'Full Metal Jacket' Star: 'GEICO Fired Me' for Criticizing Obama

[RugersGR8]

Nothing new here for the members of the left(who are, by the way, the biggest supporters of the "Freedom of Speech Amendment").

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2012/08/26/full-metal-jacket-star-says-he-was-fired-geico-bashing-obama
'Full Metal Jacket' Star: 'GEICO Fired Me' for Criticizing Obama
By Noel Sheppard | August 26, 2012 | 11:29

 

[ArGyLe64]

That sucks for The Gunny but I'm glad he stands up for what he believes.

 

[Fyrtwuck]

They can stay with the lizard and control what he says. NO first Amendment rights for lizards.

 

[ArGyLe64]

They can stay with the lizard and control what he says. NO first Amendment rights for lizards.

hahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Old Fart]

Really doesn't come as a big surprise.
I was kind of surprised when they hired him in the first place.

 

[cmhbob]

I'd be really surprised to find out they hired him for an entire campaign, rather than just one commercial.

 

[Big House]

I wonder what his reply was? "YOU JACK WAGON, KMA!

 

[okie98]

He never has a problem finding a job.

 

[soonersfan]

I like the guy. I think he is entertaining and agree with his statement. However, as a public spokesperson for a business that is trying to sell to people on the right and the left, you should probably avoid making political statements that could potentially alienate any of your customers. His first amendment rights are not being violated. There is a good chance this was a business decision rather than a political decision.

 

[Mr.357Sig]

One 30-second ad for doesn't make you a "spokesperson" for Gayco. The spot is two-years-old and rarely airs anymore. He's free to speak his mind, IMO. And, I'm sure he could give a rat's rear about what an overrated insurance company thinks of his political views.