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Ailes Out at Fox?

deepwaterdotter — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 17:46:17 GMT

New York Magazine is reporting that Rupert Murdoch and sons will remove Roger Aisles as head of Fox News. "James Murdoch is said to be arguing that Ailes should be presented with a choice this week to resign or face being fired."

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AngusandBuddhasMom — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 17:47:54 GMT

Wow for someone who has" done nothing wrong" that seems a bit harsh.

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JJsMom — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 17:50:31 GMT

Hmmm ... is it related to Gretchen's allegations?

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Melania — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 17:51:32 GMT

@AngusandBuddhasMom wrote:
Wow for someone who has" done nothing wrong" that seems a bit harsh.

Yep, ROFL.

The snotty beauty pagent remarks may have to eat crow now. Pfftt.

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momtochloe — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 17:55:18 GMT

I've read several articles throughout the years that the sons have wanted him out for a long time but as long as FN was a ratings juggernaut Rupert wasn't too interested but if Gretchen truly has valid complaints (and it sounds like others are now coming forward as well) I could see where he wouldn't want any part of that.

I have to say I was shocked when I saw this post just now. I didn't think anyone could ever get him to resign.

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terrier3 — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 18:07:13 GMT

I do believe that he has bugged the network...among other "dirty tricks."

It's about time he gets booted!

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Susan-QVC — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 18:17:40 GMT

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esmeraldagooch — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 18:29:15 GMT

Maybe Rupert wants to replace Roger with his newest wife Jerry Hall.

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qualitygal — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 18:56:58 GMT

I just read that article. Wow and double wow!! That surprised me. The whole thing is a surprise that it ever happened!!

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JobGirl — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 19:11:15 GMT

Wasn't it the Murdochs who are pushing him out the ones that did the bugging?

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Noel7 — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 19:24:42 GMT

I'm guessing Aisles has become more of a burden than an asset and that even Murdoch recognizes that.

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RetRN — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 19:22:06 GMT

I don't suppose we will ever hear the true story. I'm sure there is alot going on behind the scenes though.

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kivah — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 19:36:14 GMT

Ailes should have pushed out long ago. Another "rich", "powerful" male taking advantage of females, who had to put up with his "sexual remarks and sexual advances" to keep their jobs. I always believed Gretchen Carlson. Hope many other women come forward with their stories.

I'm sure most of the people "behind-the-scenes" knew what was going on for years.

ShowBiz (and other businesses) are full of perverts!!!!! They need to be removed.

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shoekitty — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 19:35:15 GMT

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Puppy Lips — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 20:05:16 GMT

Steve Doocy is named in Gretchen's lawsuit as well, but no one saying much about him.

I have to say that I never really liked Steve Doocy and don't think he is that good. With Fox hiring his son just out of college, that seemed a bit odd, though I think Peter does very well.

I have watched Fox News for years. Frankly for me, just the fact that the always young, thin and pretty women wear short, sleeveless dresses year round, NEVER pants, is enough for me to think a sexist man is at the helm.

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tobes — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 20:40:04 GMT

Who donnit! The jury is out as to who did the bugging.

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Stray — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 21:32:42 GMT

He may be out but not relative to the allegations because he hasn't been to court as yet.

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libbyannE — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 21:41:10 GMT

@JJsMom wrote:
Hmmm ... is it related to Gretchen's allegations?

... And those of other women who came forward. Word last week in news reports was that he would not survive this because there was too much truth to it. Just from a journalism point if view, I would be thrilled to see him gone.

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Pearlee — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 23:20:39 GMT

@libbyannE wrote:
@JJsMom wrote:
Hmmm ... is it related to Gretchen's allegations?
... And those of other women who came forward. Word last week in news reports was that he would not survive this because there was too much truth to it. Just from a journalism point if view, I would be thrilled to see him gone.

We don't know this. From what that article posted say, the investigation - including talking to current employees - isn't good for Ailes. We don't know why and it could be there's much more to have grievances about at Foxnews than what Carlson has brought up. We don't know why Ailes' days are probably numbered. A good journalist would not be jumping to conclusions.

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Melania — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 23:27:20 GMT

Oh the irony.