Posted on 04/11/2007 3:29:52 PM PDT by NickatNite2003
Tucker just read a news flash, announcing that they will no longer simulcast Imus at all, anymore.
I have heard the clip. Having watched the game he was referring to it was clear to me that the underlying impulse of the remark was that the Rutgers team was less attractive than the Tennessee team. I don't think it was about race since the Tennessee team, the team he wanted to win, is predominantly black.
I agree. Or advertisers exercising their prerogative to take their money elsewhere.
Remember, these guys live and die by ratings.
Real interisting stuff coming up.
Free Speech only works for those who call THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES A DRUNK, STUPID, IDIOT.
The problems is that he lost the sponsors- MSNBC or any problems isn’t going to keep a program on with no sponsors, no matter what the viewers say.
Gosh, this is really upsetting. I’ll need to put off washing my socks tonight.
Black Conservatives Speak Out on Don Imus Controversy, Criticism
Imus Was Wrong, But Project 21 Members Question Sincerity of Critics’ Outrage
For Release: April 10, 2007
Don Imus has been suspended by CBS Radio and MSNBC for two weeks in the wake of comments made on his April 4, 2007 syndicated radio show. On that show, Imus called members of the Rutgers University women’s basketball team “rough girls” and “nappy-headed hos.” Others in the studio with Imus also called the girls “hardcore hos” and compared their looks to the men’s professional Toronto Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies.
Imus has apologized for the remarks and has promised to meet with the team. The Reverend Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, the National Association of Black Journalists and the National Organization for Women, among others, are demanding Imus be fired.
The follow are comments made by members of the Project 21 black leadership network regarding the Imus controversy and the seemingly selective outrage of the people now speaking out against Imus. Project 21 members do not endorse or agree with Imus’s comments.
Mychal Massie, Chairman of Project 21 (Zion Hill, Pennsylvania) - “The hysteria that has erupted shows a continued pattern of liberal willingness to be selectively offended. Where is the outrage over Jesse Jackson calling Jews ‘Hymies’ and New York City ‘Hymietown’? Why has Al Sharpton’s reputation been enhanced since he slandered prosecutor Steve Pagones in the Tawana Brawley hoax or incited anti-Semitic hatred in Crown Heights or outside Freddie’s Fashion Mark in Harlem? Where is the liberal outrage over Joe Biden, Harry Reid, Chuck Schumer, Dick Durbin, John Murtha, Charles Rangel or any of scores of other intentionally insulting liberal marplots afflicted with incontinence of the mouth similar to Don Imus?
“One must question not only the overall sensibilities, but the true motives of those who feign insult over Rush Limbaugh, who - when speaking in his former role as ESPN sports commentator - gave a reasoned opinion about an NFL quarterback but are not the least bit offended when HBO talk show host Bill Maher said the attempted assassination of Vice President Cheney in Afghanistan could have accomplished a good thing.”
“Not one of those now crying foul over the Imus comments voiced a scintilla of insult over the vicious, racist and vulgar diatribes regularly directed at Justice Clarence Thomas, Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice and her predecessor, General Colin Powell.”
Kevin Martin, Project 21 National Advisory Council member (Washington, D.C.) - “Thomas Oliphant, the liberal political cartoonist who has drawn Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice in an overtly racial manner, appeared on the Imus show pledging ‘solidarity forever.’ Bill Maher, who was already fired for calling the 9/11 terrorists ‘brave’ and most recently expressed regret that they failed to assassinate Vice President Cheney in Afghanistan, is also standing by Imus’s side. This is a well-crafted response to another liberal episode of ‘foot-in-mouth disease,’ and Imus’s well-placed friends are working damage control and hoping this will all blow over.”
“At the end of all of this, I expect Imus will return to the airwaves after his suspension and Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton will have heavier pockets. The American people will return their attention to ‘American Idol’ and Anna Nicole while the true victims in all of this - the Rutgers University women’s basketball team - will be left the butt of on-the-job or locker room jokes for months to come.”
Deneen Borelli, Project 21 Fellow (East Chester, NY) - “The backlash over Imus’s racist comments clearly illustrates a double-standard. Where is this kind of outrage when Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice, Maryland’s former lieutenant governor Michael Steele and Justice Clarence Thomas are bombarded with insulting slurs? Even more outrageous is the lack of criticism over the degrading song lyrics in rap music 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - the same words Imus spoke of that some blacks condone. You can’t have it both ways.”
http://www.nationalcenter.org/P21PR_Don_Imus_041007.html
His being removed from MSNBC is just fine with me and has nothing to do with free speech. It does have something to do with his racist and stupid comments and a decision by the sponsors and the broadcast station to fill that time slot with someone else. Good riddance.
Maybe some of their celebrity profiles or prison programs. I’m sure people love it when they run those over & over & over & over.......LOL.
The Culture of Victimhood has one big win under their belts now. Who will the PC Warriors take down next?
[What would that accomplish?]
That old guy is going to try get some dignity back, not his job. I think he will take this to court, if nothing more, to show the hypocrisy of the media. He has enough money to hire the best lawyers and after he’s exposed the hypocrisy to everyone, he will sign a lucrative deal with satellite radio and rant with Stern.
But, if Jesse didn't get any cash out of this, the battle can't be over. That would be charity work. Just not Jesse's style.
According to an NBC VP, the meeting is still scheduled to take place despite Imus' firing from MSNBC.
I am sick of Al Sharpton and Jessie Jackson.
So a dumb ass jerk like Imus should get a free ride because sharpton isn't held accountable? huh?
I think they just jumped way too fast. This probably has more to do with bowing to the god of pc.
No problem and yes Al et. al. did play a role but really I don’t care. Imus had this coming years ago. If one remembers he was the original shock jock.
Yes it does. It has little to do with anything else.
Don't be silly, don't you know it's not about what you say but who says it. Or, if you are referring to black conservatives, it's OK to call them names and minimize their accomplishments.
Oh yeah....whatever you do, don't compliment a black leftist if you're white...I'm not sure why that rule is in effect, but it is, so don't do it.
And NEVER NEVER NEVER question the good Rev's about whether or not they have the moral authority to speak out against racist speech since they are two of the biggest offenders in the political arena, it makes you a racist...I don't understand that rule either, but that's the rule so don't do it.
Oh, I was wondering why he chose to call a college basketball team names. I remember when he did the White House Correspondence Dinner and made really insulting jokes at Clinton’s expense. I thought it was tacky and uncalled for, but how come he could keep his job after that but not this time?
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