If George Allen turned up on Good Morning America to protest an incident of alleged anti-white bigotry, what are the odds the GMA host wouldn't mention Allen's macaca moment? I'd say they'd be a Dylanesqe "Love Minus Zero."
But when GMA aired a clip this morning of Al Sharpton expressing his outrage over Don Imus' recent comments about the Rutgers women basketball players, not a discouraging word was heard about Sharpton's history of racially-charged statements and actions that go far beyond the former senator's gaffe.
View video here
GMA CO-HOST CHRIS CUOMO: Now leaders in the African-American community are targeting Imus as a racist.
SHARPTON: I am not one that feels this can just go away, without establishing a serious precedent that enough is enough.
If Sharpton feels Imus should be fired, as his words and the GMA graphic seemed to imply, that is certainly his right. But how could ABC have given Sharpton such a platform without mentioning the Rev's own run-ins on matters racial? This is, after all, the man who burst onto the national scene as propagator-in-chief of the Tawana Brawley hoax, perpetuating the worst kinds of stereotypes. The man whose "white interloper" remark in the infamous Freddy's affair ended with a mass shooting and store-burning in which seven people died. The man who in the midst of a racially-charged atmosphere in Brooklyn leading to riots in which a Chassidic Jew was stabbed to death, referred to Jews as "diamond merchants." Jeff Jacoby, columnist at the Boston Globe, details the Rev's controversial past here.
But again, ABC referred to Sharpton only as an African-American community "leader," with nary a word suggesting that the man casting stones at Imus is hardly without sin when it comes to slinging racial epithets and stereotypes.
The MSM's double-standard strikes again.
Aside: In a now well-established ritual for people on a contrition tour for racial miscues, Imus will actually be appearing on Sharpton's radio show today.
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Apparently Imus pissed off hi
April 9, 2007 - 13:29 ET by nicksmith112Apparently Imus pissed off his buddies in the MSM.
Any regular listener to Imus knows comments like this happen almost everyday but usually by one of the other flunky's in the room.
My guess is this is payback for Imus's hard questions to Chucky Schummer awhile back.
I have no use for Don Imus. N
April 9, 2007 - 13:41 ET by Dave RI have no use for Don Imus. Never have. Never will.
Having said that, this entire affair, IMHO, is nothing more than Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson and the rest of the race-hustler/professional civil rights crowd getting some face time in the former MSM, with the latters blessing.
Imus was simply expressing his right to free speech. Was it offensive to some? Yes. Should he be fired for saying it? No.
This republic will not survive the continued neglect of its people.- Neal Boortz.
yeah, its just an excuse
April 9, 2007 - 14:49 ET by Ten7sI don't like him either. It wouldn't bother me one bit if all of the "shock jocks" lost their microphones. But that ain't gonna happen. Common decency is in short supply and is apt to get scarcer before things change.
But like others have said, this isn't about insults and generally bad manners; this is not a unique comment from Imus, much less from other media personalities (TV shows, "Music", Movies, other radio, etc) in general. The question is not so much, 'should everyone be upset here'. But why here and not at the other billions of insults? So yeah, its just an excuse for Sharpton, Jackson et.al. to promote themselves while the libs try to enforce their Political Correctness/Identity Politics game.
Ten7s,
April 9, 2007 - 15:05 ET by Dave RTen7s,
You also have to consider the fact that Al is feeling a little dissed, given the attention that that Barack Hussein Obama guy is getting from most of the MSM these days. This gives Al something to use to remind his constituents that he is the "legit" civil-rights guy.
While the MSM isn't going to take him very seriously in his White House bid, they will gladly give him all the face time he wants to do what he does best, and that is to stir the racial puddin'.
Besides, it sure beats getting a real job.
This republic will not survive the continued neglect of its people.- Neal Boortz.
The problem in this case is
April 9, 2007 - 13:56 ET by sarcasmoThe problem in this case isn't so much that Anus used racial "humor" once again, it's that once again HE'S NOT FUNNY. And the apology (yes, Howard & Robin dissected it this morning!) if anything was worse, as he tried to sell how wonderful his (mostly listener-financed) cancer ranch is, and brought up various irrelevant BS about sickle cell anemia. And yes, Howard Stern has a racist named Daniel Carver from the KKK on occasionally, but when it happens the whole show rips on his views, or puts him on with retarded people (who often end up making more sense), or pays Daniel to "review" movies like "The Color Purple." All of this, unlike Anus, is FUNNY for anyone who gets the Stern show, and ironically IMO it works a lot better at actually fighting racism than being PC by studiously-ignoring the very existence of racists like Daniel, as everyone else in the media does. It's funny that so-many politicians are afraid to go on Stern but most seem to love going on Anus, and I bet even after this it'll still be true. And yes, Al Sharpton's a jerk, too.
JMR
The Stern show has veered wa
April 9, 2007 - 14:14 ET by nicksmith112The Stern show has veered way left which makes for boring radio but more importantly allows him to say almost anything without any interference from the lefty MSM.
Howard and Robin have become Rosie fans but have yet to mention Rosie's recent radical comments.
In fact if you listen to the Stern show a democrat has NEVER done anything wrong. Everything is blamed on the religious right.
Have the MSM reported anything about Stern's plans to name their next “RealDoll” (google it) after Elizabeth Hasselbeck?
Rosie gets a pass yet Hasselbeck is cursed on a regular basis with the men of the Stern show describing what they would do to a Hasselbeck “Realdoll”?!?!
Give them a break, they jus
April 9, 2007 - 14:35 ET by sarcasmoGive them a break, they just got back from a week's vacation & haven't even mentioned this. Since Rosie came out, Howard's liked her a lot better -- something about honesty does that to the man -- and I suspect they'll save coverage of her tinfoil hat 911 stuff for when they can get her in there in person. And ever since BethO got along so well with Elizabeth on "The View," I doubt they'll actually do a real doll of her -- especially since the idea alone had the desired effect. Bottom line: the show -- like the country -- has slowly turned against Bush's Iraq War, and initially Howard was a supporter. This has turned him against Republicans (as if their political FCC antics before against him while ignoring others wouldn't!) so it's not a surprise he's paying them back now -- that's politics! And the Stern show remains largely apolitical compared to most talk radio, which might explain some of its continued success. (Evidence? One word: "Sanjaya.")
JMR
I am a little disappointed in y
April 9, 2007 - 14:48 ET by Roger the ShrubberI am a little disappointed in you, Sarc. I know you are a Stern fan, but being such a Stern apologist does not fit you well. Rosie flipping out is hardly "current events". She has been doing this for weeks and weeks. Man, you bitch about Conservatives and Liberals drinking the Kool-Aid, but you have your own form of addiction, my brother.
Hey, I feel the same way so
April 9, 2007 - 15:16 ET by sarcasmoHey, I feel the same way sometimes about war-apologists, but we learn to live with these things. Anyway, I'm guilty of not giving a crap about what Rosie says, unless it's about lesbianism (she's not an authority on politics, but I'm a very hot lesbian trapped in an ugly man's body so I need the advice!). I really do just tune Rosie out most of the time, and I do not view "The View." Did Rosie start with her tinfoil hat 911 conspiracies weeks-ago, instead of about a week ago? I don't know, and I don't much care. Hell, I care MUCH more about the porn hypocrite story AVN broke which almost NONE of the biased news media -- including Howard, who I'm supposedly now an apologist for, just because I dare to defend him around here -- have covered AT ALL. Sheesh. It makes for better radio if he (or a Stuttering John type) confronts Hollyweird idiots in person, and believe it or not, Howard Stern is somewhat familiar by now with making better radio than, for example, the likes of Anus ever has -- a fact which aparently drives conservatives hog-wild.
JMR
Sarc, you give Howard a pass
April 9, 2007 - 16:06 ET by Roger the ShrubberSarc, you give Howard a pass (and 99% of the time you are the only person to bring Stern up, unless I do) on pretty much anything he says, yet, because you hate Imus, want to crucify. Now, I can't stand Imus, either, but geesh.
You are sort of a spammer, Sarc. You spam us with your libertarian crusade du jour and keep hammering us every time you post. I understand you are pissed at the media not covering all Libertarian issues. I do not need to be reminded of it with every single friggin post. You are like the guy who stands on a street corner, shouting all day long. People end up tuning that person out after a while and ignore that person.
Feel free to ignore, I'll k
April 9, 2007 - 16:17 ET by sarcasmoFeel free to ignore, I'll keep saying and debating what I want, but the only person here that has the right to say I'm a spammer and make me give even half a crap is Matthew, not you, Rog. Property rights are important to me, and any alleged "right" not to get offended at what I say plainly isn't. Wanna shut up about it? Go ahead!
JMR
Sarc, I never, ever, EVER to
April 9, 2007 - 16:35 ET by Roger the ShrubberSarc, I never, ever, EVER told you to shut up, or insinuated your right to speak your mind should be removed. All I am saying is you are hurting your cause more than you are helping it. Instead of getting all pouty and pissy, re-read what I said, and try to understand that nobody wants stuff shoved down their throats 24/7. Example: we know you love Ron Paul. We just don't need a cheerleader sticking their poms-poms in our face each and every day.
Just giving you some unsolicited advice. Lighten up, Francis. You turn into Tumbles when Stern is ever mentioned.
Wat to go, sarcasmico
April 9, 2007 - 20:33 ET by tumbler_2007Cretin-tete is calling you another Tumbler ! You've earned your epaulettes, Mon General ! The "Sphincter" has elevated you to Might and Right ! (And it was unsolicited ! Hahaha !)
tum FYI, my first guess would
April 9, 2007 - 20:44 ET by JABtum FYI, my first guess would be that Sarc will not take that as a compliment. However, I do not speak for him as does no one else on this site.
Good luck with the attempt to be buddies or aliging yourself with the "sandpaper kid".
"To bad Ignorance isn't painful..."
EIGHT YEARS of Clinton did no
April 9, 2007 - 15:07 ET by nicksmith112EIGHT YEARS of Clinton did nothing for Stern. In fact you can argue that is when his show began it's decline. As in decline I mean he once had a following of 15-20 million unlike the 4 million daily listeners he has today.
You can argue the politics (LEFT) on the show has also chased many away.
Howard breifly ranted about the evil republicans and their denying global warming until we found out about his Hampton's Castle not to mention his private plane usage and being limo'd around for the past 20 years. Have you noticed the global warming talk has disappeared from the show...lol.
I really don't recall any d
April 9, 2007 - 15:42 ET by sarcasmoI really don't recall any discussion of global warming on the show, but I don't catch every minute. Do we all at least agree that what Anus said was wrong, and that his apology was lame, before we get back to discussing just how evil Howard Stern is for talking about it and making fun of Republicans? Also, Howard has NEVER made it a secret that he lives the high life and spends his money, so "we" had little difficulty finding anything out unless I'm VERY mistaken...Howard -- like the Daily Show or Colbert Report -- is part of a good, balanced media diet for me, just like Cavuto or Chris Wallace or Gibson or even (small! doses of) O'Reilly on Fox News on the right. Absent brief instances on C-Span or three minutes of Lou Dobbs with Dr. Paul tonight (plug plug! And Howard sucks just like most of the rest of the media for not having HIM on the show -- go Lou!) I do not have any libertarian choices for news, and I'm sorry, but I've found through long experience I can't trust the right or the left. And "EIGHT YEARS" of Clinton gave Stern Monica, fer heavensakes, don't you remember? I remember learning of it on the show that morning, and Howard totally ripped on Slick Willie for the rest of his term. My favorite line, upon learning of something really-perverted, like the "newfangled humidor" trick; or maybe it was the "Dick Morris also getting-some AT THE SAME TIME while they were on the phone" thing, was when Howard said: "Wow! Robin, he IS the Commander In Chief!" People here will think "that's tasteless," but that's the show, and that kind of bipartisan ripping plus the FCC I'm about to pay-for again eventually took him off the air. But $omehow, I $u$pect the other $ide for-once regret$ the outcome of their cen$or$hip attempt$ thi$ time as much as I do... :)
JMR
Why are there so many people
April 9, 2007 - 15:49 ET by kathleenirishWhy are there so many people obsessed with Howard Stern? Please stop wasting your life!
As Public Enemy so perfectly put it: Don't Believe the Hype!!!!
" 'Fred's Slacks' is a winner!!"
"I don't recall" ....is that
April 9, 2007 - 15:56 ET by nicksmith112"I don't recall"
....is that what you say to something you can't defend. You're a pissa dude...lol!
I'll repeat, since I got 0-
April 9, 2007 - 16:06 ET by sarcasmoI'll repeat, since I got 0-answer: "Do we all at least agree that what Anus said was wrong, and that his
apology was lame, before we get back to discussing just how evil Howard
Stern is for talking about it and making fun of Republicans?"
JMR
Comments like this happen ALL
April 9, 2007 - 16:21 ET by nicksmith112Comments like this happen ALL the time on Imus but usually it is one of his flunky's that is the offender. Why the MSM has chosen this one and ignored others baffles me.
It's just lame Imus as usual. Should he have to apologize? Nope
But advertisers and future guests need to know that Imus may be bad for business when they associate with him.
i agree ... the fact that imu
April 9, 2007 - 16:35 ET by pmohbucki agree ... the fact that imus is being forced to apologize over this specific comment (completely ignoring bernie's "ho" and "jiggaboo" comments in the same exchange) while never facing any flak over the YEARS of other insensitive comments ... is ... well ... suspicious.
"At some point, the 'public' has to contribute more to society than just exercising its rights" - [PMOH]Buck
So, Imus is a racist because
April 9, 2007 - 15:41 ET by GalvanicSo, Imus is a racist because he isn't funny, but Stern isn't racist because he is funny. And taking it further, Stern's racial guffaws actually facilitate an end to racism, rather than feed it.
Anybody have an idea how big Stern's black audience is?
Frankly, neither is funny anymore since they morphed into narcissistic, self-indulgent hosts. Their shows are all about them and their ratings.
That's not what I said, and
April 9, 2007 - 15:56 ET by sarcasmoThat's not what I said, and you know it. Go reread. Look, the racism like Daniel Carver's displayed on Stern is about like the stupidity of Crackhead Bob (a character on the show, who literally retarded himself to the point he almost can't speak by using crack and other drugs). Both of these idiots are WAY more effective at fighting what I dislike in society by example than anything big government (or the rest of the news media combined) has ever done against racism or drug abuse with my too-damn-high taxe$. Howard Rocks. Anus, by contrast:
1. Still isn't funny, and
2. is filling the Daniel Carver idiot role in this case.
As we once-again excoriate Howard -- basically for being Howard...And judging by callers & guests, he has all types of people in his audience, but right now Charlie, "Miss Black Howard Stern," is on his homepage.
JMR
You don't really listen to th
April 9, 2007 - 16:02 ET by nicksmith112You don't really listen to the Stern show too often do you? Carver is rarely even on the Stern show anymore. In fact since his roast his name has not even been mentioned on the show.
Well, Sal's been filling th
April 9, 2007 - 16:13 ET by sarcasmoWell, Sal's been filling the role lately, so they make fun of him, and Sal's come-to-think-of-it, IMUS-like apology, don't they? I love how this has gotten to be about Stern, but I'll answer your first question for you...It's all about Anus & what he said here, this has nothing to do with Anus getting tough on Chucky any more than what Anus-himself said relates to how Stern treats racism.
JMR
you say that stern is funny t
April 9, 2007 - 16:27 ET by pmohbuckyou say that stern is funny to "anyone who gets the show" ... isn't that what humor is all about? we all find humor in things that offend others ... it's only when we're offended that it's "no longer funny"
i like imus' show, mainly because everyone is a target ... but i do get irritated by some of his opinions and comments. quite frankly, i'm much more offended by his lack of altruism than his acerbic commentary.
**the way he blasted sean hannity for not appearing at the opening of the Intrepid facility implying that hannity couldn't face the results of his pro-war stance (even though hannity's freedom concerts raise millions in effort to fund college educations for the children of all fallen soldiers in iraq/afghanistan).
**his constant flaunting of large sums of money he donates to certain charities while he demeans the "paltry" donations of those HE believe should be giving more
**the greening the cleaning crusade
**the holier-than-thou attitude he exhibits to the world regarding the imus ranch ... it's a great cause and everyday he treats us by telling us how great he is for doing it.
yes, imus is an a**hole ... he's a recovering alcoholic and drug addict ... he's turned his life around in a positive way ... he's done a lot of good things for a lot of people and this stupid rutgers comment gets all the hoopla
"At some point, the 'public' has to contribute more to society than just exercising its rights" - [PMOH]Buck
Does Stern paint himself as a
April 9, 2007 - 18:55 ET by NewsbusterbrownDoes Stern paint himself as a great family man anymore like he used to do ad nauseum every day?
Stern thinks Imus is a jackass and Imus thinks Stern is crud. They're both right.
I used to be an Imus fan when
April 9, 2007 - 14:03 ET by Gat New YorkI used to be an Imus fan when he was just funny. But a few years ago he suddenly turned into a typical Park Avenue Limousine Liberal commentator (even though he claims he is a registered Republican) and started relentlessly bashing Bush and supporting his new found NBC/Newsweek left wing friends. I saw him disrespect Joe Lieberman and that was enough for me.
We have seen TV and radio personalities say a heck of a lot less and get immediately fired. So why is there a different standard for left wing people or even a discussion about Imus’ action and his sidekicks as well?
Marvin Kalb – a big Imus fan – just called for his resignation.
And the Rev Al has no moral authority to criticize anyone on this issue.
Back in the late 70's or earl
April 9, 2007 - 14:58 ET by Clear thinkerBack in the late 70's or early 80's Imus put out a Comedy album titled 'This Honky's Nuts'. It is still one of the most foul things I have ever heard. Andrew Dice and early Eddie Murphy are pussy cats compared to the garbage Imus put out.
Nobody should be shocked that he still enjoys the gutter!
The liberal MSM has become an enemy of the USA.
He'll be given a pass, using
April 9, 2007 - 15:00 ET by FastEdHe'll be given a pass, using the "I'm . . .I'm (sob) . . so . . so (sob) . .sorrrrry!" lib claptrap, fake apology - not the same thing when you're a Not-PC-jock - anyone remember 'The Greaseman' firing? Because he wasn't a semi-lib icon, he was gone before the phone calls started. IMoose will "get sick" for a day or two, spend time with his spoiled brat of a kid, and be back being contrite and a born-again lib talking pointologist.
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
Back to Al, "without m
April 9, 2007 - 15:28 ET by JDWBack to Al, "without mentioning the Rev's own run-ins..."
Are we to now 'judge' one by his/her comments or by his/her actions?
JDW
News media: Scoreboard for terrorists
If you are going to whine about spelling... get a life
I greatly enjoy these little
April 9, 2007 - 15:33 ET by AlgerHissI greatly enjoy these little dustups. The usual scenario is playing out on this one:
*Someone insults someone
*The insulted become outraged and blow their tails
*The insulter begins to grovel and beg for redemption
*In this case, no one has pointed out that rap groups, which are usually black, have made careers out of bellowing about "ho's" and "bitches". As well, there is a rap group called "Nappy Roots".
*The offender makes a contribution to the Rainbow Coalition and life resumes as normal.
Rochester, Minnesota: A Fem_Leftist City!
Al is simply earning his pl
April 9, 2007 - 15:44 ET by JDWAl is simply earning his place at the 'table'.
JDW
News media: Scoreboard for terrorists
If you are going to whine about spelling... get a life
So right
April 9, 2007 - 15:51 ET by iveseenitallSo right, Alger. And every time these people get in a dust-up, the American media turns up the volume to make more money. O'Reilly, Greta, ABC,NBC. Al Sharpton, himself guilty of so much, crying about racism when his long -haired friend makes a comment. What a joke. It's there to make suckers of us all. And the lambs continue to go to slaughter. The masses are asses and they know it. Fiddle on America; don't look at the flames that are burning your own home.
NEVER,NEVER trust a liberal
uh, am i missing something he
April 9, 2007 - 15:38 ET by pmohbuckuh, am i missing something here? imus accused of being insensitive? gee, was last week the first time "imus in the morning" aired publicly?
the show is nothing but offensive ... what about mcguirk's ray nagin impersonation? the rantings of "hulk hogan", "alberto gonzales", "bill clinton", "brian wilson" and "ted kennedy" (parodies on the imus show)? ... and didn't bernie call the rutger's team "ho's" just before imus' remark ... i guess the term "nappy" is worse than "ho" ... or is it only bad if the two are put together in the same phrase.
oh, i get it ... i'm suppose to ignore the never-ending onslaught against christianity, the white house, men, republicans and global warming skeptics, but have imus' comment drop me to my knees ... forget it ... it may have been offensive, but it pales in comparison to accusing the President of murder ... which is what hollywood craps out daily without any fanfare.
imus says something offensive and he's labeled a racist ... rosie odonnell says something offensive and she's exercising her freedom of speech.
the fact that a blood-sucking fat tick like sharpton is involved only makes me want to defend imus ... sharpton should have been imprisoned following the tawana brawley hoax ... instead, he's become the high-priest of moral causes ... sharpton is the racist, but he gets a pass.
"At some point, the 'public' has to contribute more to society than just exercising its rights" - [PMOH]Buck
Fire Al
April 9, 2007 - 16:06 ET by Chubby57Can we fire Al? If so, let's fire him (into a volcano).
Chubby,LOL-Ahh, I think you
April 9, 2007 - 16:18 ET by Dave RChubby,
LOL-Ahh, I think you have to have an actual job before you can be fired. At least, that is how it works around here, anyway.
As for launching his sizeable behind into a volcano, that could cause enough of a seismic disturbance to actually set off the volcano.
This republic will not survive the continued neglect of its people.- Neal Boortz.
Dave,Good call! Firing some
April 9, 2007 - 17:26 ET by Chubby57Dave,
Good call! Firing something that large into a volcano would cause an eruption, followed by a tremendous amount of debris in the air, followed by...more GLOBAL WARMING!!! Offsetting Sharpton's debris would blow all of my carbon credits for the year!
I'm thinking it would help -
April 9, 2007 - 20:22 ET by FastEdI'm thinking it would help - Al's shape and girth, would probably make a very good plug. The problem would be where the pressure would be relieved. The main prob - what could we use to lift the good rev?
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
I have been laughing my rear
April 9, 2007 - 16:55 ET by bigtimerI have been laughing my rear off today on and off listening to all the hypocrites when it comes to Imus.
I also am laughing my rear off at Imus...he is getting his just rewards as far as I am concerned...
He spewed for months how everyone that didn't vote for Harold Ford were racist to cut to the chase, he has parodies of Rush Limbaugh on his show, well if memory serves me correctly Rush got fired over one remark about Donovan McNabe (sp), he went on and on about Macaca and George Allen, he has wished the worst for pork chop butt Cheney as he calls him, Trent Lott was destroyed at the time by his remarks to make an old man feel better at his birthday party...now we have the liberals defending Imus....hypocrites all.
As an aside I detest Jackson, Sharpton ect...they are users that is all they have ever been, Jackson is a big time black-mailer to corporations...Sharpton and the Brawley fiasco...where they get off criticizing anyone is beyond comprehension.
In my opinion this country had better wake up and smell the coffee when it comes to hypocrisy.
Btw...I think Imus's show will now get more viewers...unfortunately....msnbc is pitiful, so is CBS...if this had been a Hannity or BOR who had said this there would of been a huge outcry for their heads, until they were fired...period.
Absolutely agree with all of
April 9, 2007 - 17:03 ET by Gat New YorkAbsolutely agree with all of your points. MSNBC is starting to parade out the Imus supporters starting with Jonathan Alter. There cannot be two standards and if Imus has an ounce of sense he should resign and make a statement. Otherwise I don't see Sharpton or Jackson backing off (well maybe Jackson after he gets his fee from NBC). Although Imus claims to be a registered Republican it is evident that he has been in bed with every left wing loon from NBC and Newsweek. I will be happy to see him go and not have to skip over that station every morning.
Hi GAT,He votes for Nadler fo
April 9, 2007 - 17:10 ET by bigtimerHi GAT,
He votes for Nadler for heavens sakes and says he doesn't know why but he does every two years, and he tries to convince just who he is a republican...oh puhleeeze! He votes for all the lefties just about and his support for Santorum was pathetic...
Here is the link to the whole interview between Imus/Sharpton from Drudge, I know it may of been posted already but I will insert it now, I haven't had time to check all the posts here...lol!
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=1b1_1176147032&p=1
BigT - I watched the video an
April 9, 2007 - 17:50 ET by Gat New YorkBigT - I watched the video and all I could think of was who was more morally corrupt - Al or Imus? I stopped listening to Imus the day he was disrespectful to Joe Lieberman. If he's gone how is his tree-hugging wife going to sell her green cleaning stuff?
GAT,Exactly! First thing I th
April 9, 2007 - 18:01 ET by bigtimerGAT,
Exactly!
First thing I thought of is Deidre and her influence and her social connections with all her leftist friends and connections she has made through her husband, lets see her acting career didn't work out so all the sudden she becomes and expert on telling us out here how to clean green, that woman has never cleaned a thing in her life, I watched her demonstrate how to get junk off of a mirror and about doubled over laughing, then she becomes a big expert on what we eat, how to keep hospitals clean, how Golf courses and other areas are causing cancer, on and on...she has had a lot of influence on Imus, I have been listening on and off to him since I was 13 or so in Palmdale Ca. when he was Captain Don or something like that...
She has had to about had a heart attack over this....Don you will go apologize...now!
Btw...I think there is more to that interview, must be somewhere, because I heard a snippet of it getting heated more than I saw on that...so I will wait, I know it all will be somewhere! LOL!
I think Sharpton is a joke.
April 9, 2007 - 17:10 ET by mostlymoderateI think Sharpton is a joke. Nice thing about this whole scenario is that Imus just received a bonus and a boost in rating. He isn't going away. If he goes, then all rappers must go. Fair enough?
Not to defend Imus - because
April 9, 2007 - 17:38 ET by Chris NormanNot to defend Imus - because I really can't stand the mean-spirited, emaciated, self-promoting old goat - but Sharpton's comment about "enough is enough" better applies to him than Imus...
The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.
- Arabian Proverb
The most morally corrupt pe
April 9, 2007 - 17:52 ET by Gat New YorkThe most morally corrupt person trying to lecture morality to the second most morally corrupt person.
Imus
April 9, 2007 - 18:54 ET by pocomocoImus made a huge mistake, not by what he said, which was inappropriate, but by the fact that he let the 'gang of two', Jackson and Sharpton escalate it to the point of absurdity.
He should have apologized to the women, left it there, and made no further comments.
BUT N-O-O-O-O! He fell into the Jackson/Sharpton ‘get-whitie-demand rap’, which is the hallmark of their existence, and is now doing everything, short of rewriting Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, to get away from their tentacles.
Jackson and Sharpton have bamboozled everyone into believing that they can walk on water, when all the time it was just a matter of them knowing where the rocks were.
sharpton
April 9, 2007 - 19:31 ET by misterbillI guess he's forgotten about Tawana Brawley!!
Tawana Brawley wasn't avail
April 9, 2007 - 21:56 ET by Pasco ConservativeTawana Brawley wasn't available for comment.
Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has not heart; and any
man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains.
-- Sir Winston Churchill
With the suspension of Im
April 9, 2007 - 22:09 ET by ckc1227With the suspension of Imus over his insensitive remarks, we can all rest easier for 2 weeks, as all is right with the world once again.
Meanwhile, on radio stations all over the country, black women are referred to as bitches, hoes and niggas thousands of times a day. An entire industry has been built around the degradation of women of color. There's even a cable network devoted to it. Where's the outrage? Why no calls for these stations to be pulled from the "public airwaves", as Rev. Al put it today?
Where's the outrage, Reverend Al? Where's the outrage, Reverend Jackson? What's the bigger threat to your people? One old white guy that no one listens to anymore?
Frauds, charlatons, and race pimps. That's all you are.
With the suspension of Im
April 9, 2007 - 22:10 ET by ckc1227dud
Imus & Sharpton. There
April 9, 2007 - 22:12 ET by Free StinkerImus & Sharpton.
There's a punch-line in there somewhere.