Justine Bateman Blasts 'Un-American Period' in Scathing Interview

'Family Ties' Star Slams Last Four Years: 'Common Sense Discarded'

Justine Bateman, the actress best known for her role as Mallory Keaton on the 1980s sitcom "Family Ties," has slammed the last four years as an "un-American period" in a scathing interview.

In an interview with The Daily Beast, Bateman said that the country has lost its way in recent years and that common sense has been discarded.

"We've lost our way," Bateman said. "Common sense has been discarded. We've become a nation of followers, and we've stopped thinking for ourselves."

Bateman also criticized the media for its role in the current political climate, saying that it has become too partisan and that it is no longer serving the public.

"The media has become too partisan," Bateman said. "It's no longer serving the public. It's just serving its own agenda."

Bateman's comments come as the country is facing a number of challenges, including a global pandemic, a recession, and a deeply divided political climate.

Bateman's Comments Spark Debate

Bateman's comments have sparked a debate on social media, with some people agreeing with her assessment of the country and others disagreeing.

Some people have praised Bateman for speaking out, saying that she is right to call out the problems that the country is facing.

Others have criticized Bateman for her comments, saying that she is being too pessimistic and that she is not offering any solutions to the problems that she has identified.

Bateman's Career

Bateman is a successful actress, producer, and director. She has starred in a number of films and television shows, including "Family Ties," "Satisfaction," and "Men Behaving Badly."

In recent years, Bateman has turned her attention to directing, and she has directed several episodes of television shows, including "Gilmore Girls" and "Desperate Housewives."

Bateman is also a vocal advocate for women's rights and has spoken out against sexual harassment and discrimination.