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In reply to the discussion: Remember the Paula Deen/Anthony Bourdain "feud"? [View all]Walk away
(9,494 posts)39. Companies have the right to hire and fire who they want...
especially if their contracts allow them to. What ever she did or said made her less marketable. Who in their right mind would advocate forcing a business to sell her crap if they don't want to.
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I can't stand Bourdain. I am not happy with Deen and her racism however, enough is
southernyankeebelle
Jun 2013
#4
Please read my comment. I am disgusted by what she said. But how many ways do
southernyankeebelle
Jun 2013
#12
Ok, am not trying to change anyones mind. You are entitled to your feelings. I
southernyankeebelle
Jun 2013
#21
I guess some people aren't happy unless she does a Tammy Faye apology and gets
southernyankeebelle
Jun 2013
#33
I will not buy any of her products ever. But then I wouldn't buy many of these cook's products.
southernyankeebelle
Jun 2013
#37
Am 65. I consider that old. Sorry when your reach the age of 65 and collect social security
southernyankeebelle
Jun 2013
#13
Am answering someonelse question about age. I agree with you. She should know
southernyankeebelle
Jun 2013
#17
I think part of the reason her fanbase is so rabid is that she justifies the Easy Way.
Arugula Latte
Jun 2013
#25
Bourdain was spot on. (But I must say...Bourdain's food shows don't showcase healthy food.)
Honeycombe8
Jun 2013
#29