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2019/34 – Whiner of the Week – Debra Messing

190831-Debra Messing, probably best known as the girl in Will and Grace, seeks to copy what was happening in the 50's under the umbrella of what has been called McCarthyism, from the 50's and create a Hollywood Blacklist of peoples whose views she disagrees with. She might take a lesson from history, or at least watch the movie, "Trumbo".

Debra Messing is this weeks, Whiner of the Week for her desire to create, or start a Hollywood blacklist of people who disagree with her politically similar to what the House Un-American Activities Committee did back in the 50’s with the Hollywood 10.

190830-Debra Messing's tweet that seemed to start it all off.
190831-Eric McCormack, who plays the "Will" in Will and Grace, chimes in 55 minutes later to gives his co-worker in a boost.
190901-Donald Trump tweets back to Messing, reminding her of better days.
Eric McCormack, who plays Will on Will and Grace, later attempted to walk back stating he didn't support Blacklists, but thinks "transparency is essential". A very weak walk back. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/WireImage)

On The View, which is an 22 season Emmy award winning chatfest, in no way a right wing show, even Whoopi Goldberg spoke out against Debra Messing.

What was, or is, a Hollywood Blacklist?

12 Dec 1947, Los Angeles, California, USA --- Cited for Contempt. Los Angeles: Nine of Ten Hollywood writers, directors, and producers cited for contempt of Congress, await fingerprinting in the U.S. Marshall's Office after they surrendered. They are (left to right), Robert Scott, Edward Dmytryk, Samuel Ornitz, Lester Cole, Herbert Biberman, Albert Maltz, Alvah Bessie, John Lawson, and Ring Lardner, Jr. Dalton Trumbo is scheduled to appear shortly. These are the men who refused to state whether or not they are Communists when questioned by the House Un-American Activities Committee in Washington recently. --- Image by © Bettmann/CORBIS

If Debra Messing, or her side kick Eric McCormack have trouble understanding this issue.  They could watch a movie about this subject,Trombo,

The first systematic Hollywood blacklist was instituted on November 25, 1947, the day after ten writers and directors were cited for contempt of Congress for refusing to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC).

Actors, Screenwriters, and others could not find work if they appeared on this blacklist.  Many lives were ruined, people lost their jobs, were fined, and some went to jail.  Debra Messing and Eric McCormack have been living under the protection of Mayor DeBlasio for too long.

On July 25th, the New York Post reported that the Will and Grace Show will have air it’s final season in 2020.  The shows creators stated there would be less “presidential” humor going forward.  NBC pays about $2M per episode. So Debra and Eric will be looking for a gig next year.  She might want to stop shaming people.

I want to be clear about my social media post from last week, which has been misinterpreted in a very upsetting way.  I absolutely do not support blacklists or discrimination of any kind,  as anyone who knows me would attest.  I’d simply like to understand where Trump’s major donations are coming from, which is a matter of public record.  I am holding myself responsible for making educated and informed decisions that I can morally and ethically stand by and to do that transparency is essential.

It is important to note that the McCarthy hearings were public record also.  Blacklisting has been a Hollywood tactic for years.  At least Debra and Eric are open about it.

Debra Messing tweeted out this apology from Eric McCormack. For some reason he didn't do it himself. He might have been tentative, sent it to Debra for review, and she did it. It came out as a jpeg picture, not text. Not really an apology. He still wants "to see who I won't be working with".

One can add Debra Messing and Eric McCormack to the list of Maxine Waters and Stephanie Wilkinson, both firm believers in Blacklisting.

On a lighter note

The left wing Hollywood types verbally state they value diversity and open ideas, yet the world becomes a sinister place if you disagree with them. Blacklists have existed in Hollywoods for years. Back in the 40's and 50's, they were sanctioned by government. We really don't want to go down this route again. AF Branco (comicallyincorrect.com)
Many equate the Hollywood 10 Blacklisting with McCarthy. Although similar in goals, they were different.
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