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Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:25:09 +0000

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By: John Menuis

John Menuis — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 23:11:43 +0000

Sharpton hates Imus for one reason. He is white. I never heard an outcry from him or Jackson when one of his own kind in the WWF used to march around leading fifteen girls calling them his “Ho train”. No, these people who are so ready to bash whitie and call him a cracker (whatever that is supposed to mean) do nothing when one of their color do the same thing.

By: Goodwind

Goodwind — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 04:22:05 +0000

I see such a double standard now in our times, that it makes me uneasy. Why is it ok for black comedians to call white people crackers, for them to make fun of white people? And yet they do not have to apologize to the public for their hatred and racism of whites? But if a white person says something it is a huge deal. I am so fed up with last century slavery that happened so long ago. My family is Indian yet I don’t cry about what happened so long ago. I live in the present not that past, the people who hurt us are gone!!!!

By: Citizen Kang

Citizen Kang — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:28:55 +0000

Whatever else may be said by anybody else, one thing seems clear about this episode. Don Imus is a rascist. Pure and simple. You'll have to read my blog to find out why I think so.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 04:11:18 +0000

Why should Imus apologize to Al Sharpton? His record isn't exactly pristine. Maybe everybody should apologize to Al Sharpton.

By: White Agent

White Agent — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 01:02:36 +0000

Well its been 72 hours since the Ho down and nobody has mentioned the word “lawsuit” yet, lets get down to the nappyâ€™n gritty.

Imus broke no LAW and his free speech is seriously in jeopardy. I consider this a gross and illegal violation of Don Imus’s Civil Rights.

Clearly the girls on the team just want to go back to class, (as they have stated), stop being bombarded by the press and hounded by God knows what other jackasses. It is the University, Coach, media talking heads, Al Sharpton, (whoa), that are PURPOSELY DRAGGING THIS OUT FOR EACH OF THEIR OWN SELFISH REASONS, while these girls suffer far more than anything Imus could have possibly said about them.

You are NOT going to do anything without a Supreme Court ruling so go back to whatever you were doing before Imus used Black Colloquialisms to simply say; “These girls are Tough”.

This whole media frenzy is a CREATION FOR RATINGS at the expense of Imus AND these college kids privacy.

So unless somebody wants to file a lawsuit, STFU!

By: Mike P.

Mike P. — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:49:51 +0000

I can not understand what listeners/watchers see in any of these hosts, from Stern, to Imus, to Limbaugh or the Savage Weiner. But then, I’ve never really understood why people had to slow and “rubberneck” to get a “good” look at auto accidents either.

The success of Imus, like the rest of these millionaire punks, relys on some very weird psychology, I imagine. How insecure as a human being do you have to be to listen to this kind of stuff day after day? And how out of touch do you have to be to go on their shows, and yuk it up with them? (I think Cheney’s “exclusive” appearances on Limbaugh are telling.)

It’s obvious who the real “hos” are in all of these cases. But I just can’t understand why the the same old diseased come-on keeps bringing in the Johns.

By: The Angry Independent

The Angry Independent — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:29:28 +0000

Both Joe/Moderate Voice, and myself have been picked up by Slate…

Copy & paste if necessary

http://www.slate.com/id/2163908/

Thanks Joe…. your initial advice (and support through linking)…with the help of Pete…has been helpful. All the co-bloggers here are great too….

It has been appreciated…

By: Jocelyn Rayford

Jocelyn Rayford — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:42:16 +0000

I would like to see Imus fired not just for his most recent insensitive and inapproprite remarks, but also for those he and his co-workers constantly make. I would like to see an African American journalist occupy that time spot on MSNBC. That would make it worth my time and attention listening to it, as it would bring a new perspective on the news. Everyday, I am insulted I listening to Imus. I listen becuse of the journalists that phone in.

Imus is on the wrong station. He should be where Howard Stern is—where anything goes and people listen to hear shock-jock slimy talk.
A listener from the purple state of ALABAMA.

By: Jocelyn Rayford

Jocelyn Rayford — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:32:30 +0000

I would like to see Imus fired for his most remarks insensitive and inapproprite remarks for all those he and his co-workers constsntly make. I want to see someone occupy that time spot on MSNBC that will be worth my time watching and listening to it.

By: White Agent

White Agent — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 21:11:22 +0000

No doubt we will soon hear a New “Nappy Headed Ho” Hip Hop production denegrating these kids merciously. Maybe even one of the team members will be in the video. Money talks and BS walks.

By: PSoTD

PSoTD — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:59:47 +0000

While I firmly believe that what Imus said was wrong, but I wouldnâ€™t define it is racist.

What would you define as racist? On what basis is it “Discriminatory, derogatory and definitely inappropriate” if it isn’t racist and sexist?

By: Holly in Cincinnati

Holly in Cincinnati — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:05:45 +0000

The guy’s obviously a jerk – let’s quit giving him our attention.

By: kritter

kritter — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:20:40 +0000

Imus is a desperate, offensive old Howard Stern-style shock-jock. I have never understood his appeal, and do think his time has passed. But that is because I would rather see a hard news show in his slot, than the garbage he continually spouts that passes for comedic entertainment. He has the right to spout it , until enough advertisers pull their ads, and the stations that air his program get nervous enough to cancel it.

By: Mark in Chicago

Mark in Chicago — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:06:46 +0000

While I firmly believe that what Imus said was wrong, but I wouldn’t define it is racist. Discriminatory, derogatory and definitely inappropriate but not racist. As a radio/tv personality he is governed and judged by certain criteria that those of us outside of the industry are not, because his remarks become public record. He used very poor judgment using the remarks that he did, though they were not directed at an individual, seemingly more used as reactionary useless banter that he, nor ANYONE else should ever use.

The Scarlet Knights had a great year and should be commended. It is unfortunate that they had to be associated with this controversy. I think it is inappropriate that Rutgers decided to parade the players out to voice their concerns rather than simply celebrating their accomplishments and handling the controversy in private. Unfortunately, I think it takes away from the outstanding accomplishments of the team.

I have never listened to Imus nor will I in the future so I can not speak to whether he is/isn’t racist. I do find it hilarious that he and Sharpton are now linked at the hip in controversy. I don’t know if either are racist, but I know God will have a field day when these two arrive!

Hopefully the day will come when we will all be Americans and not African-Americans, European-Americans, Asian-Americans…

By: Wilco

Wilco — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:53:21 +0000

Personally, I think he should have to change his name from Don Imus to Nod Mewe ..

By: Mike Davinroy

Mike Davinroy — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:47:25 +0000

I think MSNBC is afraid to fire Imus. Imus and his troop of “yes men” have gotten away with saying risky things on the air for decades. NBC and CBS know there’s a market for Imus – and that if they fire him, he’ll get a job somewhere else and fry them for being the cowards that they really are. If they don’t fire Imus – it only proves that they have no standards of decency and care only about the dollar.

By: DaHata

DaHata — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:42:09 +0000

“Women of Color?” Is that the same thing as “Colored Women?” Get over the outrage over the politically incorrect use of language, please!
This is turning into the 1990s all over again.

By: Michael van der GaliÃ«n

Michael van der GaliÃ«n — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:57:19 +0000

Let me second Eric’s comment first: great post.

Second:

the aggressive but often hilarious and mean Borat.

aggressive? Borat? Dutch humor is more ‘aggressive’ and ‘mean’ than Borat. You should listen to Dutch stand up comedians, you would probably be shocked.