Dilbert pulled from Ohio paper after its creator's racist tirade - RawStory

[GGoss]

Dilbert pulled from Ohio paper after its creator's racist tirade - RawStory

Dilbert, the three-decades old daily comic strip about office worker struggles, is being pulled from The Cleveland Plain Dealer following cartoonist Scott Adams' racist tirade earlier this week, the newspaper's editor wrote on Friday.

"This is not a difficult decision," wrote Chris Quinn. "No, this is a decision based on the principles of this news organization and the community we serve. We are not a home for those who espouse racism. We certainly do not want to provide them with financial support. Adams’ reprehensible statements come during Black History Month, when The Plain Dealer has been publishing stories about the work being performed by so many to overcome the damage done by racist decisions and policy."

"Until we decide what to replace Dilbert with, you’ll likely see a gray box where it has been appearing," wrote Quinn, noting that because comics are scheduled in advance, the strip may appear for a few more editions.

Adams, a former supporter of former President Donald Trump, has become notorious for...

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[Effete Snob]

1. They will lose subscriptions

We can make up for that.

[Wuddles440]

2. A little surprising...

considering that the PD has been more right leaning since Quinn took over as the Editor, but I have to give him credit for taking this action.

[CharleyDog]

3. He should have been dropped long ago for Covid misinformation and saying Biden wants to kill

all Republicans. Now he says "Black people are a hate group and White people should stay away." He thinks it doesn't "pay off" to support Black people.