Imus Fired from CBS Radio Too!

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[QUOTE=wayne1218]A couple things that stand out to me. I was never a fan of or against Imus. I knew who he was and heard him a few times but that was it.

I really can't believe he got fired for what he said. There is no doubt that what he said was wrong because whether you think it did or should have, it obviously hurt/affected some people in the wrong way. I saw an interview on Cold Pizza this morning where the guy said "Hey, there is no doubt the comment was wrong but what you had here was a 66 year old white man trying to be hip-hop and use the street, hood and rap lingo that african americans use daily. It came off horrible but i don't think he said it with premeditated intent on hurting people".

I tend to agree with that 100%. The problem in all the arguments here is to me, people seem to be taking their sides based on whether or not they liked Imus to begin with. I could quote many posts while reading here that show me their dislike for Imus played a big part in how they think this should be treated.
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Being hip hop by making a comment is not the same as what IMUS said. Calling them Napy haired HO's is not hip hop IMO.

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STERN AND IMUS COULD EASILY BE CONSIDERED COMEDIANS ESECIALLY STERN

Stern yes

IMUS that I don't know

[gbell]

Why do you even come to this site? You're the most negative person and most argutive person on this site.

I am not "arguing" with Kaz, but having a dialogue, which I hope is a positive that will result from this Imus fiasco. Opinions now equal negativity? You wrote I hate Mexicans Mr. positive. Maybe you should pay more attention to your catchphrase about common sense?

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http://www.larryelder.com/

This guy was on Larry King last night and had some good insight on the subject. And was talking about double standards etc.

[gbell]

Being hip hop by making a comment is not the same as what IMUS said. Calling them Napy haired HO's is not hip hop IMO.

Where do you think he got that phrase? Ho is not used in hip-hop? Is there any other language that is in hip hop that could be considered racist or offensive?

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I am not "arguing" with Kaz, but having a dialogue, which I hope is a positive that will result from this Imus fiasco. Opinions now equal negativity? You wrote I hate Mexicans Mr. positive. Maybe you should pay more attention to your catchphrase about common sense?

Don't put words in my mouth or you will be gone. I asked you if you hated Hispanics not mexicans.

[gbell]

Really? Do you hate Hispanics? What about blacks?

You are correct, I confused Mexicans with Hispanics, so I am wrong. My apologies.But I don't "hate" Hispanice, Mexicans, or Blacks, for the record so you don't have to ask or possibly accuse again.

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You are correct, I confused Mexicans with Hispanics, so I am wrong. My apologies.But I don't "hate" Hispanice, Mexicans, or Blacks, for the record so you don't have to ask or possibly accuse again.

Publically acuse? I asked you a question that's not an accusation.

And you never answered my question about why you even come to this site.

[jcindaville]

Nappy headed ho

[jcindaville]

Kaz is correct, racism still exist

[jcindaville]

http://www.bigfatrhino.com/AliceDance.html

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JC you had a rain out yesterday in the MLB Contest so you need to make that game up

[jcindaville]

JC you had a rain out yesterday in the MLB Contest so you need to make that game up

I put in the Dodgers today boss

[KazDog]

Your problem Gbell, is that you don't put yourself in the shoes of a black person. Quit trying to make excuses for the actions of white people by saying, well this black comedian says it or this TV show says it, so that makes it OK for a white radio show host to say it. It's wrong, plain and simple. In the eyes of black people, when a prominent white person says something like that, it only adds fuel to a fire that's been burning in this country for many years. Blame Imus for his comments, and blame white people for not allowing black people to forgive and trust us for past actions. You keep trying to justify comments like this as a double standard that makes it OK for him to make such ignorant, racist statements. I was OK with his apology, and don't think he should be fired, but black people were not. And they have a right.

And your statement is ridiculous.....Of course you would NEVER forgive or forget if your children were murdered and taken hostage by a bunch of black people.....

KAZ

[TheRook]

Your problem Gbell, is that you don't put yourself in the shoes of a black person. Quit trying to make excuses for the actions of white people by saying, well this black comedian says it or this TV show says it, so that makes it OK for a white radio show host to say it. It's wrong, plain and simple. In the eyes of black people, when a prominent white person says something like that, it only adds fuel to a fire that's been burning in this country for many years. Blame Imus for his comments, and blame white people for not allowing black people to forgive and trust us for past actions. You keep trying to justify comments like this as a double standard that makes it OK for him to make such ignorant, racist statements. I was OK with his apology, and don't think he should be fired, but black people were not. And they have a right.

And your statement is ridiculous.....Of course you would NEVER forgive or forget if your children were murdered and taken hostage by a bunch of black people.....

KAZ

I don't know if this is good or bad.....but I agree with 100% of everything you said on this topic. Maybe it was me thinking it but not willing to say it...but wow Kaz....you are right on the money IMO.

Damn I never thought i'd say that last sentence....lol