2 Hollywood Heavyweights Quit TV Caucus After Liberal Bias Unveiled
- Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:33am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Two prominent, conservative Hollywood producers have resigned in anger after it was revealed that members of their TV Caucus were caught on tape admitting (and even celebrating) the liberal bias in film and television.
Lionel Chetwynd and Norman Powell both resigned separately from the Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors, which The Hollywood Reporter (THR) describes as “an honor society founded in 1977 by Norman Lear, James Komack, Aaron Spelling, Richard Levinson and others to promote creative freedom and quality and diversity in television.”
Chetwynd and Powell quit on principle after some of their colleagues in the caucus gave damning statements to Ben Shapiro for his new book, “Primetime Propaganda: The True Hollywood Story of How the Left Took Over Your TV.”
Read our original report on the book.
Listen to exclusive audio of Hollywood execs admitting bias.
Hear Glenn interview Ben Shapiro.
Powell, who once ran CBS Entertainment Productions, sent a statement to THR:
“Certainly the fact that our industry has a liberal bias is no surprise,” he said. “What is troubling is that now it seems discrimination is an acceptable practice to stifle divergent opinions. Speaking out against this is specifically on the Caucus Mission Statement. Our First Commitment is ‘promoting the artistic rights of the creative community,’ not solely the rights of the liberal creative community.”
Chetwynd, whose TV credits include “DC 9/11: Time of Crisis“ and ”Ike: Countdown to D-Day,” was much more scathing in his resignation. His was in the form of an open letter to the Caucus, and he targeted remarks made by Vin Di Bona, creator of “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” who admitted the TV industry is anti-conservative and that he’s happy about it:
“Mr. Shapiro interviewed a large number of our Hollywood notables on the subject of diversity — not the sacrosanct melange of race, religion, gender orientation and the like, but a more challenging diversity: that of opinion and policy,” he wrote. “The vast majority felt quite comfortable endorsing discrimination against those whose political philosophy was not rooted in the reflexive Leftism of Hollywood.”
Chetwynd, in fact, was instrumental in bringing prominent Republicans, like John Thune, Tom Ridge and Eric Cantor, to speak to the Caucus, invitations he now views as an “embarrassment.”
“I knew most of my fellow members looked upon the political positions of these people as distasteful; what I now understand is the disgust was not for their views, but for their very person,” Chetwynd wrote. “Such people, Mr. Shapiro’s sources make clear, must be silenced and it is therefore proper to make them suffer discrimination.”
Of Di Bona and others who were caught on tape tolerating political discrimination in Hollywood, Chetwynd writes: “Shame on all of them. Their sickness is an infection that belongs in Europe of the 1930s.”
Chetwynd acknowledges that he has spoken to Di Bona, whom he refers to as “a Caucus leader,” and has forgiven his remarks, but it didn’t alter his decision to leave the group.
“Until now, the Hollywood culture kept mean-spirited and odious persecution carefully discussed out of earshot of we lepers; now, however, there appears to be no problem in openly admitting to cheap and easy prejudice,” Chetwynd writes.
[...]
“If the Hollywood Left has no compunction in publicly proclaiming its creed,” writes Chetwynd, “then for the sake of those Americans who have a different vision for our country, someone must shout, ‘Stop!’”
[...]“As I believe you’re aware,” he writes to his former Caucus colleagues, “I experienced overt blacklisting for my views as a
conservative — at the very hands of those who piously deplore the blacklisting of Communists in a former day.”
Near the end, THR notes, he writes, “I no longer belong in your midst. I shall miss you all.”
Read the full report from THR.
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Comments (254)
Mandors
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:02pm–”an honor society founded in 1977 by Norman Lear, James Komack, Aaron Spelling, Richard Levinson”
Um… You didn’t know it was a liberal bastion? Hmm.
Report Post »TheNewAmericanPatriot
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:01pmBy them leaving, they are only helping the Caucus. They should have stayed on and stand up, make the changes that are necessary from within. By walking aways, they leave it to the people that are fine with the way things are.
Report Post »Rob_M
Posted on June 7, 2011 at 12:48amIt would seem the stench was just too bad.
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:55amHollywood has had their day in the sun; the clouds are collecting and the storm upon them is coming.
Report Post »Richard Compton
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:53amGood for them, they did the right thing by resigning, maybe they should form a new group.
Report Post »grreed
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:52amI didn’t know there was liberal bias in holewood.Commies exposed.
Report Post »California needs to slide into the sea so they can swim with benladen.
This_Individual
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:26pmHey brother, let’s stop with the sliding into the sea crap. The entertainment undustry does not speak for all of us. There are a lot of us who have the b$$$ to stay in our state & fight for it, unlike those weak punks who would rather run off to another state leaving those of us who remain to fight outnumbered. It’d be nice if the rest of the country would help us out instead of wishing for our deaths.
Report Post »BlueStrat
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 6:07pm@ This_Individual
Many view California as akin to the Titanic, at the point in it’s sinking where only the stern section was above water, and at an extreme downward angle.
They view your pleas as passengers would a crewman on the Titanic demanding at that point that they all start hand-bailing with buckets to save the ship, rather than getting to a lifeboat.
Just sayin’
Report Post »swimmer1940
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:49amSame old. Same old. That‘s their agenda and they won’t change. Our kids are getting indoctrinated via every medium plus school. Eventually they will all be nice little liberal robots, and I pope it comes back to bite them all in the backside. By that time I’ll be returned to dust, and a pox on the whole crowd. BUT! The fight will be over and the right will have lost because we didn’t fight like a bunch of low-down street fighters. Manners and politics don’t mix.
Report Post »Fina Biscotti
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 6:53pmStick w THE TRUTH…..which is brutal to the liberal loons and
Far Left wingnuts.
If a liberal loon gets physical, kick their a++.
No exceptions.
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:49amHollywood leftists, the type of people that call Roman Polanski’s rape of a 13 year old “rape-rape” like it’s no big deal. Hollywood leftists, the sickest of America’s morally sick people.
Report Post »behonest
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:34pmand they also stick up for Mumbia Abu Jamel the cop killer from Philadelphia also the whole progressive caucus in congress didn’t see anthing wrong with naming a street in St Denis france after this (Move supporter,black muslim supporter, Bill Awyers, Barack Obama. See H.res 1082 (109th) names such as Neal Amercrombie, John Conyers,Danny Davis,Raul grijalva (AZ) charles Rangel, Bobby Rush (ex Panther)Anthony Weiner(unbattle of the bulge) do I need to go on, all these people need to be exposed.!!!
Report Post »Buzzboy317
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:48amIt’s about time. Good for them.
Report Post »grreed
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:48amI didn’t know there was liberal bais in hoolwood.
Report Post »Man they have hid it well.
California needs to slide into the ocean so they can swim with Bin Laden.
flamegonesilver
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 2:32pmIt’s not the state that needs to slide into the ocean….just the dummies in Hollywhine!
Report Post »nomorelawyers
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:48amStop watching TV and going to movies….. its not that hard…. and u might find a new talent inside you.
Report Post »ZZero
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:02pmI skip Sean Penn, Michael Moore, Sigorny Weaver, etc. films routinely as well as Current TV. I watch MSNBC to see what the other side is saying as well as for the “Three (plus) Stooges”
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 1:01pmThey don’t get any of my money, or my time. None
Report Post »Bluebonnet
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 2:35pmThe entertainment industry hasn’t made money off me in years! I’ve very particular what I spend my money on and prefer it go to a good and worthwhile cause because I refuse to support ANY known liberal events. And I spent a few years volunteering at the USO In Hollywood, but came out unscathed.
Report Post »Still can‘t understand American Jews who don’t support Israel. What are they smoking?
Bluebonnet
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 2:43pm@ NOMORE LAWYERS Right on. People are still fooled into believing a movie is entertainment. NOT. Have seen perhaps 3 movies in last 15 years and don’t miss it one bit. Go to local events, including Senior Theaters, school plays, concerts etc. There’s plenty to do in the smallest towns. I have no idea what a movie costs now, but I’ve heard around $10. Darn if I spend that much for something I totally believe is promoted to help the lefty communist community of Hollywood.
Report Post »Bushie
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:48amRemember when Barbara Streisand made the movie in support of her people called “Yentl”. Now she support obama who in anti Israel.
Report Post »Bluebonnet
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 2:23pmYup! I am constantly questioning how these American Jews can side with the Liberal who want to Kill Israel. Have they lost all caring for their beginnings? Guess the almighty dollar is worth more than integrity. Then I see Judas selling his soul for a few coins.
Report Post »Teaparty-grammy
Posted on June 7, 2011 at 1:18amNot exactly logical, is it! And like Hanoi Jane, if the help of these people results in a great slaughter in Israel, you will never hear ANY of them say, “Maybe we were wrong”, much less “I’m sorry” to those who were slaughtered. Hell, the MSM could not even be bothered to MENTION the Israeli family, including small children that were slaughtered, much less the little Palestinian puke who was bragging he had a part in it. All you hear is how big, bad Israel is always picking on the poor, innocdent little Palestinians. What a load of BS! You notice that has the same initials as Babs Streisand? Concidence? Maybe not . . .
Report Post »LibertyWon
Posted on June 8, 2011 at 3:41pmThe tune will change when it affects them personally. Left unchecked, it will affect them directly.
Report Post »code green
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:47amMc Carthy was right then, and is right about the same idealistic population of Hollywierd today .
Report Post »We need a House investigation on un-American activities even today .
Rick300
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:47amRefreshingly American!
Report Post »momprayn
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:47amWell, some people for God to bless! I’ve been hearing of more and more “closet” Conservatives in Hollywood “coming out” & so I think this may good signs of the “beginning of the end” of all thise horrible media lib bias garbage everywhere. Truth and justice is my mantra and prayer for the last 3 years !!!!!
Report Post »rufuscharles
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:46amLionel Chetwynd and Norman Powell are heros. Heros of principle, and God knows we need that now more than ever. Thank you for your courage and sacrafice.
Report Post »ZZero
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:46amTwo pairs of big ones. I’m impressed.
Report Post »They should make a made for TV movie about them. (yea right)
Warphead
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:44amThe cracks in the wall of liberalism have now spread to the very pillars that support it. Thank God the end of this scourge is coming soon.
Report Post »CaptainKook
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:42amHA HA I’ve been hearing this Shapiro character all over talk radio.
He’s shocked – I guess – that people tend to avoid other people who have striong opinions – like say, if an rabidly “liberal” journalist is discovered working at Fox – he’d be DISCRIMINATED against based on his views, as Roger Ailes has done in purging “liberals” from his network.
Likewise, smart people in Hollywood tend to not want to work with rabid “conservatives” [like the bunch who recently lost about $12 million producing "Atlas Shrugged"] – is that a surprise!
Report Post »FREDD The WILSON
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:15pmMark your calendars now KOOKY. Part 2 is being released April 15th, 2012 and Part 3 will be released April 15th ,2013
Report Post »pmacres
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:23pmKOOKY is a libby’s libber lib
Report Post »TRUTHLADY
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 1:15pmKooky,
Report Post »Did you just say the smart people in Hollywood? I’m just going to let that statement speak for itself, oxymoron.
Alky
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 1:17pmGet your head out of your butt, Ailes has “added” ******** to his network.
Report Post »CaptainKook
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 2:19pmHow Roger Ailes Built the Fox News Fear Factory
The onetime Nixon operative has created the most profitable propaganda machine in history. Inside America’s Unfair and Imbalanced Network
[excerpt:]
Rounding out his senior news team, Ailes tapped trusted Republicans like veteran ABC correspondent Brit Hume and former George H.W. Bush speechwriter Tony Snow.
Ailes then embarked on a purge of existing staffers at Fox News. “There was a litmus test,” recalled Joe Peyronnin, whom Ailes displaced as head of the network. “He was going to figure out who was liberal or conservative when he came in, and try to get rid of the liberals.” When Ailes suspected a journalist wasn’t far enough to the right for his tastes, he’d spring an accusation: “Why are you a liberal?” If staffers had worked at one of the major news networks, Ailes would force them to defend working at a place like CBS – which he spat out as “the Communist Broadcast System.” To replace the veterans he fired, Ailes brought in droves of inexperienced up-and-comers – enabling him to weave his own political biases into the network’s DNA.
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/how-roger-ailes-built-the-fox-news-fear-factory-20110525
http://nymag.com/print/?/news/media/roger-ailes-fox-news-2011-5/
Report Post »Mgindi26
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 2:53pmApparantly you never watch Fox. I personally don’t watch TV altogether and even I know that Fox has plenty of Liberals on there Roster. and they have much more liberals than CNN or MSNBC have combined (or for that matter the NYT, WAPO, ABC, CBS, NBC)
Report Post »here are the libs that i know of and like I said I don’t evenown a TV
Geraldo,
Alan Colmes
Juan Williams
Ellen Ratner
Bob Beckel
JOhn Roberts
Roger Friedman
thats off the top of my head so you see fox has liberals
CaptainKook
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 3:14pm@Mgindi26
Report Post »Fox News – as in the so-called “News” division – was purged of “liberal” journalists by Roger Ailes as the article states.
The on-air talent are another matter.
Zer0
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 4:06pmI love your bizarre premise Cpt.Kook. Just as kooky as your juvenile name. First, you disregard the NUMEROUS liberals that work on Fox news as commentators (ex-Clinton/Carter administration cronies, NPR contributors, and former Air America hacks). Second, this idea that there cannot possibly be ONE SINGLE conservative news outlet to counter 60 years of a Progressive monopoly on the ENTIRE industry.
Guerrino and Cpt.foolish……..Just two more Progressives who absolutely detest free speech and opposing views. Go pound sand and enjoy your frustration, that after 60 years of propaganda and an iron fisted control over the ENTIRE American media, that this country is STILL a center-right nation.
Progressives…..massive incompetent, authoritarian, hypocrites.
Report Post »CaptainKook
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 6:01pmOne more time: the Fox “NEWS” operation is separate from their commentary shows like Glenn’s, Sean’s etc.
Roger Ailes FIRED ALL THOSE HE CONSIDERED LIBERAL from the Fox “News” gathering operation..
Just as the article states.
Believe anything you like though – you will anyway.
Report Post »CaptainKook
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 6:54pmThere are PLENTY of Progressive journalists that work at Fox.
I’m sure you know all none of them too.
Report Post »Zer0
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 7:43pmCptn.Crook,
Leland Vittert, Shepherd Smith, Julie Banderas, Greg Burke, Greta Van Sustren, Alan Colmes, etc etc etc. Again, a journalist can report on a story how they see fit (applying their own slant), but the editorial decisions of what stories are covered, are made by a Conservative, Brit Hume. There is NO discrimination there. However, at the other “news” organizations, their is rampant discrimination along ideological lines. Fox picks up many of these reporters, contributors, and journalists who are discriminated against (many of which are Progressive, but made the mistake of questioning your messiah or a particuliar aspect of your bent ideology).
You have yet to address any of the Progressive hypocrisy that I have pointed out spewing forth from you and your beloved Leftist media. Why do you fear free speech or differing opinions, so? What’s wrong with an opposition network, especially when Progressives have had a 60 year monopoly on the industry (it’s only one network, after all)?
Not only do you need to study history more, you also need to learn the definiton of Propaganda, and the difference between journalists and editors. I always thought you Progressives question authority at every turn, I guess that’s not true. You devour your propaganda joyfully, all the while obeying obediently, like a good little boy.
I would quit now, and cease making yourself look even more foolish and infantile.
Report Post »Zer0
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 8:10pmCptn.Krook,
I know you read my retort, don’t be cowardly. Respond, I’m intersted in reading your pretzel logic. Yes, yes, hypocrisy is like a straight jacket, virtually inescapable without doing bodily harm to one’s self. You’ll probably just ignore my inquiries, along with your own hypocrisy, answering my questions with questions, like the majority of Progressives do.
You’re going to have a difficult time with me, because I’m not a Republican and I used to be a Progressive stooge, much like you are now (that is until I woke up and opened my eyes). I simply value individuality, freedom, and detest Progressives AND moral busy-bodies (and all of your stomach-turning hypocrisies).
I’ll check back later then.
Report Post »maryslittlelamb
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 9:44pm@captain Kookadoodle
Assuming your account is true (and it seems plausible) Roger Ailes was simply doing his job for the company that hired him to do it. And yet you make it sound like an indictment. You don’t really get free enterprise, do you?
Report Post »Zer0
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 10:02pmI guess you tucked tail, unfortunately. I thought you could be a Progressive with slight chance at rationality. I guess I was wrong. Cowardly, if you ask me, to start a debate that you could not finish. Enjoy your yolk, serf.
Report Post »chickenlittle
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:40amNow if we can get more of them out of the closet.
Report Post »benrush
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:40amDupes. It‘s what’s for dinner.
Report Post »FREDD The WILSON
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:39amBig surprise here, (yeah right). Next will be a special on how CBS, NBC and ABC are liberal bias networks.
Report Post »Eric_The_Red_State
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:11pmNOOOOO – say it’s not so!!
Report Post »Bloody Sam
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:38amGood to see some have the courage of their convictions.
Report Post »chickenlittle
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:47amThe liberal bigots also have “courage” (stupidity and arrogance) of their “convictions” (exclusionary blacklisting and hatred of the opposition) … what’s different as long everybody is still willing to pay for their programs and movies while they live the rich life?
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:38amThank God there are some people making a stand for what is right are speaking up.
Report Post »DIOS BENDIGA AMERICA ... JESUCRISTO ES EL SEÑOR!
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:52amMy comment has nothing to do with the topic…I just liked it and wanted to share my e-mail:
January 2013
One sunny day in January, 2013 an old man approached the White House from across Pennsylvania Avenue. He spoke to the U.S. Marine standing guard and said, “I would like to go in and meet with President Obama.”
The Marine looked at the man and said, “Sir, Mr. Obama is no longer president and no longer resides here.”
The old man said, “Okay”, and walked away.
The following day, the same man approached the White House and said to the same Marine, “I would like to go in and meet with President Obama.”
The Marine again told the man, “Sir, as I said yesterday, Mr. Obama is no longer president and no longer resides here.”
The man thanked him and, again, just walked away.
The third day, the same man approached the White House and spoke to the very same U.S. Marine, saying “I would like to go in and meet with President Obama.”
The Marine, understandably agitated at this point, looked at the man and said, “Sir, this is the third day in a row you have been here asking to speak to Mr. Obama. I’ve told you already that Mr. Obama is no longer the president and no longer resides here. Don’t you understand?”
The old man looked at the Marine and said, “Oh, I understand. I just love hearing it.”
The Marine snapped to attention, saluted, and said, “See you tomorrow, Sir.”
Report Post »KickinBack
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:14pmAgreed. Yet part of me says good for them, the other part says the less influential conservative producers we have in the entertainment industry, the more garbage will be put out in movies and on tv.
Report Post »bry
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:28pm@DIOS…loved it, please continue off topic posts. See you tomorrow?
Report Post »The_Rev_In_Co
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 1:19pm@DIOS
Report Post »I heard this awhile ago and still makes Me happy!
Thanks and Semper Fi.
Bluebonnet
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 2:12pm@@ Dios Bendiga America………….LOVED the story you shared. Digress more often for something this delightful.
Report Post »flamegonesilver
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 2:22pm@DIOS….That was GREAT!!! Tks.!
Report Post »vennoye
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 2:42pmThank you, DIOS!!
Report Post »NOBALONEY
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:36amChetwynd and Powell have values and principles.
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:41amWelcome to Hollywood which there’s nothing Holly left in it but the left loons .
Report Post »TheLascone
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:44amYou got that right and that’s NO Baloney !
Report Post »http://www.flickr.com/photos/23630227@N06/5662306007/in/photostream/
Untameable-kate
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:45amThat is two in a cast of hundreds who come into our homes via the idiot box.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:59amA good start .. perhaps more will follow …. also in other areas of “the arts”.
TEA!
Report Post »jeff.cooper
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:01pmSo do the liberals in Hollywood and that is where the argument lies. Liberals solely want to promote theirs while stifling Conservatives. Liberal media types feel threatened when a small majority point out the truth and we can surely expect a scathing from them.
Report Post »MsMonsoon
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:08pmIt’s nice to read about two people with back bones. From Hollywood, no less! BRAVO!
Report Post »Bluebonnet
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:16pmThank God some are stand-up guys. I will read the true story of: “How the left took over your TV” by Ben Shapiro. But, it’s no surprise to me that many of the left-wing, outright commie types have taken over the TV and newspapers. This is why I watch little on TV and cancelled the lib news rag. They secretly slant everything to the left for the weak of mind types, then you’re sucked in to their liberal agenda. Read and think for yourselves for a change. Turn off the dam TV instead of being indoctrinated
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:16pm@Untameable-kate, and that’s why my family does not watch network television. Actually, we don’t watch much TV at all. Sports, Food Network, a few shows here and there on Discovery Channel, but not much else. That cast of hundreds only gets into one’s home if it is allowed to get in. It’s kinda like a vampire: you have to invite the evil inside……
Report Post »nfbailey
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:22pmMcCarthy was right. They should have left him alone!!
Report Post »MASTER YODA
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:26pmKnown this for decades, we conservatives have. Why is it, in their occupation and are just now figuring this out, are they, hmm?
Report Post »mmaitia43
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 1:14pmI agree, this type of thing needs to happen more and more so that Hollywood hears from all of us not only in not supporting their movies and hitting them where they feel it, in the pocket book. This is what they understand period.
I don’t believe we are cry babies being that we have the right to speak up and that will not change. We will continue to honor our beliefs.
Report Post »grannyjojo
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 1:34pmYes they do have principles and I applaud them for it. You can talk about them staying and exposing their agenda but they did just what I would do, make my views widely known and then remove myself from the situation. I believe that is what it is going to take, taking a stand. Whether these two men are conservative or liberal to me doesn’t really factor into it. They are people of GOOD character. Its fine to agree or disagree, thats what makes America great, its when you believe you alone or people like minded have the ONLY answer and anyone who thinks otherwise deserve to be blacklisted, embarassed and the like. I applaud their actions and hope more American’s, whatever their political leanings are will stand for what is right. Those in that caucus what to scream about diversity for all, fairness and all the rest while they are employing just the opposite. Its disgusting and I’m glad someone in their midst had the courage to stand up to their cr@p. “Every knee will bow and every tongue confess”
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:35am.
Report Post »Should have stayed and exposed all of them for what they are TRITORS. Hey that could be there next project…..
BeerSnob
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 11:49amIf you’re going to capitalize a word for emphasis, don’t spell it wrong.
Report Post »just sayin…
smithclar3nc3
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:03pmPlease how can they be part of this whole leftist propaganda agenda for decades and not see it.
Report Post »Can‘t producers apply simple logic didn’t realize that in order to have bais programs you have to discriminate to drown out a counter message.
JoeBtfsplk
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:05pmSurprised?
Report Post »Mike N
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:15pmLet’s hope it already is . . .
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:19pmUntil Hollywood feels the impact in the only language they understand, their bank accounts, the propaganda will continue. I hope there are others in Hollywood who put their principles before their life style because what Hollywood represents is exactly what Islam holds against America. California will be the first state they will want to annihilate because of their “artistic freedoms and license”; it stands for everything they abhor.
D0ntTread0nMe
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:23pmYeah I would have preferred you guys had stayed in the thick of it, and told the American people the score…. but I get it…
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drattastic
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:30pmThis was breaking news to Chetwynd and Powell ? Really ?
Report Post »Guerrino_P
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:39pmConservative cry babies.
Report Post »Zer0
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 1:04pmGreat, now they shall just replace these two Leftists with two more Leftists who will be far more coy in their discrimination.
Still the same old segregationists/pro-internment camps/authoritarians/Democrats/Progressives, eh, Guerrino? All of that “liberal”, equal rights, and pro-democracy drivel was always a great, big, convoluted lie. Here, we are all being reminded this again.
Guerrino, crybabies? I think not. Unlike fools like you who believe they’ll be apart of the “ruling class” when the Progressives/Democrats achieve their ultimate goal, we stand up to this old fashion tyranny. Stay a serf. Later.
Report Post »TomFerrari
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 1:10pmMay I suggest these two fine gentlemen, go out and start their own production company, built from the ground up for web production and broadcast? That is clearly the future after all. This is a perfect opportunity to seize upon! The honest people in the business would flock to it as web streaming chokes the life out of cable and satellite television subscriptions.
Report Post »streetrodder
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 1:11pm@Guerinno P, Yep, you figured it out, *******. The movie industry is loosing alot of money from people that don’t go to the movies anymore.
Report Post »cessna152
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 1:18pmLiberal bias? Actually Marxist agenda! Boycott them… would you give money to a group trying to destroy you and your beliefs? We have seen two movies in the past 26 months and we made sure it was a Conservative message, author or something of the sort. Only buy used Dvd’s from friends or trade..I will give my money to people that do good and don’t mislead kids.
Report Post »PATTY HENRY
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 1:21pmArtists and other creative types wish for a world that doesn’t exist (without a lot of effort) without the discipline of work. They tend to be very immature. In the way they think. In the way they plan their productions (which is why business people needed to come in and took over the planning for most film projects/handing the finances) . They are dreamers without the discipline of work. Many of them come to Hollywood with no college, no trade school, just their bodies/looks. LA is a brutal town. Everyone has an agenda. Everyone has their own project. It’s not like Nashville where everyone wants to win for themselves but has enough sense to know that those they help will some day help them too. So we have ambitious, uneducated, self-centered, immature. Then we have the prep school cuties and bratty sons who are farmed out to Hollywood by Daddy who pays their expenses to let Hollywood “baby-sit” for these ‘hot shots’. VERY few in Hollywood care about creating the next great movie ; writing the next great script. It’s all about money; status; who you know. Writers don’t allow youngsters with great scripts to get a foot-hold (neither do the major Agents). What’s funny is that the video games now take in about 100 times what the movies take in business-wise. This is not everyone…this is not the crews who have seen it all, work hard and for the most part, are Conservative…I’m talking about the Tabloid Freaks. I know. I’m part of it and have be
Report Post »vincentadv
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 1:22pmI feel very glad that someone stood up. Good for them. Principles of how we treat people apply to everyone. Open minds and creative ideas should be something we all aspire to. What are they afraid of? Like Glenn says, the real truth has no agenda.
Report Post »dizzyinthedark
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 1:22pmGood for them! I for one have quit going to the movies (physically not enjoyable) so they are not getting my money there. I‘m sure there are many more people that have just stayed home instead and Hollywood is feeling the ’pinch’. Time to turn in another direction fellows because I for one am looking to see movies that portray ‘the truth’, uphold morals, not afraid to show God is living! Let Hollywood fester in their own self made delusions of grandeur that have turned around and bitten them in the (bleep)!
Can‘t wait for the ’real’ show to begin!
Report Post »Clive
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 1:25pmLook these guys up on IMDB… By “heavyweights” you must mean “total nobodies” right?
Report Post »No1YaKnow
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 1:33pmGurerrino-may I be the first to tell you to gth. If you agree with silencing free speech, let me make sure you are well supplied with duct tape to take care of your own. It is the SAME thing.
Report Post »hologram5
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 1:41pmGUERRINO_P
Report Post »Posted on June 6, 2011 at 12:39pm
Conservative cry babies.
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Hey loser, wait until ALL of us conservative crybabies start not going to your messiah‘s movies anymore then we’ll truly see just WHO the crybabies are when they don’t have the coin to finance their lavish lifestyles. Man you are dense. Lead anyone?
militiaman
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 1:45pmThe entertainment industry is no more than a propaganda arm of the radical, far left fringe in this country.
We quit going to theaters long ago, preferring to choose and pick DVD‘s after we’ve had a chance to get a full synopsis of their content.
Right now the entire entertainment industry depicts just EXACTLY the opposit of reality. How many movies are out there that portrays whites…especially white males….as evil and stupid, while blacks are depicted as stunningly brilliant scientists, lawyers, doctors and othe professionals, even though there is no such corresponding representation in the real world of any significance? It’s pretty obvious the makers of these distortions despise white America. It is hate at its finest.
How others can sit through such abysmal trash while they’re being lied about and insulted is beyond me. Truly they’re the products of mind control in one form or another.
Report Post »cemerius
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 1:47pmI am sure that either action would not cause one drop of wine spilt or a tear shed….Lib elitists live in their own little bubbles!
Report Post »Secret Squirrel
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 2:00pmThere‘s something I thought I’d never see.
Report Post »The words “honor” and “Norman Lear” in the same sentence.
Lear created a left wing hate group to lie about conservatives.
escrge
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 2:02pmTo add to beersnob’s comment, it’s “THEIR next project” – not “THERE next project.” Ugh!
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 2:04pm@Clive
I still say you are wrong dood. You were most definitely indoctrinated. Just not smart enough to notice.
Report Post »Like I said, concentrate on your self admitted strengths, like getting drunk with girls.
I‘m sure you’ll go far.
old white guy
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 2:09pmheh, nothing will change. the only thing that will get their attention is going bankrupt.
Report Post »standing together
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 2:14pmQuit watching the mind sucking box and going to the rude crude movies that they put out. You won’t miss it, I promise. Standing together is our only hope!
Report Post »obama-mecca-me-sick
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 2:17pmI sense a shift in the wind……. could it be true? Will exposing these insane progressives cause a backlash so strong that America shifts back to civility, responsibility, truth and honor?????
Report Post »mikem1969
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 2:18pmAt least they finaly woke up to the blatant communistic attitude of hollywood.
Report Post »Susan Harkins
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 2:20pmCourt Jesters (Hollywood) should stay out of Politics (DC).
Its only common sense — stick to what you know.
Report Post »hifi74
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 2:27pmI say good on them for finally standin up for what they believe in. Maybe this will be the act that will encourage others in the industry to make a stand as well.
Report Post »Bigliardi
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 3:05pm@beersnob…Hey beer, coulda been an honest mistake….simply left out the a…What’s the problem..?
Report Post »bullcrapbuster
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 3:33pmThe left wing agenda is unravelling on many fronts. Lots more work to do though.We need to squash all of the slimy worms.
Report Post »shazam3
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 3:48pmYou guys gotta be kidding me. The liberals/conservatives in Hollywood care only about one thing. The bottom line. If you make money with your films liberal or conservative you get hired back. If you don’t you get stuffed back on the “we’ll call you” list. The conservatives have been riding high on the Westerns of the 60‘s and 70’s. Any time they want some more credability they drag Clint Eastwood out and put him in a marginal Western to fill their pockets again. Now they have found Matt Damon as the next John Wayne/Eastwood character. The libs will fund these films just like the conservs. Neither of the sides have any scruples, only money..
Report Post »*************************
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 6:01pm“to promote …
creative freedom [code phrase]
quality [code word]
diversity [code word]"
Hey, they know the secret codes!
Report Post »dr_funk
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 7:58pmIt wasn’t new to them, this just made it abundantly clear, and gave them the opportunity to make a public and emphatic exit from the scene.
Report Post »Teaparty-grammy
Posted on June 7, 2011 at 12:44am@ grandmaof5 who posted: “Until Hollywood feels the impact in the only language they understand, their bank accounts, the propaganda will continue”.
The sad thing is, if you boycott these clueless naifs, they will scream that you are trying to stifle their freedom of expression–even though they have no qualms about trying to stifle yours. They behave like a bunch of spoiled children–and have just about as much perception about the real world as a kumquat.
I’ve always thought it was proper to keep politics and entertainment separated, and tried to take the view that their ultra-liberal views were simply the result of being out of touch with reality and more than a little immature. But if they are gonig to insist on injecting leftist propaganda into everything they do, which has an effect on impressionable minds like the nation’s youth, then they should pay at the box office for their stupidity. Most probably consider themselves good people trying to do the right thing–but because they have influence and visibility, they are only doing more damage by influencing the uninformed to follow them down the clueless road to ruin.
Report Post »bread and circuses
Posted on June 7, 2011 at 8:31am@GRANDMAOF5 & @TEAPARTY-GRAMMY
Well said, ladies !!!
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