Is Barack Obama Hitler?

Considering our news is now so censored that even the cable stations were not allowed to report the "American Days of Rage" until it was a week and half into it. They only reported it then because 80 people were arrested. Are you sure that it was really ESPN's idea to pull Williams? How do we really know WHAT is true in this country anymore?

Well I am sure this discussion could go on and on for days but its plain and simple to me, its just some things you DONT say...and that was most definitely one of them. No matter what his opinion may have been he should be smart enough to know that he has to be selective on how he says it. Otherwise what happens, will happen! And thats why it was pulled...he should not have said it if he was not ready to go down for it...simple as that.

First, I think your headline is misleading. If Williams said that Boehner playing golf with Obama was LIKE Hitler playing golf with Netanyahu, he didn't call Obama Hitler, any more than he called Boehner Netanyahu. And if he had, why not? There is freedom of speech in this country, so they say. What little is left of that we should leave alone. And so what if Williams blamed Obama for the economic shape of this country before he was voted in? He has a right to his opinion and that has nothing to do with this. I do not think ESPN should have pulled the spot. There's more than enough censorship for political reasons already.

Hmm, fired for speaking his mind on a show where he was asked to speak his mind? Kind of a stupid reason to end a long running and apparently pretty successful theme gig. On the other hand, did ESPN have the right to pull the plug? Absolutely. But we also have the right to consider ESPN officials pretty thin skinned and petty for doing it.

First off, no, Obama is not Hitler. FDR is the only president we've ever had that I'd say could be legitimately compared to Hitler. As an analogy, one could argue that it's accurate as Boehner and Obama have made enemies of each other, but I think there were similar analogies to use that didn't include Hitler. Did ESPN do the "right thing". No, I don't think so. They are a sports network, not a political news channel. They have the right to do as they please though. He has a contract and if that contract has a clause that allows them to fire him for such statements than they can do as they like.

no..hitler is another guy.. from germany .. few decades ago..white guy. Obama is american president..black guy.. with no moustache..

I think you are taking the analogy too literal. Regarding ESPNs decision to pull Williams from the show, that is their right. If it is in breach of a contract, that is for the courts to decide.

Of course, Barack Obama isn't Hitler; neither was George W. Bush or Bill Clinton Hitler nor is Joe Biden and the mysterious invisible third person Williams sp0oke of to make up the "three stooges" the enemy. I wonder if Williams was sober long enough to be aware of the friendship between political adversaries Tip O'Neil and Ronald Reagan years ago or many other members of opposite parties who actually LIKED and RESPECTED each other. I think Williams comments were indefensible and I personally think ESPN did the right thing in pulling his song, which they had every right to do. I think they have more viewers who think Williams went to far than who defend him, regardless of their own opinions about President Obama and his policies. If I were in charge there the song would be gone permanently. We can't do anything to stop all of the hateful rhetoric and hyperbole clogging up our airwaves and rightfully so - these idiots after all still DO have their rights to free speech; however, I think if anything can be done to discourage this behavior it should be. The right practically destroyed the careers of the Dixie Chicks because their lead singer said she was "embarrassed" President Bush was from the same state as her; where is the outrage over Williams drunken rant? Annie

I don't think they should of pulled him as others have said. Also no where does he imply that Obama or Boehner are hitlers. He is saying that these two people are enemies that shouldn't be playing a game together. I think the ESPN how ever has the power to make the choice that they want to do it is their broadcast and his statements could effect the ESPN ratings even though that is doubtful considering the amount of power ESPN has in the sports arena of TV they are really the only real place to get good sports info on all the different sports they are far better than FOX or any of the other stations.

Yes. ESPN should have pulled it. If not, they would have been accused of showing bias toward Hank, because ESPN has LONG been a politically-correct institution. For example: If there's even a hint of a headline involving race in sports in America, ESPN covers the snot out of it. Like when LeBron James was baited into crying racism over his criticism, ESPN made it a point to ask every one of their black basketball analysts if they agreed with it and why it was happening and about the social impact and blah yada. Very uncomfortable to watch nervous white people trying to initiate that type of conversation, but that has become ESPN's forte. They don't do controversy well. Ironically, a lot of ESPN's attitude has to do with Keith Olbermann, a man who would never use Obama and Hitler in the same sentence (Bush and Hitler is another story lol). But that's a different topic. "Hitler" is one of those overused words that doesn't even mean "Hitler" anymore. It's like calling someone a "racist" in this modern age. It just doesn't have the same meaning. Everyone uses "Hitler," from political folk trying to make a point to Joan Rivers. I think Hank was trying to draw a picture of polar opposite enemies, not directly compare Obama to Hitler. But he's a big boy and should know not to drop that name. And, yes, I'm pulling the race card here. ESPN only yanked the Hank because President Obama is black. They're hypersensitive about race like nobody's business. They took a measure of action which they feel was proactive, nipping any cries of racist sympathizing in the bud.

It is ESPNS's right to pull the song as much as it is Hanks right to FREE speech. FREE speech is an illusion really. Anything we say can and will be held against us. No one is right or wrong in this debate. I believe that the magnitude of it was inflated for sensationalistic reporting. Williams will benefit from MASSIVE publicity, HECK all parties got so much exposure it is a WIN for all involved. ESPN as a brand can associate with whomever they want. They pulled the song to spare them the headache of whiney Americans stomping their feet and riding the "SOMEONE SAID HITLER" band wagon. I think we need to compare Obama to someone else, maybe JULIUS CEASER? I dunno