Do we call Wanda out on her racism next?
showlogicprod What do you mean? I'm asking how Roseanne lost her job for what she said when plenty of other people still have their jobs for saying similar things, or worse? Why the double standard?
I am glad Don Lemon brought down CNN ratings so badly. Seriously, there isn't a comparison between Don and Jimmy Dore or TYT or any youtube news show, its kinda pathetic how a multi-million programme has so little to offer.
Jesus christ...Valerie Jarrod is a grown woman. She's not a millennial snowflake for crying out loud. Did you expect to find her in her safe space with puppies and coloring books? What did you think she was going to do? Come out and rip Rosanne a new one? Rosanne's actions speak for themselves and so will the punishment...there's no need to turn this into some national crisis.
Thank you so much Don Lemon. I know you never expected to be a hero when you started your journalism career. But you are a hero now. The US has to decide in which direction we want to go.
I don't do anything because its funny I dont give a shit, these people are hypocrites for being outraged over selective racism. Shit, cnn had a woman that works for them come and and say, 'there no shade like white people shade" everyone laughed including don lemon.thats fine, now reverese the situation, white guy says the same thing but changes white to black....what would happen? It would play non stop on cnn for a week saying RACIST RACIST RACIST non stop.
Lemon, as the name says. You wouldn't buy a Lemon car, you wouldn't buy a Lemon house. So you defiantly wouldn't buy a Lemon reporter. OH YEAH? LIKE YOUR NAME? MORON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that means IDIOT,btw btw is an abbreviation for by the way............
If a Black person said/wrote the very same tweet, are they racist?? You might be surprised how many Black people make the same comparison to the way another Black person looks, the grade of hair, the diction used, etcetera, etcetera ad nauseam. I am Black and have witnessed it all my life. I know the difference between a public figure and the neighbors next door. My point is we are calling the kettle black.
When will people learn that defending an issue by comparing it to another issue is just another form of silencing those that are oppressed. If a black person writes it, yes, it's racist. But if it comes from a white person, the same historically racist group of people who called African Americans "n***** and apes" it is not only racist, but rude, ignorant, and distasteful.
Roseanne blaming Ambien on her tweet. No honey, drugs and alcohol have forever been catalysts that act as a truth serum bringing to light our true nature and intentions.
Yes! Roseanne has every right to say whatever she wants. But rights come with responsibility. They are the two sides of that coin. She has the right, and now she must take responsibility for her actions and pay the price. You have the right to call a black man a n*****, but not without the responsibility of nursing a broken nose if you do.
