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MADem

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47. His speech isn't "free" though.

Sun Sep 7, 2014, 09:00 PM

Sep 2014

You think he did those "REASON TV" spots out of the goodness of his heart? Come on.

I won't link, but go to YT and search for his name and Reason TV and you'll see what I mean. He is absolutely a political operative, and he's a "for profit" one, too.

He's a "compensated endorser," no different from Robert Vaughn shilling for some shitty ambulance chaser, or The Fonz trying to con you into a reverse mortgage. That's not "demonizing," that's just plain old fact.

No one's crucifying anyone, here. Why in hell is he free to say what he wants, but you're implying that I am not free to say he's a cretin and his political views suck? That my opinion, as it were, is akin to "crucifixion?"

Who knew I was so powerful?

The guy is a libertarian asshole--that's my "free speech" opinion and I'm sticking to it.

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Heinous ASL prank moves Drew Carey to donate 10,000 reward for catching pranksters [View all] Omaha Steve Sep 2014 OP

What? 80 views and no comments? riverbendviewgal Sep 2014 #1

I have no words. Still Blue in PDX Sep 2014 #5

Chill out. Not everyone comments on every post. arcane1 Sep 2014 #6

Okay prank bad and reporting/editing bad whistler162 Sep 2014 #8

Not just an isolated incident either RufusTFirefly Sep 2014 #15

ABC online is often just as bad. whistler162 Sep 2014 #29

When someone does something good, MADem Sep 2014 #11

Correct or incorrect, Drew Carey is a Rightie�. Enthusiast Sep 2014 #25

A plus for Drew Carey Lifelong Protester Sep 2014 #2

Agreed sakabatou Sep 2014 #21

WTF redwitch Sep 2014 #3

WTF is wrong with people?? arcane1 Sep 2014 #4

I was wondering the same thing. Initech Sep 2014 #27

And people wonder why parents of autistic kids are Ilsa Sep 2014 #7

I love Drew Carey. Sounds exactly like something he would do. 7962 Sep 2014 #9

I don't love him--he supports Republicans and Libertarians. He did a good thing in this instance, MADem Sep 2014 #12

Judging someone based on their politics is a feeble measurement. Psephos Sep 2014 #20

No, it is not "feeble" at all. You don't think I judge George Bush on HIS politics? MADem Sep 2014 #23

I literally don't care at all. BlueEye Sep 2014 #30

Drew Carey is a political operative. He works in support of Libertarians at a Libertarian MADem Sep 2014 #34

No, I read what you said and I agree. BlueEye Sep 2014 #44

His speech isn't "free" though. MADem Sep 2014 #47

"Free" has multiple definitions, obviously. He still *chose* to work with ReasonTV... BlueEye Sep 2014 #49

Well, I'm not paid by any political party for my opinions or my work. MADem Sep 2014 #50

An eloquent statement. Psephos Sep 2014 #54

Thank you Psephos! You are absolutely right. BlueEye Sep 2014 #67

Judge politicians on their politics, judge artists on their art... LanternWaste Sep 2014 #68

This guy is functioning as a political operative. MADem Sep 2014 #71

I see no character or decency from Republicans. Enthusiast Sep 2014 #28

+1! nt MADem Sep 2014 #37

He should think twice about siccing police on pranking teenagers. Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #14

So just let them be. Kids will be kids, huh? 7962 Sep 2014 #45

Pranking teenagers? Sorry, these teenagers were more than pranking. alp227 Sep 2014 #46

dumping biohazardous waste on someone is pretty fucking far from being just a prank frylock Sep 2014 #51

Then what do you think he should do? AngryOldDem Sep 2014 #58

you're right, it's horrible. I don't think they should be given any kind of a pass. Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #72

I truly appreciate the civil response -- thanks. AngryOldDem Sep 2014 #83

These aren't 'pranking teens', they're vicious, cruel criminals who belong geek tragedy Sep 2014 #59

The "prank" was crude, juvenile and simply stupid. Archae Sep 2014 #10

The "prank" involved biological WASTE. It was assault/battery. nt MADem Sep 2014 #24

OK these are poorly raised heinously pranking teenagers. Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #13

your opinion is sorely misguided frylock Sep 2014 #52

How so? Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #74

what you're saying is that minors shouldn't face any punitive action ever.. frylock Sep 2014 #75

no that's not what I'm saying. your interpretation is preposterous. Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #76

so then spell it out for me.. frylock Sep 2014 #77

I'm not sure what you are looking for, from me. Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #78

i do believe that people are redeemable. i went through the juvenile court system myself.. frylock Sep 2014 #81

I am fine with your suggestion, if it were to turn out that way, and not incarceration. Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #82

They deserve jail for what they did... Oktober Sep 2014 #53

This was an assault, a crime, they are criminals and yes they should be treated geek tragedy Sep 2014 #60

I think teenagers can be real assholes, without being psychopathic. Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #73

Not much to say about something like this except "Jesus wept". LoisB Sep 2014 #16

The perps thought nothing of recording it on the VICTIM'S cell phone? rocktivity Sep 2014 #17

Everything about this stinks oberliner Sep 2014 #18

Good on Carey. That poor kid. The Mama Lion in me would want TwilightGardener Sep 2014 #19

It's on YouTube rocktivity Sep 2014 #22

UPDATE: An attorney for the family of an autistic teenager rocktivity Sep 2014 #80

First of all VA_Jill Sep 2014 #26

As someone with an autistic son, how do you feel about Autism Speaks? oberliner Sep 2014 #38

Not real familiar with them, to be honest VA_Jill Sep 2014 #65

As I said upthread, it was assault/battery. MADem Sep 2014 #48

Where are the parents? tooeyeten Sep 2014 #31

Might want to fix the typo. ALS vs. ASL. HERVEPA Sep 2014 #32

Not the OP's typo whistler162 Sep 2014 #36

OK. Still maybe could use a mention in the body of the message, HERVEPA Sep 2014 #39

Does not speak well for that site oberliner Sep 2014 #40

Yep. Everyone is much of a rush to get things out there that there is no editing. HERVEPA Sep 2014 #42

Yep. Nobody pours urine on people over Codeine Sep 2014 #41

Yup. I read that as "American Sign Language prank"! KamaAina Sep 2014 #79

Sick. NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #33

This is, by FBI definition, a HATE CRIME. Find them, try them as adults, lock them the hell up. NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #35

Yes--these aren't "pranksters". They assaulted this kid on the basis of his disability. TwilightGardener Sep 2014 #43

Why would anyone refer to this bahavior as a prank. Doesn't seem like a "prank" to me. Judi Lynn Sep 2014 #55

It's battery. Period. AngryOldDem Sep 2014 #57

Other students organized a support rally this week for the boy. JohnnyRingo Sep 2014 #56

Dude, it's ALS, not ASL!!!!! Nitram Sep 2014 #61

Maybe it is the SLA Omaha Steve Sep 2014 #62

revolting. those insensitive morons need to be put through the prison system samsingh Sep 2014 #63

Jenny McCarthy and her husband each upped it $10k marym625 Sep 2014 #64

I was about to post Ratty Sep 2014 #66

yeah, can't stand her either marym625 Sep 2014 #70

This is outrageous. City Lights Sep 2014 #69