Thread: Imus gets the Boot ...

I believe it. I've heard him use the word nappy before, only not in conjunction with hoes, and specially not directed against decent college women.

He could get away with making fun of certain groups or race (Asians, Latinos, Arabs), but black people got more clout than other minorities.

I would bet if someone re-played all of his shows, we would find that he has equally discriminated against persons of other races, including caucasian, and men as well (I think "men" is a race unto themselves.)

I mean, it's just his way. It's showmanship. He's always been so obvious with his put downs, that it was clear to me that he didn't mean to be offensive. (kind of like Milk-Man, and Birchtree)

Well, plus, it's always been very obvious that he was a pure-bred, card-carrying male chauvenist.

So now they give him the boot?

I think people should be allowed to say what they want. We have the choice to turn it off.

I mean, hey, have you ever watched that show "dance your pants off"? They let that on tv.

GA

I really don't like Imus, but I really don't think he should be fired because he said something that other people say all the time!!! That's prejudice. White ba---rd!

Bottom Line up front: The news media didn't fire him. The people didn't fire him. After analysing the situation - His boss fired him.

CBS could have kept him, but they weren't willing to take that risk. The people spoke. Advertisors were pulling out. CBS had no choice.

A lesson to be learned. Yes, we all have freedom of speach, but when you are representing your organization when you speak, what you say could get your tail fired.

Originally Posted by 2EASY

Bottom Line up front: The news media didn't fire him. The people didn't fire him. After analysing the situation - His boss fired him.

CBS could have kept him, but they weren't willing to take that risk. The people spoke. Advertisors were pulling out. CBS had no choice.

A lesson to be learned. Yes, we all have freedom of speach, but when you are representing your organization when you speak, what you say could get your tail fired.

FREEDOM OF SPEACH!!!!!!!!!!! You mean I,I,I,I,I, can't say what another PERSON says??? What kinda crap is that!!! No way, this old boy is going to agree with that stuff! We are are the same in the eyes of the LORD!

Nnut - you are right - you can't say what another person says to the world in front of your boss and expect to keep your job if your boss won't back you when people get offended by what you say. MSNBC & CBS decided not to back him. result = Imus got fired

If you are referring to the rap videos - unfortuantely, the companies are keeping the rappers - why - because of the $$$$$. Fools are buying the Cds that use the degrading language. As soon as these fools stop buying those CDs because of the foul language - those rappers will be fired also.

Originally Posted by 2EASY

If you are referring to the rap videos - unfortuantely, the companies are keeping the rappers - why - because of the $$$$$. Fools are buying the Cds that use the degrading language. As soon as these fools stop buying those CDs because of the foul language - those rappers will be fired also.

That is my number one ... Pet Pieve ... There never was a rap lifestyle back in the 80's ...and now some idiots came up with it and spread the word that it's OK to "Dis" your "Bro" and "live and die in LA" kind of BS. I personally refuse to go see those movies or buy any CD's related to such stupidity and hate.

"Word To Your Mother"

PS... I grew up in the formerly known "South Central LA" FWIW.

Originally Posted by GeorgiaGal

I mean, it's just his way. It's showmanship. He's always been so obvious with his put downs, that it was clear to me that he didn't mean to be offensive. (kind of like Milk-Man, and Birchtree)


GA

Don't you have some laundry or housecleaning to do?

Wow! I can't believe everyone thinks this is a speech issue. You can guarantee that if the advertisers stay then he would have stayed. That is the only thing that mattered in this whole thing. $$$$$$

Originally Posted by GeorgiaGal

......... including caucasian, and men as well (I think "men" is a race unto themselves.)
GA

We're from Mars....I'm sure you read that book.

Originally Posted by sugarandspice

Wow! I can't believe everyone thinks this is a speech issue. You can guarantee that if the advertisers stay then he would have stayed. That is the only thing that mattered in this whole thing. $$$$$$

Agree 100%. Just was having this same discussion with someone at work...