Update: ESPN Yanks ‘Monday Night Football’ Open Over Hank Jr‘s ’Hitler’ Comment
- Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:40pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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It was an odd interview for sure. And now it’s just caused a change in television programming — sort of.
As The Blaze reported Monday morning, Hank Williams Jr. — the iconic country singer known for his “Monday Night Football” jingle — delivered an awkward interview to Fox News in which he made a Hitler reference. Now, that has led the network to pull the opening before Monday’s game.
In a statement on the company’s website, it said it was “disappointed” with his comments.
“While Hank Williams, Jr. is not an ESPN employee, we recognize that he is closely linked to our company through the open to Monday Night Football,” the statement says. “We are extremely disappointed with his comments, and as a result we have decided to pull the open from tonight’s telecast.”
Below is the exchange that got the crooner in trouble:
HANK WILLIAMS: Remember the golf game?
STEVE DOOCY: Boehner?
HANK WILLIAMS: That was one of the biggest political mistakes ever.
CO-HOSTS: Why?
HANK WILLIAMS: That turned a lot of people off. You know, watching, you know, it just didn’t go over.
GRETCHEN CARLSON: You mean when John Boehner played golf with President Obama?
HANK WILLIAMS: Oh, yeah! Yeah. And Biden and Kasich, yeah. Uh-huh.
GRETCHEN CARLSON: What did you not like about it? It seems to be a really pivotal moment for you.
HANK WILLIAMS: Come on. Come on. It would be like Hitler playing golf with Netanyahu, OK?
Watch the exchange here.
The comments led to host Gretchen Carlson “disavowing” the comments immediately after the interview.
And in case the tune (which has been used for over 20 years) is unfamiliar to you, this is what football fans won’t be hearing on Monday (although the intros change slightly every year, the tun remains the same):
What do you think?
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Comments (489)
bhelmet
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:04pmDon’t forget ESPN and most sports broadcasters/journalists are as left as mainstream journalists. I don’t think they were mad at Hitler reference except that it was in comparison to one of their own.
Report Post »Lucy Larue
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:16pmBHELMET,
Please BLAZERS.., do what I did. Contact ESPN via E Mail and tell them what you think of their a*#hole, jerked(with)off decision!
They have the cahones of GNATS!
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:27pmWho cares! They showed their colors to the world and I bet Bocephus gets paid for it anyway. It’s a contract gig. He will wear this like a badge of honor. They gained nothing by doing this to him but get some kudos from the left.
Report Post »IvanK
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:32pmGee, I seem to remember all kinds of derogatory comments about Bush but I don’t recall anyone getting sidelined.
Report Post »That’s the nice thing about the Liberal Standard… There are so many of them!
NHwinter
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:33pmSo the Liberals can call the Tea Party Nazis, terrorists, racists, and tell them to go to hell, but Hank jr. can’t say what he feels. What about Morgan Freeman? I’ve seen him doing interviews since his comments. No one banned him. Big mouth Rosanne Barr wanting to cut banker’s head off, bet no one will ban her. You’d have to be blind not to see all the hyprocrisy. Bless you Hank jr., don’t let them dissaude you.
Report Post »Mil-Dot
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:45pmExactly. If Hank had made the reference to Bush, you would not hear a peep.
Report Post »*****
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:56pmAmen to that
Report Post »Redd
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 8:05pmHank Williams Jr should write a song about it!!!
Report Post »Ronko
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 8:22pmIt‘s beyond censorship and because of that I won’t watch ESPN tonight.
Report Post »dsind
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 8:28pmwhich person was he calling netanyahu, bho or boehner?
Report Post »Applehead
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 8:32pmESPN are a bunch of liberals!!!
Report Post »PA PATRIOT
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 8:54pmI refuse to watch and told ESPN.
Report Post »PATTY HENRY
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 8:59pmSTUPID PC FOOLS. STUPID gutless, silly, childish PC fools. STUPID ESPN. STUPID GRETCHEN CARLSON… HOW dare she say she needed to “disavow” anything? STUPID, USELESS, GUTLESS… now I’m going to go cancel my membership for ESPN…I’ll send them an EMAIL first. THEY are supposed to be “MEN” …jerks… YOU GO HANK, JR. THEY ARE hopefully going to be barraged with EMAILS telling them they SUCK! There are two words no one gets to say in front of me…PC and GREEN !!
Report Post »FormerLib
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 8:59pmIdiots don’t seem to know the difference between a comparison and a simile.
Report Post »HARDWORKPAYS
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:04pmOh we better say only what they want us to or they will get rid of us. They make me sick.
Report Post »PATTY HENRY
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:06pmhttps://r.espn.go.com/members/contact/index go here. let them know what you think.
Report Post »dadadadio
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:10pmIf HWJr had compared BUSH to Hitler, you know they’d be patting him on the back.
Report Post »Viet Vet
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:11pmThe left loves to dish it out, but they sure can’t take it. The truth hurts them bigtime.
Report Post »michael48
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:17pm8 years of Hitler…Bush…not a word….. he!! I can watch Idiots dancing on National Geographic, don’t need a bunch of PC morons from espn trying to speak English…
Report Post »bhelmet
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:28pmSent my complaint – thank you for the link.
Report Post »auntmoxie.com
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:30pmThat’s the point right there. No other comments needed.
Report Post »PubliusPencilman
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:34pmAlright Beckbots, while ESPN may have overreacted, this is not actually a case of “Political Correctness.” Most of you cry PC all the time that you really don’t seem to know what the term means. The man just made a stupid and highly politically charged comment and the network did not want to be associated with it.
Really, EVERYONE needs to stop with the Hitler stuff. At the end of the day, it minimizes the tragedies of WWII and the Holocaust into a self-serving political talking point. Its disrespectful to those who lived through these events.
Report Post »Ballot_Box_Revolution
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:37pmI love these polls I’m learning a lot about the people. But anyways ESPN is a private company they have every right to pull a song if they want to. I personally think the reason for pulling the song is stupid but ESPN has a right to do it. Now the true test is can you put your principles before your pleasure? I know this will be really difficult but if we hate this so much we must stop watching Monday night football. Can we go that far?
I personally don’t hate the decision that much….lol.
Report Post »godhead
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:42pmTurn out the lights . . . the party’s over.
Report Post »godhead
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:44pmIvanka. .”That’s the nice thing about the Liberal Standard… There are so many of them!”
You forgot one . . . the president has a deep=seated hatred for white people and white culture.
Which conservative standard does that fall under?
Report Post »Clive
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:51pmIVANK,
Actually, i recall the dixie chicks criticizing Bush, and i recall them getting yanked from hundreds of redneck country stations… short memory eh? I’m pretty sure if hank williams called bush hitler, he would be booted too.
and he didn’t really call obama hitler, or even say “obama is like hitler”. he was just putting two people who should be at odds at the same golf game. he could have said tom and jerry. or whatever. it was an analogy. not a statement.
Report Post »Clive
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:53pmwhy is fox even interviewing him, he hasn’t been relevant for like 25 years. same with ted nugent, who they have on all the time. “Well, he hasn‘t had a hit since the 70’s, however he says lots of offensive stuff, so lets have him on the show!
Report Post »Alvis Prezley
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:55pmIf it was said about a republican …no one would have said a word.
Report Post »INOGAWD
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:56pmScrew ESPN, Msnbc,abc,and all the Libotard’s, F’OFF !!!!
Report Post »Goes for the Obama Administration too….
MIBUGNU2
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:02pmI’m with Hank Jr., Obamacon ESPN and LSM can Kiss Off…..
Report Post »lillymckim
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:08pmESPN only allows convicted rapists and felons like Mike Tyson to talk sexually about Sarah Palin on their radio shows but Hank Williams Jr cant say Hitler?
Report Post »rangerp
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:13pmAll my rowdy friends have settled down.
Heck, not only did the settle down, the elected a socialist who declared his run for the senat seat in the house of a known terrorist.
He attended an anti semitic church for 20 years that preached black liberation theology.
One elected, he fired the head of GM (I think Hitler took over the auto industry)
He also forced the socialist health care on America (think Hitler took over healthcare)
Report Post »rangerp
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:14pmI would like to spit some beachnut in that dudes eyes, and shoot him with my old .45, cause a country boy can survive.
Report Post »Wixom35
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:20pmHey Guys – we have to Love Lucy Larue
Report Post »Buck Shane
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:23pmESPN (ABC) is a for profit free enterprise. They can do whatever they think is in their stockholders best interests. Hank, Jr has millions of fans. This will get him publicity and sell him some albums. But his fans will be very angry because he did not call Mr. Obama Hitler. They are dropping him for an unjust reason. There is a lot of football that is not on ESPN. Don’t Watch MNF or boycott the sponsors or do BOTH. ESPN is a for profit company. Hit them in their profit.
Report Post »MIBUGNU2
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:25pm@ IvanK
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:32pm
Gee, I seem to remember all kinds of derogatory comments about Bush but I don’t recall anyone getting sidelined.
That’s the nice thing about the Liberal Standard…
It’s a Libotard trait… No common sense !!
Report Post »lillymckim
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:26pmThanks for the links I just used both of them and sent my remarks.
Report Post »jb.kibs
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:36pmproof positive that Obama is hitler….
Report Post »ishka4me
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:40pmagree it is not wisest thing to say, but remember lots of abc people making outrageous statements against President Bush and nothing was ever done.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:40pmAnother victory for American CAPITALISM! And thanks FOX for bringing down another right wing loon, as you did with GB with his comments about President Obama.
All these comments about PC and “opinions” totally miss the point. ESPN is in the business of making money, as all businesses are. When someone connected this closely to ESPN goes on air, sounding and looking like he’s drugged up, and comparing President Obama to Hilter, of course they are going to react. Despite what you might think, most Americans find that offensive, just as most Americans find that accusing President Obama of being “racist” did.
You lose advertisors that way. ESPN doesn’t want to lose advertisors. They want to make money and don’t want their brand blemished by a someone who makes remarks offensive to most Americans (not to mention one that looks and sounds like he’s coked up).
No, this isn’t “giving in to PC.” This is pure, red white and blue American Capitalism. The customer is always right.
Report Post »MHP
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:44pmI agree what Hank Jr. did I bet he’s making more money than Sgt. Schultz or Mike Papintonio
Obama is a hitler, and I’m not damn afraid to say it.
Encinom and you and JZS agree with Papintonio and Shultzie
But Hank Jr is right, and he’s making millions of dollars, why you guys are I’m happy to see broke.
Obama is a Hitler, **** you nit.
Report Post »And I make no bones to say it.
dealer@678
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:47pmESPN sucks . They along with NBC are on my NO WATCH list. Next
Report Post »lillymckim
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:49pmCarlson, a co-host on the Fox News Channel’s morning show “Fox & Friends,” appeared on Glenn Beck’s June 9 program and questioned the logic behind the decision reached by the government and General Motors (GM) to close down a dealership that has been in her family for 90 years.
“I’d like to get a hold of the car czar too,” Carlson said. “Never did I think personally that I would need to get a hold of him, but now I do because my parents have owned a General Motors dealership in Anoka, Minn., for 90 years and they were terminated last week and they would like to know why. They would like to know why from the car czar.”
Gretchen disavowed the comments? Can you see the analogy now Gretchen?
Report Post »MHP
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:51pmLucy Larue
It’s worthless to contact ESPEN.
We need to be ready to use other options against the commies.
And I do mean a war which they want to fight, and they will lose.
Report Post »I don’t take it lightly, and I don’t want it to happen, but most police officers and military support a war if needed.
I make no bones about that.
they are our front lines we rely on.
But we can back them up too.
That needs to be made important.
The10thAmendment
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 11:07pmI will NEVER EVER view BSPN, or the National Football League again. NEVER!
Report Post »The10thAmendment
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 11:08pmI took part in the Arizona BUYcott because friends from Arizona asked me to help them. I’m now asking people to BOYcott the NFL.
Report Post »The10thAmendment
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 11:12pm@ dsind
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 8:28pm
which person was he calling netanyahu, bho or boehner?
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I’d assume Boehner. But he’d have been more accurate to say Hitler and Stalin, rather than Hitler and Netanyahu.
Boehner is a disgusting traitor (Stalin), and Obama is a treasonous back stabbing clown (Hitler).
Report Post »Buck Shane
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 11:27pm@JZS
Report Post »I don’t know you, but I‘m willing to bet that you wouldn’t call Hank, Jr a ”right wing loon” to his face.
Hank didn’t compare Mr. Obama to Hitler. If you are actually interested in the truth, perhaps you should watch the interview again.
You said, “You lose advertisers that way.” Do you think conservatives are going to be happily buying products advertised on MNF? Do you think Hank, Jr’s millions of fans are going to.
MNF was not able to draw enough viewers to continue to be on ABC during prime time. They had to move the show to ESPN. Do you think by dropping Hank for something he obviously didn’t do is going to increase their viewership?
“The Customer Is Always Right” was a campaign launched by Marshal Fields in Chicago around 1900. The simple truth is the customer is not always right. They are right when they are right. This could cost ESPN/ABC MNF. They have just attacked a large portion of their audience.
Snafu777
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 11:36pm@JZS
Report Post »Capitalism works both ways and since that they’ve distanced themselves from anyone having an opinion not “in line” with “popular” sentiment, I think they’ve just lost a customer. I‘m also quite sure I’m not the only one who’ll be turning them off, either.
eaglenva
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 11:56pm@ Patty Henry, Thanks for the link.
3%er
Report Post »Jaycen
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 12:05amThey can choose whomever they like as a “Front Person” for their programming, but I disagree with their move in this case. Now, I never watched it anyway, so it doesn’t matter in my case.
Report Post »abbygirl1994
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 12:17amLucyLarue.. You have a email address for them??
Report Post »thepatriotdave
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 1:13amThis move shouldn’t surprise anyone. In the end it will be Hank’s freedom of speech that will be stepped on by the retards on the left.
Report Post »Political_Freak
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 1:17amI canceled my ESPN Insider subscription today. I figured my heart didn’t want to give them money any longer.
Report Post »Truthbeliever2
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 1:54amIs it possible he is being censored not because he compared Obama to Hitler, but because he is not endorsing the idea of “Republicans and Democrats compromising with each other to get things done.”
How many times have you heard that line from the establishment politicians on both sides. Could the government be leaning on ESPN? Maybe they work hand in hand.
I loved playing sports when I was younger but now professional sports and their fans remind of the days of the Collesum in Rome where the peons would go to be entertained so they would not notice how dreadfully their rulers were running their society.
Report Post »chazman
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 5:26am… besides the federal government, the State Controlled Media is the second biggest enemy of the American people. We take back the media we take back our country …
Report Post »MR_ANDERSON
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 6:13amThe sun is to the night sky, like ESPN is to my TV.
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 6:17amIt sounded more like they were comparing Boehner to Hitler to me.
Report Post »And I like Hank, Jr.
jamestoms
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 6:22amYour right one of their own!!!
Report Post »poster
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 6:59ambhelmet — you are absolutely right.
Report Post »bilorites
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 7:20am@nhwinter… EXCELLENT POINT!…. the hypocrisy of the left is palpable…. the pospotus and his regime are just the same way…. all hypocrites
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 7:41amLet’s see the NFL,and NBA pay convicted felons millions a year to act like thugs and ESPN gets it’s panties in a bunch of a comparison of to opposites. I think real Americans need to send a message to ESPN to watching games,stop going to games ,and stop purchasing anything that has to do with the ESPN OR THE NFL
Report Post »old white guy
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 8:03ambhelmet, i agree. the dems cr-p all over conservative repubs and no one says squat. time to throw some cr-p their way.
Report Post »SLAPTHELEFT
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 8:15amWell I guess I’ll just boycott ESPN.
Report Post »SLAPTHELEFT
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 8:27amThank you publius for the sticky white goo dripping off your chin. You little babies boycott everything. This doesn’t require your lefty lecturing. Hank doesn’t need the money. Speak your mind Hank we stand with you. Lefties love to talk trash but their feelings get hurt so easily. Anyone who utters the word ********* should also be banned from espn. Does that sit well with you?you are still a joke punious. Hope Robert smacks the mascara off of your face.
Report Post »SLAPTHELEFT
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 8:34amWhat does Obama have to do with espn or Monday night football anyway?
Report Post »starman70
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 8:59amWow, the Libs got burned. ESPN, which is supposed to be a SPORTS network is now showing its true colors. It is now just another liberal network, run by leftists and maoist slugs.
Someone said earlier, if the comments had been made about Bush, Chaney or any Tea party member, it wouldn’t have any eyebrows. Well that’s the truth.
Report Post »starman70
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 9:17am@WWLCOMEBALCKCARTER:
It seems that ESPN closed that link. Just another proof that they are just another bunch of limp wristed liberals who don’t have the guts to listen to the American people.
Report Post »Stuck_in_CA
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 9:23am@Welcome Black Carter Thanks for the link! Done.
Report Post »The moment I heard HW Jr say those words, said to myself, that’s all folks! Hank’s arrogance, ego and brashness, has come back to bite him. Too bad. He’s become an NFL icon.
Hopefully, he’ll get the gig back.
MotoMofo
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 9:35amESPN – Extra Sensitive Partisan Network
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 9:43amIf he said it about Bush….. No problem
Report Post »nannyatnannydotgov
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 9:55amWe turned on the game to make sure they pulled him. They did. We turned it to Pawn Star (ROTFL). I emailed ESPN and told them I’m boycotting ESPN until they apologize to Hank. Screw ESPN! I’m not addicted to football!
Report Post »Mia Cav
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 10:02amThanks to Welcome Back Carter for the link! Just send my view! Jerks!
Report Post »jkendal
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 10:05amThe hilter comment MAY have been a bit much but he was ABSOLUTELY correct when he said zero is our enemy!! THAT’S what espn was probably mad about…..
Report Post »kmichaels
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 10:33amPubliusPencilman
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:34pm
Alright Beckbots, while ESPN may have overreacted, this is not actually a case of “Political Correctness.” Most of you cry PC all the time that you really don’t seem to know what the term means. The man just made a stupid and highly politically charged comment and the network did not want to be associated with it.
Publius, at least you are consistently stupid on every subject. I guess that is your one strength. That and getting every conclusion dead wrong. In any case, yes, this is not just PC, it is PC with typical liberal double standards. You should know about double standards. You have them yourself. You and your drooling twin JZS, idiot extraordinare.
Report Post »ashestoashes
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 10:36amNot only that, but the NWO guys own mainstream media. I understand that one of the Arabs bought into Fox around the elections.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 10:38amBuck Shane, you’re living in a fact free world. When somebody says “Obama is like Hitler” that’s called a “comparison.” In the aftermath of his dismissal, Hank called it “an analogy.“ And you sit there at your computer and type ”it didn’t happen.” There is a real world out here you know.
I imagine ESPN knows more about it’s business that you do. Outside the fringe, most people agree that these comparisons to Hitler are way over the top, and they are offensive to most. ESPN is just being a good capitalistic company, one taking preemptive steps to avoid losing adverstisers. This is America after all.
And to your remark that I wouldn’t call Hank a “loon” to his face, do you mean you suspect him of being a thin skinned, violent individual? You’re right, if he looked and sounded as crazy as he does in the video, I probably wouldn’t.
Report Post »ashestoashes
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 10:45amHere is a list of the owners of Main Stream Media. All but two are members of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Report Post »http://www.whoownsthenews.com/
kmichaels
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 10:57amjzs
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 10:38am
Buck Shane, you’re living in a fact free world. When somebody says “Obama is like Hitler” that’s called a “comparison.”
Hank did not say, Obama is like Hitler. If you think that, then JZS is LIKE A MORON. Oh well, in that case maybe you are. In any case, Hank said that two political enemies like Boehner and Obama, on opposite sides, golfing together is similar to Hitler and Netanyahu (the head of Israel) golfing together.
This is two examples of political enemies that would not likely want to share a golf game and looks goofy and staged if it were to happen. And when Boehner agreed to it, it looked goofy and staged. And it make Boehner look like less of a leader. This example was mostly aimed at Boehner and Hank made that clear.
For some other valid comparisons.
JZS is like a troll, JZS is like a moron, JZS is like an imbalanced person, JZS is like a liberal.
Report Post »lillymckim
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 11:32amESPN/Disney/NFL has an open mic for convicted rapists and felons..
but will not “tolerate” a conservative voice .. its in the contract
Report Post »Paydert33
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 12:54pmRemember…….RULE No. 1…….The Customer Is Always Right.
Report Post »RULE No. 2,,,,,,,,If The Customer Is Wrong, Please
Re-Read RULE No. 1.
Only reputable concerns follow this, not liberal losers like espn, cause they think they are above it all, and could care less about their customers, or they would not be doing this ‘thing’ they are doing.
Buck Shane
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 1:49pm@JZS
Report Post »You, sir, are living in a logic free world.
You said, “I imagine,” and that pretty well sums it up.
This is quote from the transcript. “It would be like Hitler playing golf with Netanyahu.”
Note the word “LIKE.” From 7th grade English, you know that that is a simile. To refresh your memory, I have included the definition of “simile.’ A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things, usually by employing the words “like”, “as”, or “than”.Two unlike things are explicitly compared, as in “she is like a rose.”
My statement that you wouldn’t call Hank, Jr a “right wing loon.” stands. Its easy to be a big man when you are hiding behind anonymity. What I was saying in clearer terms is that I do not think you have the courage to say the things you say face to face without hiding behind “JZS.”
Justbnice
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 4:21pmSo free speech just pertains to certain people…not all? ESPN, this is none of your business!!
Report Post »PATTY HENRY
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:13amSO heard tonight that ESPN was owned by DISNEY. NO wonder, gutless PC freaks.
Report Post »Pigpen
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 6:02amA ******* used the word Hitler without authorization and the Kosher Kontrollers at ESPN reacted predictably. The good news? Hopefully a few more of YOU Crackers will finally see the light and the truth of our “Proposition Nation” formerly called America. Jews run Hollywood. Jews run the Media. If you Crackers get out of line, they will fire your @SS! Why do you think, even though Obama hates Israel, hates Jews, and is sympathetic to ISLAM, in spite of all of those horrible traits WHY do YOU think the Jews STILL overwhelmingly support OBAMA when YOU sit there bleating over and over “Stand with Israel, Stand with Israel…” ?? Because the Jews HATE YOU CHRISTIANS much more than they HATE OBAMA !!! Wake up, my fellow Crackers, WAKE UP!
Report Post »parmajohn
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:03pmSo much for free speach on pay for view…..Isn’t that what cable is?
Report Post »missionarydad
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:20pmTotally ridiculous, Obama may not be comparable to Hitler but he sure would like the same degree of power that Hitler had.
What a load of BS. So much for freedom of speech. We need to take a stand against this PC it is doing tremendous damage to our country. ESPN is just showing what spineless scared yellow bellies they really are.
Report Post »encinom
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:34pmESPN, is a private company, you know free markets and all.
Report Post »booger71
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:37pmHitler was a totalitarian while so far Barry is just a run of the mill Marxist.
Report Post »Heffe44
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:50pmESPN taking the opening down has nothing to do with the 1st amendment. ESPN is private company and they can choose to associate with whom ever they choose.
This would only be a violation of his 1st amendment rights if he were to crimially persecuted for saying it. As of the time I of this post, he hasn’t been. But I will be watching for it.
Report Post »parmajohn
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 8:07pmHey 44 Hanks been doing that gig for 20 years and if you know anything about him I bet He would say it again…….By the way he is a History Buff….
Report Post »Walkabout
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:04pmAt encinom
YES they are a private company. Guess I am not watching MNF.
After Bev Perdue, Orzag & the one Congressman’s comments about suspending elections, it is not a stretch to compare Obama to Hitler.
I definitely am not watching Gretchen anymore. First of all she is a conformist. She conforms to the uniform of all females must have a hemline above their knees. We only need to see the hosts form the waist up. We want ideals &factual reporting not eye candy.
Report Post »Viet Vet
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:15pm@booger71
Obummer is a totalitarian wannabe. He has said as much. One thing about it is that this is a private company, so it can be boycotted and their bottom line can be hurt. Hard to do that with a government subsidized entity, they’ll just raise taxes to cover the lost revenue.
Report Post »Enciloon
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:23pmGuys, I really just am not that bright. I said earlier that espn is a private company but I think most of you know that Disney is a publicly traded company. How I didn’t know that should be beyond comprehension. It is like the other day when I said Obama couldnt intervene in the Troy Davis execution because it wasn’t a federal crime. Of course his spokesman, carney, came out and said that the president wasn’t going to intervene. Of course he must have said that because he just didn’t know what the President can get involved with. It’s amazing that I talk down to people when in reality i am an absolute imbecile living off all of your dimes
Report Post »jb.kibs
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 11:06pmyeah, and most people (free market) have no problem with that comparison… it was an apt comparison… why are 2 totally different sides, golfing together. i think YOU are missing the point…
Report Post »kmichaels
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 10:36amencinom
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:34pm
ESPN, is a private company, you know free markets and all.
Yes, oh delusional one, ESPN is private. But since nobody is saying they do not have their private rights to make whatever decisions they choose you miss the point once again. The liberal trolls on this board truly prove that liberalism is a mental disorder.
Report Post »jimtrees
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 11:03amMaybe if Hank had gone out and snorted a plate of coke, he would be fine. ESPN is where all the flunky football players go. Mike Ditka must feel real proud sitting next to Chris Carter when they do the come on man segment. Come on Mike, stop bringing yourself down to that level for a pay-check.
Report Post »Speak without Fear
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:03pmHe can’t have an OPINION? What a load of BS.
Report Post »chips1
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:25pmFOX has turned to the dark side and ESPN blindly follows. No supprise. The enemy exposes itself everyday. When they finally open their eyes, being surrounded by Americans, will shock them.
Report Post »HumbleMan
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 7:37amWell, I for one am done with ESPN.
Report Post »AzCowboy
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:03pmHank be the MAN. I’ll listen to his albums tonight instead of watching the game. MSM (includes Fox) can eat S%^t and die. I got where the truth lives.
Report Post »Loanwolf
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:29pmRight there with you bro. These cable sports casters are major libs we watch College games with the volume down, while listening to music and drinking American beer. MAKE IT A GREAT NIGHT.
Report Post »chinsue32
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:03pmWhat is this world coming too? when i person cant say what they feel. with out being fired from their gigs.
Report Post »Fed up in Bama
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:04pmUNREAL……….this crap has got to stop. Where’s my country?
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:15pmThe suits at espn have no spine and most all companies are like this,all walking on eggshells,bunch of pansies.
Report Post »encinom
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:35pmFree markets, I mean really, you people argue your support for them up to high heaven, until a private business does something you disagree with.
Report Post »loadingmyclips
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:37pmfire howie stern!
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:49pm@ fed up in Bama UNREAL……….this crap has got to stop. Where’s my country?
Report Post »Our country is under the heel of the Marxist in chief,for now that is until next election.
Viet Vet
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:17pm@chinsue32
It’s called PC. Let’s get this revolution revved up.
Report Post »kmichaels
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 10:42amencinom
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:35pm
Free markets, I mean really, you people argue your support for them up to high heaven, until a private business does something you disagree with.
Hey, are you gonna be stupid your entire life? Nobody is saying have the government shut down ESPN you twit. The issue is that liberal ESPN decided to shut down Hank. But let me guess. Since you are liberal, you will fail to understand the most basic of concepts.
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:02pmPC is so out of control that elections can now be won or lost on the turn of a phrase. Obama capitalizing on the phony gay soldier incident at the most recent Republican debate, Rick Perry being crucified over a word painted on a rock decades ago and other stupid crap…….. The Left controls the word games and that’s what they are…… GAMES!
Report Post »parmajohn
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:10pmI was more offended by The GMC emblem during the intro….
Report Post »Rob in Katy
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:46pmI was thinking the same about the product placement for Government Motors. They probably threatened to pull their tax-payer funded ad dollars.
Report Post »chfields62
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 8:08pmYou can see how desperate they are getting, but pulling Hank for telling the truth is ridiculous and I will boycott ESPN and its affiliates.
Report Post »WBOB
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:02pmWay to quickly cave ESPN!
Report Post »Divothead
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:59pmOnce again, ESPN proves to be a PC pansy. They shouldn’t be in the game of broadcasting hard hitting sports. They should devote their time to scoreless junior high soccer and T-ball games.
Report Post »watashbuddyfriend
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:58pmShame is on ESPN! Bowing to the liberals is not the way to go! Thanks much Hank for your contribution.
Report Post »YepImaConservative
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:57pmHe should have just called Obama the new Bocephus and left it at that. Btw, Bocephus was the nickname H.W.Sr. gave to Junior… named after a ventriloquist’s dummy.
Report Post »kmichaels
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 11:01amBetter Dead Than Red
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:39pm
Oh really? How many Jewish deaths can you to contribute to Obama?
The way things are going, the way Obama is not supporting Israel, the way the brotherhood and the Muslim Spring are headed, the way Obama and other liberals are supporting terrorist palestinians, how many Jewish deaths will Obama contribute too? Several hundred thousand, if not millions is my guess.
Report Post »Rowgue
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:55pmIt was an idiotic statement, but it’s equally as idiotic for ESPN to overreact and try to distance themselves from it.
Report Post »Fed up in Bama
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 8:06pmWHY was it an idiotic statement. He was only pointing out the difference between the two parties. Quote: It would be like Hitler playing golf w/ Netanyahu. un-quote. What was wrong w/ that? It’s like saying the difference is apple and oranges…….man and woman (although there’s some question to that these days.) . SO what?
Report Post »Viet Vet
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:20pm@Fed up in Bama
He was also pointing out how Barry has sought to undercut Israel. Barry is no friend of Jews.
Report Post »Better Dead Than Red
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:39pmOh really? How many Jewish deaths can you to contribute to Obama?
Report Post »woodrowsux
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:42pmhis statement that Obama IS the enemy was brilliance!! And oh by the way true.
Report Post »United States of America
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:55pmThe liberal progressive version of America we live in since 2008 does include freedom of speech. . freedom of speech that meets THEIR approval. Sure sounds Nazi-like to me. .
Report Post »ibthumper
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:53pmThis ESPN think is just crazy. Mr. Williams did nothing wrong. I am so tired of this PC run and hide type policy.
Report Post »tommyB
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:53pmWhat a bunch of left wing ****’s….he seems like a regular red blooded American to me saying his matter of fact opinions> which he uses Hitler to drive home his anger and frustration with this evil presidency. It’s all anyone can do but swear and spit and curse and say slight exaggerations. No Obama hasn’t killed people in droves like Hitler did. But I am beginning to think that he might if he was crowned King. He only dismantled NASA and the US constitution…. how bad could Obama be?
Report Post »chips1
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:32pmIf he continues on his present agenda, you will be able to count the heads. That’s what muslims do.
Report Post »CHARACTER MATTERS
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:52pmWhat a joke. The only thing Hank Jr. was doing was trying to point out that Hitler and Netenyahu are polar opposite enemies, much in the same way that Obama and Boehner are polar opposites in the political spectrum.
He was NOT comparing Obama to Hitler!!
Typical ridiculous overreaction!!
Report Post »qpwillie
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:59pmI know. I posted on the other topic how it‘s amazing that so many people just don’t get analogies anymore.
Report Post »amartin5678
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:52pmNot “Jr’s” best interview, but I guess if you look at it like Obama is to Capitalism & The American Spirit as Hitler is to Jew’s and Judaism…maybe it makes sense….
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:52pmA poor attempt at a joke. It should be recognized as such but in these times of hyper sensitivity and out of control PC, this is the kind of “overkill” we can expect. Ridiculous!
Report Post »Darla_K
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 9:19amFree speech.. What is wrong with these people? I hate the POTUS because of his policies and his pitting groups of people against other groups and it is my right to speak my opinion and if someone is offended, go crawl under a rock. Wait till the elections, we will see all kinds of hate speech from the left. God help us all who give a damn.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:51pmHow DARE you say what you think in America if you are not a liberal?
Report Post »tommyB
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:55pmthat’s funny right there, i don’t care who ya are!
Report Post »Viet Vet
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:26pmThat’s not funny, that is spot on!!
Report Post »cloudsofwar
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:51pmWOW espn has their panties in a knot. hank is right, whats the big deal? oh you can’t say nothing bad about their boy Obama. screw espn they can keep their monday night football, i’m tuning out.
Report Post »Steelhead
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:50pmsee ya later hayseed
Report Post »helluvagoodgod
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:53pm100 bucks says he can whip your ass.
Report Post »Steelhead
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:59pmbetter get on your knees and start praying
Report Post »jamestoms
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:49pmGlad I don’t watch football or ESPN. What trash ESPN is.
Report Post »MONIFICENT
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 10:26am@motonutt
Report Post »Al and Chris are sunday night football on nbc
Jezcruzen
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:48pmWhat a gaggle of scared little PC ******** both Fox and the NFL have become. May a camel piss up your nostrils, God willing! ;-)
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:48pmI predicted this correctly!!! I knew this would happen when I read the post this morning. Free speech my a@@!
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:53pmActually i worked for the same company that owns ESPN…I knew this would not fly. They are PC morons.
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:55pmBTW Hearst Publishing owns ESPN…and Oprah Magazine.
Report Post »encinom
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:44pmNot quite, Hearst owns only 20% (roughly), Disney owns the remaining shares. But, doesn’t matter only an insane exec. would leave Junior on the air after his bigotted comments. The man is a greasely pig stain on American Culture.
Report Post »GeorgieJo
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:00pmI never watch ES-PEE-N
Have always been a huge fan of SR and JR
Hank Jr YOU GO DUDE
Run for office in 2012 in Tennessee
Where do I send my check for your campaign??
NO BO in 2012!!!!!!!!
Report Post »chicago76
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:04pmHank Jr. is the man. MNF can kiss my a>>>. Anyone who don’t like Hank can do the same.
Report Post »Enciloon
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:33pmWhen you guys think about it, I am much more of a bigot that Williams ever will be. I believe the definition is one who is intolerant to views other than this own based on race, gender, political views, etc etc. I think it’s pretty obvious that I fit that. Have you ever seen me agree with a point of the tea party even though their main goal is lower taxes (taxed enough already). Could I be more of a bigot?!
Report Post »MONIFICENT
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 10:22amGovernment shall not restrict free speech ESPN not government.
Report Post »nc_kayaker
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:46pmESPN= the 4 letter network.
Report Post »Welcome Black Carter
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:46pmCan’ say we did not see this one comming. PC run amuck! Would he be pulled if it were Bush in office??
Report Post »Viet Vet
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:29pmAll they would do if it was towards Mr Bush, is that it was a naughty thing for Mr Williams to say, and that would be it.
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