On the April 13 edition of "The View" co-executive producer Barbara Walters again washed her hands clean of Rosie O’Donnell’s extreme remarks. Barbara Walters, Rosie O’Donnell’s boss, stated bluntly: "I don’t have to take responsibility. I do not control you and you and I are still affectionate friends."
On the same week Rosie defended Don Imus’s "free speech," Walters may be responding to the mounting criticism of Rosie’s extreme comments. Rosie, for her part, exclaimed: "If you hate me, hate me, but leave my Barbara out of it!" The entire transcript is below.
ROSIE O’DONNELL: Now, are you still getting in trouble because of me with your friends? Are they still calling you, going, you know, what is that crazy woman saying?
BARBARA WALTERS: No.
O’DONNELL: No, good. Alright.
WALTERS: No, most of my friends -- no.
O’DONNELL: Because I worry about that, you know.
WALTERS: You worry about my friends?
O’DONNELL: I don't want people to say oh, you know, you're hurting Barbara Walters by being a big- you know, I’m like-
WALTERS: I know what you’re saying and we have said this before and we will say it again. I mean, there are people who say why didn't you tell Rosie to do this and why didn’t you tell her to do that because, after all, you're the co-executive producer and you're responsible. And I have said one of the things about working with Rosie is that she's always said you are responsible for what you say.
O’DONNELL: Yes.
WALTERS: I don’t have to take responsibility. I do not control you and you and I are still affectionate friends.
O’DONNELL: Correct. Don't bully Barbara. That’s what I say. If you hate me, hate me, but leave my Barbara out of it!
[applause]
—Justin McCarthy is a news analyst at Media Research Center.
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DeLay calls for Rosie to be
April 13, 2007 - 14:47 ET by JDWDoes Walters know Delay? DeLay calls for Rosie to be fired
JDW
News media: Scoreboard for terrorists
If you are going to whine about spelling... get a life
Hey JDW...I saw Delay yesterd
April 13, 2007 - 14:59 ET by bigtimerHey JDW...
I saw Delay yesterday On CNN talking about all of this...I was going to remember to mention it too somewhere for that I thank you!
I think it was Blitzer's show no matter he was great and spoke the truth.
I saved the link and am going to be sending it to some others I know will be interested and pass it on.
The dems are attacking thos
April 13, 2007 - 15:11 ET by JDWThe dems are attacking those who say anything that can be interperated negatively towards the blacks yet the our Hispanic population exceeds them. Consider the al-Jackson and al-Sharpton Hispanic comments over the years.
JDW
News media: Scoreboard for terrorists
If you are going to whine about spelling... get a life
Oh isn't that all just precio
April 13, 2007 - 14:54 ET by bigtimerOh isn't that all just precious!
Two leftists patting each other on the back...
WALTERS: No, most of my friends -- no.
This is what I think the rest of Babwa's sentence was going to be...
No, most of my friends agree with you Rosie O.
How affectionate? Thats what
April 13, 2007 - 15:15 ET by bassndudeHow affectionate? Thats what I want to know. Kinda makes me wanna up chuck my lunch here. The very thought of Rosie and Barb in affectionate embrace....*cold shivers*!
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
I'm sorry, but Walters isn't
April 13, 2007 - 15:18 ET by GalvanicI'm sorry, but Walters isn't just another panelist on The View --- she's a co-executive producer. The producers determine who's on the show, and how they will behave. They have the power to control the people on the show. To remove herself from culpability is not only wrong, it's cowardly.
Totally agree Galvanic,Proble
April 13, 2007 - 15:29 ET by bigtimerTotally agree Galvanic,
Problem is Walters agrees with Rosie in real life...she may say different somewhere, but I have been listening to her since I have been young...she is an elite leftist too..her views aren't much apart from Rosie, and I think her ratings are doing good with this much attention everywhere.
I hope she rues the day she let this go this far though.
Clearly BW must not be geti
April 13, 2007 - 15:53 ET by FairlightClearly BW must not be geting the message yet. If she thinks she is not responsible for what goes on her show, then it's time the volume gets turned up so the American voice is loud and clear. Not only is BW responsible for the show, she is irresponsible for putting the troops in further danger and exploiting someones mental condition all in the name of ratings.
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Charmin - no way I'm giving
April 13, 2007 - 17:59 ET by John in CACharmin - no way I'm giving up my Charmin. That's the only teepee I'll allow to touch my tender butt cheeks.
I'll definitely boycott all the female health and beauty aids. Gosh, there really isn't much on that list I actually use. I guess I don't fit the View's demographic.
Give a Democrat Party free America a chance!
If she thinks she is not r
April 14, 2007 - 07:25 ET by motherbeltIf she thinks she is not responsible for what goes on her show,
That's right Fairlight...she IS responsible and she knows it. It's just that so far, Rosie hasn't said anything that Barbara herself doesn't agree with, so she is willing to stick up for her. And the ratings are good right now; when they go in the toilet, BW will have to pay attention, because that's what it's all about- ratings.
Barbara as Pilate?
April 13, 2007 - 16:14 ET by cr_uvaI don't know what you are trying to imply about Rosie, but I'm not sure if the comparison fits. Calling her the devil's advocate might be more appropriate.
That's it...I'm boycotting Je
April 13, 2007 - 18:29 ET by lostoneThat's it...I'm boycotting Jenny Craig...pass me the box of Tastykakes.
Lostone
LMAO!!!
April 14, 2007 - 07:26 ET by motherbeltLMAO!!!
Forget "advocate"..
April 13, 2007 - 18:32 ET by Chris NormanForget "advocate"...:)
The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.
- Arabian Proverb
Boy Chris .... You got that e
April 13, 2007 - 18:43 ET by bigtimerBoy Chris ....
You got that exactly right!
Kissy! Kissy! Oh my, all is
April 13, 2007 - 18:55 ET by drillanwrKissy! Kissy! Oh my, all is right with the world then.
The worst thing to come out of the Imus mess is that Rosie has stepped back a little from the edge, and we won't be able to see that "flip-out" on air we all know she was heading for ... at least not yet.
good old barbara
April 13, 2007 - 19:07 ET by misterbilltakes a lickin and keeps on tickin!
Rosie
April 14, 2007 - 07:47 ET by goldenthroatBarbara Walters says she and the Mouth are "affectionate friends"? Sounds like Kelli has some competition! Pass me the barf bag! Unless Baba Wawa wakes up and smells the coffee, The Mouth will single-handedly drive "The View" right into the dumper.