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hamsterjill

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42. I think the standards some here try to dictate

Mon Apr 24, 2023, 03:23 PM

Apr 2023

Are unattainable. You’ll see the comments below and understand this post.

If we are going to hate (and subsequently fire) every anchor that makes a misstatement (but yet is a fellow Democrat who outspokenly supports Democratic ideals), we are going to look pretty foolish in my opinion.

He apologized for the statement and I’m not going to despise him over the incident.

I agree with your assessment as to why he was fired and thank you for your reply.

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Don Lemon, CNN Star Anchor, to Leave the Network [View all] brooklynite Apr 2023 OP

Odd that two different cable channels have been cleaning house...hmm... CTyankee Apr 2023 #1

Isn't it? nt pnwmom Apr 2023 #28

Not really. Brenda Apr 2023 #52

Wow - first Tucker, now Don Lemon. What a great way to start the week! Vinca Apr 2023 #2

I guess he is past his prime too. crim son Apr 2023 #3

I think he got flack over something that wasn't anything. hamsterjill Apr 2023 #16

I agree. happy feet Apr 2023 #33

I think the standards some here try to dictate hamsterjill Apr 2023 #42

"When is a woman is considered to be in her prime -- in her 20s, 30s and maybe her 40s." JenniferJuniper Apr 2023 #36

Can't sugarcoat it. A truly offensive and demeaning statement. ...nt Jarqui Apr 2023 #39

I don't tend to watch CNN (or TV news, in general) except on election nights... or during deurbano Apr 2023 #20

Whoa, that is truly awful PatSeg Apr 2023 #38

Yep, there's the reason he was fired. Brenda Apr 2023 #51

It's because CNN isn't "moving right". FoxNewsSucks Apr 2023 #4

Why should I have to convince you? brooklynite Apr 2023 #7

It isn't. Star was falling long before this...17years of rise and fall. Nothing unusual...like Alexander Of Assyria Apr 2023 #17

Please don't "rain" on the CNN parade... Sky Jewels Apr 2023 #22

hehehe FoxNewsSucks Apr 2023 #45

He's been arguing with his coworkers on air iemanja Apr 2023 #31

Because he was moved from his good night show FoxNewsSucks Apr 2023 #44

Who is the right wing nut? Honest question. nt LittleGirl Apr 2023 #47

Kaitlan Collins FoxNewsSucks Apr 2023 #48

I didn't know that LittleGirl Apr 2023 #49

Knew this was coming underpants Apr 2023 #5

The only surprise is that it didn't happen earlier. Renew Deal Apr 2023 #8

CNN went to the dark side awhile ago. ananda Apr 2023 #6

Yes they did Rebl2 Apr 2023 #19

Careful ExWhoDoesntCare Apr 2023 #46

I have only rarely watched CNN since they move Don from his primetime slot sdfernando Apr 2023 #9

He should take a shot at the Daily Show job. Renew Deal Apr 2023 #10

He would be a good fit at Msnbc Mr. Sparkle Apr 2023 #11

I agree and I bet he winds up there. hamsterjill Apr 2023 #18

First it was Chris Cuomo Lasher Apr 2023 #12

CNN hasn't been the same without Chris Cuomo hamsterjill Apr 2023 #15

Cuomo Traildogbob Apr 2023 #24

So would Don be going to NewsNation? mwooldri Apr 2023 #34

I've been wondering that same thing myself. Lasher Apr 2023 #43

full image: Ptah Apr 2023 #13

Maybe he's cilla4progress Apr 2023 #14

Doubtful Rebl2 Apr 2023 #21

Maybe Carlson cilla4progress Apr 2023 #23

Or press Traildogbob Apr 2023 #25

For sure, cilla4progress Apr 2023 #26

No he won't fade away unfortunately Rebl2 Apr 2023 #29

I'd bet on Don going to NewsNation. mwooldri Apr 2023 #35

He'd be a good fit at TYT. Mosby Apr 2023 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author maddogesq Apr 2023 #27

I'm not saying Don Lemon is great or anything Lanius Apr 2023 #30

Berman and Camarata LittleGirl Apr 2023 #50

Don Lemon, replacement Tucker Carlson (?). republianmushroom Apr 2023 #32

good day to do it...tucker will suck all the air out of the room dembotoz Apr 2023 #37

Well, in reality that morning shows sucked. CNN should not try to be what fox is. ashredux Apr 2023 #40

I can't believe some exec is getting paid 6-7 figures to come up with these ideas Lanius Apr 2023 #41

A famous phrase around Hollywood... OldBaldy1701E Apr 2023 #53

UPDATE: Statement by CNN brooklynite Apr 2023 #54

He's a woman hater, fuck him. Mosby Apr 2023 #55

After a review by forum hosts, locking........ Omaha Steve Apr 2023 #57