http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/raunchfest/ en-us Wed, 25 May 2005 13:26:12 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1410115/posts WHOOPI Goldberg is still mad at the Democrats. Goldberg, who was renounced last summer after making a lame double entendre about George W. Bush at a John Kerry fund-raiser, told Air America's "Politically Correct" host David Bender: "My party abandoned me. There's no other way to say it: they put their tails between their legs and they ran. I've closed my eyes to the party. I haven't turned my back on them, but I no longer feel comfortable saying that I feel like I'm represented by them. Until people can stand up for what's right in the face of whatever... NY post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1410115/posts#comment Wed, 25 May 2005 13:26:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1188648/posts The Kerry campaign has repeatedly refused to release a transcript of a fundraiser it conducted among Hollywood stars in New York City last month, after attendees reportedly called President Bush a "cheap thug who sacrifices our young," "a liar" and "a killer." Michael Moore further fueled left-wing rage with Fahrenheit 9/11, and protests outside the Republican Convention later this month are expected to air a good deal of liberal dirty laundry.In the March 2001 issue of TAE, Balancing Act, Blake Hurst reflects on similar outbursts from the left during the 2000 election. Left-wing Trash Talk: A reply from America's hated... The American Enterprise Online http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1188648/posts#comment Tue, 10 Aug 2004 14:21:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1174272/posts I Showbot By Scott Galupo THE WASHINGTON TIMES One of my favorite sideshows of modern presidential politics is the celebrity herd, the Hollywood actors and the rock stars among whom conformity of opinion is as thick as San Fernando Valley smog.     Whoopi Goldberg gave that smog an extra layer of zing last week at a star-studded fund-raiser for presidential hopeful John Kerry at New York's Radio City Music Hall. She told a few sleazy one-liners that riffed on the president's last name. EXCERPT: LINK TO ARTICLE Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1174272/posts#comment Mon, 19 Jul 2004 18:38:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1173827/posts MILWAUKEE, WI - The Kerry-Edwards campaign is touting a new theme - values. Until recently, they were unclear about just which values they were talking about. But recently, at a star-studded fund-raiser that raised $7.5 million for the Kerry-Edwards ticket, America learned a little too much about these so-called values. Actress Whoopi Goldberg made obscene references to the president's name. Cameras caught Mr. Kerry and Mr. Edwards laughing and cheering her on. According to actor Paul Newman, the president's tax cuts were "borderline criminal." Chevy Chase said that Mr. Bush's most recent read was "Leader of the Free World for... George W. Bush http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1173827/posts#comment Sun, 18 Jul 2004 22:25:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1173703/posts Dear Fellow FReepers,Please join in the call for Senator Kerry to release the videotape of his July 8 "Hate Fest" at Radio City Music Hall by signing this petition.You can view and sign the petition by clicking here.Further, you can urge your friends and family to sign the petition by clicking here.  Please ask everyone you know to sign.  When we have collected enough signatures, we will mail hardcopies to the Kerry Campaign, the Bush Campaign, and the Media.The petition reads as follows: To:  Senator John F. KerrySenator Kerry, release the videotape of your July 8, 2004 fundraiser at Radio... Senator Kerry, Release your Hate Tape! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1173703/posts#comment Sun, 18 Jul 2004 17:35:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1173136/posts LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) -- Outspoken actress Whoopi Goldberg lost her Slim-Fast gig for agreeing to speak at a Democratic fundraiser. Goldberg reportedly used the president's name as a sexual reference at a fundraiser for presumptive Democratic nominee John Kerry. Goldberg has endorsed Democrats many times in the past and is known for her political views in her comedy routines. The actress released a statement saying, "While I can appreciate what the Slim-Fast people need to do in order to protect their business, I must also do what I need to do as an artist, as a writer and as an... zap2it.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1173136/posts#comment Sat, 17 Jul 2004 09:55:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1173141/posts Although they should have acted more quickly, Slim-Fast did the honorable thing by firing Whoopi Goldberg as spokesperson after her reported filthy rant against President Bush ("Shaking Whoopi — Slim-Fast dumps Bush-bash star," July 15). Should the career of this has-been "entertainer" ever be resuscitated, her second-rate performances should be boycotted by all of us with consciences. Maybe she'll get the message that candidate John Kerry's idea of "the heart and soul of our country" — and his idea of what passes for entertainment — is not our idea. Maureen Abato Brooklyn --SNIP-- Whoopi should be ashamed of herself. I... NY POST http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1173141/posts#comment Sat, 17 Jul 2004 11:07:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1172465/posts The Washington Timeswww.washingtontimes.com Kerry's take on the left coastPublished July 16, 2004 The Kerry-Edwards campaign is trumpeting a new theme: values. They have been somewhat unclear about just which values they're talking about, but last week, at a star-studded fund-raiser that raised $7.5 million, we found out.     Actress Whoopi Goldberg, wine bottle in hand and stage underfoot, made obscene references to the president's name. When the audience didn't respond as she would have liked, Miss Goldberg asked plaintively: "Why are you asking me to come if you don't want me to be me?" Cameras caught Mr. Kerry and Mr. Edwards... Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1172465/posts#comment Fri, 16 Jul 2004 07:25:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1172498/posts WASHINGTON - Whoopi Goldberg lashed out at Republicans again yesterday, branding them hypocrites for trying to "punish" her for joking about the President. Fired from her gig as SlimFast spokeswoman, the salty entertainer hit back at Republicans who threatened a SlimFast boycott over sexual puns she made about President Bush's name at a Democratic fund-raiser. "America's heart and soul is freedom of expression without fear of reprisal," she said in a statement. "I find all this feigned indignation about 'Bush bashing' quite disingenuous," she said, noting the Bush administration has savagely gone after critics like former Sen. Max Cleland, Iraq... New York Daily News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1172498/posts#comment Fri, 16 Jul 2004 09:45:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1172059/posts Goldberg's Response: ``While I can appreciate what the Slim-Fast people need to do in order to protect their business, I must also do what I need to do as an artist, as a writer and as an American, not to mention as a comic,'' Goldberg said in an e-mailed statement. ``I've done material on every president in the past 20 years, from Reagan to Carter, from Clinton to Bush,'' Goldberg said, adding that ``it seems now that people from the other side are using this to further their own agenda.'' Bloomberg http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1172059/posts#comment Thu, 15 Jul 2004 18:30:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1172285/posts Whoopi Cushion -- (When Oral Flatulence Passes For Humor Or Wisdom) R.A. Hawkins Recently Whoopi Goldberg, the leftwing brainchild, decided to entertain her minions of darkness with her benighted sense of humor. It is no surprise to me that Kerry was seen to be laughing his keester off at her decadent jokes. Poor Kerry didn’t have the sense to realize where this might leave him. Now he has the Republicans asking him to release a tape of the show so that everyone else can enjoy it. I rather doubt that will be happening anytime soon. ‘The moment we will not... Opinion Editorials.Com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1172285/posts#comment Fri, 16 Jul 2004 00:42:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1171898/posts If you want to know why we will never see the likes of a Roosevelt, Truman, Kennedy, Eisenhower or Reagan again, consider the verbal assault perpetrated upon President Bush and Vice President Cheney by Whoopi Goldberg and the rest of the Hollywood upper crust at the Kerry fund-raiser at Radio City Music Hall ("Radio City Filth Fest," Editorial, July 12). If they want to criticize the administration's policies, fine. But, they debase themselves when they stoop to personal attacks. I am disappointed that Sens. Kerry and Edwards did not follow the example set by Howard Dean and object to the... NY POST http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1171898/posts#comment Thu, 15 Jul 2004 14:20:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1171919/posts LOS ANGELES — The Slim-Fast diet drink company has dumped Whoopi Goldberg (search) from its advertising because its executives were unhappy with remarks the comedian made at a recent political rally that mocked President Bush (search). Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1171919/posts#comment Thu, 15 Jul 2004 14:49:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1171781/posts SPIEGEL ONLINE - 15. Juli 2004, 7:48 URL: http://www.spiegel.de/politik/ausland/0,1518,308736,00.htmlUS-Campaign Whoopi Goldberg knocks on Bush Hollywood-Star Whoopi Goldberg made sexual insinuations about the name of the US-President. Conservative America reacted promptly. Now the actress has lost her contract with the company Slim Fast. AP Actress Goldberg: Target of Conservative Attacks Washington - John Kerry, der Democratic presidential candidate, enjoyed the event. He thanked everyone for an "extraordinary evening". But not everyone was enthusiastic over the appearances of the Kerry-supporters in New York. Only a week after actress Whoopi Goldberg appeared in an election campaign event for Kerry, the Hollywood biggie is no longer permitted to... "Spiegel-Online" http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1171781/posts#comment Thu, 15 Jul 2004 11:14:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1171707/posts NEW YORK (Reuters) - Comedian Whoopi Goldberg (news) will no longer appear in ads for diet aid maker Slim-Fast following her lewd riff on President Bush (news - web sites)'s name at a fund-raiser last week, the company said on Wednesday. Florida-based Slim-Fast said it was "disappointed" in Goldberg's remarks at last Thursday's $7.5 million star-studded fund-raiser at Radio City Music Hall in New York. "Ads featuring Ms. Goldberg will no longer be on the air," Slim-Fast General Manager Terry Olson said in a statement, adding that the company regrets that Goldberg's remarks offended some customers. Republicans have expressed outrage... Reuters http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1171707/posts#comment Thu, 15 Jul 2004 05:21:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1171700/posts Slim-Fast Dumps Goldberg Over Bush Jabs LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Slim-Fast diet drink company has dumped Whoopi Goldberg from its advertising because its executives were unhappy with remarks the comedian made at a recent political rally that mocked President Bush. "We are disappointed by the manner in which Ms. Goldberg chose to express herself and sincerely regret that her recent remarks offended some of our consumers. Ads featuring Ms. Goldberg will no longer be on the air," Slim-Fast general manager Terry Olson said in a press release Wednesday. Goldberg participated at a recent Democratic fund-raiser at Radio City Music... AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1171700/posts#comment Thu, 15 Jul 2004 04:51:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1171124/posts <p>The White House has no intention of letting Sen. John Kerry off the hook for praising Whoopi Goldberg and other Hollywood celebs as the "heart and soul of America" after she compared President Bush to her private parts at a Radio City Music Hall fundraiser last week.</p> NewsMax .com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1171124/posts#comment Wed, 14 Jul 2004 13:26:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1171547/posts Letter from Slim-Fast Just Sent To Me Kissimmee, FL 34744 Dear Douglas M.... , Thank you for contacting us recently about our use of Whoopi Goldberg, specifically regarding her remarks made at the recent fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall. The manner in which Ms. Goldberg chose to express her personal beliefs at this event do not reflect the views and values of Slim·Fast Foods Company. Slim·Fast selected Whoopi Goldberg as its spokesperson because of her commitment to losing weight, which we applaud. We are disappointed by the manner in which Ms. Goldberg chose to express herself and sincerely regret... Slim Fast E-Mail http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1171547/posts#comment Thu, 15 Jul 2004 00:12:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1171509/posts The pathological behaviour of Hollywood celebrities, particularly Whoopi Goldberg and Chevy Chase, at a Hollywood sponsored Bush-bashing fund raiser at Radio City Music Hall reminded me of a hate session from Orwell's 1984, with President George Bush in the role of the detested Emmanuel Goldstein. That Whoopi Goldberg acted as a cheerleader for this Hollywood anti-Bush hate team is not at all surprising. After all, this is the same Whoopi Goldberg who praised the vicious East German communist regime. "What a country!" she exclaimed. A barbed wire enclosed prison state that murdered those who tried to escape its clutches. What... Brookes News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1171509/posts#comment Wed, 14 Jul 2004 22:57:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1171479/posts Slim-Fast Sheds Whoopi Goldberg After Bush Riff NEW YORK (Reuters) - Comedian Whoopi Goldberg will no longer appear in ads for diet aid maker Slim-Fast following her lewd riff on President Bush's name at a fund-raiser last week, the company said on Wednesday. Florida-based Slim-Fast said it was "disappointed" in Goldberg's remarks at last Thursday's $7.5 million star-studded fund-raiser at Radio City Music Hall in New York. "Ads featuring Ms. Goldberg will no longer be on the air," Slim-Fast General Manager Terry Olson said in a statement, adding that the company regrets that Goldberg's remarks offended some customers. Republicans have... Netscape News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1171479/posts#comment Wed, 14 Jul 2004 22:01:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1171225/posts Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich said yesterday that conservative "activists" should organize protests over the Goldberg episode at Kerry-Edwards rallies. "We ought to have volunteer activists who start showing up around Kerry-Edwards events with signs demanding that they release the videotape of the entertainment last Thursday night," he told radio host Sean Hannity. Gingrich added, "Maybe the activists who are listening to this could help with this a bit" - a message apparently directed at members of FreeRepublic.com - the internet group that proved so effective during the 2000 election and Florida recount.Gingrich said the tape was important... Newsmax http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1171225/posts#comment Wed, 14 Jul 2004 15:48:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1170896/posts BOSTON — The campaign managers for President Bush (search) and Democratic rival John Kerry (search) exchanged dueling letters Tuesday demanding the release of potentially embarrassing material. Bush campaign manager Ken Mehlman repeated his request that the Kerry campaign release a tape of a concert fund-raiser last week in New York City. Some performers referred to the president as a thug and a liar, and Kerry later praised the celebrities who had appeared. Mehlman promised his campaign would not use the performance in campaign advertising. Kerry campaign manager Mary Beth Cahill responded with her own letter, saying the Bush campaign's "paparazzi-like... Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1170896/posts#comment Wed, 14 Jul 2004 03:50:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1170993/posts July 14, 2004 -- DULUTH, Minn. — President Bush yesterday tagged rival John Kerry as an "out-of-the-mainstream" Hollywood liberal by pointing to last week's New York fund-raiser in which Whoopi Goldberg reeled off an X-rated Bush-bashing rant. "The other day my opponent said, when he was with some entertainers from Hollywood, that they were the heart and soul of America," Bush told crowds in the Democratic but socially conservative towns of Marquette, Mich., and Duluth. "I believe the heart and soul of America is found in places right here," Bush added to cheers from two giant crowds as he sought... New York Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1170993/posts#comment Wed, 14 Jul 2004 07:26:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1171027/posts slim-fast.com as of Monday July 12, 2004 slim-fast.com as of Wednesday morning July 14, 2004 Slim-Fast marketing http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1171027/posts#comment Wed, 14 Jul 2004 08:48:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1170537/posts He’s not far from qualifying for this site: http://www.menwholooklikekennyrogers.com/gallery.html Yahoo! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1170537/posts#comment Tue, 13 Jul 2004 17:31:19 GMT