Laura Ingraham Says She'll Take Vacation Amidst Controversy

[RandySF]

Laura Ingraham is taking a vacation next week. Now the question is whether a controversy swirling around the host will go on hiatus as well.

The popular Fox News Channel host – her “Ingraham Angle” was the fourth most-watched cable-news program in February – told viewers Friday night she would not appear on air next week as she took what she described as a pre-planned break around the Easter holiday with her children. Substitute hosts are expected to fill in for her on the program.

She leaves in the midst of heightened scrutiny. Ingraham set off an imbroglio Wednesday with a Twitter post mocking Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student David Hogg, one of the students who has spoken out about gun control prominently since a February 14th shooting incident at the Parkland, Florida school left 17 people dead. Her tweet linked to a report noting Hogg had been rejected from four California colleges. Her tweet also said Hogg “whines about” the rejections. In response, Hogg posted on social media a list of recent advertisers in her program culled from Media Matters, a left-leaning watchdog group, and urged followers to pressure them to remove their commercials from Ingraham’s show. Nestle, Johnson & Johnson, TripAdvisor, Nutrish, Expedia and Hulu – a video-streaming company partly owned by Fox News parent 21st Century Fox – are among the advertisers who have said they would no longer advertise in her program.

Ingraham apologized Thursday via Twitter, noting that she was sorry “for any upset or hurt my tweet caused him or any of the brave victims of Parkland.” She invited the student to appear on her program. Hogg said he would not accept her apology.



http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/laura-ingraham-vacation-tv-advertising-1202740828/

[VOX]

1. Snowflaking.

I wish Hannity would take a long vacation in a Russian gulag.

[Dulcinea]

42. Another skank bites the dust.

With apologies to Queen:

[Hortensis]

43. The Hill offers a right-wing take similar for David Hogg.

The gist is that unfortunate Laura Ingraham is the newest victim of systematic attempts to suppress free speech on Fox that started with poor Bill O'Reilly, that David's speech is far more vicious than Ingraham's (this latest tweet, don't look at anything else), and that the media are too intimidated to speak out about what's happening.

"David Hogg's attempt to end Laura Ingraham's career sets dangerous precedent"

Either way, we've entered some dangerous territory here, if boycotts like this one succeed. ... But things have gone sideways since. Hogg has played loose with more than a few facts and has leveled the same kind of personal attacks on which he's basing this boycott. ...

There are exceptions to those not willing to challenge Hogg, starting first and foremost with conservative writer/commentator and podcast/radio host Ben Shapiro. "I look forward to Hogg's apologies to Republicans ('sick f***ers'), Dana Loesch (she was 'hypocritical and disgusting' for criticizing Broward Sheriff Scott Israel), and Marco Rubio (he said Rubio was bribed by the NRA to give away children's lives)," Shapiro wrote in the online publication he founded, The Daily Wire.

"You may not like what Ingraham said. You may disagree with it. I did. But it isn't remotely CLOSE to the level of viciousness with which Hogg has attacked people who disagree with him," Shapiro added. And Shapiro is correct. As is Parkland student Kyle Kashuv.

And therein lies the rub: As stated, Hogg should be treated as an adult. It's the arena he chose to enter and had every right to do so, given his abilities and what he experienced. But if a boycott succeeds here, it sets the kind of precedent that will forever change what the First Amendment is supposed to stand for. ...

http://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/380997-david-hoggs-attempt-to-end-laura-ingrahams-career-sets-dangerous

Not a single word about the routine despicable lies and hatemongering broadcast by those being boycotted, not a word about the REASONS why at least 12, possibly up to 22, companies (depending on what you read) have finally decided to pull their advertising. Not a word about Ingraham's increasingly extremist, hatemongering messages as she shifted to an Ann Coulter model far worse than when most of these companies agreed to advertise on her show.

[Glamrock]

2. Here's hoping it's permanent!

[jberryhill]

3. Yeah, thats what Mom and Dad said about Fluffy too

[BigmanPigman]

5. Thanks...

I needed that!

[jberryhill]

7. You should have been there when I found out there are no guinea pig summer camps

[BigmanPigman]

15. Our neighbor ate my sister's pet rabbit that was given to

her by my Grandfather. We each got a bunny and mine died. My parents told us the other one was sent to a bunny farm. My sister and I believed it in a way then someone let it slip that our friendly neighbor ate it and my parents gave it to him. My sister and I were 40 and 42 years old when we found out and were horrified! This is in the "normal suburbs" too. I can't look at them the same way now whenever it's Easter Time. Your joke was perfect!

[jberryhill]

23. Lol

Our rabbit lived for 12 years. I was just riding on the cliché, but... wow.

[Demsrule86]

22. My German Shepard "Pepper" attempted to murder the mailman...he made it into his truck with inches

to spare...Pepper went to the farm my Mom and Dad told us this...fast forward 20 years...we are all adults and having dinner at my parents house...Dad casually mentions putting Pepper to sleep...five adults now channeling their inner child refused to eat and accused their parents of being dog murderers...there was no farm.

[jberryhill]

24. Ah, nothing like finding out lifes mysteries

At least the mailman was safe. There’s that.

[Demsrule86]

37. True that.

[spanone]

4. 'pre-planned' my ass

[gristy]

6. sorry "for any upset or hurt my tweet caused him"

Typical repuke non-apology. "I'm sorry you were offended!"

[Hugin]

10. Yup, most common non-apology apology out of the SH Republicans.

Right above, "I'm sorry I got caught."

[Ohiya]

17. Oh Laura, I'm so sorry...

that you're an asshole!

[lunatica]

20. If you want to apologize the way they do

You have to say, “I’m sorry if my calling you an asshole hurt you or offended you in some way.”

A real apology would be, “I’m sorry for what I said. It was wrong and a nasty thing to say. Please forgive me.”

[Phentex]

39. It seems so basic...

don't know why anybody would continue to double down except they still meant what they said.

[flibbitygiblets]

8. Hmm. O'Reilly never came back after his last vacation. I predict she's gone 4 good.

Your move, Hannity! Whassamatter, you afraid of some kids?

[BigmanPigman]

16. I agree, she's gone.

[underpants]

30. Who's going to replace her?

Oh sure they have a stable of blondes waiting backstage but she at least had tenure in RW world.

When O'Reilly got dumped they had to resort to that Watters guy who is only 2 steps above a production assistant.

[Hugin]

9. Let us hope it becomes permanent.

A starvation vacation.

[Thirty by 30]

31. Yes!

Let's hope this harpy is permanently flushed from American media.

[IllinoisBirdWatcher]

11. How my generation can perhaps help these brave young adults...

These amazing young adults are already making a huge and rapid difference with their social media expertise. They deserve our help. I don't Tweet. I'm better on the phone.

I've found over the years that talking to Customer "Service" gets little done.

I've also found that calling corporate and asking for the CEO by name is an effective way to get upper management to listen.

So for anyone who is bored with a relaxing Monday after Easter, here are a few names and phone numbers. Perhaps others can add to the list.

ATT
Randall Stephenson, CEO
[phone]
Twitter IDs
@ATT, @ATTBusiness

Arbys
Paul Brown, CEO
[e-mail].
800-984-8289

Sleep Number Corporate Office Headquarters
Shelly R. Ibach, CEO
9800 59th Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55442 USA
763-551-7000

Allstate
Tom Wilson, CEO
[phone]
Twitter IDs
@Allstate

Bayer
Werner Baumann, CEO (Germany)
US Operations 862-404-3000

Liberty Mutual
David H. Long, CEO
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Twitter IDs
@libertymutual

[Phentex]

40. ...

[ooky]

12. Sounds like the Fox News vacation kiss of death.

Sure hope so anyway.

[Lugnut]

13. Stick a fork in her.

She's done!

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

28. Please let it be so.

[Botany]

14. Kind of like "the farm in the country" where I take the woodchucks after I catch them

She is gone.

[Cha]

18. Until LI gives a Sincere Apology..

nobody with a thinking brain is going to buy it.. And, when would that Ever happen?

Least of all the victims..

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

[OnDoutside]

19. Timmmmbbbbeeerrrrrr !

[Cha]

21. The Hoarse Whisperer.. "You know what's fun?"

Link to tweet

[oasis]

25. The clever Queen of Smug is brought down by her own words

Priceless!

[Cha]

32. Cosmic Own Petard Karma!

oasis

[dchill]

29. Love me some botsnark!

[Cha]

33. Lol@botsnark!

[dchill]

26. In the spirit of Holy Week...

Planned it! Like parenthood!

[underpants]

27. What will we do without her keen insights and focus on real issues that effect real people?

[Jarqui]

34. Ingraham doesn't even get my thoughts and prayers

Hope her hatred takes a very long vacation and brings Hannity with it

[beachbum bob]

35. so sad to have one's ass kicked by a 17yr kid....

[smirkymonkey]

36. Aaaaaand...she's gone!

[JHB]

38. Laura finds out how many sponsors dropping her...

[AllaN01Bear]

41. apologize in person

[Tommy_Carcetti]

44. Oh goodie! She's going to Fox News Misbehavior Island!

All the great Fox News hosts go on vacation there after they've sufficiently embarrassed themselves.

Some come back--Sean Hannity, Jesse Watters.

Some don't--Bill O'Reilly, Eric Boling.

Fox News Misbehavior Island--the perfect vacation spot for Fox News jackasses.

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

45. Bring Ted "Pants Crap Fever" as a fill in. It's what the show needs. nt

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

46. Wait wait. I got another one. Is she going to that farm upstate with Bill

O'Loofah?

[Gothmog]

47. Have some healthy reflections this Holy Week.

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

48. How about a permanent one?