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Or they'll be fired and sued!
http://www.thewrap.com/radio-city-rockettes-embarrassed-trump-inauguration-command-performance/
think
(11,641 posts)Cha
(297,655 posts)to forced to do it or they get fired?!
I hope this goes Viral.. m$m reports it and everyone knows about it. Including his stupid fans.
HenryWallace
(332 posts)This is just getting pathetic (the only thing worse than them performing...... would be them not performing).
Uhhg.....
Girard442
(6,084 posts)It's just a fantasy. It's not reasonable or fair to expect that those women should to expose themselves to the inevitable vicious retribution. Still, it would be cool.
barbtries
(28,811 posts)i fantasized that they showed up in sweatsuits and took a knee.
mreilly
(2,120 posts)at their Radio City Christmas Music Show.
They are so sweet and talented, polished and professional. Everything that Trump is not. My heart goes out to them and now I like them even more.
We will get through this nasty era if we stick together, support one another and beat back the Trump menace.
For praising the Rockettes and for fighting against Trumpy.
jovibennett
(120 posts)and not buy tickets to see them in NY. It would show their boss that the people are speaking with their pocket books how much they disagree with their decision. Poor women being forced to do something they don't want to.
FarCenter
(19,429 posts)The Rockettes are controlled by Madison Square Garden, owned by the Dolan family. MSG owns the Knicks and Rangers. The Dolans also own Cablevision.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Dolan
meow2u3
(24,772 posts)FarCenter
(19,429 posts)crazycatlady
(4,492 posts)Unfortunately that's the only way I can get online without running up a huge data bill on my phone.
(I did cut the cord on TV though).
Trekologer
(997 posts)It is now owned by the European company Altice.
FarCenter
(19,429 posts)Former Cablevision owners have gone from friends to foes: Altice
http://nypost.com/2016/11/21/altice-now-fighting-with-former-cablevision-owners/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMC_Networks
Liberal In Texas
(13,574 posts)for this inauguration than forcing a group of women to do something with their bodies against their will?
What an awful position these women have been put into.
Hugin
(33,198 posts)Staffed by, you guessed it... Former Rockettes.
I would fund such an endevour myself, if the Presidential Inauguration Committee picks up my offer...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=8392139
My Not-kettes would be Union compliant and have full artistic control of their shows, appearances, and wardrobe.
Which, I doubt.
But, someone could... It's truly gotten to the point someone needs to Put-up-or-shut-up.
bdamomma
(63,922 posts)do against these women......threatening the Rockettes WTF
he should have the Russian Ballet performed since he is having an affair with Putin.
Grey Lemercier
(1,429 posts)ToxMarz
(2,169 posts)mainer
(12,029 posts)"AGVA has told the full time Rockettes that they must accept the gig or they will lose their jobs and/or be sued."
progressoid
(49,999 posts)Yeah, I didn't see sued in the article.
mainer
(12,029 posts)That they could be sued
progressoid
(49,999 posts)Hugin
(33,198 posts)Which is overtaking us in epidemic proportions these days. Driven by the Alt-Right Nazis.
gordianot
(15,243 posts)Trump was so hoping he could make money off of being Pesident just like Putin. Give Trump's manure inspired kids something to do look for entertainment.
mainer
(12,029 posts)E-mail the producers directly:
Jill.DeForte@msg.com
larry.sedwick@msg.com
E-mail MSG:
feedbackradiocity@MSG.com
Call American Guild of Variety Artists:
212-675-1003
FailureToCommunicate
(14,020 posts)Roland99
(53,342 posts)Hello,
I am quite disheartened by the news Ive read today that the Rockettes will be performing for the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States. Some reports Ive read point out that they have been threatened with dismissal or even lawsuits if they do not perform.
Ive done some initial research and see that they performed for the 43rd Presidents inauguration but not the 44th.
Hmm....I wonder why not? Two interesting characteristics differentiate the 44th President from both the 43rd and the 45th (political party and race). Are the Rockettes being used as pawns in political games? Disgusting, if true.
mainer
(12,029 posts)And it is starting to look like they're being used as political pawns, since they only perform for GOP presidents.
mopinko
(70,208 posts)he didnt have to scrape the bottom of the barrel.
mainer
(12,029 posts)What they do, I could never do. Nor could almost any of us. Please respect the skills of these women.
mopinko
(70,208 posts)i just mean it is a strange choice for the inauguration, and doesnt seem an appropriate artform. maybe they will surprise me. i admit i havent seen them except on teevee.
Johnathan146
(141 posts)bdamomma
(63,922 posts)they did not like trumps derogatory words about women and of course grabbing...........
this freaking man is going to be the pResident, he is mentally unstable man.
progressoid
(49,999 posts)Or "sprain" an ankle on stage.
Roland99
(53,342 posts)wait...so they performed ONLY for Dubya? Not once for Obama?
Why didn't Mr. Dolan want the Rockettes represented at Obama's inauguration?
Hmmmm.....
pangaia
(24,324 posts)Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)I am guessing they just perform for GOP Inaugurals.
Madam45for2923
(7,178 posts)metroins
(2,550 posts)Cite terrorism
This is a valid concern and out, if you feel unsafe, don't do it.
BeyondGeography
(39,379 posts)who is sucking up to Trump. His father, who built Cablevision, didn't know what to do with him, so he gave him Madison Square Garden to keep him away from the core business and it has been one failure after another. Not surprised to see him stepping in it.
mainer
(12,029 posts)so they have other reasons to fear and despise the incoming administration
mopinko
(70,208 posts)offered them all new jobs.
somehow i think the rockettes is a job you take while you wait for the job you want, anyway.
mainer
(12,029 posts)Very difficult try-outs and very selective process
mopinko
(70,208 posts)and cherished for the steady work. not the kind of dance a lot of them studied, tho, i would guess.
Hugin
(33,198 posts)That would be great, if that were to happen.
To the Rockettes (the performers) .... >>>
mopinko
(70,208 posts)all singing, all dancing, all asskicking revue.
Johnathan146
(141 posts)mopinko
(70,208 posts)but that doesnt get them trained and ready to step on stage. that takes a lot of work, and a lot of money.
Equinox Moon
(6,344 posts)WOMEN are being forced to work for him.
Just another pussy grab
Takket
(21,625 posts)And do 3 million kicks in honor of her pop vote beatdown
global1
(25,270 posts)If they all stick together and refuse to perform for the inaugural - what is this guy going to do. If he fires them all - he's shooting himself in the foot. He won't have them to perform outside of the inaugural either. He wouldn't be able to recruit another group fast and easily and would be wrought with problems for all those people that have tickets for future performances at Radio City Music Hall.
All the Rockette's could form their own dancing troupe and continue dancing without the worry about being sold out like bought women.
MrScorpio
(73,631 posts)Skittles
(153,193 posts)TO HELL WITH THAT MISOGYNIST PIECE OF SHIT
KamaAina
(78,249 posts)mainer
(12,029 posts)I'm sure there are plenty of strippers who would perform for Trump. This seems like the perfect venue.
Not that there's anything wrong with it.
mainer
(12,029 posts)@zacharyjaydon
DISTURBING: Several @Rockettes confirmed to me that they're being threatened with lawsuits if they refuse to perform at Trump's inauguration