Well, that wasn’t what I was expecting to find as Number 1 on the morning’s news feed. Phucker Carlson out on his ear, and no statement from anyone about how or why. Reading the chatter, everyone seems to think it has to do with the Dominion law suit.
And Don Lemon from CNN - altho from the tidbits on the news (I dont watch CNN) this isnt a surprise kind of sounds like hes gone off the deep end. But Carlsen out? Super. Hope the worst for him.
Oh dear goddess, I never even thought of that....although his negative-on-Trump e-mails might not make him terribly popular with the little MAGAs. But yeah, wouldn't he just be make a perfect little fascist Nazi for the GQP team?
Could be there's a Trump & Carlson White Boys Victim Tour in the offing. If they can bury the hatchet sufficiently. But Russia Today has already offered Tuck a job. So...
Vlad? Or Donald?
Vlad?
Donald?
Glad I'm not in Tucker's shoes. Tough decisions have never been my forte.
Then again, maybe Carlson decides against both Vlad and touring with the Donald. Decides to bury the hatchet *in* Trump instead, declares for POTUS, only has to split the grift one way instead of two. Much better deal.
Lots of possibilities here. But I never thought it possible that watching a network toilet handle get tripped would be so enjoyable. 'Course it was one of those flushes that doesn't quite take care of the whole job. Needs to be tripped a few more times...like that would ever happen.
Still, about the only thing that would add to my pleasure today is if a hacker with the know-how and AI gizmos to do the job would hack the FOX network when Tucker's time slot rolls around tonight, and his erstwhile fans are treated to a deep fake of Don Lemon sitting in Carlson's chair behind a chyron that reads "Fair and Balanced News You Can Trust".
Makes sense…probably why Hannity, Bartiromo, and Pirro are still employed at Fox Noise since they were also pushing the “stolen election” garbage on their shows. Either way, good riddance to Cucker Tarlson…
They're shitcanning Bartiromo and Pirro also. I suspect the abrupt departure of all three is related to the Dominion suit. I bet Fox's insurers told them to clean up their act, yesterday, or see a yoooge rise in premiums.
I've been waiting on your take on this Tom! Interesting perspective. Will be interesting to follow as info comes out. But in the mean time can i just say.... "YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!"
the percentage of people who ignore Occam's Razor astonishes me daily. isn't such ignorance the beginning of pretty much ALL conspiracy theories?
and while I don't think there are lots of Jewish media folk on Fux, the fact of antisemitism occurring in a field that's full of MOT's is also pretty astonishing, although nothing would surprise me about those scumbags.
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Maybe a run for Florida governor after DeSantis hits the campaign trail? Florida is the home of Florida Man, certainly a maga, so he'd have an easy time getting the maga and Fox-watching retirees' votes. Florida's welcome to him.
I suspect Carlson's criticism of senior Fox management didn't endear him to the Murdochs. In this day and age, anything you put in a text or email, you may as well publish it on the front page of the New York Times cuz it will end up there eventually.
Your theory makes sense, TC. Do you think it also has anything to do with Trump’s return to Faux ? Rolling Stone described the interview as Trump steamrolling over Carlson.
“ Ms. Grossberg said in the lawsuit naming Mr. Carlson that male producers regularly used vulgarities to describe women and frequently made antisemitic jokes.
On her first day working for Mr. Carlson, Ms. Grossberg said she discovered the office was decorated with large doctored pictures of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wearing a plunging swimsuit. She said she was once called into the top producer’s office to be asked whether Ms. Bartiromo was having a sexual relationship with the House Republican leader, Kevin McCarthy.”
I've been listening to Keith Olbermann's podcast, which I enjoy as long as he doesn't go nuts (as he does from time to time) and today he said EXACTLY what you're saying here.
I’m no political strategist but it seems to me that Carlson could easily step into Desantis’s shoes (maybe without 4” lifts) and do umpteen times more damage. Think of all the crippling social inadequacies the Florida Man has that Carlson doesn’t.
Unfortunately, it’s like this moment was made for him. Maybe it was. Billionaires and Maga could easily embrace him. How would Fox cover candidate Carlson? Maybe that’s no longer a concern either to the big players. It’s a way to wave bye bye to Trump as he circles the drain without disavowing him. Yes, I’d bet on politics too. Trump’s sexual transgressions didn’t sink him.
Think it sends a signal? All things are back to normal. White males get fired for usual hanky panky. No worries advertisers. We check our own for who went up the line and poached their report-to-current wife or victim./squeeze/live-in.
Perhaps Carlson's emails did the most damage to Fox in the Dominion case and now all others in the pipeline. I depart from the sexual misbehavior line because Carlson strikes me as a nebbish, not that he may not have tried to be a disgusting mover, but that most of the women on the planet would find him laughable in that regard and therefore just a chronic knucklehead to be snickered about over coffee. Perhaps he'll become a hit on Russian TV.
And Don Lemon from CNN - altho from the tidbits on the news (I dont watch CNN) this isnt a surprise kind of sounds like hes gone off the deep end. But Carlsen out? Super. Hope the worst for him.
Unfortunately, I think he's going to land at a place we really don't want him at. Like politics.
Oh dear goddess, I never even thought of that....although his negative-on-Trump e-mails might not make him terribly popular with the little MAGAs. But yeah, wouldn't he just be make a perfect little fascist Nazi for the GQP team?
MAGAts don’t even know about that, betcha
Could be there's a Trump & Carlson White Boys Victim Tour in the offing. If they can bury the hatchet sufficiently. But Russia Today has already offered Tuck a job. So...
Vlad? Or Donald?
Vlad?
Donald?
Glad I'm not in Tucker's shoes. Tough decisions have never been my forte.
Then again, maybe Carlson decides against both Vlad and touring with the Donald. Decides to bury the hatchet *in* Trump instead, declares for POTUS, only has to split the grift one way instead of two. Much better deal.
Lots of possibilities here. But I never thought it possible that watching a network toilet handle get tripped would be so enjoyable. 'Course it was one of those flushes that doesn't quite take care of the whole job. Needs to be tripped a few more times...like that would ever happen.
Still, about the only thing that would add to my pleasure today is if a hacker with the know-how and AI gizmos to do the job would hack the FOX network when Tucker's time slot rolls around tonight, and his erstwhile fans are treated to a deep fake of Don Lemon sitting in Carlson's chair behind a chyron that reads "Fair and Balanced News You Can Trust".
Seems like a fairly good idea to me.
Vp candidate. Messaging head for tfg campaign. Speaker of the House when MCarthy burns.????
Never.
Oh ye gods I hadnt even gone down that hole!!! Thanks TC
TC I’d like to hear your thoughts as to who the rightwankers are going to blame for this--Tuckums or FauxNoise?
So far, the Tuckums believers re blaming Fox and saying they made a special deal with Dominion.
Just reading a report in Axios that conservatives are very unhappy about this and are definitely blaming Fox.
He will come out smelling just fine - to MAGAts.
I love the Huffington Post’s headline on this: a picture of the confused whiny face with the words. “TUCK OFF”
The very best news would be he's relocating to Russia or Hungary. TC, I don't really care why he got the boot up
his butt, I'm thankful he did.
If I could still dance, I'd be doing a jitter bug of joy. 👍
I hope he gets to keep that boot right where it is for a good LONG time.
Little victories add up, this one definitely counts, that'a one down and a shitload more to go. This might be a good time to invest in popcorn. ;-)
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Makes sense…probably why Hannity, Bartiromo, and Pirro are still employed at Fox Noise since they were also pushing the “stolen election” garbage on their shows. Either way, good riddance to Cucker Tarlson…
They're shitcanning Bartiromo and Pirro also. I suspect the abrupt departure of all three is related to the Dominion suit. I bet Fox's insurers told them to clean up their act, yesterday, or see a yoooge rise in premiums.
I like that appellation!
I've been waiting on your take on this Tom! Interesting perspective. Will be interesting to follow as info comes out. But in the mean time can i just say.... "YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!"
It's just coming up with a hypothesis that fits their history. Occam's razor - the simplest explanation that fits the facts is usually right.
the percentage of people who ignore Occam's Razor astonishes me daily. isn't such ignorance the beginning of pretty much ALL conspiracy theories?
and while I don't think there are lots of Jewish media folk on Fux, the fact of antisemitism occurring in a field that's full of MOT's is also pretty astonishing, although nothing would surprise me about those scumbags.
May he enjoy a long future of “who cares”. Or maybe he’ll run for prez. Wonder what ‘ole Chris Christie would say to counter. Naw, I’m lying.
If I had to guess, I think he'll at least land in politics and give it a shot.
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Marsha...it sounds like your procedure went very well. or am I jumping the gun?
David you sweet soul both procedures went 100% perfect so you’re not 💕jumping the gun… I’m very blessed and grateful I’m really still active and have zest for life & kindness! Marsha
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David YOU are empathetic 💕
David YOU truly appreciated by me..with hugs,Marsha 🌹
shucks....
Yup. I'm guessing Senate at the least. Can't see him playing the Pence role. Oh never mind, he hates Yrump lol.
Noooo ! 😱 He has a home in Florida, of course.
Maybe a run for Florida governor after DeSantis hits the campaign trail? Florida is the home of Florida Man, certainly a maga, so he'd have an easy time getting the maga and Fox-watching retirees' votes. Florida's welcome to him.
Nope. My Florida is not. Never ever. Tuckems can go pretend he wants a Twitter job with Elon.
Salud.
🗽
A zillion yays! And that’s not enough.
I suspect Carlson's criticism of senior Fox management didn't endear him to the Murdochs. In this day and age, anything you put in a text or email, you may as well publish it on the front page of the New York Times cuz it will end up there eventually.
Your theory makes sense, TC. Do you think it also has anything to do with Trump’s return to Faux ? Rolling Stone described the interview as Trump steamrolling over Carlson.
I'm sure it's all in the mix, but the one thing that gets their attention every time is S-E-X.
“ Ms. Grossberg said in the lawsuit naming Mr. Carlson that male producers regularly used vulgarities to describe women and frequently made antisemitic jokes.
On her first day working for Mr. Carlson, Ms. Grossberg said she discovered the office was decorated with large doctored pictures of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wearing a plunging swimsuit. She said she was once called into the top producer’s office to be asked whether Ms. Bartiromo was having a sexual relationship with the House Republican leader, Kevin McCarthy.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/24/business/media/tucker-carlson-abby-grossberg-lawsuit.html?
And that was the "family edition." Think of the reality - you've just convinced me I am definitely right about what happened.
Yes, tip of the iceberg…
My diet Dr. Pepper will have to suffice. This good news comes too early in the day! Hallelujah!
Best news of the day!
I've been listening to Keith Olbermann's podcast, which I enjoy as long as he doesn't go nuts (as he does from time to time) and today he said EXACTLY what you're saying here.
Uh-oh. :-)
I’m no political strategist but it seems to me that Carlson could easily step into Desantis’s shoes (maybe without 4” lifts) and do umpteen times more damage. Think of all the crippling social inadequacies the Florida Man has that Carlson doesn’t.
Unfortunately, it’s like this moment was made for him. Maybe it was. Billionaires and Maga could easily embrace him. How would Fox cover candidate Carlson? Maybe that’s no longer a concern either to the big players. It’s a way to wave bye bye to Trump as he circles the drain without disavowing him. Yes, I’d bet on politics too. Trump’s sexual transgressions didn’t sink him.
Yeah, Carlson's better at telling lies.
Think it sends a signal? All things are back to normal. White males get fired for usual hanky panky. No worries advertisers. We check our own for who went up the line and poached their report-to-current wife or victim./squeeze/live-in.
Perhaps Carlson's emails did the most damage to Fox in the Dominion case and now all others in the pipeline. I depart from the sexual misbehavior line because Carlson strikes me as a nebbish, not that he may not have tried to be a disgusting mover, but that most of the women on the planet would find him laughable in that regard and therefore just a chronic knucklehead to be snickered about over coffee. Perhaps he'll become a hit on Russian TV.