It didn't have much to do with liberal bias, but I found it interesting in Meredith Vieira's CNBC interview when Michael Eisner asked her in the first few minutes about how hard it was to referee the differing opinions on "The View" on ABC. He even asked about how Vieira would have handled Rosie:
Eisner: "How would you have done it if you had been in that same position and Rosie O'Donnell just came in to replace Star Jones. Could you control her?"
Vieira: (Laughs) "I was gonna say I would have gone out into the alley with a gun –" (Laughs more)
Eisner: "Harder."
Vieira: "-- And done away with me. Oh, yeah. I mean, again, extremely strong-minded, very opinionated person, and that's what the show is about. But it’s hard to rein people in."
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What about gun control? Don't
February 16, 2007 - 21:05 ET by FastEdWhat about gun control? Don't know, ask rosie, her "guards" gott'em.
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
Rosie's an easy interview; a
February 16, 2007 - 21:09 ET by HumanEventsRosie's an easy interview; a piece of cake. And that's one the three keys: (1) ask softball questions (2) embrace ultra radical liberalism (3) have plenty of cake, cookies, doughnuts, candy around her chair. And she'll be in a very happy mood.
But Meredith already lost points with Rosie by mentioning a gun. Way too politically incorrect there (though I'll bet Rosie's one of the many liberals who owns a firearm. Do as I say, not as I do, after all).
Gees, You have a loaded we
February 16, 2007 - 21:20 ET by 1sttofightGees, You have a loaded weaon in your hand and rosie is in the room, What the hell is the problem?
LOL 1st -- and given the am
February 16, 2007 - 21:26 ET by Jack BauerLOL 1st -- and given the ample size of the target area, it's not like Vieria could have missed.
Hey, with a bit of luck O'Donut may fall and crush the Joy of Sux. A twofer one shot.
(And no, oh sensitive lib***ls, I am not really calling for O'Donut to be assassinated live on The Spew.)
If they send you to hell, let
February 16, 2007 - 21:33 ET by FastEdIf they send you to hell, let's meet at the third fire pit on the right. Or at Blonde's house - I'm still bringing the beer.
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
FastEd --cheers mate! Make
February 16, 2007 - 21:39 ET by Jack BauerFastEd --cheers mate!
Make mine an ice cold one and burgers to BBQ over the pit.
Let's hope Al's there as well, because I'm sure it will immediately begin Hellish Cooling the moment he appears.
Jack,I'd offer to bring the
February 17, 2007 - 11:38 ET by Dave RJack,
I'd offer to bring the charcoal, but given the location of the event, I doubt we will be needing any. :-)
I hate newspapermen.....I regard them as spies.....If I killed them all there would be news from Hell before breakfast. -Gen. William T. Sherman
Re-read carefully, Dave.
February 17, 2007 - 11:45 ET by BlondeRe-read carefully, Dave.
Blonde,LMAO-Actually, I was
February 17, 2007 - 11:58 ET by Dave RBlonde,
LMAO-Actually, I was operating on the premis that you would never allow our kind to cast our shadows upon the floor at your house, so I assumed said gathering would be held at the alternative venue. :-)
I hate newspapermen.....I regard them as spies.....If I killed them all there would be news from Hell before breakfast. -Gen. William T. Sherman
Dave,Seeing as you've volunte
February 17, 2007 - 12:02 ET by BlondeDave,
Seeing as you've volunteered to bring the charcoal (and along with that goes the presumption that you will also be manning the grill), I may just have to host this little conservative soiree. The alternative venue sounds a little to warm, even for a floridian like me!
Blonde,Given the fact that
February 17, 2007 - 12:15 ET by Dave RBlonde,
Given the fact that it was a balmy 22 degrees this morning here in the northern 'burbs of Atlanta, I would welcome a trip to any location south of here. In fact, I wish we could go back to the days before global warming (that is, the days before GWB took office) as it seemed so much warmer then.
I hate newspapermen.....I regard them as spies.....If I killed them all there would be news from Hell before breakfast. -Gen. William T. Sherman
This was actually a pretty ho
February 16, 2007 - 23:39 ET byThis was actually a pretty honest answer that Viera was conveying. I personally wonder if there was talk about Rosie being part of the show, before Star and Viera ever left--and that such talk had something to do with why the two women left. Just a thought...
Debra,Ann Coulter's in negoci
February 16, 2007 - 23:44 ET by NeoConfirmedDebra,
Ann Coulter's in negociations right now to join the crew in September. I read that she's having problems with the Duct Tape Over Her Mouth Clause.
Neo,Oh gosh.... :::: laughing
February 17, 2007 - 00:23 ET byNeo,
Oh gosh.... :::: laughing sooooo hard over here ::::
Now THAT was funny! Let's just keep this laugh between you and me and the thousands of readers that read NewsBusters. Kay?
Oh, I am so ashamed of myself, for just how funny I found that to be... :x
Ann Coulter's in negociations
February 17, 2007 - 00:28 ET by taznarWhat I wouldn't give to see that show....
Rosie and Ann sitting across the table from each other -opposites in soooo many ways.
Talk about ratings....
February 17, 2007 - 00:39 ET by NeoConfirmedTalk about ratings....
Neo,In all honesty, I don't t
February 17, 2007 - 00:58 ET byNeo,
In all honesty, I don't think that Ann Coulter would do well, she would argue a lot, and yet she would pretty much say nothing. I saw her on Jay Leno and she was really just all 'show' and no depth. She talks and talks but says virtually nothing of any substance.
So, I will just have to apply for the job. --if you knew me, you would know how very serious I am. Seriously, I am serious here. Seriously.
Debra,Do you promise to smack
February 17, 2007 - 01:05 ET by NeoConfirmedDebra,
Do you promise to smack Rosie daily? Or at least hide her donuts?
I promise you that if they al
February 17, 2007 - 01:51 ET byI promise you that if they allowed me to say what I would want to say, Rosie would quit the show. Notice, that though the show is supposed to show different and apposing views, there is no one who whole-heartedly gets right in there with a true conservative view.
But right before the true con
February 17, 2007 - 02:00 ET by NeoConfirmedBut right before the true conservative view, just for the hell of it, smack her.
loll.... (do people on NBs kn
February 17, 2007 - 03:57 ET byloll.... (do people on NBs know "lol" means "Laugh out Loud?"
Ann's all talk?
February 17, 2007 - 10:38 ET by ChasvsSo what do you think Rosie is? She's the dumbest rock with lips ever to go on that show. Islamist Terroists are just misunderstood people who are "Just like us" according to Rosie. At least Ann is entertaining where Rosie is just a stupid B!tch!
Smith
February 17, 2007 - 11:45 ET by BBallleaperOh God, NOT you again! You're like the undead. Please go find some DemonRat site to infect with you inane vitriol!
Wish she had Done it!
February 17, 2007 - 10:36 ET by ChasvsEither one would have been a GOOD THING!