Smart Alec? Baldwin Does "The View"

91. I feel that Mr. Baldwin has been given quite a raw deal. Parents lose their tempers with their children every day. However, most of us do not have our emotional outbursts put out on public display. I think it is appaling that Ms. Basinger permitted this tape to leak.
No one knows the pain a parent goes through when his/her children are alienated from them by the other parent. A lifetime of being fed half truths, misinformation and twisted perceptions is more damaging than any enraged phone call. SHAME on you, Ms Basinger. Once Ireland can escape from the clutches of her mother and think for herself, there then may be hope for this father-daughter relationship.

Posted at 5:57PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Rutheford

92. America i say it again " you are ugly" to constantly bash people with nasty titels.
we are a country mostly boasting how kind , tolerant , and giving we are
do you know what i say BS people.
we are what the book sayd so many years ago " THE UGLY AMERICAN"
unless we stop this behavior. Also not a fan of Rosie i must say one thing about this
women. It was HER choice not to renew the 1 YEAR she signed up for on the VIEW.
She will still be on the show JUST NOT 5 days a week. lets get your facts straight.
Who are you goingt to KILL next America with your verbal abuse? some goodie
two shoes who agrees with everything thats going on ? Shame on US

Posted at 6:45PM on Apr 25th 2007 by John

93. Listen to that message and tell me that Alec is not really speaking to Kim Bassinger. He knew that this is who would get the message, not his daughter. Too bad he didn't tell her what he really thought of her. The fact that he didn't shows that he is decent, because he probably knew that the carpetbagger, who played the part of Eminem's mom perfectly in 8 Mile because she is that trashy mom, would use it against him with his daughter and the world. Admit it Alec - you were talking to the predator! Rock on matey!

Posted at 9:06PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Fathers4Justice

94. Good for Alec. Many divorces involve an alienating parent, to at least some degree. Do people generally know that Kim Basinger has been apparently facing several counts of misdemeanor visitation interference? Wonder why she caused the release of that tape, and against court orders, too... hmmm. For the best understanding of Parental Alienation, go to the experts --> http://www.paawareness.org

Posted at 9:37PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Torm

95. Let's all stand up and call our kids a PIG. Let's blame it on the mom, HE IS A CRAZY MAN. JUST LISTEN TO THE TAPE........... THE VIEW might as well close up shop and go home.The fat lady sang. Go be happy ROSIE... PEACE OUT.

Posted at 9:40PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Debrah

96. good bye, rosie for good i hope.. some of rosie has rubbed off on barbara now.. she's thinks she's a princess.ugh hope elizabeth stays sweet thank you

Posted at 10:36PM on Apr 25th 2007 by connie smith

97. The frustration of divorce can be unbearable especially when one parent tries to use the child as a tool. It is obvious that Basinger is doing just that. If she had her child's best interest in mind she would not have made that incident public. It should be handled in the courtroom - Stuart Showalter, Ex Dir. BooneCountyFathers.Org

Posted at 10:38PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Stuart Showalter

98. #45 you mean be aware of AHYTHING she puts near ANY mouth.

Posted at 10:56PM on Apr 25th 2007 by whynot

99. The recent news coverage of Alec Baldwin’s phone message to his daughter clearly makes the point about why Parental Alienation must be taken very seriously.

Mr. Baldwin has claimed his behavior was in reaction to Parental Alienation and the stress it puts on a parent. Being continuously belittled and undermined by the other parent can and does put great strains on a parent. This can result in the type of knee-jerk reaction Mr. Baldwin displayed toward his daughter.
Consequently, the alienation often perpetuates, and the relationship between the child and a previously loving parent can be ruptured permanently.

It has been reported that Kim Basinger has also done much “button pushing” in this highly publicized, high-conflict custody battle, with her own mother, criticizing her attempts to interfere in the relationship between Mr. Baldwin and his daughter.

While there is absolutely no excuse for Mr. Baldwin’s behavior toward his daughter, both parents share responsibility in putting their own agendas of anger and revenge before the needs of the child.

Children who have been exposed to alienating behaviors by one parent toward the other, often show a lack of regard or empathy, unjustified fear or anger, and refusal of contact or communication with that parent.

Parental Alienation Awareness Organization (PAAO) urges everyone to learn more about Parental Alienation and Hostile Aggressive Parenting, and how these behaviors can scar a child for life.

April 25th was the second annual Parental Alienation Awareness Day, put forth for exactly the above reasons. Last year, many groups and individuals mobilized on that day to educate parents, teachers, social service personnel, judges, legal and mental health professionals, and others involved with children.

With awareness comes education, understanding and the power to stop the abuse of innocent children caught in the crossfire of people they love.

To learn about Parental Alienation, Hostile Aggressive Parenting, and April 25th-Parental Alienation Awareness Day, visit: http://www.paawareness.org.

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Posted at 11:16PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Robin Denison

100. Baldwin on "The View"...amazing...however, Rosie stated she agrees with him. If Walters thinks Rosie has embarressed her previously..well, Friday' is coming...should be over the top.

The Baldwins are fortunate that they've not lost custody and had the Court place Ireland in foster care.

Posted at 11:23PM on Apr 25th 2007 by crstardust

101. These days when you screw up it ends up online or on tv which means their pain is your entertainment. Everyone involved, more or less, suffers even more because we scrutinize them under a microscope. People that bring up politics and use crude insults aren't proving anything besides their own ignorance. Get a life.

Posted at 11:37PM on Apr 25th 2007 by bradh

102. For those of you that did not see Rosie speak about Baldwin, she also admitted during that conversation on the View! that she herself is guilty of CURSING her children.

The audience responded to her admission by giving her a round of applause!!

Amazing!! Especially when one considers how young Rosie's adopted kids are.

I wonder if the adoptiions could be reversed??

Posted at 12:52AM on Apr 26th 2007 by Lance

103. Divorce always has the "he said, she said" factor, even more so when children are involved. But Alec Baldwin has shot his mouth off for so long ( about any & everything), he is losing credibility. Now, no matter what he says, it comes out as an excuse from a hot headed, spoiled actor. I always thought he & Kim Bassinger were meant for each other, both seemingly the spoiled Hollywooders. An anger management class is more than in order for him. Perhaps they both need some classes in parenting. I wish there was a class, not only in divorcing, but in divorcing with children. But somewhere these two have forgotten the Golden Rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you". Peace, love & joy to one & all!

Posted at 12:57AM on Apr 26th 2007 by Sunny

104. Lance stop parroting what Bill O'Reilly said. Rosie said she has lost her temper with her kids before. It is not unusual for a parent to lose their temper with a child. Rosie does not support what Alec did in any way. She sympathizes with a parent that is willing to climb mountains to see their child. Ireland has been used as a pawn by Kim and her lawyers to provoke Alec who is notorious for having a bad temper to make him look bad.

Posted at 1:54AM on Apr 26th 2007 by Chris

105. Name-calling and threats. How pathetic. Parents teach their kids how to be considerate and respectful by example. The man verbally abused and threatened his child. If she didn't answer because she doesn't want to talk to him, now the whole world knows why. Every kid should have a supportive and loving set of parents, even in two different homes. Here is the proof that he has alienated himself from his child. I hope he will see a professional who will help him deal with his anger in a mature way and communicate with his daughter like a parent.

Posted at 5:02AM on Apr 26th 2007 by Netanii