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I was shocked!
Apr 9, 2007 | 9:31 PM
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When I first heard the comment Don Imus made about the Rutgers University Women's Basketball team I was shocked.

My first reaction was "Don Imus is still alive?"  Apparently he is and obviously he's still spouting whatever he can to get noticed.  The phrase he used to describe the players from Rutgers (his words now):'nappy-headed hos" is clearly inappropriate.  You don't need me, Jesse Jackson or Miss Manners to tell you that.

What fascinates me is the part about what happens next. Imus went on the Rev. Al Sharpton's radio show where the one-time presidential candidate called for his firing. News accounts say it was awkward on air and off.  Sharpton could barely make eye contact with Imus.  While this was happening in New York, the Reverend Jesse Jackson was leading protests outside the NBC station in Chicago (Imus' show is also broadcast on MSNBC, thus the protest outside Channel 5).

I just gets me wondering about who gets to decide when Imus is "sorry enough". Who made Reverend Sharpton the barometer sufficient shame? There's just something that strikes me as so phony about the whole process. Imus is a dwindling force in radio. He may act contrite but part of him is thinking "my names out there again...this is good."  The protests and the public calls for his dismissal are almost cliche.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not defending Imus. He's a pathetic figure who appeals to a certain audience that probably isn't all that offended by what he said. They might say they are but will they stop listening when and if he comes back on the air? I doubt it. But don't we all see we give him more attention than he deserves. He's a shock jock for crying out loud--he craves the attention.

Imus wants to meet with the Rutgers basketball team to apologize in person. I hope they say no.  They had a great run and lost the NCAA championship to the giant known as Tennessee. They don't deserve to have to be part of this circus. They should be proud of what they did, how they played and the fact they were great competitors.

In other words, Happy-Headed Foes.

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Katbird read my blog view my photos
Apr 9, 2007 | 10:05 PM

The odd thing is I wouldn't have even known he said it if it wasn't for the media telling me he said it.
Shock jocks spout crap for attention. Period.
We know that. That is why I would never consider listening to them.
SickPuppy read my blog
Apr 9, 2007 | 10:50 PM

I'm not defending Imus. What he said was inappropriate.
What ticks me off is the two standards that America hold's itself accountable to.
We have the white standard, and the black standard.
It's time to merge the two together. Now that MSNBC has made the decision to suspend Imus it, and other station's should be held to the same standard. It should not matter if the person is black or white, the outrage, and accountablility should be equal. This should also apply to music video's, and live tv.
Does anyone remember the Brawley case in New York? This is where Rev Sharpton made the same big deal about a lie told by a black woman. It turns out that everything was a lie, but we saw no apology from Sharpton. Even after the career of serveral officals were ruined. He is a joke, and should not be afforded the opportunity to preach his hate, and lies.
The double standard exists everywhere in our community, not only in the medial. Take a look at many of the organizations the black community belongs too. There are Black caucus's, black student unions, NAACP, black entertainment TV, etc.
What if the white community were to do the same thing? White student union (KKK?), white entertainment tv (Nazi's). The outrage from the black community would be stagering.
Let's level the playing field, and hold everyone accountable at the same level.
Voice your outrage the next time you hear a black person call some woman a BLEEP, or any other derogatory remark that Imus was chastized for.
Papillon read my blog view my photos
Apr 10, 2007 | 12:14 AM

Given the racist words and actions of Sharpton and Jackson, I hardly think Imus scored any points with the public-at-large, by trying to 'align' himself- and garner sympathy from- these individuals.

His racial slurs are clearly inappropriate, and, given the fact he has made them more than once, he is beyond the realm of anyone's symapathy.

Irrespective of his associations, given his continuous racist comments, and generally 'unethical' behaviour, Imus should be FIRED!
Papillon read my blog view my photos
Apr 10, 2007 | 12:17 AM

Further, racial remarks, from the mouth of ANY human bein, directed at any group of people are unacceptable, and should not be tolerated by anyone!!!!!!
danceswthwoofs read my blog
Apr 10, 2007 | 6:49 AM

After I read all these comments on Imus and was unable to avoid the news casts on the TV, I was at the point of just saying, Why bother?
Sharpton and Jackson Have made their carriers on being the first weeds to pop up any time there is something racial that will get their names in the spotlight, and have been far less than scrupulous in their own behavior and comments. I think The best comment I heard so far was on COUNTDOWN MSNBC last night. "their are a lot of people out there just lookiing for any excuse to be offended" Sharp and jackson are the two worst offenders. They have made being offended a profession.
As commented Chappell, and Mancea make the same type of remarks in all their performances, and I stress PERFORMANCES, which is just what Imus was doing on his show. You never hear any outrage about what they have said. Take some time to check out the lyrics to many of the RAP & Hip hop recording and the hate racism defamation sexism homophobia etc. in them is appaling. But where is the out cry?
I for one have reached the point where I can no longer feel much support for it. There has been a growing double standard in this area in this country for years.
Don Imus made a public appology for his comments, well now it's time for the rest to get a life, get over it, If you look at the mans life and carrier he has proved he is not a racist at heart, he is and entertainer who has privatly done a lot for many communities. Can all those who are now making so public an outcry say the same? Or are they just jumping on a trite old band wagon to enhance themselves
Katbird read my blog view my photos
Apr 10, 2007 | 10:21 AM

It is not the words themselves as much as it is the way they were used.
Words are just words. Letters we all threw together and gave meaning. The point is words should be used correctly. Otherwise, they cause hurt. How do you think that basketball team felt when they heard about this?
You see....if someone calls me fat, I agree with them. If someone calls me a BLEEP, I disagree.
It's more the truth of the words that matter.
MrWizard read my blog view my photos
Apr 10, 2007 | 10:30 AM

Dances you hit it on the head...Hardly anyone would have heard this comment had it not been REBROADCAST 10,000 times on all the news outlets so shame on them.
GITRDONE read my blog view my photos
Apr 10, 2007 | 1:49 PM

But should people be so concerned or affected by mere words? People say things, big deal. I think that we as a country have become overly sensitive to what others say (myself included at times). What ever happened to "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but WORDS WILL NEVER HURT ME"??? Childis? Yes. But so is all of the name calling and slur slinging. Get over it and move on. Life is too short and far too precious to waste on such b.s.
GITRDONE read my blog view my photos
Apr 10, 2007 | 1:50 PM

Above should read "childish?" not childis?
Katbird read my blog view my photos
Apr 10, 2007 | 5:03 PM

Exactly GITRDONE.
I was always told you look at who is saying these words to you and then judge their opinion AND their intelligence. Put yourself above words. If you don't like what someone is saying and it isn't true, ignore it, it's a lie. If what they are saying is true and it angers you, change it.
GITRDONE read my blog view my photos
Apr 10, 2007 | 5:08 PM

I'll bet that foreign countries are sitting back watching their televisions and laughing at the fact that what is SUPPOSED to be the strongest country in the world is wounded by stupid words.
RichMatthews read my blog
Apr 10, 2007 | 6:07 PM

Who are these critics demanding Imus be fired and worse? Sure, what he said smacks of racism and was stupid in the extreme, but we have a little something called freedom of speech in this country. If you are offended by a radio personality, turn him or her off. You have a vast selection to choose from. If enough people quit listening. he will leave the airwaves; but don't try to censure his speech because it offends you. Remember, true freedom is "freedom for the thought you hate". Don't use your freedom of speech to try to prevent others from exercising theirs, which is what Sharpton, Jackson, and all the others are doing. Even racists are entitled to their freedoms, or haven't you heard?
Katbird read my blog view my photos
Apr 11, 2007 | 12:46 PM

I think it's become a ratings war and the more controversial you are, the more people watch. So these shock radio turned cable shock jocks are now trying to start controversy just to get more people to tune in, even if it's hate-fueled. I don't watch any of these idiots. They all just like hearing themselves talk. The Geraldo/O'Reilly fight was so entertaining to watch here on Fox6. It was like listening to two dogs bark at each other.
The funny part is watching the news stations scramble to tell you what disgusting thing was said by these over zealous ratings whores.
Maybe if we all stop giving the babies attention they'll stop crying.
patdutch read my blog
Apr 11, 2007 | 4:14 PM

Don Imus did just what he wanted to, he got us talking about him. Unfortunately I don't think he will be fired because too many people will be watching him. The only way to stop the "shock jocks" is to stop watching and/or listening to them.
BeautyBee read my blog view my photos
Apr 21, 2007 | 11:38 AM

I am so tired of reading how Al Sharpton did this and Jesse Jackson did that, as it relates to the Imus debacle. Americans need to understand that the Black community sees both for their true selves. People were rightfully concerned over Imus’s statement, but the truth is it did not matter one iota that Sharpton or Jackson believed they were leading the charge against Imus, they weren’t.

People who showed up to protest did so because they were upset by what they heard Imus say, NOT because Sharpton and Jackson said they should be. Because of their celebrity, the media turned to them for their insights on the issue. If you were to ask any Black person if they protested against Imus or contacted the TV and radio management of his show because Shartpton or Jackson told them to, you would see they did so because of their own beliefs.
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