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Orrex

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77. You've identified a serious problem, in fact

Tue Jul 16, 2013, 05:19 PM

Jul 2013

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People mistake "celebrity" for "authority" all the time, and they ascribe expertise to people whose knowledge of a subject is dubious at best. It happens all the time, and it's enormously successful, which is why we see celebrity "spokespersons" all the time.

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ABC's hiring of Jenny McCarthy: a decision that could cost lives [View all] cali Jul 2013 OP

I am curious about this vaccine newfie11 Jul 2013 #1

Try this link: Motown_Johnny Jul 2013 #78

Thanks for the link newfie11 Jul 2013 #79

Is she a right-wing numbnut? burnodo Jul 2013 #2

No she is not a RW nut. She has an autistic child and there have been many live love laugh Jul 2013 #70

In point of fact... Orrex Jul 2013 #71

The writer's hyperventilating. McCarthy should be banned from all TV jobs pnwmom Jul 2013 #3

wtf? Am I calling for her to be banned from all TV jobs? cali Jul 2013 #4

You are not the writer. pnwmom Jul 2013 #7

bwahahahaha. yeah. I gave her the platform cali Jul 2013 #9

You must have missed this: "to scold vehemently." pnwmom Jul 2013 #10

Sorry, there's nothing particularly vehement about that piece: cali Jul 2013 #14

I say her comments were "characterized by rancor or anger." You disagree. pnwmom Jul 2013 #17

not a lie. anyone can check out your former posts. cali Jul 2013 #19

Show me a single post where I have spoken against vaccines in general. pnwmom Jul 2013 #25

I said you posted anti-vaxxer shit, not that you "spoke out against vaccines in general" cali Jul 2013 #39

What you actually said was, pnwmom Jul 2013 #45

yeppers, that's what I said. cali Jul 2013 #48

So, Cali should be banned from making all posts? EOTE Jul 2013 #15

Where did I say Cali should be banned from posts or that I am anti-vaccines? n/t pnwmom Jul 2013 #30

Oh, so only you are allowed to post stupid shit that no one actually says? EOTE Jul 2013 #32

Oh, fine. As long as we're clear that you're purposely posting "stupid shit." pnwmom Jul 2013 #33

Turn about is fair play, right? EOTE Jul 2013 #35

Why shouldn't the writer be given a platform? Orrex Jul 2013 #43

I can't speak for Cali davidpdx Jul 2013 #21

Yes, no one should hire her. Deep13 Jul 2013 #27

So she should be banned from entertainment TV for life because of her views on pnwmom Jul 2013 #31

Her views get lots of people killed. EOTE Jul 2013 #36

Free speech is often a dangerous thing. pnwmom Jul 2013 #40

Having alternative views on the show allows the appearance of objectivity. EOTE Jul 2013 #44

You clearly haven't watched that show. She's going to be interviewing celebrities, pnwmom Jul 2013 #46

I'm guessing you haven't. Do you remember Elizabeth Hasselbeck? EOTE Jul 2013 #49

This message was self-deleted by its author cali Jul 2013 #51

Which would put her in the exact same position as... Deep13 Jul 2013 #38

Yep Spider Jerusalem Jul 2013 #63

No, she should be banned JoDog Jul 2013 #37

She's cute, personable and funny. It's no wonder to me why she's still in the public eye. EOTE Jul 2013 #47

To each their own JoDog Jul 2013 #67

No she should be banned from this job because she relies on a theory that grantcart Jul 2013 #42

Jenny McCarthy's speech has a body count. longship Jul 2013 #61

Until scientists come up with an explanation as to LuvNewcastle Jul 2013 #5

actually, it doesn't take a lot of parents to stop vaccinating their children cali Jul 2013 #6

Wow it's hard to believe the vaccination rate is only 60% LuvNewcastle Jul 2013 #8

More than 94% of WA state kindergartners are fully vaccinated -- more than the 90% required pnwmom Jul 2013 #13

The anti-vaccers in Australia have set a sham church to allow people SwissTony Jul 2013 #55

Here in the state of vermont, it's even worse. cali Jul 2013 #58

I'd like to know why this dame is suddenly all over TV. WinkyDink Jul 2013 #11

nobody is forced to adopt her opinions nt treestar Jul 2013 #12

Wrong. Children are forced to adopt them... Deep13 Jul 2013 #28

The parents don't have to believe her treestar Jul 2013 #54

I don't think you understand what 'freedom of speech' means. n/t Dawgs Jul 2013 #64

But many will. Deep13 Jul 2013 #68

I totally agree with you davidpdx Jul 2013 #16

If you'd ever watched The View, you'd know that this is ridiculous. pnwmom Jul 2013 #18

they also discuss big news items and politics. cali Jul 2013 #20

So do you agree with the writer you quoted or not? pnwmom Jul 2013 #23

no, I certainly don't think Jenny McCarthy "should be muzzled forever" cali Jul 2013 #29

Anti-science zealots in general... Orrex Jul 2013 #50

yeah, I should have caught that earlier. dumb of me. cali Jul 2013 #52

Meh. You and me both. Orrex Jul 2013 #53

Not hiring her to be on TV again IS NOT the same as preventing free speech. Dawgs Jul 2013 #65

I actually have watched it davidpdx Jul 2013 #22

No, it probably wouldn't turn into The Vaccine View, but... Orrex Jul 2013 #56

Jenny McCarthy body count... SidDithers Jul 2013 #24

tks for the link grantcart Jul 2013 #41

She is replacing 'Lizbeth who went to Fox and Friends liberal N proud Jul 2013 #26

You know mstinamotorcity2 Jul 2013 #34

If you are getting your kid's medical guidance from Jenny McCarthy ... JoePhilly Jul 2013 #57

Any moron who bases a decision like this on what a TV Ilsa Jul 2013 #59

meh... Javaman Jul 2013 #60

Agree. Safetykitten Jul 2013 #62

I'm sorry I posted this because honestly, who really gives a shit? cali Jul 2013 #66

LOL... 5 Hour energy's work better than coffee... SomethingFishy Jul 2013 #69

That's a facile and silly objection Orrex Jul 2013 #72

Ok, agreed, it was kinda lame... SomethingFishy Jul 2013 #76

You've identified a serious problem, in fact Orrex Jul 2013 #77

I don't think she should be prevented from working LittleBlue Jul 2013 #73

Here's an idea for people, stop watching TV as it's nothing but propaganda Corruption Inc Jul 2013 #74

Anti-vaxxers are the worst type of people. Apophis Jul 2013 #75