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Rooney on Thanksgiving November 22, 2009 10:25 AM
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60 Minutes, 11.22.09 November 22, 2009 10:45 AM
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James Cameron's Avatar November 22, 2009 10:15 AM
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Maziar Bahari: Witness November 22, 2009 10:07 AM
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The Cost of Dying November 22, 2009 10:06 AM
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Web Extra: At Home, At Peace November 22, 2009 9:47 AM
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Web Extra: Comfort and Costs November 22, 2009 9:44 AM
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Extra: "A Peaceful Terrorist" November 22, 2009 9:44 AM
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Extra: "Mr. Hillary Clinton" November 22, 2009 9:36 AM
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Web Extra: A Defining Moment? November 22, 2009 9:32 AM
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Web Extra: Target Audience? November 22, 2009 9:32 AM
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Web Extra: His High-Tech Cave November 22, 2009 9:24 AM
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Preview: Witness November 21, 2009 5:05 AM
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Preview: The Cost of Dying November 20, 2009 11:47 AM
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Preview: Cameron's "Avatar" November 20, 2009 11:43 AM
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On The Set of "Avatar" November 19, 2009 10:34 AM
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Kroft's Reporter's Notebook November 19, 2009 11:39 AM
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60 Minutes, 11.15.09 November 15, 2009 4:58 PM
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Rooney on U.S. Citizenship November 15, 2009 4:57 PM
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Resurrecting Eden November 15, 2009 4:53 PM
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See all 33 Commentsworry about the future of America whenever I read any posts or comments online. The grammar and the spelling, especially the spelling, of these responses bode ill for any hope of a competitive American workforce. Or maybe only high school dropouts are posting.
Anyway, to address the source of their (not "they're" or "there", OK?) indignation, one would have had a vocation that had paid vacation time, if one had an ejucashun.
Real Americans don't begrudge another American's success, also known as "The American Dream".
There are so many of us desperately trying to stay afloat, and this clueless commentary was a slap in the face to people who fear EVERY DAY that the lives they have worked hard for are going to be snatched away forever. I know I do. Over the last 18 months, I have watched everything I have worked for slowly erode away from me.
This segment was so irresponsible and cruel, I'm shocked it was actually aired. If I had any money to spend these days, I'd boycott CBS advertisers in protest, but I guess since I don't, I don't count for anything.
Mr Rooney is not responsible for your professional or financial misfortunes. He is an elderly free citizen who fought for the freedom of the world and his country and his weekly commentaries is a small payment for his services towards the free rights of man. Despite his old age he still works taking 4 months of holiday per year. If YOU are fortunate enough to reach half of his age you should thank god if you find yourself having half of this mans wisdom motivation and love for ones country. The insulting comments written thus far only shows the character of defeated individuals whose biased judgment translates to anger . Mr rooney served his country and through his commentaries one should be able to get the message provided one has a normothymic non-biased mood.
As one of the fortunate Americans that are still working, I only have time for one remark regarding your latest tirade. If you are so unhappy, trade places for one day with us. Maybe then you will appreciate what you have. For my vacation, I stayed home and did repairs around the house. I did get to spend Labor Day by a friend's pool.
Oh, by the way, get your barber to trim your eye brows. They are disgusting. Who told you that you look good with those things.
Get a real life like everyone else.
JT - Minnesota
I'm not an avid TV watcher, but I do watch 60 minutes ever since I was little (not every week though). I really like your commentary at the end of the show. It is very funny and a break from everyday life (much to do about nothing, have you read the play?). My job is hard work and sometimes I dread coming to work, but I get what you are saying about vacation in your piece. I've been out of a job before and I finding a job and getting the knowledge to keep a job is my job. So, Andy thanks for your weekly commentaries. Keep up the good work.
I have often been appalled by most of your "commentaries", but this latest rant has got to be the most ignorant of all time.
I agree with most of the previous posts, and I would like to say a few more things about your 5 minutes of ridiculous blathering.
First off, what is it you do all day at the 60 minutes office? Does it take you an entire 40 hour work week to come up with 5 minutes of idiotic drivel?! Why don't you take your summer vacation and get a job helping others?! Don't just volunteer a few hours here and there, but commit your full summer vacation to working for an organization that does some good in the world (the specific organization is up to you).
I don't even think it was good satire...it's like making a joke about raping babies (there is no tasteful way to say it).
The next time you feel the need to complain about your over privileged life and work schedule, think twice before opening your mouth...and use that gray matter between your ears as a filter. It is supposed to be a filter organ...filtering the inane and ignorant ideas that are synthesized by that obviously damaged brain you possess.
I only wish I had your job. I would definitely not complain about my vacation schedule, and I would definitely come up with much more thought provoking and interesting ideas.
The next time you're on your summer vacation and you're pondering how inconvenient it is for you, think about the other 90% of the population on this planet that would love to be in your shoes. And, maybe next year in the Hamptons you'll choke on your 13th. chocolate covered strawberry, and CBS will call and offer me your job...and I will jump at the opportunity!!!
Cheers, Andy!
I WATCHED YOUR COMMENTS THIS SUNDAY ON 60 MINUTES YOU WHERE UPSET ABOUT YOUR SUMMER VACATION.. WELL MY SUMMER VACATION WAS WORKING FROM 6 AM TO 11 PM .4 TO 7 DAYS A WEEK ...MY HUSBAND WORKED 12 TO 15 HOURS A DAY 5 TO 6 DAYS A WEEK. JUST TO BE ABLE TO PAY OUR BILLS ..WITHOUT HAVING NOTHING LEFT OVER. WE MANAGED TWO DAYS OFF TOGETHER..WHEN MY HUSBAND GOT SICK .THAT WAS OUR VACATION PLANS ..SO WHEN YOU START TO CONPLAIN ABOUT HAVING TO PACK AND THEN DO NOTHING ALL SUMMER AND CONPLAIN ABOUT HAVING TO UNPACK. AFTER A SUMMER OF NOTHING ..... TRT TO REMEMBER ALL OF THE PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD THAT WOULD LOVE TO HAVE JUST 1 WEEK OF YOUR SUMMER TO SPEND WITH THERE LOVED ONES THAT.THEY WORK SO HARD TO TAKE CARE OF AND NEVER GET TO SEE AT DINNER TIME OR BREAKFEST..TRY TO REMEMBER THAT THERE IS OTHERS IN THIS WORLD THEN JUST THE RICH ..
YOUR NOT SO TRULY ANYMORE
KIMBERLY DOOLITTLE
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