Rosie O'Donnell Lambasted for Opinions
Defending Rosie
The first item to be pointed out in Rosie's favor is that the show she is on is called The View, not "The News." She is entitled to her views as much as anyone. And her comments are less inflammatory than many. The producers of The View have elected to have Rosie on the show, and many viewers like her. In fact, the ratings for the show have increased substantially since Rosie O'Donnell came on the show. Still, Rosie seems to be the person the right loves to hate.
The most outrageous segment I watched was on Fox News, on The Big Story. While it is true that most prudent observers no longer count Fox News as a true news outlet, they claim to be. Rosie's show never makes claims to be hard news. The anchor for The Big Story is Julie Banderas. Another one of the beautiful faces on Fox who do their best to look good while giving out opinion and calling it news.
For example, when Rosie was talking about the taking of British sailors and marines by Iranian Revolutionary Guards she said "I have one thing to say - Gulf of Tonkin - google it." Referring of course to the 1964 incident largely responsible for American involvement in Vietnam. The military reporting of the incidents at the Gulf of Tonkin are highly suspect, and it is even doubted that one of the two 'engagements" even took place.
When reporting about Rosie, host Julie Banderas described the Gulf of Tonkin incidents as "a 1964 U.S. naval engagement." She didn't feel the need to elaborate beyond that. She then goes on to read from Rosie's blog, in which Rosie writes that she expects the taking of the British to be part of a plan to expand war to Iran. Sorry, Julie, but that is a question that many Americans have. The timing seems suspect at best.
The next Rosie claim that Fox decides to take on is her assertion that the 9/11 attacks in New York may have had more to them than has been reported. Specifically she takes issue with the way building 7 came down at the World Trade Center site. Again, this is something that many people have questions about. It is hard to believe that the attacks happened completely as reported. There are too many inconsistencies and holes for easy explanation. And who could deny the huge benefits that the Bush Administration got from 9/11? While they might not be directly responsible, it is hard to imagine that they didn't see some attacks coming. If not directly guilty, they are at least guilty of negligence.
Banderas then welcomes a guest, WPRO radio talk host John Depetro. He calls Rosie's views "enemy propaganda." He calls Rosie a "conspiracy nut." He also says of ABC "if they're not gonna fire Rosie O'Donnell then they should fire Elisabeth Filarsky, 'cause she is no match for Rosie. They should have on Ann Coulter, or Michelle Malkin, or some other female who could put her in her place." First, Elisabeth goes by her married name, Elisabeth Hasselbeck. Second, Ann Coulter or Michelle Malkin don't have controversial views?
Banderas then has the temerity to say that she wonders if any networks "beside fair and balanced ones" are covering the story. She has to know that the story is out everywhere. Her guest goes on to take issue with Rosie O'Donnell claiming to get most of her news from outside the U.S. Again, many free-thinking people try to get their news from as many sources as possible. It isn't a crime to want to hear unbiased information. Where should she get her news - Fox?
What no one seems to mention are the many charities and children's efforts that Rosie is involved in. Rosie is a woman some people love to hate. Her views, her sexuality, her weight, her looks - all have come under attack. She is a woman with strong views. And she has the same right to expression that Ann Coulter or Michelle Malkin have. While I don't agree with everything she says, I defend her right to say it. On that note, Go Rosie!
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Post a CommentDavid Archuletta, Children of the World, Steven I. Sklar, and Veronica Serio. What do these people have in common with Rosie?
FootBaller : Each time I am unlucky enought to turn on the Tube and see the face of Rosie O'Donnell. It makes me sick she is just ugly. Both inside and out. In her earler years she was funny. Something happened. Now
she offers her opinon which is always negatve. I do not care in the least
what she thinks. She is at best, a has-bin entertainer who should slip into
retairement. SHE WILL NOT BE MISSED!!!
I Honestly never liked Rosie that much before and now i know why.
I couldn't believe what she said about Dog,the bounty hunter living in a trailer park,i wonder if Rosie thought before she opened her big mouth,what if everyone judged her when she came out of the closet!!!!! I was so Offended by that statement,I have lived most of my life in trailers and what the hell's wrong with that? Why the hell is everyone so worried about what she says???? i couldnt give a crap less and yea i am on the Donalds side,if you ask me rosie has always had the appearance of "Grubbiness" and i am so sick of all these tv shows quoting her atleast 10 times a day,"Rosie Says"
And if you ask me? She gives TRASH a bad name!!
You cant blame it on not having her Mother,
I Lost mine at age 2.......because she gave me away,then my adopted parents passed away but im tired of hearing that excuse,alot of people have lost their mothers,ive lost my husband after 25 yrs of marriage but i dont use them as excuses t
Defending a traitor like Rosie O'Donnell is no virtue. She and Michael Moore should depart this life together; I can see the headlines now "Massive Grease Fire in Hell!"
Lets give her a break ,she is middle age woman burnt out,she is greedy and needs to stop feeling sorry for herself
Rosie was on a show called "The View" The problem was, it always seemed to be about her own views about very controversial issues. Granted , she has a right to give her opinions, but it seemed to me that the others on the show were of the same opinions (eccept Elizabeth). Not to mention the audience being stacked with people of exactly her same outlook. I have no love or hate for this woman, I just feel that to have a platform called "The View" I would like to hear both sides of an issue , not just that of one person.Cocerning Bill O'Reilly I am in kind of the same opinion. But let us not forget Bill Maher who also has a stacked panel and audience. At least Hannity & Colmes allows us to hear both sides of any particular issue and allows us to use our own minds to form an opinion.
Exit Star Jones, enter Rosie O'Donnell, exit Rosie, and enter who? This is the 20 million dollar question.
Before Rosie sat on the view's musical chair, the show was just another dull garden variety chart show with little to offer in the form of real social and political views; how ironic?.
Along came Rosie, who sparked life into the show, offering thought provoking views on subject matters that viewers found very interesting and relevant.
Rosie was bold and courageous enough to speak the forbidden truths. She took the show to a level beyond the mental capacity of her shy and conservative co hosts.
She attracted a large audience and boosted ratings. She stirred the imagination and made people happy for once because finally, the prevailing propaganda network of the right wing Republican Party and the White House were challenged on prime time.
Of course, such bravado couldn't continue unchecked. The right wing propaganda machine got spooked and turned their media houn
who cre what bill oreilly says he is a jerk like trump. they just want to hurt rosie all they can they suck
The only reason I watched The View was because of Rosie. What would the world be like if we couldn't voice our opinions. The Views ratings will drop once everyone finds out you won't be back on. Then you can go for your own show, Perhaps this time on a Cable News Channel.
go rosie and fire elizabeth she is a loud mouth