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Novara

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260. This article makes an excellent point....

Sat Apr 18, 2015, 03:37 PM

Apr 2015

....and I can't believe I agree with it but I do: Raissman: If Britt McHenry was a man, she would be fired

Equality for all is something we should support.

That’s no grand revelation.

Yet this axiom popped fresh after watching Britt McHenry, the ESPN reporter, berate a female towing company employee on a video that went viral. McHenry got what amounted to a slap on the wrist, receiving a one- week vacation, er, suspension after the video surfaced last week.

Let us be clear here: If Chris Berman, Mike Tirico, Mike Breen or any other male ESPN voice was caught on video telling a hard working woman, “I’m on television and you’re in a f---ing trailer honey,” and adding other graphic put-downs, they would have received a lot more than one week on the bench.

It would be no surprise if they would’ve been flat-out fired. In this particular case, McHenry had gender on her side. At least that’s our perception.

Read more: http://m.nydailynews.com/sports/raissman-britt-mchenry-man-fired-article-1.2189955

If it was a man berating a woman he probably would be fired. So why is she not fired? Because it's a woman bullying another woman? Why should that make a difference, really?

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Britt McHenry Suspended By ESPN After Fat-Shaming Video Surfaces [View all] VScott Apr 2015 OP

Amazing the amount of hate.... daleanime Apr 2015 #1

If you don't want to be hated, don't steal and ransom people's property. Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #68

Wow, was unaware that she owned the company.... daleanime Apr 2015 #75

Oh yeah, I am sure up until this encounter she was under the impression she worked... Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #80

In the conflict between the powerful and the powerless.... daleanime Apr 2015 #125

How is the one holding her vehicle for ransom "powerless"? Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #141

Just a grunt working for a living..... daleanime Apr 2015 #162

So she is wholy unaware that she works for a towing company with a F rating from the BBB? Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #163

My god. You seem to be working really hard pintobean Apr 2015 #165

So you can't think of a single reason that some one would take a job like that? daleanime Apr 2015 #167

So does this poor little worker bee defense extend to those Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #175

What I'm sure of is your lack of empathy.... daleanime Apr 2015 #177

Yes, it does. Canvassers in general do it for the money, not the love. There's typically ND-Dem Apr 2015 #178

It's not the clerk's fault that McHenry was parked illegally. The clerk didn't profit herself. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #173

It wasn't ransom. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #171

In most states, if you don't pay, they can auction off your car Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #179

I have no loyalty to the towing industry. The industry can rot for all I care. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #189

So she owns the company? Or it's OK to personally berate the low-paid employee of any ND-Dem Apr 2015 #176

Nobody stole McHenry's property. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #170

What an ass. NaturalHigh Apr 2015 #2

Some people should not be allowed SamKnause Apr 2015 #3

Eh, I've heard remarks about bad teeth, poor education and trailer trash right here on DU Fumesucker Apr 2015 #4

No kidding, we make fun of appearance here all the time. Disgusting from "liberals". nt Logical Apr 2015 #9

True. I've seen some fat comments too. NaturalHigh Apr 2015 #10

Some? Iris Apr 2015 #105

In fairness, there is debate on it treestar Apr 2015 #123

Indeed. (nt) Inkfreak Apr 2015 #29

Upper middle class people love to "kick down." I've never understood it. I've always ND-Dem Apr 2015 #180

Indeed, I've used that phrase on DU before myself... Fumesucker Apr 2015 #181

"if someone's first instinct is to believe that some little person screwed up hugely... ND-Dem Apr 2015 #183

As if a parking lot attendee is responsible for your bill. alphafemale Apr 2015 #5

Checking out her Google images underpants Apr 2015 #6

Her images and how she looks have nothing to do with her words. Raine1967 Apr 2015 #13

because it is her looks that she thinks makes her "entitled". VanillaRhapsody Apr 2015 #27

Because it's a near certainty... VScott Apr 2015 #37

Dollars to donuts!!! VanillaRhapsody Apr 2015 #38

Comparing her to a b-grade porn star is sexist. Raine1967 Apr 2015 #39

That doesn't mean she should be compared to a porn performer. Raine1967 Apr 2015 #43

Clinton wouldn't do something like that. woolldog Apr 2015 #130

Because she is a space filler underpants Apr 2015 #42

Her looks should have nothing to do with this. Raine1967 Apr 2015 #44

The only reason she is on the air is because of her looks underpants Apr 2015 #45

As I said to someone else: Raine1967 Apr 2015 #49

Not even to point out that it is HER looks that she thinks proves her superiority? VanillaRhapsody Apr 2015 #46

2 wrongs do not make a right. Raine1967 Apr 2015 #48

Not using it against her....I am merely pointing out that SHE feels morally superior VanillaRhapsody Apr 2015 #50

? N.Y. to Paris Apr 2015 #7

That word is never appropriate anywhere, Pathwalker Apr 2015 #17

No. It is not. Raine1967 Apr 2015 #40

Sure it's appropriate MissDeeds Apr 2015 #196

Should of fired her. No person who would say that can be fixed. It is who she is. nt Logical Apr 2015 #8

For what exactly? Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #74

"Hillbilly"? You sound like as big a jerk as she is. Bet you are.... Logical Apr 2015 #77

If you aren't stealing my legally parked car from private property we will get along fine. Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #81

Sounds like you have major issues getting towed a lot..... Logical Apr 2015 #133

The attendant didn't steal anything. If you have an issue with the tow, take it up with the ND-Dem Apr 2015 #182

I'm sure the towing company's ombudsmen is a consummate professional Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #187

Yes, I'm sure you'll get better results by insulting the minimum wage employee for ND-Dem Apr 2015 #188

This company has an F rating with the BBB, Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #193

No one got a good result, let alone a better result. The blond didn't get anything but ND-Dem Apr 2015 #198

She publically embarrassed herself Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #202

There is now. You haven't been paying attention. ND-Dem Apr 2015 #205

Whipping up an internet outrage storm isn't very difficult Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #208

Yes, and now they have. But not in a good way. I personally don't think rich media personalities ND-Dem Apr 2015 #209

because this lady would have been completely demure had it been the owner... Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #219

so are you ND-Dem Apr 2015 #220

Go away. 840high Apr 2015 #227

Her car wasn't parked legally, though. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #190

That wasn't about her Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #192

The circumstances matter. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #201

No matter the circumstances that is a situation in which people will get really, really angry Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #204

Yet you're just fine with judging that poor counter clerk. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #206

Whether I am or not is irrelevant to her situation Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #217

so if people lose their shit at you treestar Apr 2015 #241

I'm not risking my job over that Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #257

Well OK that's consistent at least treestar Apr 2015 #259

Wow. Just wow. marmar Apr 2015 #113

no, but it is irrelevant to her performance as a sportscaster Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #143

Someone was robbed by a fucking HILLBILLY? I must have missed that little tidbit. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #146

Except that isn't what happened Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #147

The word you used was "encounters". cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #149

Okay, Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #150

Bless your heart. They deserved the berating they got from you. Take pride in that. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #151

"make an honest living, and then you and I can talk like normal people, all right?" Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #152

Your efficiency with a shovel is impressive. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #154

If you wish to be an unpaid shill for the most loathed of industries that is entirely up to you. Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #155

The mistake I see you making is equating workaday employees with owners of the industry. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #157

If you knew who "Walter Sobchak" is you would think the idea of "Sen. Walter Sobchak" hilarious Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #159

You make me laugh. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #168

Those aren't even similar Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #185

Cool story Bro. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #194

says the guy who replied 7 times. Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #197

+100 ND-Dem Apr 2015 #186

Thank you cwydro Apr 2015 #237

WOW! She continues even after being told she would show off the security video? ohnoyoudidnt Apr 2015 #11

The guy that gave the Chick-Fil-A worker grief found out the hard way. VScott Apr 2015 #14

She deserves it. ohnoyoudidnt Apr 2015 #18

I was thinking about that jerk too. Adam Smith was his name, I think. NaturalHigh Apr 2015 #35

She even looks with contempt at the camera...unbelivable. If I was the recipient of that, libdem4life Apr 2015 #19

I haven't heard of her until now. ohnoyoudidnt Apr 2015 #25

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"dearly", suspended a week. Should be fired. nt Logical Apr 2015 #15

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You are correct, and I am sure some people in the stands will have some comments. nt Logical Apr 2015 #23

She's getting epically ripped a new asshole, inside and out on her FaceBook and Instagram pages. VScott Apr 2015 #30

I think ESPN should have her work off-air, in the rattiest trailer they can find, MH1 Apr 2015 #240

The old famous "Lincoln park towing" known as the Lincoln Park Pirates is not too far from .... Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2015 #26

While I can never condone the things McHenry said bluestateguy Apr 2015 #20

I had one encounter with a towing company...was beacuse of a work joeybee12 Apr 2015 #22

Angry is telling them they are crooks. Her comments show that she is an arrogant POS. nt Logical Apr 2015 #24

Yes. I could understand a/o forgive if she'd called the company crooked, the boss crooked, ND-Dem Apr 2015 #200

+1000, said it perfectly! nt Logical Apr 2015 #222

I'm sure having your car towed and the fines are a pain in the ass. ohnoyoudidnt Apr 2015 #28

She should have waited and called the boss to unload... NaturalHigh Apr 2015 #33

I agree kcr Apr 2015 #73

I agree. I had my car towed when it was not parked illegally. Marr Apr 2015 #101

and did you take the opportunity to righteously expound on the hired help's weight issues, ND-Dem Apr 2015 #203

Of course not. And I'm not excusing this Britt McHenry's choice to do so. Marr Apr 2015 #210

which has zip to do with what happened here. if the blond was concerned about that she ND-Dem Apr 2015 #212

Why are you picking a fight? Marr Apr 2015 #215

I'm not; I commented on your comment, as you commented on someone else's. ND-Dem Apr 2015 #226

I gotcha. Marr Apr 2015 #233

She paid though. While mouthing personal insults at the minimum wage employee. ND-Dem Apr 2015 #184

That's not what I call having a brain BainsBane Apr 2015 #21

In total agreement JustAnotherGen Apr 2015 #108

One story mentioned it was now suspension for a month. Should be fired. There will libdem4life Apr 2015 #31

There will likely be a comment from whomever was on the other side of the window VScott Apr 2015 #36

No, she should just sue ESPN...sounds a bit "off" to me. Is it about Class, or income? libdem4life Apr 2015 #41

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Because blondie was likely on the clock, because "common folk" don't have to salute libdem4life Apr 2015 #53

So the clerk should file a frivolous lawsuit and end up paying ESPN's legal costs. onenote Apr 2015 #55

It would be ludicous for anyone to be sued over this SickOfTheOnePct Apr 2015 #158

Mean girls. nt tblue37 Apr 2015 #32

Why the calls for her to be fired? Inkfreak Apr 2015 #34

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I think it also comes from a weird desire to show the strongest possible condemnation. Inkfreak Apr 2015 #57

But yours isn't a condemnation for those doing the condemning? kcr Apr 2015 #59

I think it's more of an observation of a trend I see these days. Inkfreak Apr 2015 #61

But you're condemning those who are. kcr Apr 2015 #62

Take from it what you will. (nt) Inkfreak Apr 2015 #63

I already have. kcr Apr 2015 #64

I'm not sure what I posted is very obvious to you. Inkfreak Apr 2015 #66

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Lmao! (nt) Inkfreak Apr 2015 #72

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LOL Skittles Apr 2015 #135

Ok. If you've read my previous post I'm ok with whatever ESPNs actions are. Inkfreak Apr 2015 #140

*Exaggerated Reaction!* MrBig Apr 2015 #258

I don't particularly care if nasty and abusive people lose their livelyhoods. kcr Apr 2015 #56

No need to apologize. It's your opinion. (nt) Inkfreak Apr 2015 #58

This is basic human behavior AngryAmish Apr 2015 #118

Persons of low social status are fired every day for the same behavior. Nothing to do ND-Dem Apr 2015 #195

Actions have consequences. ohnoyoudidnt Apr 2015 #65

By that logic I can assume you're for the death penalty? Inkfreak Apr 2015 #71

I'm never seen anyone behave like that. So I was not as common as you make it sound. nt Logical Apr 2015 #85

Calling for job termination is common enough, imo. (nt) Inkfreak Apr 2015 #110

Low-wage folks get fired relatively often for offending those with more power in some way. ND-Dem Apr 2015 #214

You have a weird sence of logic if you come to that conclusion. ohnoyoudidnt Apr 2015 #93

We're speaking of consequences. Inkfreak Apr 2015 #109

What? Death Penalty? treestar Apr 2015 #122

Being an ass isn't solely a 1% thing in my experience. (nt) Inkfreak Apr 2015 #128

It was where this ass was coming from treestar Apr 2015 #131

Being an ass in this manner is, because it's about picking on people with less power ND-Dem Apr 2015 #228

I see it differently. (nt) Inkfreak Apr 2015 #243

but can't make an argument for it? ND-Dem Apr 2015 #245

Look elsewhere for an arguement. I'm not interested. Inkfreak Apr 2015 #247

yet you now have a history of posts supporting rich blond sportscasters' labor rights ND-Dem Apr 2015 #248

For you, random internet poster..... Inkfreak Apr 2015 #249

just sayin ND-Dem Apr 2015 #250

Just sayin'... Inkfreak Apr 2015 #251

I don't disagree rpannier Apr 2015 #90

And I'd not fault ESPN. Inkfreak Apr 2015 #112

maybe she can use her awesome brain and looks to find another job bedazzled Apr 2015 #119

Maybe. (nt) Inkfreak Apr 2015 #126

As I said, "I don't disagree." rpannier Apr 2015 #127

It *is* everyday, mostly for people with worse jobs and less income than this ill-mannered ND-Dem Apr 2015 #207

she wasn't on the job but she referred to her job and status Skittles Apr 2015 #99

I don't disagree. I'm just not sure if being fired is necessary. Inkfreak Apr 2015 #111

That kind of job? treestar Apr 2015 #120

Because when a minimum wage worker treats people this way, they get fired. ND-Dem Apr 2015 #191

Her looks have nothing to do with my opinion. Inkfreak Apr 2015 #242

her big media contract does; & her looks & background had a lot to do with that. ND-Dem Apr 2015 #246

^^ Best post I've read on a message board ^^ Calista241 Apr 2015 #244

ESPN's Contact Line (Real Human) is 888-549-3776. Faryn Balyncd Apr 2015 #51

SHAME on her! calimary Apr 2015 #52

I don't care if some professional parasite had her feelings hurt Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #67

Some advice for you, stopped in your fucking car towed LOL, nt Logical Apr 2015 #79

Yeah, what was her problem? Guess she didn't feel like going to the job tree and picking another kcr Apr 2015 #82

Yes, I am sure working the cage in an extortion racket was the only possibility she had in life Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #83

Losing ones shit is not the same thing as being an abusive asshole kcr Apr 2015 #84

Oh yes, I am sure you could be mistaken for Snow White when you're furious Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #88

Again. There's being rude and then there's being abusive. kcr Apr 2015 #89

Context matters Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #92

Nope. Anger is like alcohol. It won't make you racist/classist/sexist etc if you weren't already kcr Apr 2015 #94

Astute: A-Schwarzenegger Apr 2015 #95

So you're projecting the Mel Gibson school of pop psychology on this situation Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #96

I have no clue what "Mel Gibson school of pop psychology" means. kcr Apr 2015 #97

You said anger and alcohol won't unlock anything that wasn't already there Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #102

How do you know she was extorted? Dorian Gray Apr 2015 #116

What do you call holding someone's property with threat for forfeiture? Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #142

Absolutely tangential and only marginally related comment... Adsos Letter Apr 2015 #230

I don't think I can picture Walter Sobchak talking about prom dresses Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #232

You think a rich sportscaster can only make contact with a minimum wage employee? ND-Dem Apr 2015 #213

What do you mean, nobody should ever be towed treestar Apr 2015 #121

So.. when your car breaks down and you need it moved you will call whom exactly? rpannier Apr 2015 #91

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I called the dealership, the service manager showed up with a flatbed. Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #104

I've had my car towed twice. It sucks Dorian Gray Apr 2015 #115

And I don't care if the blonde professional parasite gets her feelings hurt or her job yanked. ND-Dem Apr 2015 #211

Sideline Barbie has a sad Tom Ripley Apr 2015 #69

Don't jump to conclusions...that just might be a Fox News audition tape Submariner Apr 2015 #76

She'll plead afflueza WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2015 #78

maybe. I wonder, though, what her background is. Iris Apr 2015 #106

She didn't have any trouble getting through college & the high school she attended was ND-Dem Apr 2015 #216

oh. Stetson. Iris Apr 2015 #229

I know nothing about stetson except that it's private ($$), so you haven't said enough. ND-Dem Apr 2015 #231

I first heard about this story on the radio this afternoon. Jenoch Apr 2015 #86

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I have managed to go my entire life without being rude to a clerk Skittles Apr 2015 #98

WOW. What an idiot. The clerk pointed out that she was being taped at the beginning... Marr Apr 2015 #100

I get that she was pissed that her car was towed, LibDemAlways Apr 2015 #107

Agree Dorian Gray Apr 2015 #114

exactly right Skittles Apr 2015 #134

i put somebody on ignore and half the thread is gone bedazzled Apr 2015 #117

If there is a "Bitch of the Year" award, this is the winner. Vinca Apr 2015 #124

I want to see the whole uncut video. DanTex Apr 2015 #129

At that point she should of told her to fuck off! nt Logical Apr 2015 #132

I agree. Just curious. The attendant says something to her there near the end and DanTex Apr 2015 #138

Hmmm, who do I hate more...stuck-up elitist snobs or towing companies? Tough call. Throd Apr 2015 #136

Of the many offensive things said, the "lose some weight" wasn't even in my top three hughee99 Apr 2015 #137

The funniest part is when she says "you have no skill set" DanTex Apr 2015 #139

Hope she ends up working in a repo yard. Octafish Apr 2015 #144

Talking to someone like that - even crooks - is not okay. Oneironaut Apr 2015 #145

I hope athletes and coaches shun her pintobean Apr 2015 #148

She's an arrogant, entitled, egotistical, vain asshole Novara Apr 2015 #153

I've done it too -- but I've never attacked anyone's weight, looks, intelligence or ND-Dem Apr 2015 #223

A perfect fit for Fox 'news'; they will hire her immediately. AlinPA Apr 2015 #156

Yep - the more hateful, the better. polichick Apr 2015 #239

Future Fox "news" info babe workinclasszero Apr 2015 #160

They are no longer letting policemen verbally harrass and intimidate black people...and I don't mean libdem4life Apr 2015 #161

I never saw olbermann punch down; he typically punched up, and that's why he got into ND-Dem Apr 2015 #224

Yeah, he made more fun of the system that he knew so well...too well. Miss him. libdem4life Apr 2015 #225

You need brains to be on TV? zappaman Apr 2015 #164

She embodies how "classist" and "classy" can be polar opposites. lpbk2713 Apr 2015 #166

aren't classist and classy always opposed? ND-Dem Apr 2015 #234

Weird thing to me is, she looks up, SEES that she's being taped, and DISSES THE CLERK ANYWAY Ken Burch Apr 2015 #169

Walk of Shame... TeeYiYi Apr 2015 #172

For those of you still defending this bimbo: woolldog Apr 2015 #174

Not at all surprising. Kingofalldems Apr 2015 #199

She has a Florida voter registration from 2004. Guess which party? alp227 Apr 2015 #218

She's from a military family. Dad is a retired Air Force Lt. Colonel. ND-Dem Apr 2015 #221

It would also appear that McHenry anonymously used her media connections Tanuki Apr 2015 #235

Quelle Surprise! romanic Apr 2015 #236

No surprise eh? workinclasszero Apr 2015 #266

SHE's not looking that great herself in the video SoCalDem Apr 2015 #238

It seems highly unprofessional to me for a company to release such footage to the outside world N/T Midwestern Democrat Apr 2015 #252

Really? Why is that? pintobean Apr 2015 #253

Every company with a customer service department gets abusive calls on a daily basis. Midwestern Democrat Apr 2015 #254

She wasn't the customer pintobean Apr 2015 #255

I guess mercuryblues Apr 2015 #256

This article makes an excellent point.... Novara Apr 2015 #260

Maybe she "knows" the big boss...OK, sarcasm...maybe libdem4life Apr 2015 #267

This is what she should have done instead bluestateguy Apr 2015 #261

She should have prank called them VScott Apr 2015 #262

This message was self-deleted by its author Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #269

She seems to support Sarah Octafish Apr 2015 #263

Good catch, Octa.... MinM Apr 2015 #264

They're both highly skilled at playing the "Do you know who I am?" card!! bullwinkle428 Apr 2015 #265

She's a big Sarah Palin fan so some people say. ArnoldLayne Apr 2015 #268