That fucking racist Imus is going back on the air

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Tue Nov-27-07 12:21 PM
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That fucking racist Imus is going back on the air

I can't believe the Boston Globe said this. A much needed voice? :wtf:
DON IMUS will return to the airwaves on Dec. 3, marking the end to a hypocritical media morality play and bringing a needed voice back to the radio. http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2007/11/27/keep_talking_imus/

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Captain Hilts

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Tue Nov-27-07 12:50 PM
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1. He's also a sexist. But that won't get you kicked off the air. nt

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stellanoir

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Tue Nov-27-07 12:55 PM
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2. Oh goodie !!!

Now I can look forward to the daily threads that say. . .

"So and so said __________________ on Imus. . ."

That will invariably be followed by a litany of responses that say. . .

"Why do you bother watching/listening to that jerk. . .?"

I've missed them so.

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Didereaux

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Tue Nov-27-07 01:42 PM
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3. A most detestable asshole, but has EVERY RIGHT to be on the air! It's not just YOUR freedom!

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Union Label

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Tue Nov-27-07 02:00 PM
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5. Where did I say his going back was against my freedom?

I know he has the right to broadcast, but like yourself I also think he is A most detestable asshole. But nowhere in my post did I say he did not have the right.

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Didereaux

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Tue Nov-27-07 02:15 PM
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6. 'Freedom' as in 1st amendment n/t

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FredScuttle

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Tue Nov-27-07 03:32 PM
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12. "1st Amendment" as in "CONGRESS will make no law...abridging freedom of speech"?

Remind again what act of Congress concerned firing Imus from his multi-million dollar radio show? Oh yeah...I forgot - Congress didn't fire Imus, CBS did!

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LanternWaste

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Tue Nov-27-07 03:25 PM
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8. The airwaves belong to the public.

The airwaves belong to the public.

(How does his being on or off the air have anything to do with rights....?

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NashVegas

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Tue Nov-27-07 01:44 PM
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4. Hypocritical Morality Play? Yeah, That Sounds About Right

Rush Limbaugh and others have worked their asses off for 20 years to destroy advances that several minorities made.

I didn't see Reverend Al making much fuss there, though.

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Bake

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Tue Nov-27-07 02:38 PM
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7. So don't listen to him.

There. That was easy.

Bake

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LanternWaste

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Tue Nov-27-07 03:27 PM
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9. When all else fails, misogyny and racism are rating-getters...

When all else fails, misogyny and racism are rating-getters.

"Needed voice"? I guess some people need misogyny and racism, but I wouldn't want to meet them...

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MadBadger

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Tue Nov-27-07 03:28 PM
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10. Difference between being racist and making racist comment..

oh hell nevermind. Im not getting in these arguments again.

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sampsonblk

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Tue Nov-27-07 03:31 PM
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11. Good! He's a great entertainer!

I used to watch his show every morning on MSNBC.

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librechik

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Tue Nov-27-07 03:46 PM
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13. I wonder if he learned his lesson--about not crossing Bush

seems he lost his job mere days after endorsing impeachment--after 20 years of similar "ho" remarks.

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madokie

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Tue Nov-27-07 03:50 PM
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14. that was what it was all about

the first time I heard him say the i word and he hanging word I said to my wife he won't be lasting long now. sure 'nuf he was gone in about a month. the rev al got played like he always do and this time it was karl rove doing the playing

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sandnsea

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Tue Nov-27-07 03:52 PM
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15. We'll never get the haters off the air

Too damn many hypocrites running around.

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riverdeep

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Tue Nov-27-07 04:19 PM
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16. First week's guests-

'How to handle hecklers', with Michael Richards on Monday. Tuesday's topic 'Too many Jews or way too many Jews' with Mel Gibson. Wednesday is on location with Bill O'Really at a Harlem restaurant. Thursday is just straight up Tom Metzger and David Duke. And Friday, redemption with Al Sharpton. Like saying the Lord's prayer for Catholics, Sharpton cleanses all.

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