Posted on 10/26/2011 2:16:16 PM PDT by Colonel Kangaroo
Orlando Jones, best known for his stint at comedy show MADtv, recently tweeted for liberals to kill Sarah Palin and defended his statement, saying, "My tweet hit a nerve. That's good."
Several days ago, Jones wrote on his Twitter account: "Libyan Rebels kill Gaddafi, if American liberals want respect they better stop listening to Aretha & kill Sarah Palin(:"
He then faced a barrage of criticism on his Twitter feed and via his Facebook account. CNN reports Jones responded to a number of Twitter users, "including one that asked why the actor 'thinks it's funny to call for Sarah Palin to be murdered.' Jones replied to the query, 'I don't. I think it's funny that you are so upset about my inane tweet.'"
Jones, also known for being a 7-Up spokesperson in the late 1990s, defended his tweet, recently writing, "My tweet was farcical not funny or a call to action."
On his Facebook Page, Jones went further to fully explain his motive behind the inflammatory tweet: "Any anger directed at me and my right to free speech is an absolute waste of time. I am not a statesman. My comments reflect no political affiliation. It's just me being me, in a world that will never comfortably mix political correctness with artistic expression. For that, I offer no apologies, excuses or wisdom."
Palin or her representatives haven't responded to the tweet or its fallout yet. This story will be updated as news comes in.
I will no longer behave myself if someone kills Sarah. Count on that.
I agree. I’ve been compiling lists of these cretins that have been attacking and threatening Palin these past few years. If Palin is killed, it’s going to be their Fort Sumpter, and I promise them the gates of Hell.
Hey, Orlando! Make Seven...Up yours!
Could be but he was a spokesman for 7Up in that time period... went on the Tonight Show etc.
LLS
Maybe there was another guy who did it as well OR even more likely my memory is bad. I hate to think of the second thing. :)
I cannot remember things at times either. As long as I remember who I am... who am I? Oh... wait... I remember! ;-)
LLS
:) It’s probably wise at our age for us to be sure someone else knows who we are!
Hee hee!
LLS
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.