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Byebyemermaid 04-12-2007 04:50 PM
Imus cancelled
 
CBS has pulled the plug on the radio program.Charles and Deidre Imus will conclude the radiothon on Friday.I apologize if i offend anyone now but ifeel NBC and CBS are spineless.Now they can be Sharpton and Jacksons Ho's.

Hickory Hill Hoff 04-12-2007 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Byebyemermaid
CBS has pulled the plug on the radio program.Charles and Deidre Imus will conclude the radiothon on Friday.I apologize if i offend anyone now but ifeel NBC and CBS are spineless.Now they can be Sharpton and Jacksons Ho's.
Very, very sad...this is what the world is coming to. :(

somerfrost 04-12-2007 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff
Very, very sad...this is what the world is coming to. :(
They had no choice once the sponsors withdrew, bottom line...we are all responsible for our actions, his remarks had consequences!

Storm Cadet 04-12-2007 05:09 PM



Stick a fork in him...he's DONE!:eek:

Byebyemermaid 04-12-2007 05:16 PM
[quote=DaHoss9698]I agree and I think Imus can be included in the spineless category. Instead of fighting he gave in and this is what ha
ppened. IMO he hould have told Sharpton to go F himself.[/QUOTE
I want to see Sharpton and Jackson going down to North Carolina and apologize to those kids from Duke who they had guilty before any evidence came out.It's 1/9 that they won't do that.

timmgirvan 04-12-2007 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698
I agree and I think Imus can be included in the spineless category. Instead of fighting he gave in and this is what happened. IMO he hould have told Sharpton to go F himself.
Hoss: Imus apologized and took alot of verbal shots from just about everybody in reach of a microphone. He did what was expected of him,was suspended and fired. Irregardless of the facts that his words were bigotry or a bad joke(see John Kerry) he was punished far beyond the worth of the crime. The man has contributed and raised millions for kids, and I daresay none of us has done that....and WE still put up with each other!

Coach Pants 04-12-2007 05:32 PM
Whoever was doing the PR for Imus needs to be knocked out and curb stomped for allowing him to go on Sharpton's show.

Samarta 04-12-2007 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by timmgirvan
Hoss: Imus apologized and took alot of verbal shots from just about everybody in reach of a microphone. He did what was expected of him,was suspended and fired. Irregardless of the facts that his words were bigotry or a bad joke(see John Kerry) he was punished far beyond the worth of the crime. The man has contributed and raised millions for kids, and I daresay none of us has done that....and WE still put up with each other!
Timm I agree that in the grand scheme of things he doesn't deserve what is happening. (or maybe he does) I don't think it's a racist thing, I think it's a judgement thing. But where you lose me on this is the fact that he has raised some charity money doesn't discount the fact that he is a top shelf jerk. So would I dare say Karma is a biotch.

Byebyemermaid 04-12-2007 05:34 PM
One of the sad things is that Imus had Harold Ford from Tennesee on many times and praised him to no end.When they ran negative ads towards Ford during his senatorial campaign Imus defended him and worked hard to try and get him elected.Harold Ford was missing in action during this whole period.Harold Ford is an Afro-American and even had he called up to ridicule Imus that would of been good.Instead he had no guts.The people of Tennesee made the right shoice in not electing him.You need someone with backbone in office.

Samarta 04-12-2007 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Pillow Pants
Whoever was doing the PR for Imus needs to be knocked out and curb stomped for allowing him to go on Sharpton's show.
agreed. but in support of what I just said, I think it was as simple as Imus thinking he can go talk to the Reverend Al and all will be forgiven. Not that easy big fella...

Hickory Hill Hoff 04-12-2007 06:04 PM
This might sound mean...but if I was Imus, I would cancel that meeting with the Rutgers team...he doesn't owe ANYTHING to anyone anymore. THEY accomplished what they wanted! With help from the two "so-called" reverends.
This is just MY opinion...not the boards.

timmgirvan 04-12-2007 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Samarta
Timm I agree that in the grand scheme of things he doesn't deserve what is happening. (or maybe he does) I don't think it's a racist thing, I think it's a judgement thing. But where you lose me on this is the fact that he has raised some charity money doesn't discount the fact that he is a top shelf jerk. So would I dare say Karma is a biotch.
Sam: you have to read the whole post,buddy. I daresay Imus has impacted the country far more than most of the people who were calling for his hide. He wasn't elected,so the electorate has no beef. His employers chose to cave on him even though he brings in 20% of their revenue. Rutgers girls met with him and he apologized. What's next?...sackcloth and ashes? It's just so much overkill to me..and I don't listen to his show! As far as his comments about women in general.....NOBODY tops Stern as far as degrading women...and he's freakin rich now. I personally think a persons' IQ is diminished after listening to that Pig!

Hickory Hill Hoff 04-12-2007 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698
You are missing what I'm saying. I don't think he should have apologized to anyone, especially since at first he said it was just a bad joke. I don't think he should have been fired or anything. I think this whole thing is a big joke. I'm no Imus fan, I like that "pig" Stern. However I think Imus got the raw deal here.
My point was going on Sharpton and apologizing to everyone, basically was an admittance that he had done something wrong. Why go on Sharpton and let him rip into you. What does anyone owe Al Sharpton? NOTHING. Hasn't Imus said much worse than this? I think he should have stood tough and his employers should have followed him. Too bad neither did.
Well said...I agree!

AeWingnut 04-12-2007 08:11 PM
Never liked "I'm a wuss in the morning"
 
If any member of the "protected" peoples would have said what I'm-A-wuss said, there wouldn't have been a peep.

I was driving back from Lexington today and was listening to the Herd on ESPN - saying that Imus is a jerk. He is difficult and not nice to anyone that can't get him something. I'm really surprised that he didn't get a pass. He voted for Hillary and raised a bunch of money for her camapign to get the nomination over Iraq Hussein Osama

Samarta 04-12-2007 08:34 PM
Okay, I guess I misunderstood what you were trying to say. I think the difference between Imus and Stern is that Stern is mindless entertainment with virtually no stance or agenda other than exercising his right to entertain people as he so chooses. Imus on the other hand is all about the agenda and stance and I think that's where they differ. I don't listen to either show, but did listen to Stern every once in awhile on the way to work.

timmgirvan 04-12-2007 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Samarta
Okay, I guess I misunderstood what you were trying to say. I think the difference between Imus and Stern is that Stern is mindless entertainment with virtually no stance or agenda other than exercising his right to entertain people as he so chooses. Imus on the other hand is all about the agenda and stance and I think that's where they differ. I don't listen to either show, but did listen to Stern every once in awhile on the way to work.
Okie-Dokie! You mentioned karma....if there was a scale.....Imus would be way ahead of Stern due to his unceasing efforts on behalf of kids. Stern's main agenda is to promote pornstars, at least it was the last time I heard him on the guys' radios in the warehouse.

Honu 04-12-2007 09:33 PM
And how is it that a black comedian or any black person for that matter can stand up and degrade their own ethnic group along with women and it be ok ?
This Hip Hop generation can call each other things in the press and on t.v. and so on but if a white person says something that doesnt sit just right , well hell lets string em up.
Its just frikin stupid.

sham 04-12-2007 09:43 PM
I think Imus has more problems coming. What are the odds that some ambulance chasing lawyers have contacted the girls on the Rutgers team about a law suit? That is probably the main reason no one is backing him up. They want no part of being sued.

timmgirvan 04-12-2007 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by sham
I think Imus has more problems coming. What are the odds that some ambulance chasing lawyers have contacted the girls on the Rutgers team about a law suit? That is probably the main reason no one is backing him up. They want no part of being sued.
If he didn't yell "fire"...they can't sue him for bad taste or manners! btw....John Edwards is otherwise engaged!

sham 04-12-2007 09:51 PM
Defamation of character-

The causes of action, defamation of character, slander, and libel are closely related. They involve the allegation that the defendant (Imus) told untruths (were hos, offered services as prostitutes) about the plaintiff (the girls), thereby causing the plaintiff to suffer harm (ruined reputations). The precise elements of these causes of action vary from state to state.

timmgirvan 04-12-2007 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by sham
Defamation of character-

The causes of action, defamation of character, slander, and libel are closely related. They involve the allegation that the defendant (Imus) told untruths (were hos, made a living as prostitutes) about the plaintiff (the girls), thereby causing the plaintiff to suffer harm (ruined reputations). The precise elements of these causes of action vary from state to state.
I think that a "reach"! But you may have more knowledge on the subject. If he had called them out by name..then they'd have a shot...but otherwise, no btw...Hillary is going to Rutgers and soothe their feathers...so all is not lost.

sham 04-12-2007 09:58 PM
There are lawyers that would pursue the case for publicity even if they felt that there was little chance to win it. You can be sued for just about anything in America.

timmgirvan 04-12-2007 10:00 PM
They could also be laughed outta court! Yeah...I know I'm dreamin!

sham 04-12-2007 10:05 PM
This case could be a bigger TV draw than the OJ trial. Maybe someone will sue and it goes to trial.

timmgirvan 04-12-2007 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by sham
This case could be a bigger TV draw than the OJ trial. Maybe someone will sue and it goes to trial.
Last time I checked...there was no loss of life so far!

Cajungator26 04-12-2007 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Honu
And how is it that a black comedian or any black person for that matter can stand up and degrade their own ethnic group along with women and it be ok ?
This Hip Hop generation can call each other things in the press and on t.v. and so on but if a white person says something that doesnt sit just right , well hell lets string em up.
Its just frikin stupid.
I agree, Honu. I don't think anyone should be saying that stuff...

philcski 04-12-2007 10:17 PM
Maybe I'm taking it harder than others because (a) I hate Imus with a passion and (b) I have a degree from Rutgers University but his comments went way beyond distasteful. These girls are all pretty hardscrabble, no doubt, but they have represented the University well and had done something pretty special by reaching the championship game. Why take a potshot like that at a time these girls should be celebrating? He's a real *******, despite his phony charity claims of goodness.
* Note that his "charity" has one of the lowest % of funds actually used of any major nonprofit in America.

sham 04-12-2007 10:21 PM
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Sex sells!

Also, I am pretty sure Imus is already dead...or at least not alive...undead.
LOL He probably does not know that the dope and booze killed him years ago. Either that or he's too mean to die. I'll bet old Imus will be on satellite radio before the sun rises. He'll pop up again somewhere. Maybe his brother Fred will get him a job with the radio station for which he has a minor dj gig.

Cajungator26 04-12-2007 10:22 PM
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Tim do me a favor and take a step down from your soapbox for a second. Stern's main agenda is not to promote pornstars, it's to entertain, which, sorry he does. You obviously haven't listened in years so it seems a bit ridiculous to make judgements on his show.
I haven't listened in years... his voice has always annoyed me to death. LOL

Cajungator26 04-12-2007 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698
Yeah but you like Nascar, so.....
I know... horrible, isn't it? I'm addicted!

timmgirvan 04-12-2007 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698
Tim do me a favor and take a step down from your soapbox for a second. Stern's main agenda is not to promote pornstars, it's to entertain, which, sorry he does. You obviously haven't listened in years so it seems a bit ridiculous to make judgements on his show.
Hoss: soapboxes are free,Buddy! I can state my opinion as you have stated yours. To each his own.

sham 04-12-2007 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by philcski
Maybe I'm taking it harder than others because (a) I hate Imus with a passion and (b) I have a degree from Rutgers University but his comments went way beyond distasteful. These girls are all pretty hardscrabble, no doubt, but they have represented the University well and had done something pretty special by reaching the championship game. Why take a potshot like that at a time these girls should be celebrating? He's a real *******, despite his phony charity claims of goodness.
* Note that his "charity" has one of the lowest % of funds actually used of any major nonprofit in America.
Just looked up hardscrabble in the dictionary - it means "prostitute with coarse hair" .................. Just kidding. Couldn't resist.


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