I had believed that Barbara was trying to make Star quit a while ago. I also believe Meredith could see the writing on the wall as well and left before she was asked to.

Both of these women are reaching a certain age, and the only grande damme Barbara wants on that stage is her own wrinkled botoxed self. She is probably trying to reach a "young" demographic.

What I am so happy about is that this show will go down in flames, killed by the evil spirit that is Rosie O'Donnell... who even in doing good can't help but speak evil about folks. Rosie will turn on young America's Conservative Princess, Elizabeth, and turn on her in an ugly manner. And the protests will begin, the advertisers will flinch and viola. Barbara played Star up, promoted her wedding on the show, allowed her certain latitudes, and then when it backfired decided to cut all ties of her. Not to mention that Star reportedly has political contacts now in the Democratic party and in social settings that were rivaling Barbaras. They were literally in the same circles and parties where the other hosts were never invited. This had to promote some ill will in Grande Dame Barb.

I believe she should use this move to leave entertainment entirely and go into another phase of her life. Maybe behind the scenes in law or politics or consulting.

And Barbara, well, I look forward to her comeuppance.

>>>>>>>And Barbara, well, I look forward to her comeuppance.

As an African American woman, I was through when they announced Rosie as a co-host. This is the woman who lost her mother to cancer, but berated a staff member and intimated that she'd received cancer for crossing Rosie. This is a woman who killed a magazine and launched a failed Broadway review that ended so acrimoniously that the star was sick to death of her. What's she done lately that's a success in the mainstream media? Suessical? Yeah, that's still running. Not.

This is a woman who on the View argued that there were NO black male role models at all. None. Based upon what?

This is a woman who told her lover's parents that they would have to abandon their theology or never see their daughter again.

America will turn on this show and not because Rosie is gay. But because her spirit holds bitterness, control issues and ill will. America has gotten used to fun loving Ellen now. (Which is the only reason I believe Rosie wants to be back on daytime so badly).

But Rosie aside, the hiring of someone who unprovoked attacked a co-host over and over again in the media, on her own blogs, etc. is unheard of. It was a deliberate attempt to make Star quit. I'm glad she didn't. The heart of Barbara Walters is laid bare.

What Barbara doesn't realize is that there are many other venues now to get your shine on for celebs outside of her "specials". She's not the only game in town now and her deliberate actions may have pissed off some very influential people. I forsee a lot of black actors and musicians on Regis, on Conan, on Dave and on Jay. On E and on Oprah. But not The View.

I think if she's smart she'll leave television alone for a while. Let it simmer down.

I think the nail in Star's coffin was an episode I saw on the View a long time ago with Hillary Clinton. Star came out and said, "You know if you ever ran for President I would quit this job to work for you. I've told you that." Hillary smiled and did NOTHING to deny that she would seek out Star's support as an employee.

I can't remember if Barbara was on that day or not. But I'm sure her behind is not too thrilled about Star hanging with the Denise Rich's, the Gores, the Trumps, the Clintons, et. all.

>>>>>>This should be a sobering and humbling lesson for her, and she can arise from this stronger and more focused that ever.  Despite all the ridicule she is subject to on BV, I admire Star and what she has accomplished in life, and I hope to see great things from her in the future.

What Barbara doesn't realize is that there are many other venues now to get your shine on for celebs outside of her "specials". She's not the only game in town now and her deliberate actions may have pissed off some very influential people. I forsee a lot of black actors and musicians on Regis, on Conan, on Dave and on Jay. On E and on Oprah. But not The View.>>