Gunny fired by Geico

[Singlestack]

http://visiontoamerica.com/11796/full-metal-jacket-star-geico-fired-me-for-criticizing-obama/

This seems at least somewhat astounding to me. What was Geico thinking then they had Gunny "play himself" in a Geico commercial? Did they think he was Charlie Crist's pal and would be voting for Beeho?

Just another sign that liberalism is indeed a mental disorder.

My insurance is State Farm, but me and my family will avoid Geico, Progressive, and the other "Ben and Jerries" of the insurance world.

Singlestack

[Ronin13]

F*ck Geico. Firing someone over their political opinion, that's just low. But he's right: “If you’re a conservative in this town, you better watch out.”

[funkymonkey1111]

what are the first two letters of GEICO? Government Employee. Can't have one of those criticising dear leader

[Ridge]

what are the first two letters of GEICO? Government Employee. Can't have one of those criticising dear leader

I was going to say that's a stretch, then I remembered that actually is what it stands for...

[Singlestack]

On Megan Kelly's program on Fox within the past hour, this story came up. She said they contacted Geico for comment, and Geico responded that Ermey wasn't fired, but that his contact with Geico simply expired.

From what I know of Mr Ermey, and having spoken with him twice before, I don't believe he would make something like that up. He is a very much "speak your mind" kind of guy, and has a stand up reputation.

This could be one of those cases where they both are technically right - that is, his contract did expire but someone in charge at Geico let him know his opinions were not welcome anymore...

Singlestack

[Aloha_Shooter]

I'm sure Ermey knew before now that Hollywood isn't particularly friendly to outspoken conservatives. I also think every actor and actress knows that his or her contract may expire and this commercial looked like a one-time deal as so many of the other GEICO commercials are so I very much doubt Ermey would be saying anything now unless a corporate type had said something very specific to him. To heck with GEICO and their fake-accent lizard.

[Mazin]

Now see I thought I heard the Geco was getting fresh with gunny and got his butt whooped but that could be just a rumor.

[Irving]

He was hired to represent the company. If the company feels he is being outspoken and it may reflect on themselves differently than they would prefer, the contract will end. Politics has nothing to do with it. Every employee is in the same situation. You take a greater risk with public figures.

[Ronin13]

On Megan Kelly's program on Fox within the past hour, this story came up. She said they contacted Geico for comment, and Geico responded that Ermey wasn't fired, but that his contact with Geico simply expired.

From what I know of Mr Ermey, and having spoken with him twice before, I don't believe he would make something like that up. He is a very much "speak your mind" kind of guy, and has a stand up reputation.

This could be one of those cases where they both are technically right - that is, his contract did expire but someone in charge at Geico let him know his opinions were not welcome anymore...

Singlestack
A close family friend of ours got to meet him too (this friend is a Col in the USMC) and he explained that Ermey is a very good and honest Marine. No doubt the man isn't lying.

He was hired to represent the company. If the company feels he is being outspoken and it may reflect on themselves differently than they would prefer, the contract will end. Politics has nothing to do with it. Every employee is in the same situation. You take a greater risk with public figures.
Yes, the same happened with D.C. Douglas (the guy that does the voice over "15 minutes could save you 15% or more on car insurance"), he was fired after calling Freedom Works and saying some pretty rotten stuff about them. Freedom Works is a major Tea Party org.

[XC700116]

He was hired to represent the company. If the company feels he is being outspoken and it may reflect on themselves differently than they would prefer, the contract will end. Politics has nothing to do with it. Every employee is in the same situation. You take a greater risk with public figures.

True, but you do know who owns Geico right? and Their/his relationship to the White house right now?

[sniper7]

they still have a cute little lizard!

[20X11]

And who owns GEICO?...Thats right Warren Buffet via Berkshire Hathaway. His company annual reports tell the story of the overwhelming profits GEICO makes. But hey WB and BO have strong ties.

[Mtn.man]

put that little lizard on a hook and catch a bass.