I’m more than dismayed that so many conservatives here on FR are supporting XM in this suspension. As with Imus, the comments were taken completely out of context, and spun from tasteless humor into political controversy from thin air. As was said above, the club that is currently beating O&A to the cheers of many freepers will be turned on all the conservative talkers eventually. It saddens me deeply that so many here fail to see the shortsightedness of their cheerleading.
Freepers pride themselves on being well informed, but this case sheds light on the fact that many are nothing more than spoon fed media babies, lapping up whatever is dished out with a smile on their face finishing it up with righteous indignation.
As you said, neither of these guys advocated the rape of anyone. It was merely a throw away line that came to the attention of everyone here because Imus’ blood is still swirling in the water, and the people who would dictate to us what we think and say needed to feed again.
Freepers: You better get a grip and figure out whats going on here. Today O&A for a throw away line in humor, tomorrow Rush Limbaugh for pointing out some other factual point, taken (once again) completely out of context, that may or may not hinge on race. Wake up!
You’re correct. I heard the broadcast in question and it’s astounding how this has been misrepresented.
Apparently however, they weren’t suspended due to the broadcast, but that they signed a contract not to speak on air about it and apparently did. I don’t recall that but I only listen on my commute.