Don Imus

firstdown · 04-10-2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

You don't have to hate black people to be racist. You only have to have an opinion about them which is based only on their skin color.

It should be noted that Imus was not alone in this. There was another man in the booth (I think his producer), and I can't be certain who said what. However, they were certainly in agreement.

Imus' statements reflect his attitude and beliefs towards the people whom he described. He (or his producer) called the Rutgers girls "Jigaboos", which is only a very small step away from n*****. I cannot understand how somebody would refer to black people in this manner, without having some negative opinion.

Based on that statement, Imus is racist. He clearly has a negative opinion about those people -- whom he does not know -- simply because of the color of their skin.

Not sure if you know what your talking about. Imus was on a one and one interview with Ail Sharpton when this happened. Can you give us any link to back up whatyoue have stated as fact. There has been nothing in what i have read and that would make this even a bigger deal.

GhettoDogAllStars · 04-10-2007, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

Not sure if you know what your talking about. Imus was on a one and one interview with Ail Sharpton when this happened. Can you give us any link to back up whatyoue have stated as fact. There has been nothing in what i have read and that would make this even a bigger deal.

Imus was on a one-on-one interview with Sharpton when what happened? The racial slurs? No, sorry. That was on Imus' radio show. Also, when Imus was interviewed by Sharpton, on Sharpton's radio show, it was not one-on-one. Maybe I have misunderstood you, and you can clarify.

If you want links, check the ones posted in this thread.

RobH4413 · 04-12-2007, 12:30 AM

My uncle made a pretty good point to me tonight. He said "You know, if someone like Chris Rock said these comments, we wouldn't ever here about it"...

I kind of agree with him.

Granted, I've despised Imus for quite a long time, but I think my uncle had a point.

IMO I think the only reason he got yanked was because the advertisers pulled out. It was merely a business decision, so don't give MS NBC any credit for being "noble" or anything to that cause.

Imus is and always has been a bastard... so I don't think that's any news.

saden1 · 04-12-2007, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by RobH4413

My uncle made a pretty good point to me tonight. He said "You know, if someone like Chris Rock said these comments, we wouldn't ever here about it"...

I kind of agree with him.

Granted, I've despised Imus for quite a long time, but I think my uncle had a point.

IMO I think the only reason he got yanked was because the advertisers pulled out. It was merely a business decision, so don't give MS NBC any credit for being "noble" or anything to that cause.

Imus is and always has been a bastard... so I don't think that's any news.

I never heard Christ Rocks say "Long nosed Jewish bitch" or "San Fag-cisco home of the fags."

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 04-12-2007, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by saden1

I never heard Christ Rocks say "Long nosed Jewish bitch" or "San Fag-cisco home of the fags."

Is Christ Rocks Jesus' stand-up comedian brother? Just kidding, but did Imus say those things?

saden1 · 04-12-2007, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Is Christ Rocks Jesus' stand-up comedian brother? Just kidding, but did Imus say those things?

No but he did call a group of black girls "Nappy Head Hos" which is as much of an insult IMO.

hooskins · 04-12-2007, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by saden1

No but he did call a group of black girls "Nappy Head Hos" which is as much of an insult IMO.

just to play devil's advocate rappers and comedians definitely refer to black women as hos and bitches.

hooskins · 04-12-2007, 12:57 AM

I dont know much about Imus, but I did watch the clip where he made that statement, plus I have seen the whole one on one with sharpton and his multiple apologies.

Look he said what he said, and honestly it might be good he did. It brought up an issue of racism that we usually try to hide. Now I am glad the public is out there talking about it. But just staying mad at him doesn't accomplish anything. You have to learn from the situation and move on.

04-12-2007, 12:30 AM	#3
RobH4413 Wildcard Bitches Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 40 Posts: 2,638	Re: Don Imus My uncle made a pretty good point to me tonight. He said "You know, if someone like Chris Rock said these comments, we wouldn't ever here about it"... I kind of agree with him. Granted, I've despised Imus for quite a long time, but I think my uncle had a point. IMO I think the only reason he got yanked was because the advertisers pulled out. It was merely a business decision, so don't give MS NBC any credit for being "noble" or anything to that cause. Imus is and always has been a bastard... so I don't think that's any news. __________________ This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!

04-12-2007, 12:57 AM	#8
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 38 Posts: 8,606	Re: Don Imus I dont know much about Imus, but I did watch the clip where he made that statement, plus I have seen the whole one on one with sharpton and his multiple apologies. Look he said what he said, and honestly it might be good he did. It brought up an issue of racism that we usually try to hide. Now I am glad the public is out there talking about it. But just staying mad at him doesn't accomplish anything. You have to learn from the situation and move on. __________________ Vacancy

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