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Happyhippychick

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39. I couldn't care less if you don't believe it, it's true, and it isn't about perfection.

Tue Nov 26, 2013, 04:43 PM

Nov 2013

It's self control, something those with anger issues, lack. That would be Alec Baldwin. And he's a nasty person who doesn't deserve to be on TV so I'm glad he was fired.

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Alec Baldwin has been fired from MSNBC [View all] warrior1 Nov 2013 OP

here you go warrior1 Nov 2013 #1

about time dlwickham Nov 2013 #2

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! jessie04 Nov 2013 #3

The guy had a habit of shouting homophobic slurs. NuclearDem Nov 2013 #17

We've all said things we regret. jessie04 Nov 2013 #33

+1 woolldog Nov 2013 #50

Repeated acts prove one to be an asshole. TroglodyteScholar Nov 2013 #56

May be an unpopular opinion but I have detested that man ever since he called his daughter a pig. Happyhippychick Nov 2013 #4

Oh come on like no one has EVER called their kids a name before.... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #11

not quite the same context mnmoderatedem Nov 2013 #24

an animal that represents greediness... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #29

Yes I have NEVER called my kids or husband a name. It can be done when one has self control. Happyhippychick Nov 2013 #27

I do NOT believe that....no one is perfect. VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #30

I couldn't care less if you don't believe it, it's true, and it isn't about perfection. Happyhippychick Nov 2013 #39

baloney....don't believe you never ever made a mistake... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #40

I see you're really understanding my point. Have a terrific life! Happyhippychick Nov 2013 #41

Now I see YOU understand mine... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #42

I think she meant OwnedByCats Nov 2013 #57

I don't believe in a moment of anger MOST people have never said something VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #63

You know there are people OwnedByCats Nov 2013 #80

You are not MOST people and this is not a standard most can live up to... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #83

I'm not perfect Dorian Gray Nov 2013 #81

That may be you...but its an unrealistic expectation that everyone can... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #84

He didn't just "call her a name". He insulted and threatened her. cherokeeprogressive Nov 2013 #44

Where is the link for this please....cause I found an entirely different quote. VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #46

Attention. Interest. Decision. Action. AIDA. Apparently you didn't read the text. cherokeeprogressive Nov 2013 #48

that's Gawker! Where is the actual recording? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #64

I owe you an apology. cherokeeprogressive Nov 2013 #69

Okay Thanks....not sure which version is the correct transcript... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #75

About the Daily Mail and news .. intaglio Nov 2013 #60

The man OwnedByCats Nov 2013 #58

Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #65

That doesn't excuse how he spoke to his daughter OwnedByCats Nov 2013 #79

Yup, same here with detested him since his daughter's rant..... a kennedy Nov 2013 #31

I suppose you also never said something to your kid anything close to that in a moment of anger... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #43

He was verbally abusive to his 11 year old daughter... cynatnite Nov 2013 #52

it was caused by a huge custody battle with Kim Basinger VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #62

No parent has a right to treat their child like that... cynatnite Nov 2013 #68

If I had ever said anything like that... meaculpa2011 Nov 2013 #61

Well perhaps his parents are no longer living...what you described is hardly typical is it? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #66

I've heard this dodge many times. meaculpa2011 Nov 2013 #67

Alec seems to have some anger issues but I really liked his show. polichick Nov 2013 #5

He shouldn't have mouthed off and made homophobic remarks. Rex Nov 2013 #6

Hopefully, Alec can now get the help he needs re: anger management. I did like the show, tho. Tarheel_Dem Nov 2013 #7

I guess it's back to lockup warrior1 Nov 2013 #8

Alec got a dirty deal. Only older people or people who know older people that..... BlueJazz Nov 2013 #9

I am one of those older people. RebelOne Nov 2013 #47

Me too........nt Enthusiast Nov 2013 #77

I get what you are saying. Mr.Bill Nov 2013 #55

He probably deserved it gollygee Nov 2013 #10

Most people say stupid things too often... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #12

And if people do it on the job gollygee Nov 2013 #13

Sometimes...not always... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #18

but most people are not on teevee spanone Nov 2013 #14

Good, he is a jerk! nt Logical Nov 2013 #15

Right because he made a mistake...he has some verbal diarrhea VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #19

LOL, you his PR guy? Mistake? Gullible much? His 3rd mistake? nt Logical Nov 2013 #20

And his actions are you aware of those? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #21

Well, many were hurt by his words. Not that you care! nt Logical Nov 2013 #22

Oh now I am an oppressor....yeah right... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #23

You seem fine with it. Many people find it offensive. nt Logical Nov 2013 #34

Actually...YOU just proved my point. I didn't say I didn't find it offensive did I? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #36

You are taking an ass kicking on this so let's call it a tie! nt Logical Nov 2013 #38

Hold on OwnedByCats Nov 2013 #59

Good disidoro01 Nov 2013 #16

I didnt know he even started yet NightWatcher Nov 2013 #25

Self-inflicted wound. Lex Nov 2013 #26

Well... Chan790 Nov 2013 #28

It isn't like he's never pecwae Nov 2013 #32

Good...nt joeybee12 Nov 2013 #35

The decision to fire Baldwin is more about ratings procon Nov 2013 #37

He should have been, as should Bashir. Skip Intro Nov 2013 #45

His last show had a great interview with an activist named Mary Broshnahan greatlaurel Nov 2013 #49

I didn't know he was on MSNBC. Deep13 Nov 2013 #51

I like Alec Baldwin sometimes, but his show was pretty boring... cynatnite Nov 2013 #53

I have always trusted that feeling I get in my gut that something is not right. appleannie1 Nov 2013 #54

Remove the man from his politics. maced666 Nov 2013 #70

MSNBC has gotten to PC bigdarryl Nov 2013 #71

I was thinking the same thing in regards to him being fired. maced666 Nov 2013 #74

IOKIYAR... backscatter712 Nov 2013 #72

It may be unpopular here Robbins Nov 2013 #73

Good mwrguy Nov 2013 #76

Yet, they kept Joe Scarbrow! Major Hogwash Nov 2013 #78

Yeah, dead intern under the desk guy is still there. lonestarnot Nov 2013 #82

I think they made a mountain out of a molehill. Major Hogwash Nov 2013 #85

They fear a Democratic Reagan upi402 Nov 2013 #86

His show may have sucked the one time I watched it, but I still love him. lonestarnot Nov 2013 #87