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The debate between Sarah Palin and David Letterman keeps heating up and today the unveiling of a new website, Fire David Letterman (firedavidletterman.com) takes the fight to a new level. According to the website, Fire David Letterman, a rally is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 4:30 Eastern Time at the Ed Sullivan Theater, located at 1697 Broadway, New York New York. There is a Facebook group entitled Fire David Letterman Rally, with the following mission statement; “CBS should fire David Letterman, Just like they fired Don Imus.” Those planning on attending the rally are encouraged to join the group.
Instruction for those attending the rally are provided at the Facebook group, and it is recommended that they bring PG rated signs, keeping the signs free from obscenities. The rally is scheduled for two hours, between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern time.
Beginning with comments made by David Letterman on his “Top Ten List” when the Alaskan governor was visiting New York, David Letterman began by referring to Sarah Palin’s appearance as “slutty”, however, the debate evolved into a battle between the two when Letterman referred to one of Palin’s daughter’s as getting “knocked up by Alex Rodriguez.” Sarah Palin’s 14-year-old daughter, Willow, was traveling with her and many believe the inference was towards Willow and not 18-year-old Bristol.
Some feel that debating who was the topic of the insult, 14 year old Willow or 18 year old Bristol is beside the point, joking about a young woman being raped isn’t funny. Others argue that it is only humor, crude humor at best, but humor nonetheless. David Letterman himself, in a pseudo apology referred to his comments as crude, but denied that he thinks statutory rape is anything to joke about, an allegation made by Sarah Palin.
Whether the publicity will ultimately hurt or advance Letterman's ratings have yet to be seen. Though there is truth that there is no such thing as bad publicity, the Palin feud might be what Letterman needs to see an increase in ratings. At a time where David Letterman was being overshadowed by Conan O'Brien's debut as the new Tonight Show host, there is a possibility that the Palin feud will only advance and increase his viewership. Hey, we know what happened when SNL tackled Palin: they saw their best ratings in over a decade.
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Get a life!! As an educated, independent woman with a family and a business, I find this whole think extremely annoying. It was a joke, people! I don't care which kid it was about, it was a joke. Who says one can be a feminist and not have a sense of humor. Sarah Palin is an embarassment to women everywhere because of her ignorance and close-mindedness. Don't act like her by pushing for censorship and retribution. It's a free country, people! Free speach, freedom of expression, free press, free media. If you don't like Letterman, don't watch.
He is a dirty old man - what happened to decency on TV. Where are all the "slutty flight attendants" he referred to and also the parents of children for his making very sick jokes about a 14 year old. I, for one, think he should go - as did Imus.
you have GOT to read this:
//alaskareport.com/news39/x71260_late_sarah.htm
How does an 18 year old getting “knocked up” by another adult automatically get labeled as rape? It would only be statutory rape if he were referencing the 14 year old, which he wasn’t. Dave getting fired over this nonsense? Fat chance, he is laughing all the way to the ratings bank.
Hey Sharon, who forces you to watch his show? Last time I checked not only can you change television stations, but you can also shut it off.
well Sue as an educated women you should get it that women are being demoralized and comics are pushing the limits farther and farther...you probably do not have childern or you would understand...sounds like you are the ignorant one!
What's this world coming to when a comedian's jokes carry the same weight as the statements of national leaders. David Letterman is in the comedy business. He's not a public servant making life and death decisions. He apologized for the Palin remark. What more do you want? He's in a ratings battle with Conan and there's no such thing as gentle humor. Humor has to have an edge to be funny and there's never been a joke that didn't offend somebody. If that's the case Henny Youngman would have been a pariah for "Take my wife, please".... This is lunacy and what's scary is if Palin uses the fallout from her excoriating remarks about Letterman for this joke as a steppingstone to the 2012 presidential election. This is a woman who wants to attack Russia as her first act if she heaven forbid were elected president. Sara Palin is as shallow and knee jerk as it gets in the political arena.
When David lettermen makes jokes like this he's just getting dumped in the pool of all the other people who make comments like this, either in public of in privite, and then go home and watch porn while their wives and kids are in the other room. This stuff makes me sick. Our morals and conscience is in the sewer. This kinda comedy, on late at night or not, works on us, it erodes at our conscience then one day when we just don't care anymore.."it's no big deal" we just add to the septic condition our world is in. Women should not stand for this! I, being a father now will not stand for my son to have this "it's no big deal" attitude toward women, or anyone for that matter. My father never stood for it and mother will I. David letterman should quit.
Republicans know fear, thats all they have...evil people!
Pailin clan is a dysfunctional family, yea I would do the mom.
Dave is right, let's hear from Todd. I bet he could set everything straight. A man of his caliper. His elbows on the table, tooth pick in hand....smooth operator!
Sue wrote, "Sarah Palin is an embarassment to women everywhere because of her ignorance and close-mindedness."
What close mindedness? Just because she doesn't share your grand illusion of the bold new "IMAGINE" world, as seen by GODLESS no value people like yourself?
What Letterman did was not a joke to me, anymore than it would have been a joke to you for someone to call OBAMA'S little girls "HOE's in training". OR are you so open minded that you would find that humorous too?
I seriously doubt it!
david you are a jerk did you knock you whore up when you had your son or did someone knock her up because your too old
I agree with Sue. Get a life! I find this annoying. It was a messed up joke, and sometimes that happens. I also agree that Palin is an embarassment to women. I think Palin's more of a bad joke than any bad jokes Letterman has told.
Just quit letterman.. Save yourself the trouble...washed up old man with a dirty mind. You and your producers. Shame on you.
New York State Assemblyman Brian Kolb is running this campaign. Does anyone know of who the Republican challenger is? I want to donate to the challengers campaign. The Republican party is a freaking mess and we need to clean it up.
Letterman, you are a disgrace and you need to go. You should talk when your own son was born out of wedlock. Fire the jerk he is too old and too dirty for me.
CBS needs to do something about this jerk Letterman. He is not funny except funny looking. He has a big ego and thinks he is hot. What a turn off he is and so is CBS
Those of you who bash Sarah Palin are so scared of her because she can draw 20,000 people to hear her speak. She is the Govenor of Alaska and she deserves respect. All children no matter who they belong to are OFF LIMITS and that Doofus Letterman is way out of line. He needs to GO!
Who the heck does Letterman think he is. He needs to be replaced by a younger model. I never found him funny, just annoying. CBS needs to take a look at this and fire the big pompous arse!
Sue - I find you terribly annoying. You are missing the point but obviously you do not respect yourself and therefore feel it's appropriate for men to disrespect women of all ages. Your "free" speach, expression, etc., is why this country is in the shape it's in.
Let's boycott CBS, if they do not do anything about this 62 year-old mentally sicked celebrity!!! He apparently has absolutely no concept of human decency by making perverted joke about a 14 year old minor!!!!!!!
Lee,
If you were a little more respectful, I would've looked at you as a mr. smart guy. But unfortunately you're incapable to come up with such an intellegent and mature altercation. Whenever you're done with grade school, get back to me asap.
Why are liberals so bitter? Palin lost the election, and liberals are still obsessed with her. Sore losers are bad, but is there anything more pathetic than a sore winner? Could you imagine Johnny Carson making Ed Muskie jokes 8 months after the election? It is so sad to see so many people who are so full of hate. How can anyone defend a joke about a grown man knocking up a teenager?
I love letterman. Why should he quit? He has said he is sorry already, and I believe him. This guy is a icon. Palin is a joke too all woman in the world.
First off, Dave Letterman has made fun of anybody and everybody. I figure Palin wants publicity to be president in the next election, so she can use government money on a new 1.5 billion dollar wardrobe(really,no offense Palin. I don't want you going after me too.) She was the reason I swung my vote to Obama, just because she makes dumb choices. But as for Letterman I know you won't get fired, your career was built on joke to topics and people. If a person can't suck it up and turn the other cheek, then they should not be in government.
I'm sick of Palin and most of America is too. Go away, please.
Funny how the party who's represented by Ann Coulter and Rush talk about "liberal hate."
David Letterman's recent comments about Sarah Palin's daughter were completely over the line and disgraceful. An apology is not enough. I have been a fan of his show for many years, but will no longer watch due to his egregious remarks. He should be fired.
Ok everyone that is complaining you all need to stop it. Setting up a website or have a pointless 2hour rally or a national boycott on their sponsor's products. Everyone has the right to free speech, you complaining will not accomplish anything. Its a joke yea a lil risque but who freaking cares....it a F'ing joke! CHILL OUT you're wasting your time go complain about something real like how people with cancer who grow their own bud legally still get prosecuted by the govt? Or how they do more time than coke dealers? Seriously America lets grow up a little the tattle tale system is outdone in 2nd grade!
Dave did a very poor joke that was mean and meant to belittle Palin. he should be fired as Imas was for his joke about nap?--- ho?--.
Enough is Enough David Letterman!! it is clear that you drank the Obama kool aid, it is time you retired. I personally will never watch you again.
It was a bad joke, however, it is simply comedy. Sarah Palin herself is a bad joke, fortunately the voters agreed. She didn't do her duty as a mother raising her daughter, and now has exposed Bristol like a lamb to slaughter.
32B The reason for David Letterman apologie is clear, he was pressured by the shows advertisers to do something because they don't want anybody boycotting their products. That means his apologie was not from his heart. Cbs u need to fire this clown and put someone who respect Women, children and Stewardest too, shame on u David and cbs for thinking u can get away with this.
Did we all forget that David Lerrman had a little bastard with his airline slutty girlfriend & didn't want to marry her. How is it that the left can say anything about the right & get away with it. Letterman is the stupid ASS HOLE & should be fired from the show.Did we all forget that Don Imasu was fired & had to apoloy not once but a few time to the girls in the baseball team. Were is Al Sharpten? How come he didn't come to the aid of Sarah Palin? Come on Al give us all an answer to my question. This is a double standard & as a women & having daughters & granddaughters, I'd like to take on David Letterman. He is a dirt old bastard & he's not even funny, ha ha ha! I think he get his rocks off by talking about little girls. Let him talk about his little bastard son Harry & the slut he finally married. How does it feel David for someone to talk about your son & slutty wife? I bet if he talked about Michelle Obama & their daughters, David Letterman will never work again.
I don't care if they fire Dave Letterman or not. We shoud all stop using the sponsor's products and his show which I don't watch anyhow. There is an all out war on white women going on - this has gone beyond politics.
So when is knocking up white teenage girls funny and an old man telling jokes about such acts. Get rid of this old dead head.
It's a joke....At least it would be to you people if Trent Lott said it.
Letterman is a sick old man. Sarah is what the liberals are afraid of. To joke about a child is sick. He has a son that was born a bastard. How and who gives him the right to judge anyone?
SICK SICK SICK
WoW ALL OF YOU ARE CRAZY!
Dunstable "Your "free" speach, expression, etc., is why this country is in the shape it's in." What in the world does that mean its a basis of what America is founded on...would you prefer to live in China?
Laura "Get rid of this old dead head." Don't ever insult The Grateful Dead they have more talent than any group you've ever listened to, and what does the Dead have to do with this?
Peggy Sue... NO LIBERAL IS AFRAID OF PALIN..she is a joke. and who gives you the right to pass judgment? HYPOCRITE!
Emily G. "There is an all out war on white women going on - this has gone beyond politics. " I'm pretty sure you're wrong here. Yes there is some sexism but in the words of Chris Rock "You're White, Smile!"
Liberty you're just another crazy
Martha B. this is how comedy works, they push the line sometimes too far who cares.
Joe you're cool
the rest of you are crazy
This was like shooting fish in a barrel
Women please bring on round two
fire him...he never has been all that funny. Yes, I agree with Free Speech but I also have respect for my "fellow man". If David wants to practice free speech, feel free to go tell your tasteless jokes in the woods.
Hey Blair... U just proved M. Savage right "liberalism is a mental disorder".
Blair u said that sometimes they push the line to far and who cares, well you know who cares the women who are hard worker and have family values care. We won't stand for anyone to talk in such a vulgar manner about Sarah Palin and her family. David Letter has slander this young girl without pitty. shame on u .
All who support the “Fire David Letterman” hate campaign are small-minded, self-righteous losers who need to get a life. It’s called comedy, he was rude and crass, AND he apologized. Heard of these little things called “forgiveness” and “free speech” anyone? Seems completely lost on this group…. I, for one, will use the comprehensive list of companies and products advertised on the show provided by the “Fire David Letterman” website to do all of my shopping, dining and travel in the near future.
Get rid of Letterman. He is a dirty old man.
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