Claws Come Out On "The View"

886. I was sad to learn that Star Jones was leaving The View. I always enjoyed listening to her opinions. Rosie O is not a good choice for this show. She criticized Star for not being honest with her audience and admitting to gastric bypass. Well.....how honest was Rosie when she had her own show and went on and on about her love for Tom Cruise? Where was her honesty about being a lesbian? Joy is the comedian in the group and the show doesn't need Rosie's loud mouth. I'd hate to see everyone else overshadowed by this attention hog. I won't be watching The View any longer when Rosie joins the cast.

Posted at 7:36PM on Jul 31st 2006 by Tracy

887. "The View" implies that hosts, co-hosts, and guests will discuss their perspectives on various topics. If one cannot handle that in a respectful manner, one need not participate nor watch. We have enjoyed lively debates on this show over the years but have recently seen the show deteriorate into a bully-clique which cat-fights eachother at Barbara's indication, seemingly to curry favor with Barbara who holds herself in the position of alpha chick.

Barbara, we'd like to see you stick to sharing your View on whatever topic at hand, and less (much less) critique of others, their opinions, and their means of expressing themselves.

Joy, we feel you are interesting, funny, and usually dignified in your approach.

Elisabeth, three cheers for your respectful demeanor in sharing your View, time and again, when others forsake their self control, lose their focus, and attack you rather than follow your lead in sharing their personal View and the factors which have led them to their perspective. We have seen them call you "extreme" and screech that you should "calm down" when you in fact are expressing yourself calmly and their voice volume and pitch indicate that they are out of control.

Meredith, we loved you. You kept the show in balance. If Elisabeth ever leaves, we'd like to see her mentored by you as we think she has great potential.

Star, you were the prima donna girlie-girl, bringing a spark and sizzle that perhaps helped deflect some of Barbara's energy away from attacking Elisabeth.

Barbara, do you fear being all washed up? Losing your appeal? Threatened by the younger co-hosts? You seem to be projecting a lot of fear and intolerance onto others... most recently Elisabeth. Live and Let Live. Respect others' Views!

Posted at 11:45AM on Aug 2nd 2006 by Sky

888. Elizabeth I have always liked you and like you more now.
Bravo
Watch out for the barracudas and keep looking behind your back; you could be next on "the list".
Keep up the good work!
Wilhelm

Posted at 2:52PM on Aug 2nd 2006 by W. Schmidt

889. I think Elizabeth is great. She is very compassionate about issues and she stands up for what she believes. She has the most guts out of all of the wack jobs. She is the most level headed host around the left wing table. What would the show be like if everyone had the same feelings on issues? I think she's great! You rock!!

Posted at 7:43PM on Aug 2nd 2006 by Kris

890. I agree that Elisabeth adds a different flavor to the show and varitey is the spice of life. I don't agree with many of her views but so what? As adults we all know that there are many different opinions out there on virtually every subject. It's interesting to hear what others have to say and to know that they represent a percentage of society. Hang in there Elisabeth and keep on letting us know what's on your mind (I doubt anyone will get the opportunity to speak once Rosie O gets there).

Posted at 12:30AM on Aug 3rd 2006 by T

891. Reading the ignorance in the above comments is astonishing. How can anyone claim that Elizabeth is a sheep. Having the decency and courage to stand up for what you believe in, especially in the shark tank of liberals that is the View, should be applauded. I admire Elizabeth for her character and morale. The purpose of the View is to show the many sides to today's issues and Elizabeth is the only person in the mix that makes the show a success. Having one person stand up for the perspective of the majority of the people in the United States is clearly too much for you whinning liberals. Learn to value others oppinions.

Posted at 6:38PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by katherine

892. I get a kick out of all the "Elizabeth is a right-wing sheep" comments. I'm still trying to figure-out how the one person who doesn't march in lock-step agreement is the "sheep" while the others who all parrot the same liberal idiocy are somehow great independent thinkers?????

Posted at 7:56PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by richard mccormack

893. It's obvious to pick out the adolescents here. Still naive enough to beleive that Barbara Walters is smart, and Rosie O'Donnel is funny. And Bernhard speaks for itself. So ugly, yet so ignorant. What a combination! This irrelevant show uses the same formula as all the other network talk shows and Sunday Morning political shows. Usually about six extreme whacked out America-Hating 60.s freaks, and ONE traditional American. I just hope they pay Elizabeth enough to take the abuse of these blue state, arrogant, self loathing, man hating shrews. You've got more backbone than me, Liz. I'd rip their clothes off and really Scare America.

Posted at 7:53PM on Aug 4th 2006 by James

894. Poor Tim Hasselbeck....being married to that hag Elizabeth has to be a death sentence. Just to hear her talk one can assume she is always on his back for just breathing. What a stupid bitch. I cannot stand the View anymore because of her puritanical take on any topic. Tim....get away while you can.

Joy is the only person on that show that's worth watching the View.

Posted at 12:02PM on Aug 8th 2006 by Mitch

895. I am an independent. I am pro-gay marriage, and liberal on a lot of social issues. Many times I think Elizabeth does come across as dumb..but I think at times they all do. It's called "The View". Look, I support gay marriage too and I think those who don't are wrong. But I still believe in their right to have their own VIEWS. That doesn't make them awful, close minded idiots that can't ever be right just because they're Republican. Different viewpoints are needed, if argued intelligently. The liberal view isn't the only view. And to whoever said only uneducated Jesus lovers are Republicans, my father, an atheist and CIO of a major company, is a dedicated Republican. He's not a blind sheep, he too supports gay marriage and other liberal social issues, but does support the war and other aspects of foreign policy. He doesn't like Bush the person, though. I may disagree with him, but he argues intelligently and is a very smart person who is not ignorant. The statement that all Republicans are dumb is ignorant. I agree though, I don't see how the show can possibly work with Rosie and Elizabeth...You can't debate an issue like gay marriage that hits so close to home.

Posted at 8:17PM on Aug 24th 2006 by Kerry

896. i wish elisabeth kicked sandra ass after the show elisabeth is the best one on the show maybe she will bitch slap that dike rosie

Posted at 9:32PM on Sep 3rd 2006 by john

897. I cannot believe they still have Hasselback on the view..She comes off as a holy-than-thou consevative and she doesn't validate anybody elses opinion..She is only 29 yrs old,but she is an expert in everything..What in theheck did she do that was so special, to even have anyone consider her for a position on the show? I know it probably helps that her husband is a pro football player,but pleasssee,get her to SHUT-UP!! Most of the women that watch the view are older and have lived life a little and can't relate to a "child" like her that has had everything handed to her..You can tell by the tantrums she throws..Wait till her "bubble" starts to burst and than let's see how she holds up..Barbara do yourself a favor and get rid of her before she ruins the ratings like Star did.

Posted at 11:50AM on Sep 12th 2006 by a ray