Imus show suspended due to racial comments

[mousecrazy 2]

If the whole big mess does nothing but reveal that Sharpton/Jackson are racists, promoting racism so they can promote themselves, it will have been worth it. I had only a passing knowledge of Imus before this media-created crisis, and wish it were still that way, actually. The 15 minute fame period is over.

[Persistance 0]

No one is trying to take anything away from you. People need to learn there are repercussions for their actions. The government didn't come in and fire Imus, his boss did!!

Sky, I agree with you.

It was me the one who said that if he was to be working in a less public place (a Dr's Off.) he would be fired.(REDICULUS...just kidding

For some people racial jokes are funny, my husband is North American (White) I am not, he likes to tell jokes that involves people of different races(black,french,latino).

He enjoys this things..I just don't. And with this I'm not saying he is bad and that I am a bitter witch..is just that your race is who you are, what you love...C'mon who will like to hear your ------(fill in the blank) MOM!!!

[foodstampchamp 3]

I'm glad you conceded! Man!

Also for the record Sheila. I respect your differing opinion too. I wish you could respect mine.

[skyeblu79 0]

If you read my comment you would have read what he said. Steve harvey is making fun of white southern people and making racially sensitive, derogatory and stereotypical comments about them. Isn't that what Imus is being accuse of when he said nappy headed ho's? Isn't Imus being accused of being racially insensitive, stereotypical, and derogatory? Can you tell me what the difference is between these two people and why one is worse than the other?

Can you elaborate? Do you have any quotes? I don't even know what you are talking about.

I'm from the South. Southerners get knocked all the time. My coworker from NY picks on us all the time. Our radio stations here pick on northerners all the time. I love North Carolina. People out of the south may think it's a negative thing, most embrace it.

I hope he didn't call Gretchen Wilson a white trash ho. I love Gretchen!! I would be mad if he did.

[sheilamj1fan 2]

If the whole big mess does nothing but reveal that Sharpton/Jackson are racists, promoting racism so they can promote themselves, it will have been worth it. I had only a passing knowledge of Imus before this media-created crisis, and wish it were still that way, actually. The 15 minute fame period is over.

If I believe that I might as well believe that my dog will grow purple wings and fly! If it wasn't for people like Dr. King, Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, black people would not have Civil Rights. I am so glad they have NEVER backed down to this country and allowed the continuous unfair treatment to people of color! Jesse was right here in MEMPHIS,TN when Dr. King was murdered, he marched and fought for justice! Other communities may get tired of seeing them, but the African American communities will not! We need them and others alike to CONTINUE to stand for EQUALITY for ALL!!

[sheilamj1fan 2]

Also for the record Sheila. I respect your differing opinion too. I wish you could respect mine.

Good! I respect that you conceded!:clap2:

[skyeblu79 0]

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Okay. so you are saying I cannot think of anything else to say so I am "crying first amendment"? What diminishes why we have the first amendment? when people want to enforce it? Have you been watching the news? Do you think I am the only one talking about the first amendment? the only one talking about civil rights and liberties? You are too funny. Talk about ignorant.

What does it change since other people are saying that too? They aren't too bright!! So, you don't think people ever twist the 1st amendment to fit their warped world?

What have I said that was ignorant? Is there anything you can actually prove is inaccurate?

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If I believe that I might as well believe that my dog will grow purple wings and fly! If it wasn't for people like Dr. King, Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, black people would not have Civil Rights. I am so glad they have NEVER backed down to this country and allowed the continuous unfair treatment to people of color! Jesse was right here in MEMPHIS,TN when Dr. King was murdered, he marched and fought for justice! Other communities may get tired of seeing them, but the African American communities will not! We need them and others alike to CONTINUE to stand for EQUALITY for ALL!!

I cannot beleive you are putting Al Sharpton in the same category as a great man Like Dr. King. I'm curious, and you probably won't answer this like you didn't anwer the sarcasm criteria post, but what are your opinions on Al Sharpton's involvement in the Tawana Brawley case? Also when I said I respected your differing opinion even though you did not respect mine and you wrote that you respected that I conceded. Is that because we have different opinions? Not being rude, it is your right to think your opinions are the only ones that matter and are correct.

[Persistance 0]

:omg: HEEEEEEY GUYS ;

Here we are discussing racism and lack of tolerance and respect ... in the process we are offending each other (SKY/STAMP)

Yep we like controversy and we like to fight a little:o well a lot!!!(He,He)

but guys we are all "BANDSTERS" .Isn't it time to change the subject...lets discuss something else.... I don't know ...Any ideas???

[skyeblu79 0]

Al Sharpton is a racist in that he is an individual who has two sets of optics; he will judge your bad activities based on the colour of your skin. With respect to the Imus situation he was up front and central but I have never heard of him engaging in issues to do with rap language and as we all know it has been rappers who have been floating the concepts and language of violence over the past few decades including the term ho. Of course this indicates that this individual carries with himself a vivid double standard. It is for this reason that this fellow strikes me as being a racist, an opportunist, a gas-bag, and an anti-intellectual.

Imus certainly did f!!k up and this is where your country has the opportunity to engage in something more than meaningless rhetoric in the style of Sharpton. It would be far more noble of this man to take a low-key approach and to open up a discussion into the issues hingeing on racial damage.

The plain truth is that Sharpton is none too bright and he is a political opportunist who is playing the racist card. Also true is that his approach of stirring up Blacks against Whites is not useful given that both Blacks and Whites live in America and will continue to do so. Nor is it a Christian love yer brothers kind of philosophy, is it?

Did rappers coin the term ho? I was hearing ho/whore long before I even really knew what rap is. You can blame rap music all you want, if still doesn't change a thing. Do you know anything about rap music or what you call "rap language."

As I have stated previously, I don't understand where this became about Al Sharpton. People with nothing to say what to address everything but the issue and continue to blame other people.

Once again, Al Sharpton is not the end to all...All Sharpton is not the president of the black community. You need to blame the media as much as you blame Al...Al is not the messiah of the black community. How many people have talked about the problems with rap music? Why for you does it have to be Sharpton????????? Inquiring minds want to know. :phanvan

And since whites are still the majority in this country and since white kids are the main ones keeping the rap game alive why more doing something about it.

While the majority of American is at it take a look at some other problems in society. If people worried more about rearing the children and what goes on in their house we may have better children. Stop letting hip hop, Paris Hilton, and Barney raise your kids. I guarantee you some people know more about what's going on with Brittany Spears than they do their own kids.

[skyeblu79 0]

Yet again, you are not completely reading my posts. Go back and look and you will see that I am not arguing he shouldn't be fired. I'm arguing aginst the double standard and for the right for free speech. You are making my points for me.

Oh I get it, you are secretly on my side but playing devil's advocate. Dude, you are doing a great job. I was beleiving you for a second.

Yeah, right..You are dreaming..I did read what you said. Why b/c I disagree am I not reading your posts. You need therapy!!

[sheilamj1fan 2]

I cannot beleive you are putting Al Sharpton in the same category as a great man Like Dr. King. I'm curious, and you probably won't answer this like you didn't anwer the sarcasm criteria post, but what are your opinions on Al Sharpton's involvement in the Tawana Brawley case? Also when I said I respected your differing opinion even though you did not respect mine and you wrote that you respected that I conceded. Is that because we have different opinions? Not being rude, it is your right to think your opinions are the only ones that matter and are correct.

Yes I am!! He has marched and fought for equality and he continue do so today. Have you heard of the Imus firing? Just curious:)! If Dr. King was alive today, I know he would be right with Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson!

[skyeblu79 0]

The point of the story was to be honest pertaining to the topic at hand. Why are you so upset by my honesty and opinion? I'm not upset by your opinions. The only thing I'm upset about is that you are accusing me of saying stuff that I didn't. What is it you have against honesty. Yours and mine?

Yes I did call him a crybaby. Am I not allowed to have that opinion?

I'm not upset, I just wish you could see the error of your ways. I know everyone like you can't be saved, but I guess I have to try.

[skyeblu79 0]

What does Isiah Washingtong being black have to do with anything I said. What statements does it throw out the window?

What is wrong with you? I think you are forgetting what you wrote. Are you joking? I know you have a weird sense of humor:phanvan

Did you forget you said that black people can say anything and it's okay? :faint:

You also said you wished you were black so you could say anything.

[foodstampchamp 3]

Sheila- no comments on Al Sharpton's involvement in the Tawana Brawley case?