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Ok, I'm now on the verge of insanity.
Don Imus (whom I suspect 80% of the very intelligent Blog readers had never heard of) called the women's basketball team at Rutgers (whom I suspect 99% of the very intelligent Blog readers hadn't realized played for the National Championship last week) a bunch of "nappy headed ho's" and all hell breaks lose.
I bristle at racist comments more than anyone I know. (Quick story: About five years ago a buddy of mine pulled out a black tee on the golf course at Runaway Bay and said he, "was gonna use his nigger tee on this hole." I still kick myself for not picking up my clubs and walking to my car in disgust. But that kind of crap happens every day and every hour in Wise County. You know it. If not, go eat by yourself at any local restaurant and keep your ears open. ) But I also know that words are just words. They can't kill. They can't give you cancer. They can't keep you from waking up tomorrow.
Above all, I preach forgiveness. Above all, I preach "you without sin, cast the first stone." Above all, I preach, "give someone a break."
This dog pile of Don Imus, who I never thought was particularly talented, turns my stomach.
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I don’t like the whole new entertainment dog pile mentality either however, FYI, this is not the first time Imus has made such a comment. In fact, he makes these type comments regularly. So, while I wouldn’t crucify someone for making a stupid comment on occasion, based on his previous record, he deserves all he is currently getting.
It is just words and all "races" are called names everyday by someone.
Don Imus has been spouting this type of garbage for years and getting away with it. Based on his past, his apology is meaningless and totally lacks any sincerity. But then it has become a rite of penance for American celebrities and politicians who jeopardize their careers by making racially charged remarks. First apologize, then embark on an extended ‘healing campaign’ to prove their sensitivity to U.S. minorities. There is only one way to send a strong message - fire him! But CBS stands to lose too much revenue so forget about that. A listener boycott - that's not gong to happen either.
If you listen to Stern, you know who Imus is. He is a tired radio jock who was never relevant. You would probably like him Barry because he has a wife that isn't preserved with formaldehyde like Imus.
Imus also runs a ranch for kids with (I believe) cancer. It is a scam. $2.6 million dollars a year to operate, yet it only helps 100 kids. That is $26,000 per kid.
He has also made more racist comments over his career. Hopefully he will finally be brought down, it has been a long time coming.
I agree with the first poster. This isn't the first time Imus has said dispicable things about folks, whether black white or whatever. Hopefully this will stop others (can we all say RUSH LIMBAUGH)!....who called twelve year old Chelsea Clinton a "lap dog".
This needs to stop with all these talking heads.
And us too!
Anybody been in a school lately? Looked at kids' blogs? The term NHH as Imus used is standard lingo, would bet used by and among the very basketball players he made a comment about. It's in the culture, it's in the lingo. Only trick is you can't be a white man and say it...you have to be anything else and its OK. White Men (can't jump?) are open season, however.
txsharon and pseudo....take a look in the mirror. You guys have never called anyone a name or made some derogatory comment about someone in your life, have you?
I would be happy if his punishment included cutting off the collars of all his shirts and burning those awful cowboy hats that he props on his head so oddly.
How do you take a stand on something & also show forgiveness?
I think it is in "hate the sin...but love the sinner".
This is hard to do & impossible to do consistently without the power of the Holy Spirit.
I too have been offended by a joke etc. & not said anything & let it fly by....later kicking myself for not speaking up.
Now that I am a true believer...I it easier for me to speak up BECAUSE I do care about my friends.
So Barry I am thinking that you really didn't need to storm off with your golf clubs to take a stand. A more powerful way would be for you to just say " Hey plz don't use those words around me cuz it offends me & makes me uncomfortable because I know some people who would be really hurt if they heard you say them..OK?"
I have found that people back off immediately & are ashamed cuz most people that use inflamatory language do it because they are insecure & are trying to impress people w/out having anything of substance to say.
Thank you for posting your thoughts on this because you HAVE taken a stand.:)
So instead of our scorn Imus really should be pitied that is the only way he thinks he can get attention or be accepted..How Sad:(
There was a time when one of my children was very popular & had alot of influence...and I had been wondering & praying about that & why that was.
Then I heard Rick Warren on Larry King one night say that every one has some influence with various groups of people. In some groups we have no influence but in other areas of our life...there are groups where we may have significant influence. What are we supposed to do with it? He basically said that if God has blessed you with influence in any area or group...you are to speak up for those that have no influence. Interesting...huh? It really helped me guide my child through that time...because with the popularity & influence my child had...came a great responsibility...and her job was to figure out who in that situation had no influence & speak up on their behalf....
Sorry I digressed like that...it just came to mind cuz Imus has great influence through his radio show...to bad it is being squandered.
Thanks for using your influence for good to take a stand on this issue:)
But in his defense, he's such a nice, respectful-looking man!! (Sarcasm, of course.)
Sticks & stones....the team will be remembered for this stupid comment and entirely forget about their loss. Oh wait, maybe that's why it's such fun to obsess over it.
I think those girls are being exploited for the sake of controversy.
Don Imus kinda reminds me of the wheels of "Billy Mack" in Love Actually.
And I did know Rutgers played for the National Championship. ;)
When are we going to stop being shocked at the inappropriate things people say?
Have I been insensitive in the past. Of course. But I know that I choose my words carefully in a public forum and would never make a derogatory comment over public radio. This isn't an isolated incident. If it was, you can say that it was being overblown. He does this intentionally and has built a career on it.
And how about ALL charges being dropped for the Duke Lacrosse players? What talkshow will Al and Jesse appear on to apologize for their comments during that case?
What happened to freedom of speech? It's an offensive comment but it's his right to say it. If you don't like what he says, TURN OFF THE RADIO.
10:49AM, would you say the same thing in support or Howard Stern (if he was still on terrestrial radio)?
I want to make a stand that we change the name of all snack crackers because the name "Cracker" offends me as a person of Anglo decent! I propose we use a name such as "wafer" instead. Next time I hear the word "cracker" used I think the person saying it should have to face a spokesperson for a white special interest group. Oh I forgot, we are not allowed to have white special interest groups in this country. No "White History" month, no NAAWP, nothing but arse kissing and political correctness for whitey! What Imus said was obviously poor in taste and judgment but the backlash is rediculous---Reverse Racism!
Has Don Imadumbass taken a close look in the mirror lately. I mean dude,go trim your nose,ear,head and eyebrow hair immediately.
Thank you Anon 10:49
It is his right to say whatever he wants to and he can deal with the results. I am not that familiar with Imus but from what I understand this comment doesn't even make his top 50. My problem is that now he is currently trying to smooth everything over and it is irritating. Stand up for what you said and let everyone else rant and rave. Don't hide who you are b/c a little pressure is being felt.
Lap dog is racist?
".....Man fuck these hoes man, ya know - nappy ass bitch ass tramp ass slutty ass hoes....."
~ Too Short (featuring Ice Cube)
Now, I can't stand Imus and he really has no room calling anyone else NAPPY, I mean, look at that terrible weave he's wearing...BUT, for sure those words are common language used by every sector of America. He didn't make up the words. When the language becomes so common place, you can't expect every old white guy in America to know when it's acceptable and when it's not. Yep.
10:49 Here ... yes, I would say the same thing about Howard Stern, as much as I despise him. He has a right to have whatever opinions he wants to, so long as they do not constitute an immediate danger. It's part of what makes this country so great is that we all have the right to say these things. If his boss wants to fire him, that is also his boss' right - but he shouldn't have to apologize on the air to Al Sharpton.
MSNBC has just announced they will no longer simulcast the Imus radio show on their network
Mark Davis is defending Imus.
Now I KNOW the world is nuts!
Sorry! But Don Imus is being used!!! Who gives a CRAP about his comments? He only said what other WHITE AND BLACK people are afraid to say in this day and time! I don't nessarily agree about the Basket Ball Team, but how bout those welfare drawing, cadillac driving, drawing disability, mash on their brakes in front of you, and then when you hit them, lay out in the road waiting for a BAMULANCE, file a claim against your insurance, no working BLACK PEOPLE! I could have used another word and could go ON AND ON, but I'm just your ordinary CRACKER, WHITE SNOW, USA CITIZEN, THAT WORKS TO PAY TAXES THAT SUPPORTS ALL THE ABOVE!
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