Don Imus

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

This thread looks like it's headed towards a lockdown.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

100%, I understand why this issue elicits a lot of emotion with so many people. Everyone has the right to feel that Imus is the scum of the earth. But, if people make comments on this site that make you very angry and want to vent, I would suggest simply avoiding the thread containing the controversial issues or posts. We have site rules against personal attacks on fellow posters.

[Skinner]

First of all Imus is a racist f***. With that said I am sick of people saying " If a rapper said it there would be no problem." No. Rappers do not say i got some nappy headed hoes. Hell, there would be no problem with a white person saying hey whitey or any other white racial slur. A racial comment always comes from another race so there is nothing to back up the rapper argument.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by 100% PURE WHOOP ASS

Is that what you think, well I see this will get no where and anyone who thought that was funny is in the same damn catogory ass Imus, You insult a race of women, and say i was joking, is stupid and if you think were trying to hide behind race on this YOUR STUPID TO!

I never supported anything Imus has said at all. I never thought what he said was funny, I am saying I am sure many Americans might have at the time and now are changing their minds because it is such a big media deal. Racism is everywhere and we need to deal with it, but blaming ONE guy for Americas problems isn't doing any good at all.

You really just do not understand what I am trying to say. Go back and read my previous posts about what I feel about the issue.

[hooskins]

Why did his advertisors start cutting funding? Why did MSNBC and CBS cut him off? Why does the news make such a big deal about it?

It is all about money. Execs dont give a shit about racism, but it makes them look bad if they do not cut Imus. The companies dont care about what people think and society, they know they are losing big bucks if they keep supporting him.

I am sick of the news media especially prominent black sports figures in the media talking about how Imus deserved this, and how they were really upset he didnt lose his job. Honestly the only good thing I heard from a black person was Charles Barkley(yeah I know unbelievable).

He said Imus said stupid stuff, and stupid people say dumb things, but he shouldnt fully lose his job. It doesnt solve the problem of racism. The media, companies, CBS and NBC dont care about how to end racism or deal with it in the US. They just want a quick scapegoat to blame and fix all the problems.

I am saying the majority of this message board probably is content with the same, and that is bad.

[dmek25]

Originally Posted by Skinner

First of all Imus is a racist f***. With that said I am sick of people saying " If a rapper said it there would be no problem." No. Rappers do not say i got some nappy headed hoes. Hell, there would be no problem with a white person saying hey whitey or any other white racial slur. A racial comment always comes from another race so there is nothing to back up the rapper argument.

you have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. the term ho is one of the most frequently used terms by any hard core rapper. and any racial comment, no matter where it comes from , is still a racial comment. one of the biggest problems the black society has today is the lack of respect it has for each other. you will hear back people calling each other the "N" word. but how many times do you hear a white person call another white person a cracker? black on black crime is at its highest peak, ever. it simply is NOT alright to use derogatory words when talking to anyone of any race.

[SmootSmack]

Not a good week for CBS (worst company I've ever worked for by the way). Not only this, but they also had to fire one of Katie Couric's producers for plagiarism-which is like the cardinal sin in journalism.

[BDBohnzie]

Originally Posted by hooskins

Why did his advertisors start cutting funding? Why did MSNBC and CBS cut him off? Why does the news make such a big deal about it?

It is all about money. Execs dont give a shit about racism, but it makes them look bad if they do not cut Imus. The companies dont care about what people think and society, they know they are losing big bucks if they keep supporting him.

I am sick of the news media especially prominent black sports figures in the media talking about how Imus deserved this, and how they were really upset he didnt lose his job. Honestly the only good thing I heard from a black person was Charles Barkley(yeah I know unbelievable).

He said Imus said stupid stuff, and stupid people say dumb things, but he shouldnt fully lose his job. It doesnt solve the problem of racism. The media, companies, CBS and NBC dont care about how to end racism or deal with it in the US. They just want a quick scapegoat to blame and fix all the problems.

I am saying the majority of this message board probably is content with the same, and that is bad.

His ratings were low anyways. So, Pulled Ad money + low ratings + heightened media frenzy pushing Imus to forefront = fired. It's all about the green in this case...Imus has been pulling this type of ignorance for years.

[724Skinsfan]

It will be interesting to see when the next such occurrence takes place what will happen to offending party.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR

imus is a idiot but what really funny is how jackson and sharpton get away bulling everyone. They sure seem to get a free pass all the time. Why cant they at least say their sorry for their comment about the duke players. Boy what a double standard. You have the new black panters going to duke and threating the players and jackson and sharpton saying all their bs. If a white woman accused 3 black duke basketball players and it was found out she was lying what hell would have to be paid. Jackson and sharpton would be in hog heaven. Those two guys are just as bad or worst than imus. Also would love to see wilbon change his tune on these guy since he had them guilty too.

I agree. Where was the apology to the Duke lacrosse players? Sure, Imus is a retard, but at least he apologized and manned up enough to go on Sharpton's show and apologize there. When the Duke players had their charges dropped, Sharpton and Jackson should shrank right back to their homes. Playing victim is not constructive whatever situation it is. White, black, green or striped, what does it accomplish? All it does is drive a stake in between whatever races are attacked.

[SmootSmack]

Imus will be on XM or Sirius within a month, I'm sure.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I agree. Where was the apology to the Duke lacrosse players? Sure, Imus is a retard, but at least he apologized and manned up enough to go on Sharpton's show and apologize there. When the Duke players had their charges dropped, Sharpton and Jackson should shrank right back to their homes. Playing victim is not constructive whatever situation it is. White, black, green or striped, what does it accomplish? All it does is drive a stake in between whatever races are attacked.

True. Idiot Al, and Jesse do nothing but HARM to race relations. Not repair them

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I agree. Where was the apology to the Duke lacrosse players? Sure, Imus is a retard, but at least he apologized and manned up enough to go on Sharpton's show and apologize there. When the Duke players had their charges dropped, Sharpton and Jackson should shrank right back to their homes. Playing victim is not constructive whatever situation it is. White, black, green or striped, what does it accomplish? All it does is drive a stake in between whatever races are attacked.

Here here.

I feel the African American population in this country needs better leadership. The likes of Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson do nothing to help advance the standing of blacks in this country. If anything they hurt it by giving little leadership and instead they pander to the reverse-discrimination emotionality that only causes divisiveness and blocks opportunity.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Exactly. I don't see how Jesse and Al don't feel they have instantly segregated the nation with this crap. This has been the biggest media shitstorm racially in a long time. I'm talking even bigger than Michael Richards.

[FRPLG]

While guys like Bill Cosby who seem to realize that the biggest issue in the AA community is the attacks on each other get railed on whenever they bring it up. How dare a successful person like Cosby talk about things that might actually help the AA community and improve race relations.