I say boycott CBS's new show with Tom Selleck.

[LiberalFighter]

He's been a long time Republican.

[lonestarnot]

1. No one has to ask me to boycott. Learned long ago he's a pug and long ago he became ugly. Why

bother watching something like that?

[butterfly77]

2. K&R!

[Warren Stupidity]

3. it is self boycotting

sellout is unwatchable.

[itsrobert]

4. Looks like the new show is putting out the message that cops beating people

can be justified.

[Cleita]

14. I thought they already did that with "The Shield" and

"24", two shows I stopped watching after the first few.

[ThatPoetGuy]

21. "The Shield"...

portrayed police violence as part of a slippery slope. The show suggested brutality can get you what you want in the short term, but leads to corruption and destruction. The violent cops eventually murder each other, are murdered, kill their families and commit suicide, go to prison, or live shunned and in shame. I don't think there are any exceptions.

There was a season or two when the writers failed, when they portrayed police brutality as a Necessary Good, but over all they did a good job, IMO, showing how the short-term expediency of roughing up witnesses and suspects ultimately does no one any good, leading to destroyed lives and damaged communities.

[KurtNYC]

5. Viewers can't boycott TV shows since they are not the customer

Only advertisers can boycott shows which is why effective boycotts target sponsors.

We are what TV sells -- they sell the spot in front of our collective eyeballs and ears in 15 second increments. We, audiences, are the product.

[hlthe2b]

6. So was my beloved late father....

Selleck, to my knowledge has never been one of the rabid types... So, while I rarely watch tv at all, his political views, unless he uses them in a very harmful way, are not my concern.

[gophates]

7. I don't care if it's good (which it won't be), Some things are more important.

A Milkbone is a better actor, anyway.

[one_voice]

8. They gave Tom Selleck a new..

show? Didn't know that.

My grandfather looked like Tom Selleck, every time I see him (Selleck) I think of my pop-pop.

[BrklynLiberal]

9. Would never watch him anyway..but count me in on the boycott.

[Drale]

10. Maa

I only watch things that are good and Tom Selleck is a shitty actor.

[Swamp Rat]

11. Tom Selleck's acting sucked 40 years ago.

His acting sucked 30 years ago.

His acting sucked 20 years ago.

His acting sucked 10 years ago.

I am certain Tom Selleck's 'acting' will suck this year.

:thumbsdown: :thumbsdown: :thumbsdown:

[customerserviceguy]

17. What???!!!

You didn't like "Magnum, P.U."? Me, neither...

[spanone]

19. he could have turned a corner?

:hi: :rofl: :shrug:

[Cleita]

12. No! I watch shows for the writing and hopefully

actors who can interpret the writers' intent. I will watch this show with that in mind and decide whether I want to watch it again or not depending on the story and characters. I don't believe actors' work should be judged by their political beliefs or how they live their personal lives. It has nothing to do with their craft or lack of it. Some very popular and talented actors and actresses wouldn't be so if their fans knew exactly what they are like in real life. However, if Selleck decides to go into politics and run for some office like Governor, I will definitely put him and all his films and work on boycott, just like I did to Arnold.

[j420norcal]

13. Sorry, but

I'm using all my boycotting powers on NBC's "Outsourced". However if it makes you feel better, I had no intention of watching Tom Selleck's new show in the first place.

[sfpcjock]

15. Me 3 - you stink, Tom boy

= )

[PBS Poll-435]

16. After Jimmy Caan left 'Las Vegas', Tom Selleck ruined it

(Canceled) :(

[Canuckistanian]

18. The conservative gun nut?

Consider HIM "Pre-boycotted"

[proteus_lives]

31. Hardly a "gun-nut"

Youtube the clip of him and Rosie if you want a nut.

And as usual the "nut" is the authoritarian control-freak.

[proteus_lives]

32. dupe

[red red red]

20. I am so sorry...

I never knew - I used to like him - awww - guess better I know now :shrug:

[applegrove]

22. I'm surprised. I had such a big crush on him. Oh well. I was wrong about Jimmy Stewart too.

[Bitwit1234]

23. I think he did the Stone Movies very well.

He seemed to have the feel of the character Robert Parker wrote about. Most TV shows now a days don't have political content. Altho Law and Order, the original definitely had a liberal slant.

[Nailzberg]

24. If's it's bad I won't watch, but his being a republican isn't reason enough.

A one hour drama creates hundreds of union jobs, so I don't judge shows by the politics of an actor or director. Now, if it's crap I won't watch it. (This one does look like crap)

[Hugabear]

29. Would you say the same if it was Mel Gibson?

It's your choice, but I cannot stomach the thought of helping to line the pockets of a repuke. Better that Selleck's show gets canceled, and those union workers can be put to work on another, less repulsive show.

[Nailzberg]

33. I would say the same. His movies employee even more people than a TV show does.

Selleck would be paid out the entire season's contract anyway because he's a star and almost assuredly has a play-or-pay clause in his contract. It won't hurt him at all. While the bulk of those carpenters, painters, teamsters, caterers, grips, costumers, and cameramen would be unemployed for months.

[JI7]

25. Is it a Boycott if you don't want to watch anyways ?

[emilyg]

26. If the best surgeon in

the world is a Rep. and you need him to survive - will you turn him down?

[jberryhill]

27. I signed up for the 500 channel package

Just so I could boycott 499 of them at any given time.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

28. Then you should boycott all networks -- the CEOs are likely Republican.

Then again, boycotting a program simply based on the way the actor involved votes is stupid on its face.

[proteus_lives]

30. No. I like Tom Selleck.