Don Cherry Fired by SN - Poll Added

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by peter12

There is no question that if Trudeau had been working for any major corporation, he would have been gone by now. Grope-gate, firing an Indigenous woman to cover up corruption, blackface. These are all things that the market will not tolerate, but our celebrity-worship politics will.



It should tell people a lot about how much more ethical the market is than mere politics.

I wouldn't say the Market is more ethical. Corporations don't fire people that do dumb #### because it is the ethical thing to do. It's only about the money lebowski.

[afc wimbledon]

Originally Posted by peter12

There is no question that if Trudeau had been working for any major corporation, he would have been gone by now. Grope-gate, firing an Indigenous woman to cover up corruption, blackface. These are all things that the market will not tolerate, but our celebrity-worship politics will.



It should tell people a lot about how much more ethical the market is than mere politics.

Look on the bright side, Trudeau's transgressions are child's play compared to Trump or the Bullingdon Pig shaggers running the UK.

[Vinny01]

I feel this is Rogers seeing an opportunity to make further cuts as response to their massive overpay for the NHL tv rights years ago. They knew if they parted ways Cherry like they did Kypreos there would be public outcry. After these comments it was easier for them to pull the plug.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Zarley

What a joke, the only people offended by is comments are white people trying to out-PC each other.

Completely false. There are identifying immigrants and non-whites in this thread alone who have expressed their offence. I can only imagine how many more there are beyond our tiny internet bubble.

[Roughneck]

Originally Posted by curmudgeon

I never got a subscription to Sportsnet, too damnned expensive. My own personal protest will be however, never to watch HNIC again or to listen to 960 the fan broadcasts of the Flames ever again, and I hope that others will do the same.

"Man not willing to pay to watch Don Cherry on air vows to continue to not pay to watch Don Cherry on air in brave example of voting with one's wallet."

[zamler]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

I honestly can’t stomach the hypocrisy that has invaded Canada.

Let’s look at two quick highlights of 2019:

- Black face Trudeau gets elected
- Woman-beating Chris Brown’s new album becomes #1 on the charts, again.

Don Cherry says “you people” during one of his incoherent ramblings without make up on, or without raising a hand to a woman - and the whole nation piles on and destroys a Canadian icon and turns him into an absolute villain.

I won’t stand by Don Cherry on what he said, but I think it’s a damn rotten shame that people no longer seem to believe in anything. Their focus is sporadic and self serving. Perhaps it has always been that way, but the way people pick and choose what to support...it’s as incoherent and inconsistent as even the craziest of Don Cherry rants.

Damn shame things have played out this way.

This gives me some hope that there are still reasonable people out there.

[peter12]

Originally Posted by combustiblefuel

I wouldn't say the Market is more ethical. Corporations don't fire people that do dumb #### because it is the ethical thing to do. It's only about the money lebowski.

It is because they have a far more enhanced view of the public's sensitivity than politicians do. Ironically.

[TheScorpion]

So I guess the Hockey Night in Canada family is looking for a new... Don?

I didn't steal this one, Resolute, I pinky promise

[Textcritic]

The story is up at The National Post:
https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/don-cherry-fired

Originally Posted by Don Cherry

“I have just learned I’ve been fired by Sportsnet for comments made on Coach’s Corner Nov. 9. No problem.

"I know what I said and I meant it. Everybody in Canada should wear a poppy to honour our fallen soldiers.

"I speak the truth and I walk the walk. I have visited the bases of the troops, been to Afghanistan with our brave soldiers at Christmas, been to cemeteries of our fallen around the world and honoured our fallen troops on Coach’s Corner."

Flames Coach Bill Peters chimes in:

Originally Posted by Bill Peters

"I saw it (Monday) and we talked about it. Our country is based on inclusion. We have a very diverse country. We have a wonderful country. We’re all proud of our veterans and people who currently serve. I know the hockey community, we talk about hockey is for everybody. And that’s how we are in the country of Canada, too."

For those who have insisted that Cherry was somehow misunderstood, I think it is important to point out that the man himself has owned every word. He meant what he said.

[flamesgod]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Completely false. There are identifying immigrants and non-whites in this thread alone who have expressed their offence. I can only imagine how many more there are beyond our tiny internet bubble.

If they wore a poppy they’d have no reason to be offended. “Those people” clearly meant people that don’t buy a poppy.

[Johnhitbox]

Everyone will forget this on a month, give or take. People eyes will be peeled for the horrific Social injustice. To the Batcave to serve the fine people of Canada.

[Point Blank]

Originally Posted by flamesgod

If they wore a poppy they’d have no reason to be offended. “Those people” clearly meant people that don’t buy a poppy.

I wore a poppy. I’m an immigrant. And I’m offended. Don’t presume to know what others should or shouldn’t think.

And no for the 20th time in this thread, it doesn’t take much to infer that “those people who come here,” means immigrants.

[monkeyman]

"Social justice warriors unite, there's an 85 year old man who said something inappropriate, let's take him down."
secret handshake, and off to their computers.

[Snuffleupagus]

Originally Posted by Otto-matic

Did Trudeau do that on Rogers dime during a national broadcast? I don't think so..

No, he's doing much worst on our dime

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by flamesgod

If they wore a poppy they’d have no reason to be offended. “Those people” clearly meant people that don’t buy a poppy.

Is this serious?

Those people that come here and want our milk and honey is referring to people who don't wear poppies?

I apologize if you were being sarcastic.

[dissentowner]

According to the Toronto Sun, Cherry said

Cherry added: “I know what I said and I meant it. Everybody in Canada should wear a poppy to honour our fallen soldiers.”

And Cherry said his words were not racial or bigoted but patriotic and respectful of our troops.

Do I believe that? I think he is backpeddling.

Here is the Sun's post who talked to Cherry.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/toronto...py-comment/amp

[Samonadreau]

In other news, Poppy sales soar.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

The story is up at The National Post:
https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/don-cherry-fired

He's deflecting here. This isn't about Remembrance day and the sacrifices made by those serving our country.

[Red Potato Standing By]

I think the sad part is this day has become Don cherry day instead of Remembrance Day.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by flamesgod

If they wore a poppy they’d have no reason to be offended. “Those people” clearly meant people that don’t buy a poppy.

The full transcript of Cherry's response reads:

"You people love—you, that come here, whatever it is—you love our way of life, you love our milk and honey, at least you could pay a couple of bucks for a poppy or something like that. These guys pay for your way of life that you enjoy in Canada; these guys paid the biggest price."

I think it was a slip. I don't think Cherry intended to say "you people that come here," but he said it most likely because that is what he believes deep down.

In the National Post article I posted above he confirms that he meant what he said, and I understand that to include the slip. I think it is actually very telling.