Kinda with Jon on this one. ESPN had all the right in the world to remove Junior from his gig, but c’mon. 

The guy is crazy. What were you expecting?

This should put to bed the notion that Stewart is a lefty hack who’s out to get all conservatives.

He’s definitely a man who doesn’t put his politics over common sense.

As a liberal, I’m sometimes frustrated by all the over-generalizations and lack of foresight a lot of my cohorts tend to push out, especially on this site. Be the bigger man (or woman!).

 Stewart reminded me of Hank Jr’s. fall off a mountain where he split his skull open and held his own brains in his hands.  Given this information, it’s safe to assume Hank may have lost, at least some of his mind and then may be forgiven somewhat.  But he’s still an asshole.

You’re just being a pooseyboy. Please put on your big-girl panties.whoislloydc@gmail.com 

Wasn’t Netanyahu just a small child when Hitler killed himself? Just saying…

The people who think Jon is a lefty don’t understand him

why do you lie under anonymous names ?why do you love foreskin so much ?can i shave your taint ? please ?whoislloydc@gmail.com 

Dammi, that Jon Stewart is just like the ACLU, defending the rights of everyone, including complete morons.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVL2HQ32l1E

I notice talking heads (like Jon Stewart and Tommy Christopher) always stick up for the guy who put his foot in his mouth over the employer.
It’s personal to them.  None of them want to lose THEIR jobs when/if they put their foot in their mouth.

Personally I think a one game ban from MNF was just the right punishment to send a message that drunken Hitler rants are frowned upon.

And it’s hilarious that Williams caved and apologized.  You know he doesn’t regret saying it, he just doesn’t want to see his career go up in smoke.
So he not only proved himself an drunken rude douchebag but a pussy as well.

HE GAVE US A TWOFER!!!!LOLOL

“Given this information, it’s safe to assume Hank may have lost, at least some of his mind and then may be forgiven somewhat.”

That doesn’t excuse Glenn Beck, why should it excuse Hank Williams III?

Yes, i’m sure the guy is starving without ESPN playing his novelty song once a week. By the way, that “drunk douchebag” makes more during that 30 second song than you will in your entire pathetic existence.

Also, I’d love to see one of you mary’s call him a pussy to his face.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQrvxnWJlJI#t=02m20s

the woman and the kids and the dogs and me…

He doesn’t need the PC Police at ESPN.

Yeah, cuz, uh, this is a free cuntry, an uhh, you caint jess say something about the president.. you caint call him a name in THIS FREE COUNTRY -I spelled it right this time because I mean it-, where the FREEDOM OF SPEECH should not end in your losing your job.. BUT WAIT, what if in this free country, a company that has its own image it wants to freely project to the public with regard to a product or service it provides for profit, doesnt like what its employee says or does while under a contract of employment? hmmm, they can do as they please.. and by the way, why dont you go to work tomorrow and say something you know would be offensive, in general, over and over to every person in and around your office.. and tell us all what happened when they fired you..
and I’ll stand up for you being allowed to say what you please, cuz its a free countray.. and I’ll stand up for the employer who has a right to do as he pleases within his workplace -so LONG as you understand it… AND here is why lawyers get paid a lot of money. My man HANK will have a case if they can not explain HOW he could have known what was or wasnt considered “offensive”. The least that will happen is Hank will get his paycheck through the end of his contract and we will get some new song to play while we get the seating, beers, computer, phone and food readayyyy…

I love how ya’ll always say someone makes more than another anonymous poster.  How the hell do you know?  You are dumb.

The fact is he was not booted for comparing Obama to Hitler.  He was booted for comparing Boehner to Netanyahu.

The fact is he was not booted for comparing Obama to Hitler.  He was booted for comparing Boehner to Netanyahu.

I’m not sure ol’ Bocephus has much more physical coordination than he has cognitive skills.  Hence, he’s probably about as threatening in a fight as a debate.   But extra points for calling everyone here Mary’s.  That is some primo 1950s vintage homophobia right there!

Hey – Don’t bring Hank III into this!  By all accounts he’s a pretty decent guy, and a great musician.  Stick to Jr. here!

You stand up for whatever you want.  You’re not hiring him so your opinion is irrelevant.  Oops!

He’s not starving, but too bad he ended up APOLOGIZING because that novelty song is what kept him relevant all this time.  OOPS!

He’s most likely lost the ESPN gig for good and the incident has probably cost him a few fair-weather, when-they’re-half-in-the-bag fans and some jukebox plays, but I’m sure it’ll also give him more radio plays, he’ll sell a few disks and if he’s not on the road, he should book some dates.

Hank Jr. has always been “special”. He started his career singing his father’s songs and most of his original hits have been somewhat autobiographical, self-referential novelty hits. Sure, he may have been something of a pioneer in the country-rock genre, but most of his success has been courtesy of his father’s name, the special considerations and opportunities it afforded him, plus the personal problems he has faced.

It also doesn’t hurt that he’s the beneficiary of his father’s estate.
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Note: Though it may read that way, but I really don’t mean any of this to take away from Hank Jr’s accomplishments. When all is said, the incident will probably become part of another song and that song is sure to be released because of his father’s legacy.

ESPN jumped the gun by not having Hank on the air; I know they don’t treat liberals who demeaned Bush in this same manner.  The left continues to pick and chose, apply double standards, and prove themselves to be untrustworthy loons.

This isn’t a left/right issue.  Hank Williams Jr. has been associated with ESPN for more than 20 years.  He always says outlandish and offensive things.  Mr. Steward was simply drawing attention to that fact.

Does anyone care wholloydc is?  

In my experience, drunks don’t pose much of a threat to anyone, unless they’re behind the wheel.

Of what drug-addicted drunken liberal loudmouth hillbilly are you speaking? Please be specific. And, please, no Conservative Victimization Syndrome retorts.

We know Jon is a lefty – Jon is a lefty, he’s said so.  So, your point?

I think Netanyahu was still a glint in his Father’s eye when Hitler killed himself.  

Either Staci doesn’t understand Stewart or Stewart doesn’t understand Stewart. My money’s on Staci in that “who doesn’t get it” horse race.

This isn’t a matter of rights. There are none at play here.

Thing is, Hank isn’t an employee. He’s a contractor. ESPN acted stupidly, but not in an actionable manner.

P-Diddy and others like him can do or say ANYTHING and they are quickly forgiven and seem to get more work from the lefty establishment.

Harry Reid.

First Tommy, now Jon Stewart.
Well it just goes to show you that lefties are the “REAL AMERICANS” who believe in free speech.
Unlike the people on the right who want to destroy peoples careers like the poor Dixie Chicks who did not compare the president to the worst leader in history, but only said they were embarrassed by him.
Righties believe in free speech as long as it agrees with them.

Everyone is missing the point.  Stewart isn’t arguing that ESPN shouldn’t have fired him.  It was a subtle point stating, they probably should never have hired him. 

A guy owns a snake.  It bites him.  He kills it.  Do you question why he killed it, or why the hell did he ever buy the snake to begin with?

But, Harry Reid is a Mormon. He wouldn’t be drinking. Maybe out massacring “Gentiles” but never drinking.

I accept your surrender.

Are you really going to defend this shell of a man, Hank Jr?
 Really? You’ve got to be shiting me!

You expected a better analogy from a drunken fool?

Jon Jumps on Dems too sometimes . It just that he has so much more material to work with when it comes  the GOP!

His remarks made him “relevant” in the news cycle tis week. What do you think Jr will now be remember for? What a stupid bigot.

Yeah! Ostracario defending Hank Williams Jr. would be like Osama bin Laden defending New York firefighters!!

It was painless.

I loathe Harry Reid.

When the Nevada Teapublicans nominated that abject lunatic, they let us both down.

Conservative Victimization Syndrome.

Can you name one liberal that ESPN did not fire for demeaning Pres. Bush.

I’m pretty sure that comment is racist somehow. I can’t figure out why but let me get back to you.

Thank you, sir. Your comment was very necessary. B_F_D don’t criticize him if you don’t even know his name.

If you Google Redneck(images) his picture is there!
http://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&hl=en&source=hp&biw=1280&bih=857&q=redneck&btnG=Search+Images&gbv=2&oq=redneck&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&gs_sm=s&gs_upl=14442l18270l0l28079l7l7l0l1l1l0l286l1066l1.2.3l6l0

If you Google Redneck(images) his picture is there!
http://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&hl=en&source=hp&biw=1280&bih=857&q=redneck&btnG=Search+Images&gbv=2&oq=redneck&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&gs_sm=s&gs_upl=14442l18270l0l28079l7l7l0l1l1l0l286l1066l1.2.3l6l0

Fox knew what they were getting into. They asked for it. Don’t knock Hank for answering honestly to the question he was asked. Was it the most intelligent answer he could have formed? Probably not. But he did it his way, just like they wanted. Now they want to tell him he’s in the wrong. We’re forgetting the main point here, FREEDOM OF SPEECH. If you don’t like his views, don’t look to him for opinions. Get over it!!!!!!
And good to Jon Stewart for being neutral and telling it like it is.
http://elovehate.com/Topics/People/Musicians/Singers/CountrySingers/HankWilliamsJr

His dad’s honky-tonk chicken-pickin’ actually grew on me after a while, and I can’t stand country music.

That being said, I’m hoping that this controversy finally gets us a new Monday Night Football theme. I’ve hated that song since three weeks in to its first season as a starter.

Harry Reid worked for ESPN?

He is definitely a left leaning progressive. But he also respects and values the opinions of others.

That makes him the better person.

You should try living your life without placing labels on everyone. It tends to cause a victimization mentality.

So, what you’re saying is you’re against free speech cause, well, go back and read your prior posts and you’ll see how stupid you look.

A country boy can survive!!!!

He’s not lll, troll. He’s Jr.

Gritty?!? You want GRITTY?!? Okay…stay away from ovens when ‘In Use’.

That is certainly what you are! A big wicked one.

ESPN needs ratings.  Makes a non-issue into an issue…….

Fact: Political correctness still lives!

Fact: This post again proves how liberals have no morals and love to lie!

Fact: ESPN has always looked for a way to use hip hop for football but it doesn’t work well. See you next Monday Hank!

One thing that will never happen: someone comparing Hank Williams, Jr to Hank Williams, Sr

Somebody’s been dipping his teabags in Jack.  I’m still laughing over the 3 Stooges portion

labels?  lol

So you are attempting to tell me that Stewart is a republican?  Or, are you attempting to say – I shouldn’t care what Jon is, cause Jon is Jon? Or, are you attempting to tell me that Jon’s political leanings have absolutely nothing to do with his “opinions”.  

I’m so confused!   Think I’ll take a nap and dream about what exactly you’re trying to tell me – or maybe not…

Come on!! Who are we kidding?? Hank can easily move on from ESPN and get a new gig over at Fox News!!

First, Fox News’ main audience of Hillbillies would love him!!

Second, he would definitely fit in on ‘Fox and Friends’… he’s more intelligent than Steve Doocy, has better hygiene than Brian Kilmeade, and of course… would try to constantly feel-up Gretchen Carlson (though, she just might like it)!!

Hey Jon…News Flash…You a fucking jew and Obama HATES fucking jews but he wants your fucking vote. You fucking idiot.

Hank just dragged his teabag across Obama’s face. Lick his balls Barry…lol

We all know why Williams was let go. It was because ESPN feared the wrath of all those millionaires that make ESPN a viable frisson

Pablo . WTF are you doing and How?

Hey Glutton! Someone has some how hijacked my picture (avatar) and my user name (12voltman1) to make it looked like I clicked on the “like” button of messages.When I go to a message board now and before I even read a message It says I liked the post (with my picture/avatar) on messages I do not agree with! This has happpened hundreds of time since last night alone. I have e-mailed and informed Discus.  They have not replied back to me yet. -12voltman

Hey LeeDog! Someone has some how hijacked my picture (avatar) and my user name (12voltman1) to make it looked like I clicked on the “like” button of messages.When I go to a message board now and before I even read a message It says I liked the post (with my picture/avatar) on messages I do not agree with! This has happpened hundreds of time since last night alone. I have e-mailed and informed Discus.  They have not replied back to me yet. -12voltman

I’ve seen this happen before over at TvNewser!! I’m not sure how they’re doing it!! You would think the hijacker would need your password!! Try going back to Disqus and change your password!! Also, consider until Discus is able to resolve the issue… possibly change your username to 12voltman1(real), or something like that, so people know it’s you!!

But keep trying to contact Disqus until you hear from them!!

Maybe once the hijacker knows your on to them, they may stop and move to someone else to hack!!

Keep me posted on what happens, because I’ll go to Disqus and b*tch at them too!!  =)

Also, try to message “NatureBoy”  with the problem, he’s on our side and seems very good with computers!! He may have a solution that might work better than what I advised!!  =)

Keep me posted!!

Thanks

I did as you advised. Discuss sent me a link to take care of problem (I hope). I did not see any messages but I saw a thousand or more Like hits on messages I never read or agreed with! I think this problem has now been resolved. We will see. Not changing name or picture (yet!)

Good news!! Though, I saw some of those “likes” for the other side and it made me wonder if you were turning over a new leaf!! I should have known better!! Let’s hope the hijacking is over!! Glad to see you back in full control of your comments and “likes!!”  Woof!!  =)

It would also be nice if “NatureBoy” could find out how did it and we can pay them back!!  :o

get past the opening song then you have huey dewey and louie as  announcers . wish abc would get mnf back

I’m sure this will not change the ratings for ESPN one bit. It’s the football people want to watch.

1ST and foremost get this straight. Like Imus Hank did not ask to promote Monday night Football They asked him, as well he retired doing ESPN a fovor as they would have been sued as I-Man sued.. Imus was put back on T.V. was because he wanted to be. As well satalite companies were running out of satalites when he went on R.D.F.  And that was a crush to the cable company. He was not sued as thier was no case and the background check on the basketball players was less than favoritable.If you didn’t know Hank has more American Spirit than most as well pays more Tax than you jacks as he happens to make alot of cash.  Maybe thier are more important issues like the fast and furious scandal is not a fairy tale.Do all those lies and cover-ups match that bulls—t. Like Richard Nixon as well as our pres. said  The man at the top is responsible for all below him. Words don’t kill. Weapons of mass destuction do. The 1st ammendment is valid. So is the second. But stupidity is a right as well. So Regardless people are unemployed. But are alive. F.F. was and is still killing.  Yet no one is fire. Just like Hank he need not appoligise: he just kinda let some know he don’t need to and quit. So be it maybe who ever let fast and furious happen should do the same. But roger clemens was bankrupted for lying to the powers to be: let’s see how that works for the special people. What really surprises me is that Hitler was not a german yet people commited bad acts at his hand. They were Germans. As well they killed alot more races than Jews. I guess Hitler didn’t like anyone that didn’t follow his lead. The leader of isreal was not exactly praised by our Pres.  So i doubt they would play golf together. So maybe ole Hank Jr. was misread in his statement. I like our Pres. He has made alot of progress post Bush. That along with the situation he was left in was terrible. Who’s to say he can’t change the economy of the U.S. in given time.I am presently planning to vote for him. Depression can not be changed over night. Who’s to say Hank may not vote for him. Now think about it. words can mean different things to different people. Why are we so fast and furious to JUDGE>>>>>

Chill, Jenk,
I did not say Hank jr. should be fired or deserved to be fired or anything like that. I only said he was not the main attraction. I’m a practical person, and I say the ratings wouldn’t change if they kept him.