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MARIO BATALI FIRED

WORKING GAL — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 23:26:28 GMT

I was wondering why I haven't seen Mario on the Chew for some time. I heard yesterday on the news that ABC fired him from the show due to accusations of sexual misconduct dating back to 2010. He has also backed away from his restaurants. He issued a statement and admitted he was a heavy drinker and acted inappropriately at parties, etc. What a great example he has set for his two sons who are in college. What they must be going through at school.

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Goldengate8361 — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 23:27:48 GMT

Girl power is great. More men need to be fired.

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luvmybeetle — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 23:30:25 GMT

@Goldengate8361 wrote:
Girl power is great. More men need to be fired.

AMEN

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nana59 — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 23:46:53 GMT

Know what should be done to men that sexually harass women?!

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Sooner — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 00:00:04 GMT

@Goldengate8361 wrote:
Girl power is great. More men need to be fired.

I think that is a terrible thing to say. To lable "men" is not right because there are a lot of wonderful men out there. And a lot of women who will do a lot of things to get to the top too.

It isn't a man or woman probelm; it is a problem of people who have no morals. Let's stop labeling people by race, gender, nationality, etc.

Just how many great men do you know? I'll bet a lot of them! They far outweigh the stinkers.

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Preds — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 00:12:35 GMT

@Sooner ... DH and I feel the same. We have seen both sides. I've been "abused" in the workplace, but I've seen others "use" it to get what they wanted. The sad part is that they were proud of it then. Now, they could use the same info to get back at someone that they actually used. There is a very fine line when it comes to who is using whom.

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suzyQ3 — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 00:18:31 GMT

I inferred that @Goldengate8361 was speaking of men who are harassers. I seriously doubt that she was talking about all men.

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Goldengate8361 — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 00:20:50 GMT

@suzyQ3 Is correct (thanks). I make no apology, however, as I speak from the heart.🙂🙏

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Q4u — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 00:21:39 GMT

.... and where is the proof? Take them at their word? I'm for firing/arresting anyone (man or woman) who is guilty. More than one accuser? Proof in numbers?

I'm just remembering the horrific period of time when teachers at pre-schools were accused of molestation all over this country mainly because the experts told us that these children could not possibly come up with the stories they were telling if they were not true. Meanwhile reputations were ruined, people fired, arrests made and then.... other "professiionals" said to hold up a minute, went back into the mire and realized that many of the children were not molested. It was quite a period.....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day-care_sex-abuse_hysteria

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Ms tyrion2 — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 01:04:07 GMT

@Q4u wrote:
.... and where is the proof? Take them at their word? I'm for firing/arresting anyone (man or woman) who is guilty. More than one accuser? Proof in numbers?

I'm just remembering the horrific period of time when teachers at pre-schools were accused of molestation all over this country mainly because the experts told us that these children could not possibly come up with the stories they were telling if they were not true. Meanwhile reputations were ruined, people fired, arrests made and then.... other "professiionals" said to hold up a minute, went back into the mire and realized that many of the children were not molested. It was quite a period.....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day-care_sex-abuse_hysteria

Read the OP.

do you need more proof than the man himself admitting to wrongdoing?

Please don't conflate coerced children with adult women .

The incidents are not related at all.

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Noel7 — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 01:22:38 GMT

Sorry, but I don’t see a woman or a man flirting to get to the top in the same category as assault or rape.

reportedly, Batali was caught on video and had a special room in a restaurant to take women. It was called The Rape Room. Google brings it up.

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ROMARY — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 22:11:42 GMT

Personally, I'm thinking that there is no need to hire someone else for the various shows that have been 'in the news'. Today Show, The Chew, etc. They are all doing just fine right now. Imo. (Keep in mind that I haven't read or researched information re: the latest firings, suspensions, people accused, etc. I've just been noticing that the shows in queston have been rolling along quite well. ) ........... P.S. The same with Access Hollywood Live. The two women hosts are doing very well, imo.

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SydneyH — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 01:19:15 GMT

Girl power? I have a serious issue with that tag because women can be abusers as well in the workplace last I checked.

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momtochloe — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 01:29:50 GMT

I was more than bummed to hear about Mario Batali's indiscretions but if you Google him (especially the Spotted Pig) I personally could never watch another episode of The Chew again. The man has a serious problem and to be honest if you watched him in previous shows the signs were there. I hope that his family and employees are able to have a good life going forward.

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MarkeieMark — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 01:31:48 GMT

@Q4u wrote:
.... and where is the proof? Take them at their word? I'm for firing/arresting anyone (man or woman) who is guilty. More than one accuser? Proof in numbers?

I'm just remembering the horrific period of time when teachers at pre-schools were accused of molestation all over this country mainly because the experts told us that these children could not possibly come up with the stories they were telling if they were not true. Meanwhile reputations were ruined, people fired, arrests made and then.... other "professiionals" said to hold up a minute, went back into the mire and realized that many of the children were not molested. It was quite a period.....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day-care_sex-abuse_hysteria

I forgot all about that. I don't even hear it ever mentioned.

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Noel7 — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 01:33:51 GMT

Where is the proof? Apparently on a video, so it is said.

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cherry — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 01:44:05 GMT

My son is a wonderful man, just like his father. They are kind and fair to everyone. I resent having all men libeled ,and labeled as terrible and evil

I have heard of ,and seen, plenty of women who are not good people. They can be as bad as the worst of men, some can even be worse

I don't believe one sex has all the good people, and another sex has all the bad ones

If we ever reach equality ,it will never happen if you see men as the enemy.

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Lindsays Grandma — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 01:51:42 GMT

@nana59 wrote:
Know what should be done to men that sexually harass women?!

Yes, I do know but I can't say it here.

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Lindsays Grandma — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 01:57:04 GMT

@suzyQ3 wrote:
I inferred that @Goldengate8361 was speaking of men who are harassers. I seriously doubt that she was talking about all men.

I have no doubt that Goldengate8361 was not talking about all men. Some people can't read between the lines and she did not deserve the rude remarks made regarding her post.

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suzyQ3 — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 02:31:13 GMT

@cherry wrote:
My son is a wonderful man, just like his father. They are kind and fair to everyone. I resent having all men libeled ,and labeled as terrible and evil

I have heard of ,and seen, plenty of women who are not good people. They can be as bad as the worst of men, some can even be worse

I don't believe one sex has all the good people, and another sex has all the bad ones

If we ever reach equality ,it will never happen if you see men as the enemy.

@cherry, no one here or on any other thread about this issue has labeled all men as terrible and evil.