# NBC Fires Donald Trump **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [June 29, 2015, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-fires-donald-trump/723821 "2015-06-29T21:58:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2015, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-fires-donald-trump/723821/41 "2015-07-01T22:29:39Z")
> [@Big\_Norse](#): > > No, no, no. [HE dumped THEM](https://instagram.com/p/4mS9POGhVe/) because of their support of illegal immigration, and also the clothes were crappy! The man has balls! ---
**Author:** ![racepug](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f1d935/32.png) [@racepug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racepug)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2015, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-fires-donald-trump/723821/42 "2015-07-01T23:28:34Z")
> [@Rushgeekgirl](#): > > As of today all the right-wing crazies in Memphis are all chanting his name, swearing their loyalty and planning for his presidential campaign. I’ve never seen anything like this. It’s like everyone was enchanted by an evil wizard. It won’t last. I remember _last_ election cycle the Repubs were absolutely CLAMORING for Fred Thompson to join the race. I mean, it was an absolute tumult coming out of the right-wing camp. Seemed to go on for _weeks_. So _finally_ Fred Thompson decided to throw his hat in the ring and I _swear_ that within a matter of just a few days (as in: less than a week) it seemed that the Repubs had forgotten all about Fred Thompson! I expect a similar thing to happen with “The Donald.” ---
**Author:** ![Sam\_Lowry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e95f7d/32.png) [@Sam\_Lowry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Lowry)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2015, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-fires-donald-trump/723821/43 "2015-07-02T13:20:10Z")
> [@Grestarian](#): > > I guess court testimony reported on the radio isn’t considered public, per se. I remember my first case of schadenfreude (before it was a popular term) in the mid-1980’s when I heard on morning radio that Trump lost a case against an old woman whose house he had arranged to have condemned because it sat next to one of his hotels and she wouldn’t sell him the property. Apparently he had ranted from the stand that her place was an eyesore and a blight on the landscape (echoing his claims on the paperwork for condemning the site). The court asked why he had offered her tens of thousands of dollars over market value for the land if it was so ugly. > > That seems pretty out-of-control (megalomaniacal) and stupid. > > —G! > > The schadenfreude came to me when I heard the jury decided he was guilty of trying to bribe city officials to help him condemn the woman’s land. He was fined for the bribery attempt and ordered to pay the woman millions. The woman said she would take the money and – very pointedly – neither move (so Trump couldn’t buy the land) nor remodel (because that would imply Trump was right about her home’s appearance). That’s hilarious. She sounds like a true American heroine. ---
**Author:** ![astorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2015, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-fires-donald-trump/723821/44 "2015-07-02T15:14:55Z")
So, is opposing illegal immigration now officially one of the things that gets you drummed out of all polite society? Just wanna make sure. ---
**Author:** ![doorhinge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@doorhinge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doorhinge)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2015, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-fires-donald-trump/723821/45 "2015-07-02T15:28:39Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > NBC Fires Donald Trump > > Can’t say that I’m surprised. (post shortened) Donald Trump is/was not employed by NBC, so it would be a surprise to both NBC and Trump, if NBC actually managed to fire someone who didn’t work for them. ---
**Author:** ![Knorf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/58956e/32.png) [@Knorf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knorf)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2015, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-fires-donald-trump/723821/46 "2015-07-02T15:35:00Z")
> [@astorian](#): > > So, is opposing illegal immigration now officially one of the things that gets you drummed out of all polite society? > > Just wanna make sure. Trump was fired by NBC, etc. for doing a wee bit more than merely “opposing illegal immigration.” But you knew that. ---
**Author:** ![CarnalK](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnalk/32/486_2.png) [@CarnalK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CarnalK)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2015, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-fires-donald-trump/723821/47 "2015-07-02T15:35:02Z")
> [@doorhinge](#): > > (post shortened) > > Donald Trump is/was not employed by NBC, so it would be a surprise to both NBC and Trump, if NBC actually managed to fire someone who didn’t work for them. He was the host of the NBC show "The Apprentice ". Now he’s not. What word would you use? ---
**Author:** ![doorhinge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@doorhinge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doorhinge)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2015, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-fires-donald-trump/723821/48 "2015-07-02T15:59:28Z")
> [@CarnalK](#): > > He was the host of the NBC show "The Apprentice ". Now he’s not. What word would you use? Trump Productions and Mark Burnett Productions originally produced “The Apprentice”, which was later produced by United Artists Media Group. I would say that NBC severed ties with Trump Productions, or NBC severed ties with whichever Trump company they had been contracted to do business with. ---
**Author:** ![sparky\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/77aa72/32.png) [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2015, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-fires-donald-trump/723821/49 "2015-07-02T16:10:11Z")
> [@kunilou](#): > > [Macy’s is dropping its Donald Trump line of merchandise.](http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/01/politics/donald-trump-macys/index.html) > > I don’t think that will hurt The Donald that much. On the other hand, I won’t have to watch him pop up in the middle of Macy’s commercials anymore, so I consider that a win. May I ask: who in the name of holy hell would want to dress like Trump? 😕 ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2015, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-fires-donald-trump/723821/50 "2015-07-02T16:11:02Z")
> [@doorhinge](#): > > Trump Productions and Mark Burnett Productions originally produced “The Apprentice”, which was later produced by United Artists Media Group. > > I would say that NBC severed ties with Trump Productions, or NBC severed ties with whichever Trump company they had been contracted to do business with. That’s a rather insignificant nitpick, don’t you think? They didn’t want Donald Trump on their network. It’s not a stretch to say that they fired him. ---
**Author:** ![doorhinge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@doorhinge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doorhinge)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2015, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-fires-donald-trump/723821/51 "2015-07-02T16:16:45Z")
> [@Knorf](#): > > Trump was fired by NBC, etc. for doing a wee bit more than merely “opposing illegal immigration.” > > But you knew that. Trump’s position on illegal immigration is, and has been, well known. NBC, Univision, and Macys were aware of Trump’s very public opinions before they signed contracts with Trump’s various companies. It’s amusing that NBC, Univision, Macys, and others suddenly realize they are contracted to do business with Donald Trump companies. _WHAT? We’re contracted with Donald TRUMP?!?!? I thought we were contracted with Donald Turner, or Donald Trumpet, or Donald Turnbuckle. Why didn’t anyone tell me I was shaking hands and having my picture taken with Donald Trump?_:smack: ---
**Author:** ![doorhinge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@doorhinge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doorhinge)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2015, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-fires-donald-trump/723821/52 "2015-07-02T16:17:57Z")
> [@sparky\_1](#): > > May I ask: who in the name of holy hell would want to dress like Trump? 😕 Who would want to buy their clothes at Macys? ---
**Author:** ![scabpicker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scabpicker/32/8268_2.png) [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2015, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-fires-donald-trump/723821/53 "2015-07-02T16:18:29Z")
> [@astorian](#): > > So, is opposing illegal immigration now officially one of the things that gets you drummed out of all polite society? > > Just wanna make sure. No, but making controversial statements can certainly harm one’s brand. If all they’re bringing to the table is said brand, I wouldn’t expect everyone to keep paying for it. I mean, he’s still allowed to go to restaurants and everything, he’ll probably still get invited to whatever parties he would get invited to before. He’s just not able to make as much extra cash just for being Donald Trump. ---
**Author:** ![doorhinge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@doorhinge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doorhinge)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2015, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-fires-donald-trump/723821/54 "2015-07-02T16:25:38Z")
> [@Acsenray](#): > > That’s a rather insignificant nitpick, don’t you think? They didn’t want Donald Trump on their network. It’s not a stretch to say that they fired him. Why would I think it’s insignificant? You can say Trump was fired. I wouldn’t say Trump was fired. You can stretch that any way you chose. You’re not employed by me, so it’s not like I could “fire” you. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![astorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2015, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-fires-donald-trump/723821/55 "2015-07-02T16:50:10Z")
> [@Knorf](#): > > Trump was fired by NBC, etc. for doing a wee bit more than merely “opposing illegal immigration.” > > But you knew that. Like what. Spell it out. Tell me what he said that crossed the line (and, if you can, tell me where the line is). ---
**Author:** ![Voyager](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/voyager/32/133_2.png) [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2015, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-fires-donald-trump/723821/56 "2015-07-02T17:10:31Z")
> [@astorian](#): > > Like what. Spell it out. Tell me what he said that crossed the line (and, if you can, tell me where the line is). It might have been the part about calling Mexicans rapists. Or did you not bother to listen to his speech? ---
**Author:** ![SpoilerVirgin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4491bb/32.png) [@SpoilerVirgin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpoilerVirgin)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2015, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-fires-donald-trump/723821/57 "2015-07-02T17:16:21Z")
> [@astorian](#): > > Like what. Spell it out. Tell me what he said that crossed the line (and, if you can, tell me where the line is). The line starts right after the word “Mexicans” in this [quote] ([Donald Trump Says He's Running For President](http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/donald-trump-says-hes-running-president-n376331)): > [@](#): > > Mexicans “are not our friends,” he said. > > “They’re sending people that have lots of problems and they’re bringing their problems,” he said. “They’re bringing drugs, they’re bringing crime, they’re rapists, and some I assume are good people but I speak to border guards and they tell us what we are getting.” ---
**Author:** ![doorhinge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@doorhinge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doorhinge)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2015, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-fires-donald-trump/723821/58 "2015-07-02T17:32:05Z")
> [@Voyager](#): > > It might have been the part about calling Mexicans rapists. Or did you not bother to listen to his speech? Wasn’t Trump referring to illegal immigrants who are Mexican? Or do you believe Trump was talking about all Mexicans? 😕 ---
**Author:** ![Voyager](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/voyager/32/133_2.png) [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2015, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-fires-donald-trump/723821/59 "2015-07-02T19:10:19Z")
> [@doorhinge](#): > > Wasn’t Trump referring to illegal immigrants who are Mexican? Or do you believe Trump was talking about all Mexicans? 😕 Do you think that a majority or even most illegal immigrants are rapists? Immigrants are a pretty good sampling of the poorer part of a population. Calling them rapists implies that a lot of the Mexican population are rapists. Unless crossing the border deranges someone. Lots of Republicans come out against illegal immigration without this kind of reaction, after all. ---
**Author:** ![doorhinge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@doorhinge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doorhinge)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2015, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-fires-donald-trump/723821/60 "2015-07-02T19:48:58Z")
> [@Voyager](#): > > Do you think that a majority or even most illegal immigrants are rapists? Immigrants are a pretty good sampling of the poorer part of a population. Calling them rapists implies that a lot of the Mexican population are rapists. Unless crossing the border deranges someone. > Lots of Republicans come out against illegal immigration without this kind of reaction, after all. (underline added) While all illegal immigrants have already committed to violating U.S. laws, I don’t believe a majority of illegal immigrants are rapists. (What’s the difference between a majority or most?) Trump discussed a (2014) Fusion article with Don Lemon. It suggest that 80% of the illegal alien women coming from, or crossing thru Mexico, are raped. It also suggest that trading sex is a form of currency. Fusion - _Is rape the price to pay for migrant women chasing the American Dream?_ [http://fusion.net/story/17321/is-rape-the-price-to-pay-for-migrant-women-chasing-the-american-dream/](http://fusion.net/story/17321/is-rape-the-price-to-pay-for-migrant-women-chasing-the-american-dream/) Lots of Democrats encourage illegal immigration into the U.S.A. without mentioning the rapes that the illegal aliens are subjected to. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-fires-donald-trump/723821.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbc-fires-donald-trump/723821.md?page=4)