Open Minded Liberalism in Action

After her blowout with Elisabeth Hasselbeck on the View, it was rumored (but denied) that Rosie trashed her dressing room in a petulant rage, and pictures of Hasselbeck in the ABC studios were “mysteriously” defaced. From NY Post:

May 25, 2007 — ROSIE O’Donnell left “The View” with a bang, not a whimper, following her on-air smackdown with co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck on Wednesday.

Yesterday, Rosie’s chief writer, Janette Barber, was allegedly escorted from the building after she was caught drawing moustaches on photographs of Hasselbeck that hang in the “View” studios.

The Post’s Adam Buckman reports ABC confirmed in a statement only that “photographs at ‘The View’s’ offices were defaced. Rosie O’Donnell was not in the building. ABC Legal and Human Resources are investigating the matter.” Barber is an old friend of O’Donnell who worked with her years ago on “The Rosie O’Donnell Show.”

There were also rumors O’Donnell was so angry after her argument with Hasselbeck that she trashed her dressing room, although ABC denied the tantrum.

Meanwhile, “The View” went on yesterday without O’Donnell, who was taking a previously planned day off to celebrate partner Kelli Carpenter’s 40th birthday.

Hasselbeck – who had tangled with O’Donnell before about President Bush’s handling of the Iraq war – was on the show with Joy Behar, Barbara Walters and guest host Kathy Griffin. The four discussed the blowup only briefly before switching topics.

As for O’Donnell, she’s been posting comments on her personal Web site, Rosie.com, fueling speculation she might not return to “The View” ever again. Her scheduled last day is Wednesday, June 20.

When one fan wrote, “Work isn’t worth that battle,” Rosie replied, “Agreed.” Another wrote, “Please walk away. It’s not worth it.” Rosie replied, “Well, you know when it’s time to go.”

To a fan who asked when she would return, O’Donnell answered, “No idea.”

Yesterday, O’Donnell posted a video that may have symbolized how she’s feeling about “The View.”

The tape consisted of ducks swimming in a pond accompanied by an audio track of the John Mayer song “Vultures,” whose lyrics include “How will I hold my head to keep from going under?”

Officially, “The View” expects O’Donnell to return to work on Tuesday.

Here in NYC we’re all about Page Six! So after being challenged on her childish political beliefs, Rosie acts like a spoiled child. The worst part of the story is that it confirms what many of us suspected all along, that Rosie is surrounded by people more immature than she is, which makes her behavior seem reasonable in comparison. I mean, how old do you think Janette Barber is?

janettebarber.JPG ( Courtesy Gateway Pundit)

I’m not sure but I know it’s too old to deface photos of people her friend is mad at. One wonders if they came up with this plan while skipping rope on the playground.

Rosie, meanwhile has been putting her pain on display via her blog. Creepy is the word you’re looking for. Check out this vid she made (look for the picture of EH with the crotch cut out, what the hell is that about?) Of course, she’s also burning her bridges in true downward spiral fashion. Here’s some advice for you Ro, leaving a show prior to your scheduled departure because you got into an argument with your “friend” won’t endear you to studio execs.

Here’s a real exit question: Is Rosie really a 15 year old girl in a 45 year old woman suit?