What a joke free speech has become in this country. Why even claim we have it?
Your understanding of free speech is a joke.
FYI - I don't think Eastwood's comments warrant an apology.
What a joke free speech has become in this country. Why even claim we have it?
Maybe, Maybe not. He's making millions off this though.
Think I can take that Joke on the road?Your understanding of free speech is a joke.
FYI - I don't think Eastwood's comments warrant an apology.
Some argue there is a right to travel.Think I can take that Joke on the road?
Some argue that I'm not supposed to smoke reefer too. I still do.Some argue there is a right to travel.
Isn't that the point of Spike's executives? Some saw the comment as potentially harmful (re: advertisers). It's not that much different than that guy from Duck Dynasty who made some comments about same-sex marriage and/or homosexuality. A & E initially kowtowed to public opinion; however, later realized the ones "offended" were not actually fans of the show anyway, and soon brought the program back on the air.My point was that what he said was harmless, but it was seen as harmful.
So something that isn't actually harmful, is seen as harmful, because some overly sensitive types will raise hell about it? You don't have a problem with that?Isn't that the point of Spike's executives? Some saw the comment as potentially harmful (re: advertisers). It's not that much different than that guy from Duck Dynasty who made some comments about same-sex marriage and/or homosexuality. A & E initially kowtowed to public opinion; however, later realized the ones "offended" were not actually fans of the show anyway, and soon brought the program back on the air.
Clint Eastwood apparently said something about Jenner (which is his right).
Some took exception to the comment (which is their right).
Spike weighed the the price of the comment, and made a decision.
If Spike didn't feel it would affect their bottom line, then there would be no ramifications.
I would think most capitalists would agree with Spike in this situation: they've done what they feel is best for their business. If you don't like the decision, then by all means complain to Spike.
Your understanding of "free speech" appears to be lacking.
To have a problem with this might make you overly sensitive.So something that isn't actually harmful, is seen as harmful, because some overly sensitive types will raise hell about it? You don't have a problem with that?
Not when my problem with this is of a broader and much more freedom infringing variety.To have a problem with this might make you overly sensitive.
Go on.Not when my problem with this is of a broader and much more freedom infringing variety.
Number 1: I'm a capitalist. If it bothers enough people that it will potentially impact the company's bottom line, then who am I to condemn their decision?So something that isn't actually harmful, is seen as harmful, because some overly sensitive types will raise hell about it? You don't have a problem with that?
So something that isn't actually harmful, is seen as harmful, because some overly sensitive types will raise hell about it? You don't have a problem with that?
So something that isn't actually harmful, is seen as harmful, because some overly sensitive types will raise hell about it? You don't have a problem with that?
Not a Tracy Morgan fan here.I'm sure the left will lose their shit when Bill Maher or any black comedian spends 10 minutes making fun of Jenner way way way harsher than the nothing that Eastwood did.
Wait...no they won't. They will laugh. They still love Tracy Morgan after saying he would kill his child if he was gay. Yeah...the left has issues. We know this.
Who's Tracy Morgan? Any relation to Harry Morgan?I'm sure the left will lose their shit when Bill Maher or any black comedian spends 10 minutes making fun of Jenner way way way harsher than the nothing that Eastwood did.
Wait...no they won't. They will laugh. They still love Tracy Morgan after saying he would kill his child if he was gay. Yeah...the left has issues. We know this.
That's because he is really old and at any given time generally on the verge of doing something tasteless and off color. I'm about 15 years younger than Clint and I am always on the verge of doing something tasteless and off color. I usually go ahead and do it, just like Clint.Was this Eastwood's attempt to insult D Johnson? I know he is taking a mild shot at Jenner. However calling Jenner a former athlete turned actor is not a good comp to DJ. Jim Brown also? Whole thing is just jibberish.
How does Clint get these movies directed? Every time I see him on an awards show he reminds me of the really old grandad that is on the verge of doing something tasteless and off color.
Bring offended is the new American past time.I'm confused, where were their free speech rights violated?
I think his point is just that we're a bunch of sensitive sallys, and Spike admins are pussies. Nothing more, nothing less.
Link? As comedians know it's about timing. Clint has bad timing.I'm sure the left will lose their shit when Bill Maher or any black comedian spends 10 minutes making fun of Jenner way way way harsher than the nothing that Eastwood did.
Wait...no they won't. They will laugh. They still love Tracy Morgan after saying he would kill his child if he was gay. Yeah...the left has issues. We know this.
Bring offended is the new American past time.
Oh lord.... He made a joke. BFD.
They made a business decision. Why is that so hard to understand?Basically this. At some point people have to tell the shame police to stfu.
To be fair you did have jabberjaw banned from this site because he made a joke. Granted it was about your daughter but you brought it on yourself with your thread on the situation. Regardless it was just a joke. Did you develop a sense of humor between that post and this one?
If Jenner is a woman now why are the kids still calling her dad?
So . . . are you saying people don't have a right to be critical when they hear someone talking out his ass?The fact that it happened simply because there would possibly have been a reckoning is what the infringement is. Yes it's a private corporation, but are they doing this because they really give a shit, or because it would create a ridiculous amount of backlash. Anyones whos even somewhat joked about this publicly has been made to apologize, or gotten attacked by legions of whiny ass people.