Posted on 03/13/2015 7:51:38 AM PDT by ifinnegan
You can't make this stuff up.
Yesterday during our entertainment program El Gordo y La Flaca Rodner Figueroa made comments regarding First Lady Michelle Obama that were completely reprehensible and in no way reflect Univisions values or views. As a result, Mr. Figueroa was immediately terminated.
But Rodner loves Obama. He wrote :
Respected First Lady Michelle Obama,
I offer my sincere apologies for a comment I made about the characterization from what a makeup artist made about you during my appearance on Univisions El Gordo y la Flaca entertainment program yesterday, and how it was misinterpreted.
I want to clarify that I am not racist in any way and that my comment was never directed towards you, but towards the characterization of that artist, who left much to be desired. The entire video clip in context will prove it.
I feel embarrassed and I apologize, because there is no excuse for a professional like me to make this type of comment, which can be interpreted as offensive and racist duing such volatile times in our country. I take responsibility for this lack of judgment on my part, but I cannot accept being called a racist by anyone and be dismissed because of it, and be publicly humiliated by Univision after 17 years in this business.
I come from a biracial Latino family, with family members like my father who are Afro-Latino. I am the first openly gay presenter on [U.S.] Hispanic TV and Ive been an activist in favor of causes for minorities, as I have been discriminated against. I voted openly twice for you husband, Barack Obama, because I consider him a great man who respects minorities, like me, in this country.
I worked on two programs for Univision where I commented on the looks of many celebrities, including royalty and Latin American Firt Ladies and I have never offended anyone becuase of their skin color, sexual orientation or nationality. I am a decent person, but a human being after all, and I make mistakes like this. And with the fact that my comment has been interpreted in such an unpleasant and inappropriate (crossing the line) way, I do not deserve to be called a racist, and I have to defend myself out of respect and love for my family, my father, my fans and my community.
I was verbally notified that a complaint made from your office led to my dissmisal and through leaked information initiated from Univision executives, I am now being condemned on social media by those trying to destroy my career unfairly, without even having being notified officially in writing and without an investigation that would clariy the situation.
Again, I offer a humble apology for the misunderstanding and take responsibility.
Very respectfully, Rodner Figueroa
Michelle is a Stalinist creep. What would you expect? Bob
Was she compared to a Star Trek or Star Wars character?
Maybe he acknowledged that she looks like a drag queen, but he thought it was a good thing.
“The White House actually called a media outlet and had someone fired.”
Probably not for the first time.
Remember the rodeo clown who set the example for talk show hosts and comedians never to make fun of the Messiah?
Michael has an even more hideous agenda to support.
Ah say, Ah say, boy....I don’t speakeasy no Spanglish, boy..... [in my best FogHorn LegHorn speak]!
From the gist of it, didn’t sound innocent to me....but hey, I don’t really give a crap if it gets back onto Obamas for being vindictive. :0)
rodnar......a likely name......looks a tad bit like her husband...
perhaps that had something to so with this mess
We’d have a completely different political landscape if President Bush had been able to rid the airwaves of everyone who insulted him.
“The White House actually called a media outlet and had someone fired.
Directly.
Because they felt insulted.”
In another country. It won’t be long ‘till it happens here too, surprised it hasn’t already.
Why are these such "volatile times"? I thought diversity and multiculturalism were great blessings to be celebrated and enjoyed!
I voted openly twice for you (sic) husband, Barack Obama, because I consider him a great man who respects minorities, like me, in this country.
So despite having this great man, this wonderful President who respects minorities so very much, we still have "volatile times." Gee, wonder why?
NOTHING provides immunity when you insult one of the Elites.
If he had insulted some peon, then yes he would have been immune. But he insulted Michelle, and thus The One.
It is very strange how the US media, government and society feel the absolute need to step-up to defend her from every slight, every stupid comment.
Was the same behavior accorded to Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton?
Black beats Queer in the race card game, every time!
Is the Queer Mafia listening? Black beats Queer!
The alphabet soup sockpuppets in the Queer Mafia better pay attention...Black beats Queer in this game!
no habla
She had them kill him? I would think his employment being terminated should have been enough; apparently, her appetite for destruction is quite voracious.
If only!
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