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Tucker Carlson: probably not in deep trouble anymore, but he should be. (1 Viewer)

Man, this thread title pretty much sums up every Liberal witch-hunt in here the last 5 years. Good stuff. 😂

 
I'm sure it's a calculated move on Carlson's part. He knows exactly who he's picking a fight with, and will revel in the gutter when Howard immediately punches back. Then he will use whatever vulgarity that Stern throws back at him as an example of the "hateful, intolerant left." 
Bold move to wait until Howard is nearly retired to go after him.

 
I've listened to Howard since his WNBC days but started tailing off last year and just cancelled Sirius last week. His Zoom type show just wasn't as good. I miss the in studio antics. But Tucker is mostly off here. It's not really an establishment thing, it's that Howard is an extreme germaphobe and Covid totally messed up his head. He's petrified and locked up, probably permanently. 

 
I'm sure it's a calculated move on Carlson's part. He knows exactly who he's picking a fight with, and will revel in the gutter when Howard immediately punches back. Then he will use whatever vulgarity that Stern throws back at him as an example of the "hateful, intolerant left." 
Did you listen to the clip?  I’m a huge Howard Stern fan but Tucker is right on this one.  I’m a big proponent of the vaccine, but at this point in the pandemic does it really matter if people decide not to get it?  I’ve gotten 2 shots and a booster and I still got Covid.  And I probably spread it to a few people.  Countries that are almost 90% vaccinated still don’t have herd immunity.  And now there are studies coming out that natural immunity may be just as strong if not stronger than the vaccine.  Time to stop demonizing the idiots who for one reason or another don’t want the shot.

 
Did you listen to the clip?  I’m a huge Howard Stern fan but Tucker is right on this one.  I’m a big proponent of the vaccine, but at this point in the pandemic does it really matter if people decide not to get it?  I’ve gotten 2 shots and a booster and I still got Covid.  And I probably spread it to a few people.  Countries that are almost 90% vaccinated still don’t have herd immunity.  And now there are studies coming out that natural immunity may be just as strong if not stronger than the vaccine.  Time to stop demonizing the idiots who for one reason or another don’t want the shot.
They keep filling up the hospitals, so yes, it still matters, and nah, it's still time to continue to point out their stupidity. 

 
You think that tactic has been working so far?
Nope, but the other option is allow them listen to grifters and misinformation, with no truth sprinkled in. 

At least by continuing to point out how stupid and historically selfish they are being, there's a chance that some sense might slip through. 

Most likely tho, this will continue to be a pandemic of the unvaxxed, and people will come to the truth after watching their loved ones die. Some of them, anyway. 

 
They keep filling up the hospitals, so yes, it still matters, and nah, it's still time to continue to point out their stupidity. 
No, they really aren't.

Nope, but the other option is allow them listen to grifters and misinformation, with no truth sprinkled in. 

At least by continuing to point out how stupid and historically selfish they are being, there's a chance that some sense might slip through. 

Most likely tho, this will continue to be a pandemic of the unvaxxed, and people will come to the truth after watching their loved ones die. Some of them, anyway. 
:lmao:   Good lord the drama is out of control with you

 
Tucker: M&M’s will not be satisfied until every last cartoon character is deeply unappealing and totally androgynous. Until the moment you wouldn’t want to have a drink with any one of them. That’s the goal. When you’re totally turned off, we’ve achieved equity…
That's an actual quote. 

The left won't be happy until you don't want to #### any candy bars anymore.

 
ekbeats said:
Did you listen to the clip?  I’m a huge Howard Stern fan but Tucker is right on this one.  I’m a big proponent of the vaccine, but at this point in the pandemic does it really matter if people decide not to get it?  I’ve gotten 2 shots and a booster and I still got Covid.  And I probably spread it to a few people.  Countries that are almost 90% vaccinated still don’t have herd immunity.  And now there are studies coming out that natural immunity may be just as strong if not stronger than the vaccine.  Time to stop demonizing the idiots who for one reason or another don’t want the shot.
I watched about half of it, and had to stop because listening to Carlson hyperbolically spew trash to his audience is something I can't do for more than a couple minutes. I don't agree with you that Tucker is right, he's doing the same thing Stern is, just demonizing the opposite side. And I don't completely agree with Stern here, as he is an OCD germaphobe and I'm not, but I completely agree with him in that I feel that the unvaccinated are holding the rest of us hostage based on political bias and consumption of misinformation. I no longer feel pity or empathy for anyone that is choosing to be unvaccinated and ends up in dire straits because of it. Personal responsibility and all that.

 
massraider said:
Quoted for posterity
You can quote it all you want.  I agree it is nonsensical.  But that’s exactly the point isn’t it? I don’t think anyone is losing sleep over this but it’s yet another example of the insanity of the Left.  They need to stop doing crap like this and focus on fixing the economy.

 
Saw the clip was almost 6 mins long and just closed it immediately. I need alcohol to listen to that much Tucker.
I need enough alcohol to pass out in which case I would no longer be listening. Maybe some good weed would work though.

 
James Daulton said:
The country is indeed going down the toilet.
Crap like that is largely symbolic and doesn’t represent any meaningful change, but what it does highlight is that the Right is way too removed from cultural bullhorns like Madison Avenue.  Between that and the Left’s monopoly on Entertainment, the MSM and Education I’m worried that over time, if unchecked, there will be a gradual eroding of Conservative cultural values.  The Left knows this.  They are patient and are playing the long game.  Brilliant strategy actually.

 
Saw the clip was almost 6 mins long and just closed it immediately. I need alcohol to listen to that much Tucker.
I can understand how Tucker would be nauseating to Liberals.  Just like the double Joys of Reid and Behar are tough to stomach for Conservatives.  But I listen to them nonetheless.  There’s a little bit of truth in all these opinions.  If nothing else it’s important to know where people are coming from.

 
I can understand how Tucker would be nauseating to Liberals.  Just like the double Joys of Reid and Behar are tough to stomach for Conservatives.  But I listen to them nonetheless.  There’s a little bit of truth in all these opinions.  If nothing else it’s important to know where people are coming from.


They can't handle any truth that would make their workdview tumble.  And Tucker makes a lot more sense than Joy Reid ever did. 

 
You can quote it all you want.  I agree it is nonsensical.  But that’s exactly the point isn’t it? I don’t think anyone is losing sleep over this but it’s yet another example of the insanity of the Left.  They need to stop doing crap like this and focus on fixing the economy.
"The left needs to stop doing crap like this."

Which leftists over at Mars Inc, a hundred year-old $35 Billion family owned company, are responsible for this heinous change to cartoon candy footwear? 

It's gotta be comforting to be able to apply any action the the Left whenever it seems like something they might do. 

I won't bother asking for evidence your cannot provide, I'm just gonna go ahead and say you have no idea what you're talking about

 
They can't handle any truth that would make their workdview tumble.  And Tucker makes a lot more sense than Joy Reid ever did. 
This is true. I don't watch her much, but I'm told she never talks about which chocolate snacks she would like to buy a drink. 

 
Am I understanding things correctly here? Carlson went on a rant blaming Liberals for M&M/Mars changing the appearance of their female M&M mascots? And this is somehow concrete proof of what? Liberals are destroying America? Seriously?

Tell me I'm wrong, please, because this seems a bit looney tunes.

 
"The left needs to stop doing crap like this."

Which leftists over at Mars Inc, a hundred year-old $35 Billion family owned company, are responsible for this heinous change to cartoon candy footwear? 

It's gotta be comforting to be able to apply any action the the Left whenever it seems like something they might do. 

I won't bother asking for evidence your cannot provide, I'm just gonna go ahead and say you have no idea what you're talking about
Nice.  Do you think that having the green M&M go from go-go boots to comfortable sneakers was an idea of a Conservative at the company? 

 
"The left needs to stop doing crap like this."

Which leftists over at Mars Inc, a hundred year-old $35 Billion family owned company, are responsible for this heinous change to cartoon candy footwear? 

It's gotta be comforting to be able to apply any action the the Left whenever it seems like something they might do. 

I won't bother asking for evidence your cannot provide, I'm just gonna go ahead and say you have no idea what you're talking about
In answer to the question, it was entirely political  according to their own statement.

Mars Announces M&M's Characters Are Getting a Woke Redesign to Fit a 'More Dynamic, Progressive World'
 

“The redesign is an attempt to have the candies fit in with a “more dynamic, progressive world,” Mars explained.”

Once again, not a big deal, I’m just answering your question.

 
I would have thought it would have been more inclusive to have the green M&M keep the boots but change it's gender. 

 
Is a more dynamic, progressive world a bad thing?
I guess that’s the million dollar question.  I’m all for inclusivity.  My generation was lousy when it came to bullying people who didn’t conform to social norms.  It’s a delicate balance, but if we are to err on one side side of the other I’d guess I’d prefer that we we erred on the side of inclusivity.

 
Nice.  Do you think that having the green M&M go from go-go boots to comfortable sneakers was an idea of a Conservative at the company? 
Maybe this is just the cynic in me, but I suspect the change is more about the marketing firm trying to appear relevant than anything else.  That is, if a marketing firm just rolls out the same-old, same-old, why should the manufacturing company stick with them?  If the marketing firm continually offers new "stuff", it gives an appearance of "look how hard we're working for you".

That said, from the marketing point of view, I also suspect it has at least something to do with an attempt to appeal to the target demographic, which is, I assume, teenagers and young adults?  Let's be honest here, M&M commercials aren't going after 60 and 70-year olds.  My mom is going to continue to prefer M&Ms over Reese's Pieces, same as she always has, regardless of what commercials are on.

 
Maybe this is just the cynic in me, but I suspect the change is more about the marketing firm trying to appear relevant than anything else.
It's almost as if they're hoping for the anti-woke backlash at this point. Because the Green M&M has go-go boots they change it? That seems...insignificant, and stupid. It's more like they put out the story about being "woke" to draw attention to their brand that was supposedly "making political and social waves," making it a meta-marketing scheme. 

 
It's almost as if they're hoping for the anti-woke backlash at this point. Because the Green M&M has go-go boots they change it? That seems...insignificant, and stupid. It's more like they put out the story about being "woke" to draw attention to their brand that was supposedly "making political and social waves," making it a meta-marketing scheme. 
Aside from the marketing strategy aspect (which is likely the driver), I would otherwise think it’s silly for the company to make a big deal about the change and I also think it’s silly for the detractors to make a big deal about the change (in effect calling attention to it and thus fulfilling the marketing purpose).  

 

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