Don Imus fired by CBS over "racist/sexist" comments **Updated**

[mercanucaribe]

Originally posted by: Jadow
apparently, NAPPY is now the most offensive word ever!

THE WORD ITSELF IS NOT NECESSARILY OFFENSIVE. What IS offensive is the intent behind the word, and in this case, the racism should be painfully obvious.

Also offensive is how many ATOTers seem to believe that the network should have defended Imus and his job, when their sole purpose is to make money.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
THE WORD ITSELF IS NOT NECESSARILY OFFENSIVE. What IS offensive is the intent behind the word, and in this case, the racism should be painfully obvious.

Also offensive is how many ATOTers seem to believe that the network should have defended Imus and his job, when their sole purpose is to make money.

Wow. You so don't get it.

Please explain what Imus's intent was other than to crack a joke using terms and words thrown around all the time.

There was zero racisim here. None. Nothing. The very line of thinking you are after means you are the worst kind of racist - one that doesn't see the forest for the trees.

 

[eits]

let it ****** die... let the damn thread die. i can't believe there are 451 posts in this ridiculously old-news nonsense thread

 

[UberNeuman]

I never cared for Imus. His remarks were out of line. But for Sharpton and Jackson to believe they should stand in judgment when they've both have been as rotten towards others, that does bothers me as just as Imus' moronic comments.....

eits - just stay out of the thread.....

 

[bdude]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
THE WORD ITSELF IS NOT NECESSARILY OFFENSIVE. What IS offensive is the intent behind the word, and in this case, the racism should be painfully obvious.

Also offensive is how many ATOTers seem to believe that the network should have defended Imus and his job, when their sole purpose is to make money.

Wow. You so don't get it.

Please explain what Imus's intent was other than to crack a joke using terms and words thrown around all the time.

There was zero racisim here. None. Nothing. The very line of thinking you are after means you are the worst kind of racist - one that doesn't see the forest for the trees.

He insulted a team of girls. Imus should've known better, and now he is gone.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: bdude

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
THE WORD ITSELF IS NOT NECESSARILY OFFENSIVE. What IS offensive is the intent behind the word, and in this case, the racism should be painfully obvious.

Also offensive is how many ATOTers seem to believe that the network should have defended Imus and his job, when their sole purpose is to make money.

Wow. You so don't get it.

Please explain what Imus's intent was other than to crack a joke using terms and words thrown around all the time.

There was zero racisim here. None. Nothing. The very line of thinking you are after means you are the worst kind of racist - one that doesn't see the forest for the trees.

He insulted a team of girls. Imus should've known better, and now he is gone.

No, he insulted a team of college-aged WOMEN. They aren't defenseless little girls.

 

[darkswordsman17]

Originally posted by: eits
let it ****** die... let the damn thread die. i can't believe there are 451 posts in this ridiculously old-news nonsense thread

Yeah, its old news, nevermind that its not even a day old...

People like you who just want to ignore problems like this are just as bad as the people who over-react to them and why nothing really ever gets accomplished. Just because you're uncomfortable doesn't mean it should be ignored.

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe

Originally posted by: Jadow
apparently, NAPPY is now the most offensive word ever!

THE WORD ITSELF IS NOT NECESSARILY OFFENSIVE. What IS offensive is the intent behind the word, and in this case, the racism should be painfully obvious.

Also offensive is how many ATOTers seem to believe that the network should have defended Imus and his job, when their sole purpose is to make money.

When the "sole purpose is to make money" trumps the U.S. Constitution it's time to start kicking ass.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe

Originally posted by: Jadow
apparently, NAPPY is now the most offensive word ever!

THE WORD ITSELF IS NOT NECESSARILY OFFENSIVE. What IS offensive is the intent behind the word, and in this case, the racism should be painfully obvious.

Also offensive is how many ATOTers seem to believe that the network should have defended Imus and his job, when their sole purpose is to make money.

When the "sole purpose is to make money" trumps the U.S. Constitution it's time to start kicking ass.

What does the constitution have to do with this?

 

[RU482]

I always ranked Imus up there with Mancow and that Sirius guy (can't think of his name)
All pretty annoying

 

[darkswordsman17]

Originally posted by: mugs

When the "sole purpose is to make money" trumps the U.S. Constitution it's time to start kicking ass.

What does the constitution have to do with this? [/quote]

Freedom of speech ring a bell? People like Sharpton want to determine who can say certain words, and the corporations by giving into their idiotic demands are actually enabling that to happen.

 

[cKGunslinger]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe

Originally posted by: Jadow
apparently, NAPPY is now the most offensive word ever!

THE WORD ITSELF IS NOT NECESSARILY OFFENSIVE. What IS offensive is the intent behind the word, and in this case, the racism should be painfully obvious.

Also offensive is how many ATOTers seem to believe that the network should have defended Imus and his job, when their sole purpose is to make money.

When the "sole purpose is to make money" trumps the U.S. Constitution it's time to start kicking ass.

Please enumerate the constitutional violations presented here.

 

[cKGunslinger]

Originally posted by: darkswordsman17

Originally posted by: mugs

When the "sole purpose is to make money" trumps the U.S. Constitution it's time to start kicking ass.

What does the constitution have to do with this?

Freedom of speech ring a bell? People like Sharpton want to determine who can say certain words, and the corporations by giving into their idiotic demands are actually enabling that to happen.[/quote]

It should be required to actually understand the things you claim to hold so dear...

 

[Number1]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
THE WORD ITSELF IS NOT NECESSARILY OFFENSIVE. What IS offensive is the intent behind the word, and in this case, the racism should be painfully obvious.

Also offensive is how many ATOTers seem to believe that the network should have defended Imus and his job, when their sole purpose is to make money.

Wow. You so don't get it.

Please explain what Imus's intent was other than to crack a joke using terms and words thrown around all the time.

There was zero racisim here. None. Nothing. The very line of thinking you are after means you are the worst kind of racist - one that doesn't see the forest for the trees.

Why did Imus get fired if his comment where just good nature fun words enjoyed by all?

You got your blinders on and you only see what you want to see.

Go get yourself a compass budy.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: cKGunslinger

Originally posted by: darkswordsman17

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: Dave

When the "sole purpose is to make money" trumps the U.S. Constitution it's time to start kicking ass.

What does the constitution have to do with this?

Freedom of speech ring a bell? People like Sharpton want to determine who can say certain words, and the corporations by giving into their idiotic demands are actually enabling that to happen.

It should be required to actually understand the things you claim to hold so dear...

In the parlance of the day... NO WAI!

 

[bdude]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: bdude

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
THE WORD ITSELF IS NOT NECESSARILY OFFENSIVE. What IS offensive is the intent behind the word, and in this case, the racism should be painfully obvious.

Also offensive is how many ATOTers seem to believe that the network should have defended Imus and his job, when their sole purpose is to make money.

Wow. You so don't get it.

Please explain what Imus's intent was other than to crack a joke using terms and words thrown around all the time.

There was zero racisim here. None. Nothing. The very line of thinking you are after means you are the worst kind of racist - one that doesn't see the forest for the trees.

He insulted a team of girls. Imus should've known better, and now he is gone.

No, he insulted a team of college-aged WOMEN. They aren't defenseless little girls.

He insulted a team of girls. Imus is a piece of shlt, and it's a pity that people even listen to his mindless diatribe because otherwise his opinion would simply be that of a crotchety old man who has nothing better to do than to talk trash about a college team that accomplished something remarkable for their age.

Compound this with the fact that his insult targeted a team composed of the african diaspora and that his insult included a reference to afro-textured hair easily got the media pot boiling.

Again, people heard, Imus should've known better, and now he's gone.

edit.

And yes, GIRLS. A fully mature 18 year old is a rarity in any culture today.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: bdude

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: bdude

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
THE WORD ITSELF IS NOT NECESSARILY OFFENSIVE. What IS offensive is the intent behind the word, and in this case, the racism should be painfully obvious.

Also offensive is how many ATOTers seem to believe that the network should have defended Imus and his job, when their sole purpose is to make money.

Wow. You so don't get it.

Please explain what Imus's intent was other than to crack a joke using terms and words thrown around all the time.

There was zero racisim here. None. Nothing. The very line of thinking you are after means you are the worst kind of racist - one that doesn't see the forest for the trees.

He insulted a team of girls. Imus should've known better, and now he is gone.

No, he insulted a team of college-aged WOMEN. They aren't defenseless little girls.

He insulted a team of girls. Imus is a piece of shlt, and it's a pity that people even listen to his mindless diatribe because otherwise his opinion would simply be that of a crotchety old man who has nothing better to do than to talk trash about a college team that accomplished something remarkable for their age.

Compound this with the fact that his insult targeted a team composed of the african diaspora and that his insult included a reference to afro-textured hair easily got the media pot boiling.

Again, people heard, Imus should've known better, and now he's gone.

They are WOMEN. Girls need protection, help from adults. WOMEN should be somewhat self-sufficient and be able to stand up for themselves.

To call them girls is insulting.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: bdude
Imus is a piece of shlt, and it's a pity that people even listen to his mindless diatribe because otherwise his opinion would simply be that of a crotchety old man who has nothing better to do than to talk trash about a college team that accomplished something remarkable for their age.
.

Something remarkable for their age? Aren't most college teams the same age?

 

[darkswordsman17]

Originally posted by: cKGunslinger

Originally posted by: darkswordsman17

Originally posted by: mugs

When the "sole purpose is to make money" trumps the U.S. Constitution it's time to start kicking ass.

What does the constitution have to do with this?

Freedom of speech ring a bell? People like Sharpton want to determine who can say certain words, and the corporations by giving into their idiotic demands are actually enabling that to happen.

It should be required to actually understand the things you claim to hold so dear...[/quote]

Please enlighten me then?

This is selective censorship. They are not trying to make record labels force their artists to stop calling women hos or using nappy, only white radio hosts. As has been pointed out there are plenty of black radio hosts who say just as bad of words and yet you don't see them losing their job and being publically condemned for their actions by these same people.

Yes it should be up to the corporations to allow or disallow what speech they want from their employees, and yes it was not a public forum where he said what he did, however the only reason they are firing the guy is because even bigger racists are trying to make it only right for blacks to use those words. The corporations, who are the ones who have control over freedom of speech in the media, are backing down to this pressure, and thereby limiting freedom of speech. If you don't agree with me, then fine, I can understand that, but the corporations should have just as much of a liability to defend their employees freedom of speech when they hired them for their opinions.

 

[bdude]

Originally posted by: NFS4

They are WOMEN. Girls need protection, help from adults. WOMEN should be somewhat self-sufficient and be able to stand up for themselves.

To call them girls is insulting.

Imus took a cheap and easy shot that he shouldn't have. He has a nationally syndicated radio show and he took an easy shot at a group that does not have the same media voice level.

All we've heard in the past 3 days is Imus going to Sharpton, Imus apologizing. His ugly mug is more prevalent on TV than any real news. Nary a peep from the girls, unless you want to hunt it down in the papers. And who reads those these days.

The vast majority of America and the world will only see Imus and what he said about that team. Now he's paying the price.

 

[bdude]

Originally posted by: 91TTZ

Originally posted by: bdude
Imus is a piece of shlt, and it's a pity that people even listen to his mindless diatribe because otherwise his opinion would simply be that of a crotchety old man who has nothing better to do than to talk trash about a college team that accomplished something remarkable for their age.
.

Something remarkable for their age? Aren't most college teams the same age?

Yes most college teams are the same age, but they're at the top of the peak. They are playing against the best of the best in Division I and they did a damn good job. Pretty remarkable thing to do. I'd be proud to say I accomplished something as great as that.

 

[s0ssos]

Originally posted by: bdude

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: bdude

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
THE WORD ITSELF IS NOT NECESSARILY OFFENSIVE. What IS offensive is the intent behind the word, and in this case, the racism should be painfully obvious.

Also offensive is how many ATOTers seem to believe that the network should have defended Imus and his job, when their sole purpose is to make money.

Wow. You so don't get it.

Please explain what Imus's intent was other than to crack a joke using terms and words thrown around all the time.

There was zero racisim here. None. Nothing. The very line of thinking you are after means you are the worst kind of racist - one that doesn't see the forest for the trees.

He insulted a team of girls. Imus should've known better, and now he is gone.

No, he insulted a team of college-aged WOMEN. They aren't defenseless little girls.

He insulted a team of girls. Imus is a piece of shlt, and it's a pity that people even listen to his mindless diatribe because otherwise his opinion would simply be that of a crotchety old man who has nothing better to do than to talk trash about a college team that accomplished something remarkable for their age.

Compound this with the fact that his insult targeted a team composed of the african diaspora and that his insult included a reference to afro-textured hair easily got the media pot boiling.

Again, people heard, Imus should've known better, and now he's gone.

edit.

And yes, GIRLS. A fully mature 18 year old is a rarity in any culture today.

and you are saying this by using a derogatory term for imus? how is that any better?
oh, yea, cause you're a nobody and nobody cares what you write

 

[Xenon]

I haven't read this entire thread, but can anyone tell me if a reverse boycott has been pushed yet? Where is the list of advertisers that pulled their ads as soon as the pressure began?

I'm a minority myself and I think this kind of thing has no place in our society.

 

[s0ssos]

Originally posted by: Xenon
I haven't read this entire thread, but can anyone tell me if a reverse boycott has been pushed yet? Where is the list of advertisers that pulled their ads as soon as the pressure began?

I'm a minority myself and I think this kind of thing has no place in our society.

shouldn't your last sentence be:
because i'm a minotiry myself, I think this kind of thing has no place in our society.

 

[Queasy]

Michelle Malking guest-hosting for O'Reilly - First video is an interview about the Imus situation and the language used in the hip-hop/rap culture.

All right, here?s the first of two clips, with talk-show host Opio Sokoni. He admits that hip-hop has a problem, then blames it on George Washington. Or something.