zed wrote:

Mr. Cherry works for Rogers... he's their 'asset' not CBC's. 

Just popped back on to point out that Don Cherry is under contract with Rogers, but you've already done so zed, thanks.

Still, it's not at all a good look for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, no matter who actually signs the cheque.

Given the amount of cash Rogers paid for the rights, they need all the live bodies possible watching their product. So, his segment did what they wanted: kept the show top of mind.

Beyond tradition, what's the point of his segment? If he simply talked hockey, that's understandable. When he ventures outside that mandate, what's the point?

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I will never not find it hysterical how people get upset over a man in his 80s ranting. I swear, every year there's at least one "Has Don gone too far?" and I can't help but laugh. I thought we hit our quota with last week's "outrage" over Scott Sabourin, but the machine carries on.

If it were anyone else, he'd likely be shown the door, but Don Cherry still gets ratings so they'll probably just let this go.

 

So, let me understand this: how is Cherry's rant against the immigrants NOT MANDITORILY wearing poppies "bullying" someone into wearing a poppy? How is he not making my point for me? Seems the Nazis wanted the new race to look alike. Seems there was a war fought against that. But, oh, "he's a doddering old guy...". Right?!

Holliday wrote:

mic'em wrote:

I watched the segment last night. I didn't hear either gentleman say anything that wasn't true. 

I think you meant to post on the Puget Sound message board.

No, as the son of a long serving military member  in the Canadian Armed forces, I believe every person in this country should show the respect the people who gave us the freedom we enjoy today deserve. Whether it be a red, poppy, white  or the rainbow one ,that was Cherry's point. Only a fool would not understand that. You don't like it, too bad. 

 

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Muffaraw Joe wrote:

He is 85. What he said is true and CBC is so politically correct it is staggering...I personally think his assessment is right.

Frig Donald Trump is President of the U.S. and says worse things than this. Leave him alone, slap his wrist and maybe next season, try something new. Coaches Corner is getting a bit stale.


 

He works for Rogers and has for several years.  Try to keep up, Boomer.
 

From a hockey point of view, the game had passed him by. I don't know why he still there. 

Just a hunch. I suspect most of the people going on spin cycle over Don Cherry's most recent comments are politically liberal/left wingers. His supporters, for the most part, conservative right wingers.

He doesn't even appear willing to apologise. Rogers should definitely give him the boot. 

splunge wrote:

Currently on the CBSC website....

The CBSC has received a large number of very similar complaints concerning Coach’s Corner broadcast on CBC (Sportsnet) on November 9, 2019, exceeding the CBSC’s technical processing capacities. Accordingly, while the CBSC will be dealing with this broadcast under its normal process, it is not able to accept any further complaints.

And now the BBC has picked up this story. The CBSC complaint storm, combined with international media coverage could impact further developments....

I find it absolutely scintillating that the "freedom" fought for is also the "freedom" NOT to wear a poppy. And the "freedom" NOT to be bullied and chastised for not wearing one. "Freedom" works BOTH ways. All those demanding he apologize and/or get punished encapsulates my original point. Shame on you.

Looks like he's gonzoes. Good riddance.

Media Observer wrote:

He's gone...Stepped down.
 

FIRED https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2019/11/11/don-cherry-fired-from-sportsnet-following-toxic-rant.html