• Pennsylvania theater cancels Queen of saddlebags Kathy Griffin show

    From Stupid no-talent liberals take thei@21:1/5 to All on Mon Aug 21 08:28:14 2017
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    Thank you Kathy Griffin for the indisputable evidence of your
    liberal bigotry and ignorance.

    NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — A theater in Williamsport joined four
    other venues in canceling shows by comedian Kathy Griffin.

    The Community Arts Theater in Williamsport posted on its website
    that the show had been dropped "due to the recent controversy
    surrounding Kathy Griffin and the concern for the safety and
    security of our patrons and staff."

    Other venues canceling shows after Griffin posed with a likeness
    of President Donald Trump's severed head are in New York, New
    Mexico and New Jersey.

    In making announcements on Facebook Thursday, the State Theatre
    in New Brunswick and the Bergen Performing Arts Center in
    Englewood said they made the decision after careful
    consideration.

    Griffin was scheduled to perform in her "Celebrity Run-In" tour
    at the theaters in November. Those who bought tickets will
    receive refunds.

    Griffin apologized within hours of the images appearing online
    Tuesday. They were met with swift and widespread condemnation.

    The images prompted CNN to fire Griffin from her decade-long gig
    hosting a New Year's Eve special with Anderson Cooper.

    Sen. Al Franken also dis-invited Griffin from an event promoting
    his new book, "Giant of the Senate."

    "After hearing from many Minnesotans who were rightfully
    offended, I've come to the conclusion that it would be best for
    her not to participate in the event we had previously
    scheduled," the Minnesota Democrat said Thursday, a day after he
    had said she was still welcome. "I understand why Minnesotans
    were upset by this, and I take that very seriously."

    He said what Griffin did "was inappropriate and not something
    that should be anywhere in our national discourse."

    An endorsement deal with Squatty Potty also ended.

    Republican Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday called Griffin
    "disgusting" and said the photo was "completely outrageous."

    Do us all a favor and kill yourself. Take responsibility for
    your actions.

    http://www.mcall.com/entertainment/mc-nj-kathy-griffin-canceled- 0602-20170602-story.html
     

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