Imus and Nappy-headed-ho's - Page 3

Griff · 04-13-2007, 07:43 AM

I already said this in unpopular opinions but the deal is, Imus was fired for the true ugly things he said about Clinton and Bush not the false ugly things he said about the Rutgers' women.

tw · 04-13-2007, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Griff

Imus was fired for the true ugly things he said about Clinton and Bush not the false ugly things he said about the Rutgers' women.

1970s Imus was hilarious.

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Dr Billy Sol Harkness of the good Church of the gooey death; discount house of workship coming to you from Del Rio Texas-

I don't care if it rains or freezes
Long as I got my plastic jesus
Riding on the dashboard of my car.

I could go 100 mile an hour
Long as I got the almight power
Right up there with my pair of fuzzy dice.

After an airliner was hijacked to Cuba, Imus called Cuba to negotiate a discounted purchase of a used 727. US State Department was not amused.

Those were the days when Imus, Soupy Sales, and Howard Sterm shared the same radio station. Amazing how hate in both radio (Rush Limbaugh) and music (hip hop) is now considered entertainment. Amazing that the color of one's skin now determines what that person can and cannot say.

TheMercenary · 04-13-2007, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

I feel no guilt for my country's role. I do however recognise my country's role. Its simply a matter of history.

This is the same way most whites feel in this country. I have no guilt about it either.

Clodfobble · 04-13-2007, 08:55 AM

Imus will be back on the air in a couple of months, you just watch. His co-host had already been fired and re-hired three times for offensive statements.

duck_duck · 04-13-2007, 09:25 AM

I'm surprised by this whole thing because I hear some of the girls at my school call each other worse names. I would have never known what he said was a racial remark if somebody didn't point it out.

DanaC · 04-13-2007, 10:29 AM

Do you consider it appropriate to call black people negros?

Clodfobble · 04-13-2007, 10:34 AM

Awesome link, Beestie.

Clodfobble · 04-13-2007, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

Do you consider it appropriate to call black people negros?

In the 60s, it was the preferred term, and "black" was considered offensive and racist.

Ever heard of the United Negro College Fund?

DanaC · 04-13-2007, 10:39 AM

true enough. But this isn't the 60s. It's not about the inherent offensiveness of a word, it's about whether or not it's acceptable to use a term which the group in question finds offensive and which was originally externally imposed upon them.

Shawnee123 · 04-13-2007, 10:45 AM

No, it's about a person choosing to use a term deemed offensive by a group and what the repercussions should be, and in what cases those repercussions should be employed.

DanaC · 04-13-2007, 10:47 AM

Sorry, I wasn't talking about the radio guy....I was talking about merc's insistence on referring to African-Americans as negros.

Hyoi · 04-13-2007, 12:55 PM

I want an apology. Not sure what for, but it sure as hell seems like everyone else is getting one, so I want one, too.

And, I want bunny rabbits on my bib.

DanaC · 04-13-2007, 01:01 PM

Sorry Hyoi.

Hyoi · 04-13-2007, 01:15 PM

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Sorry Hyoi.

And the bunny rabbits ?

glatt · 04-13-2007, 01:17 PM

the apology is never enough, is it?

04-13-2007, 07:43 AM	#1
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I already said this in unpopular opinions but the deal is, Imus was fired for the true ugly things he said about Clinton and Bush not the false ugly things he said about the Rutgers' women. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

04-13-2007, 10:45 AM	#10
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	No, it's about a person choosing to use a term deemed offensive by a group and what the repercussions should be, and in what cases those repercussions should be employed. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

04-13-2007, 12:55 PM	#12
Hyoi Faithful Companion Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 188	I want an apology. Not sure what for, but it sure as hell seems like everyone else is getting one, so I want one, too. And, I want bunny rabbits on my bib. __________________ When you stop trying to make sense of it all, it all begins to make sense.

04-13-2007, 08:55 AM	#4
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Imus will be back on the air in a couple of months, you just watch. His co-host had already been fired and re-hired three times for offensive statements.

04-13-2007, 09:25 AM	#5
duck_duck Soul Duck Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: over here Posts: 485	I'm surprised by this whole thing because I hear some of the girls at my school call each other worse names. I would have never known what he said was a racial remark if somebody didn't point it out.

04-13-2007, 10:29 AM	#6
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Do you consider it appropriate to call black people negros?

04-13-2007, 10:34 AM	#7
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Awesome link, Beestie.

04-13-2007, 10:39 AM	#9
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	true enough. But this isn't the 60s. It's not about the inherent offensiveness of a word, it's about whether or not it's acceptable to use a term which the group in question finds offensive and which was originally externally imposed upon them.

04-13-2007, 10:47 AM	#11
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Sorry, I wasn't talking about the radio guy....I was talking about merc's insistence on referring to African-Americans as negros.

04-13-2007, 01:01 PM	#13
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Sorry Hyoi.

04-13-2007, 01:17 PM	#15
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	the apology is never enough, is it?

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