FOX news has to sack Liz Trotta
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Liz Trotta's comment about Presidential candidate Obama on the 25th of May is inexcusable. We ask the FOX news management to sack Liz Trotta ASAP.
Liz Trotta's comment about Presidential candidate Obama on the 25th of May is inexcusable. We ask the FOX news management to sack Liz Trotta ASAP.
We the undersigned do not excuse the comment Liz Trotta made on the 25th of May about "knocking off" Presidential candidate Barack Obama. We urgently ask the FOX news management to end your engagement with Liz Trotta in order to restore your lost reputation. Thank you for taking the time to read this letter.
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# 14,774:
12:00 pm PST, Dec 1,
Name not displayed, California
# 14,773:
10:12 am PST, Nov 15,
Name not displayed, Colorado
Is she still there? At this point you'd think Homeland Security would take care of Ms. Trotta. She needs to be fired and all others of her ilk should be silenced as well.
Is she still there? At this point you'd think Homeland Security would take care of Ms. Trotta. She needs to be fired and all others of her ilk should be silenced as well.
# 14,772:
6:33 am PST, Nov 15,
Name not displayed, California
# 14,771:
3:54 am PST, Nov 15,
Terry Madison, California
On May 25, 2008, Trotta expressed on Fox News an apparent desire that presidential candidate Barack Obama be assassinated prior to the 2008 United States presidential election.[3][4][5] while speaking about Hillary Rodham Clinton's reference[6][7] to Robert F. Kennedy's assassination: "... and now we have what some are reading as a suggestion that somebody knock off Osama. Um, uh,Obama. Well, both, if we could."[8] In October 2008, Trotta referred to Sarah Palin's downs syndrome baby as an inanimate object: "... [Palin was] "dragging it around", insinuating that Palin was using her baby to garner sympathy. This drew outrage from parents and viewers.
On May 25, 2008, Trotta expressed on Fox News an apparent desire that presidential candidate Barack Obama be assassinated prior to the 2008 United States presidential election.[3][4][5] while speaking about Hillary Rodham Clinton's reference[6][7] to Robert F. Kennedy's assassination: "... and now we have what some are reading as a suggestion that somebody knock off Osama. Um, uh,Obama. Well, both, if we could."[8] In October 2008, Trotta referred to Sarah Palin's downs syndrome baby as an inanimate object: "... [Palin was] "dragging it around", insinuating that Palin was using her baby to garner sympathy. This drew outrage from parents and viewers.
# 14,770:
1:07 am PST, Nov 15,
Name not displayed, Switzerland
I am very surprise at Liz Trotta. America is a multi cultural country. I am ashame of her remark. Liz Trotta, If you don't have anything to say about the elect President then keep your mouth shut. The people of your country has spoken, respect their vote. Fox has done the right.
I am very surprise at Liz Trotta. America is a multi cultural country. I am ashame of her remark. Liz Trotta, If you don't have anything to say about the elect President then keep your mouth shut. The people of your country has spoken, respect their vote. Fox has done the right.
# 14,769:
5:16 pm PST, Nov 14,
Name not displayed, Virginia
# 14,768:
4:43 pm PST, Nov 14,
Name not displayed, Michigan
-sigh- that was ridiculously ignorant.
-sigh- that was ridiculously ignorant.
# 14,767:
8:08 pm PST, Nov 13,
Richard Symonds, United Kingdom
Honestly, she should be ashamed.
Honestly, she should be ashamed.
# 14,766:
4:25 pm PST, Nov 13,
Name not displayed, Ireland
Lousy 'joke'. Apology should be in form of resignation.
Lousy 'joke'. Apology should be in form of resignation.
# 14,765:
11:00 pm PST, Nov 12,
George Plammer, New York
what a shame. hang her high and short
what a shame. hang her high and short
# 14,764:
8:46 pm PST, Nov 12,
Barbara Smith, Florida
The sarcastic tone of voice in Liz Trotta's so called apology lets us know how sorry she really wasn't.
The sarcastic tone of voice in Liz Trotta's so called apology lets us know how sorry she really wasn't.
# 14,763:
8:32 pm PST, Nov 12,
Name not displayed, Connecticut
Fox News has never been my favorite new station, but this definitely crossed some lines. I'm disappointed that anyone would make such a remark and so very openly. It's no laughing matter.
Fox News has never been my favorite new station, but this definitely crossed some lines. I'm disappointed that anyone would make such a remark and so very openly. It's no laughing matter.
# 14,762:
1:30 pm PST, Nov 12,
Name not displayed, Connecticut
I am shocked and offended that she would categorize Barack Obama and Osama bin Laden into the same group.
I am shocked and offended that she would categorize Barack Obama and Osama bin Laden into the same group.
# 14,761:
7:56 pm PST, Nov 11,
Name not displayed, Singapore
Though i'm not an American, after seeing such childish/bias remarks, i couldn't help but click on this petition. FOX has always been great in producing excellent shows and news coverage. And this kinda feedback really ruins the whole picture.
Though i'm not an American, after seeing such childish/bias remarks, i couldn't help but click on this petition. FOX has always been great in producing excellent shows and news coverage. And this kinda feedback really ruins the whole picture.
# 14,760:
11:31 am PST, Nov 11,
James P. Lynch, Virginia
This is appalling. What sort of person would even consider such a statement as appropriate and the try to make a joke out of it.
This is appalling. What sort of person would even consider such a statement as appropriate and the try to make a joke out of it.
# 14,759:
11:07 am PST, Nov 11,
Patricia Brown-Burton, Louisiana
This is so sad to me. We all have loved ones that we love and care about. I have lost a family member due to a senseless murder. Why on earth would you want his beautiful wife to lose her husband and those precious little girls lose their father?
This is so sad to me. We all have loved ones that we love and care about. I have lost a family member due to a senseless murder. Why on earth would you want his beautiful wife to lose her husband and those precious little girls lose their father?
# 14,758:
7:42 am PST, Nov 11,
Kathleen Benedetti-Fisher, New York
The comments of Liz Trotta were completely unprofessional, scary, and unacceptable. This kind of loose cannon commentary should render her off limits for future pundit commentary. Her apology the following day was equally weak and irresponsible, clarifying her lack of ability to grasp the gravity of such "humor" and a complete inability to show responsibility for her own reference to zeal and delight at the idea of an Obama assassination. She certainly has lost all credibility for objective reporting and professionalism now.
The comments of Liz Trotta were completely unprofessional, scary, and unacceptable. This kind of loose cannon commentary should render her off limits for future pundit commentary. Her apology the following day was equally weak and irresponsible, clarifying her lack of ability to grasp the gravity of such "humor" and a complete inability to show responsibility for her own reference to zeal and delight at the idea of an Obama assassination. She certainly has lost all credibility for objective reporting and professionalism now.
# 14,757:
6:42 am PST, Nov 11,
Rachel Adler, Massachusetts
# 14,756:
6:02 am PST, Nov 11,
Penny Ronning, Montana
The actual stating of assasinating a presidential candidate is not only unprofessional it would be criminal if she were standing in line at the airport. I believe it to be worse since she said it on air. Awful. Truly awful.
The actual stating of assasinating a presidential candidate is not only unprofessional it would be criminal if she were standing in line at the airport. I believe it to be worse since she said it on air. Awful. Truly awful.
# 14,755:
11:20 pm PST, Nov 10,
Dale Shack, Florida
I don't know what the network is thinking, this is intolerable. I just heard about this today on a recap of unbelievable statements during the campaign. I don't always agree with Bill O'Reilly, but I like to watch him because he lampoons many foolish people. Decency begs that she be fired.
I don't know what the network is thinking, this is intolerable. I just heard about this today on a recap of unbelievable statements during the campaign. I don't always agree with Bill O'Reilly, but I like to watch him because he lampoons many foolish people. Decency begs that she be fired.
# 14,754:
9:07 pm PST, Nov 10,
Guy Fish Jr., Indiana
# 14,753:
6:05 pm PST, Nov 10,
Mike Nash, California
She has to go. This sort of comment is unbelievable about anyone.
She has to go. This sort of comment is unbelievable about anyone.
# 14,752:
4:01 pm PST, Nov 10,
Kerry Zakrzewski, Oregon
Hatred is not to be tolerated. It's as though the crazy hateful far right GOP have no conscience, almost serial-killer like, like a child with such poor and abusive upbringing that they don't develop emotionally. Sack her!
Hatred is not to be tolerated. It's as though the crazy hateful far right GOP have no conscience, almost serial-killer like, like a child with such poor and abusive upbringing that they don't develop emotionally. Sack her!
# 14,751:
3:48 pm PST, Nov 10,
Name not displayed, California
This is an outrage. She has no place in television or radio. That is not agreeing to disagree. The fact is, she is spreading hate and possibly the only permission that a hater will need to kill President Elect Obama. They do not need an encouragement
This is an outrage. She has no place in television or radio. That is not agreeing to disagree. The fact is, she is spreading hate and possibly the only permission that a hater will need to kill President Elect Obama. They do not need an encouragement
# 14,750:
2:57 pm PST, Nov 10,
Rozel Lashley, New York
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1:17 pm PST, Nov 10,
Mary Parker, Illinois
# 14,748:
1:16 pm PST, Nov 10,
Name not displayed, Oklahoma
DROP HER NOW! TURN OFF FOX (NOT) THE NEWS
DROP HER NOW! TURN OFF FOX (NOT) THE NEWS
# 14,747:
10:32 am PST, Nov 10,
Name not displayed, Oregon
This is quite awful. Her comment, regardless off stance on Obama's issues go much too far for any person to say. There is no excuse to allow this behavior to be propogated on a major news network, and it should not be tolerated in the slightest.
This is quite awful. Her comment, regardless off stance on Obama's issues go much too far for any person to say. There is no excuse to allow this behavior to be propogated on a major news network, and it should not be tolerated in the slightest.
# 14,746:
11:16 pm PST, Nov 9,
Name not displayed, Georgia
she knew exactly what she was saying and meant it. there's no excuse. SACK HER!
she knew exactly what she was saying and meant it. there's no excuse. SACK HER!
# 14,745:
10:14 pm PST, Nov 9,
JoAnn Chamberlain, New York
Liz's comment is unacceptable.
Liz's comment is unacceptable.
# 14,744:
3:59 pm PST, Nov 9,
Carlos Almonte, Virginia
Liz Trotta is unprofessional and tacky. Let's leave these type of cheap journalists in our past. 2009 is an appropriate time to move forward. Liz Trotta: BE GONE.
Liz Trotta is unprofessional and tacky. Let's leave these type of cheap journalists in our past. 2009 is an appropriate time to move forward. Liz Trotta: BE GONE.
# 14,743:
12:58 pm PST, Nov 9,
Milton Ingram, North Carolina
I think that the statement giving by both the reporter an the guest should not have been said. I am offended and disquested with fact that any two Americans can speak about any President being killed. In Fact that should be treason.
I think that the statement giving by both the reporter an the guest should not have been said. I am offended and disquested with fact that any two Americans can speak about any President being killed. In Fact that should be treason.
# 14,742:
11:33 am PST, Nov 9,
Joshua Golde, New York
# 14,741:
8:06 am PST, Nov 9,
Antonio Lewis, Massachusetts
# 14,740:
6:42 am PST, Nov 9,
Liana Minassian, Florida
Her comments are completely unacceptable and she needs to be removed from her position immediately.
Her comments are completely unacceptable and she needs to be removed from her position immediately.
# 14,739:
6:00 am PST, Nov 9,
Damla Ozel, Florida
Unbelivable! As I always say, school degree, fame, recognition don't make one a decent, compassionate human-being. What a disgrace! Racist low life!
Unbelivable! As I always say, school degree, fame, recognition don't make one a decent, compassionate human-being. What a disgrace! Racist low life!
# 14,738:
4:14 am PST, Nov 8,
Name not displayed, Missouri
How on earth can Fox condone keeping this person on staff? This is despicable, and she should have been fired on the spot. I guess this is what happens when a network puts more emphasis on sensationalism, and less on actual news.
How on earth can Fox condone keeping this person on staff? This is despicable, and she should have been fired on the spot. I guess this is what happens when a network puts more emphasis on sensationalism, and less on actual news.
# 14,737:
10:35 pm PST, Nov 7,
Jarome Wallis, Virginia
She needs to concentrate on 'killing' that double chin. I've never watched her before but now she killed 'me' from watching anything FOX. Thanks grandma.......
She needs to concentrate on 'killing' that double chin. I've never watched her before but now she killed 'me' from watching anything FOX. Thanks grandma.......
# 14,736:
9:35 pm PST, Nov 7,
Name not displayed, Maryland
Her actions were truly uncalled for. It's ok to give a personal opinion of policies but she crossed the line.
Her actions were truly uncalled for. It's ok to give a personal opinion of policies but she crossed the line.
# 14,735:
8:56 am PST, Nov 7,
Name not displayed, Canada
I ask the FOX news management to sack Liz Trotta ASAP.
I ask the FOX news management to sack Liz Trotta ASAP.
# 14,734:
6:28 pm PST, Nov 6,
Shaun Cameron, Canada
If this woman is allowed to stay on air in the USA on FOX which are broadcast to Canada as well, I vow to perpetually denounce FOX as a conspirator to traitorous tendencies against the democratic US Government.
If this woman is allowed to stay on air in the USA on FOX which are broadcast to Canada as well, I vow to perpetually denounce FOX as a conspirator to traitorous tendencies against the democratic US Government.
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3:44 pm PST, Nov 6,
Rebecca Brett, North Carolina
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3:42 pm PST, Nov 6,
JOHN BRETT, North Carolina
I also found the comments made by Ms. Trotta shockingly inappropriate and offensive. I cannot believe that the network not only allowed these comments to be aired, but apprarently took no action to redress the consequences of the comments. This is a totally unacceptable language and has no place anywhere.
I also found the comments made by Ms. Trotta shockingly inappropriate and offensive. I cannot believe that the network not only allowed these comments to be aired, but apprarently took no action to redress the consequences of the comments. This is a totally unacceptable language and has no place anywhere.
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11:37 am PST, Nov 6,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
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9:03 am PST, Nov 6,
Rusty Walton, Georgia
Someone who makes comments like this obviously has some fairly serious personal issues. Do you really want them representing your network. Do you think anyone will take you seriously if this is the kind of content you air?
Someone who makes comments like this obviously has some fairly serious personal issues. Do you really want them representing your network. Do you think anyone will take you seriously if this is the kind of content you air?
# 14,729:
9:47 pm PST, Nov 5,
G.E. Johnson, Missouri
Trotta's comments went completely beyond what is acceptable and her apology was insincere and filled with sarcasm. Her removal is in order, just as the removal of Don Imus was in order.
Trotta's comments went completely beyond what is acceptable and her apology was insincere and filled with sarcasm. Her removal is in order, just as the removal of Don Imus was in order.
# 14,728:
9:28 pm PST, Nov 5,
Nikodimos Markose, Washington
I wonder what is going through her ignorant mind right now that her President is the very same person she called to be assassinated 7 months ago. Get rid this trash Fox.
I wonder what is going through her ignorant mind right now that her President is the very same person she called to be assassinated 7 months ago. Get rid this trash Fox.
# 14,727:
10:11 pm PST, Nov 4,
Marc P Olivares, Texas
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9:19 pm PST, Nov 4,
Name not displayed, Washington
this is sick
this is sick
# 14,725:
8:08 pm PST, Nov 4,
Catherine Chicoine, Canada
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3:58 pm PST, Nov 4,
Taliyah Hightower, Pennsylvania
fire the prune faced bitch!!!!!
fire the prune faced bitch!!!!!
# 14,723:
2:25 pm PST, Nov 4,
Aaron Schott, California
This must be a Federal Crime, of course. In fact, why isn't she being brought up on charges? This is clearly an unabashed attempt to insight violent acts against an elected official- make that sitting President, most likely- and no matter what your politics, this is a pre-meditated and very thinly-veiled nationally broadcast (and thus all-the-more-powerful and dangerous) call for assassination. This is a crime and Fox should be held accountable as well, as they probably have a delayed sensor working the feed- if not, they're party to a total nut. And hey, in addition, how can the host pass the joke back and forth without missing a beat, as if prepared, without showing the slightest concern for decency and journalistic standard and ethical boundaries? Are these people tools or what?
This must be a Federal Crime, of course. In fact, why isn't she being brought up on charges? This is clearly an unabashed attempt to insight violent acts against an elected official- make that sitting President, most likely- and no matter what your politics, this is a pre-meditated and very thinly-veiled nationally broadcast (and thus all-the-more-powerful and dangerous) call for assassination. This is a crime and Fox should be held accountable as well, as they probably have a delayed sensor working the feed- if not, they're party to a total nut. And hey, in addition, how can the host pass the joke back and forth without missing a beat, as if prepared, without showing the slightest concern for decency and journalistic standard and ethical boundaries? Are these people tools or what?
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7:50 pm PST, Nov 3,
Name not displayed, Kansas
When I first heard about this, I really thought I was hearing just another political joke. Regardless of political party, Trotta's comment was unnecessary and unprofessional. Sack her!
When I first heard about this, I really thought I was hearing just another political joke. Regardless of political party, Trotta's comment was unnecessary and unprofessional. Sack her!
# 14,721:
4:12 pm PST, Nov 3,
Name not displayed, Virginia
I also found the comments made by Ms. Trotta shockingly inappropriate and offensive. I cannot believe that the network not only allowed these comments to be aired, but apprearently took no action to redress the consequences of the comments.
I also found the comments made by Ms. Trotta shockingly inappropriate and offensive. I cannot believe that the network not only allowed these comments to be aired, but apprearently took no action to redress the consequences of the comments.
# 14,720:
4:07 pm PST, Nov 3,
Charlie Lyne, United Kingdom
A disgrace.
A disgrace.
# 14,719:
12:38 pm PST, Nov 3,
Mark Basham, New York
This criminal act by Ms. Trotta should not only be grounds for immediate dismissal and permanent banishment from FNC, but should be investigated by the Manhattan DA as grounds for criminal intent to incite violence against Sen. Obama. SHAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This criminal act by Ms. Trotta should not only be grounds for immediate dismissal and permanent banishment from FNC, but should be investigated by the Manhattan DA as grounds for criminal intent to incite violence against Sen. Obama. SHAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
# 14,718:
12:31 pm PST, Nov 3,
Name not displayed, Sweden
# 14,717:
8:03 am PST, Nov 3,
Sharon Kiser, North Carolina
There is no place on TV, much less a "news" organization to still be allowed on TV after that.
There is no place on TV, much less a "news" organization to still be allowed on TV after that.
# 14,716:
7:16 am PST, Nov 3,
Taylor Fawns, Maine
Do the right thing. Fire this woman now.
Do the right thing. Fire this woman now.
# 14,715:
11:16 pm PST, Nov 2,
Name not displayed, California
how dare you said kill both of them!
how dare you said kill both of them!
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4:29 pm PST, Nov 2,
Glen Stevens, Indiana
I also found the comments made by Ms. Trotta shockingly inappropriate and offensive. I cannot believe that the network not only allowed these comments to be aired, but apprearently took no action to redress the consequences of the comments. This is a totally unacceptable commentary of FOX Network's lack of tolerance. There is undoubtedly a racist subtext that is communicated in the off-handed comments made by Ms. Trotta. I agree with those whom have stated that these comments were totally unacceptable.
I also found the comments made by Ms. Trotta shockingly inappropriate and offensive. I cannot believe that the network not only allowed these comments to be aired, but apprearently took no action to redress the consequences of the comments. This is a totally unacceptable commentary of FOX Network's lack of tolerance. There is undoubtedly a racist subtext that is communicated in the off-handed comments made by Ms. Trotta. I agree with those whom have stated that these comments were totally unacceptable.
# 14,713:
1:43 pm PST, Nov 2,
Saeida Hall, New York
It is such a shame that in this day and age we still seeing terrible racism in America. Black people has suffered enough after building this country for free labor and this is all the thanks we get. Ms. Trotta should be ashamed of herself saying and suggesting such things! She should be fired and never allowed to work in this fied again!!!!!!!
It is such a shame that in this day and age we still seeing terrible racism in America. Black people has suffered enough after building this country for free labor and this is all the thanks we get. Ms. Trotta should be ashamed of herself saying and suggesting such things! She should be fired and never allowed to work in this fied again!!!!!!!
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6:43 am PST, Nov 2,
Name not displayed, Indiana
Unexcusable.
Unexcusable.
# 14,711:
1:58 am PST, Nov 2,
Name not displayed, Indiana
How, utterly unexceptable! Aren't there laws about the public threat of assassination?!? Secrect service should have been notified, MS. Trotta should have been immediately been take off the network, and then, the investigation of her and FOX News Network should have taken place! The fact that this story is STILL(after 6months) an issue is a mystery to me!!
How, utterly unexceptable! Aren't there laws about the public threat of assassination?!? Secrect service should have been notified, MS. Trotta should have been immediately been take off the network, and then, the investigation of her and FOX News Network should have taken place! The fact that this story is STILL(after 6months) an issue is a mystery to me!!
# 14,710:
12:42 am PDT, Nov 2,
Michael Boyd, United Kingdom
Unbelievable. Totally wrong on all levels.
Unbelievable. Totally wrong on all levels.
# 14,709:
8:26 pm PDT, Nov 1,
Barbara Dolny-Bombar, North Carolina
I find it hard to believe that FOX did not fire this woman on the spot. She didn't even have the professionalism to say the man's name correctly, and her gaff was inexcusable. Period. FOX has been known for being more outspoken (in the wrong way) than its competitors, but this is low, even for them. Maybe if viewers start tuning out, the networks will listen.
I find it hard to believe that FOX did not fire this woman on the spot. She didn't even have the professionalism to say the man's name correctly, and her gaff was inexcusable. Period. FOX has been known for being more outspoken (in the wrong way) than its competitors, but this is low, even for them. Maybe if viewers start tuning out, the networks will listen.
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2:05 pm PDT, Oct 30,
Daniela Smotherman, Tennessee
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1:44 am PDT, Oct 30,
Henry Perkins, Texas
cnns news is better anyway. lol
cnns news is better anyway. lol
# 14,706:
12:08 am PDT, Oct 30,
Stephanie Meyer-Senior, Florida
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2:24 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Name not displayed, Hawaii
Shame on FOX! Liz Trotta's lame attempt to make an apology doesn't cut it either. Fox News should fire her and the Secret Service should have arrested her for that comment. Goes to show the lack of decorum and fairness that Fox News has always displayed.
Shame on FOX! Liz Trotta's lame attempt to make an apology doesn't cut it either. Fox News should fire her and the Secret Service should have arrested her for that comment. Goes to show the lack of decorum and fairness that Fox News has always displayed.
# 14,704:
9:50 am PDT, Oct 29,
Chris Davis, Florida
What this woman said is inexcusable in a news room. Especially one meant to be so "fair and balanced."
What this woman said is inexcusable in a news room. Especially one meant to be so "fair and balanced."
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8:05 am PDT, Oct 29,
Matthew Silberman, New York
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7:37 am PDT, Oct 29,
Name not displayed, Alabama
This is really sick. It is even more sick to know that she is on the news still. How can you be attempting a joke? To imply that a presidential candidate, a father, and a good man is anything like Osama is not funny. And to say that both should be dead? I would like to see her promptly removed from her position.
This is really sick. It is even more sick to know that she is on the news still. How can you be attempting a joke? To imply that a presidential candidate, a father, and a good man is anything like Osama is not funny. And to say that both should be dead? I would like to see her promptly removed from her position.
