Don Imus got fired / thought police on a rampage

[pennywise]

I dont listen to him but you would have to have been in a hole for the last two weeks not to know what he said.
He is an idiot for trying to talk like a black rapper on a national radio show.
Even though what he said was rude, and he shouldnt have said it, theres the double standard.
Dont get me started on Jesse "love child" Jackson or Al "Twanna Brawley" Sharpton, and who these self appointed ministers (of what gospel) congregation are.

This aint political, and its not religion.....so we should be able to talk about it.

My opinion is this, who's next ?
They have let the thought police out of Pandoras box now, who's next ?
Rush Limbaugh ? Shawn Hannity ? Glenn Beck ? Michael Savage ?
You bet they are.

Express your thoughts on the Imus firing.

You know, I thought the First Amendment covered every citizen, regardless of their career...

[lather]

I wouldnt have a problem with Imus' firing so long as Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton are called on to apologize to the Duke Lacrosse team. But no, only white people are racist, and as such are the only racial group that has to face the ramifications and responsibilty of inflamatory comments.

[pennywise]

I wouldnt have a problem with Imus' firing so long as Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton are called on to apologize to the Duke Lacrosse team. But no, only white people are racist, and as such are the only racial group that has to face the ramifications and responsibilty of inflamatory comments.

QFT

[bornl33t]

I wouldnt have a problem with Imus' firing so long as Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton are called on to apologize to the Duke Lacrosse team. But no, only white people are racist, and as such are the only racial group that has to face the ramifications and responsibilty of inflamatory comments.

HEAR HEAR!

[Mongoose]

I wouldnt have a problem with Imus' firing so long as Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton are called on to apologize to the Duke Lacrosse team. But no, only white people are racist, and as such are the only racial group that has to face the ramifications and responsibilty of inflamatory comments.

yes i agree.
If we are all supposed to be equal, then we should all be able to speak the same language.
If imus where black, whould he have been fired?.......
So how are we to end rasism if we keep drawing lines!!

[Pacifist_Farmer]

Ok, on a side note, is it just me or does anyone else hate the fact that the only radio stations they get on the way to work, play nothing but talk radio each morning.

You can find any music anymore! It's crap!

Honestly I think Imus needs the vacation. He's getting up there in years, time to relax and learn how to fish.

[Raven001]

I dont listen to him but you would have to have been in a hole for the last two weeks not to know what he said.
He is an idiot for trying to talk like a black rapper on a national radio show.
Even though what he said was rude, and he shouldnt have said it, theres the double standard.
Dont get me started on Jesse "love child" Jackson or Al "Twanna Brawley" Sharpton, and who these self appointed ministers (of what gospel) congregation are.

This aint political, and its not religion.....so we should be able to talk about it.

My opinion is this, who's next ?
They have let the thought police out of Pandoras box now, who's next ?
Rush Limbaugh ? Shawn Hannity ? Glenn Beck ? Michael Savage ?
You bet they are.

Express your thoughts on the Imus firing.

First, what he said was racist. Why he would call a bunch of mostly black women hoes for losing a game is beyond me. Should he have been fired? Not in my opinion but it does send a message out to other idiots who spew whatever enters their tiny little mind that there are consequences. Personally the shock jock thing is something I've never been able to appreciate.

Second, if JJ or AS make racist comments, they should be charged as applicable by your laws. That they are not does not make what the idiot said acceptable. As my math teacher used to say, two wrongs don't make a right....
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[thecavemankevin]

My opinion is this, who's next ?
They have let the thought police out of Pandoras box now, who's next ?
Rush Limbaugh ? Shawn Hannity ? Glenn Beck ? Michael Savage ?
You bet they are.

sounds like something that crazy right wing nut job chick said the other day (her name escapes me at the moment).

Somehow I feel like you're not an ACLU fan.

/Ironic?

the ACLU is single handedly destroying the USA

I wouldnt have a problem with Imus' firing so long as Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton are called on to apologize to the Duke Lacrosse team. But no, only white people are racist, and as such are the only racial group that has to face the ramifications and responsibilty of inflamatory comments.

QFTMFT

Second, if JJ or AS make racist comments, they should be charged as applicable by your laws. That they are not does not make what the idiot said acceptable. As my math teacher used to say, two wrongs don't make a right....
.

we have something here called the first amendment that entitles us to free speech. So they haven't broken any laws in the extremely racist remarks they've made. But apparently because they are black they aren't capable of being racists. Even though they are clearly the two loudest bigots in America today.

[BigEvil]

Here's food for thought.. does making a comment about race mean that the person making it is a racist?

[Raven001]

we have something here called the first amendment that entitles us to free speech. So they haven't broken any laws in the extremely racist remarks they've made. But apparently because they are black they aren't capable of being racists. Even though they are clearly the two loudest bigots in America today.

I understand the concept of free speach but it should be restricted to truth. While some of those women were nappy haired not all were and there is no evidence that they were or are ho's. :)

on a lighter note, I love how quick americans are to make a buck from anything

http://www.cafepress.com/NappyHeadedHo.123453717

[bleachit]

Here's food for thought.. does making a comment about race mean that the person making it is a racist?

in the "politically correct" US today, yes, if you are white.



"I understand the concept of free speach but it should be restricted to truth. While some of those women were nappy haired not all were and there is no evidence that they were or are ho's."

it is restricted to truth, in that there are laws against libel and slander. However, someone's personal opinion on someone or something is also protected.

[Raven001]

Here's food for thought.. does making a comment about race mean that the person making it is a racist?

Depends on how PC you are. I may state that black people appear to be athletically superior to whites based on results of events in which both compete. I think that is an observation of what I feel is a fact but some may see that as a form or racism.

For most of us who are white, it does appear to be that we are restricted in what we can now say while others (non whites) are not. It is reverse discrimination and should not be allowed either. While we experience it though, maybe we can get an insight into how the others feel n'est pas?

[y0da900]

Imus has always been an equal opportunity jerk, it was only a matter of time before he angered someone both anxious enough to throw a fit, and with enough clout and or sympathy from the public to make a change. If he deserved to be fired for it, then he should have been fired years ago when he offended someone the first time. Gotta love double standards.


I was talking to my girlfriend about this last night, and she was telling me that they were talking about it on the View, and that Rosie O'Donnell was saying that if people are offended they just need to not listen and get over it, but a month ago she was flipping out on Kelly Rippa for saying something that had the possibility of stemming from homophobia. Again with the double standards.

[AirAssault]

The guy called a group of mostly black women "nappy headed hoes". In what way is that not racist?

The difference if he was black is this, it is commonly understood that when you are a member of a race, saying certain things are acceptable than if you're not. Deal with it.

The ACLU was formed to protect your rights. Sorry that you feel it is "single handedly destroying the USA". I bet if you ever need them to stand up for you, you'll change your mind.

Al S. and Jessie J. are both racists, and have said racist things in the past. The difference here is they don't need commercial enterprises to back them like Mr. Imus does. Take away the money, lose your show, simple economics.

The simple fact here is that Mr. Imus said something that was both very stupid and racist. Do a little research on the word nappy as it relates to blacks and maybe, if you disagree with all this, you will change your mind.

[Raven001]

sounds like something that crazy right wing nut job chick said the other day (her name escapes me at the moment).