April 11, 2007— In an interview with ABC News Wednesday afternoon, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., called for talk radio host Don Imus to be fired, and said he would never again appear on his show, which is broadcast on CBS Radio and MSNBC television.
"I understand MSNBC has suspended Mr. Imus," Obama told ABC News, "but I would also say that there's nobody on my staff who would still be working for me if they made a comment like that about anybody of any ethnic group. And I would hope that NBC ends up having that same attitude."
Obama said he appeared once on Imus's show two years ago, and "I have no intention of returning."
what was the imus tiff? i don't read your "news reports".He called some black basketball players cute and others he called nappy headed hoes. He didn't call all black women nappy-headed hoes, but there you go. Yes, it was a stupid comment and very sexist, but it shouldn't be the top story in the news and Obama shouldn't waste his time on such a trivial issue.
I used to listen to IMUS in the morning before classes. He just sorta sits there and grunts and crap like anyone else.Speaking of horses, didn't anyone catch that female basketball game last night.
To be honest tho shock jocks do that shit. However, Imus isnt really that entertaining anyway so fired or hired, I dont care.
What I do appreciate is how this incident is raising the very obvious issue of the existing double standard.
NO ONE should be allowed to do it. Saying white people cant say that stuff is descrimination too. Pick a horse everyone!
Oh malek. You and your facts.:punch Don't let one of PD's memes spread.
what was the imus tiff? i don't read your "news reports".He called some black basketball players cute and others he called nappy headed hoes. He didn't call all black women nappy-headed hoes, but there you go. Yes, it was a stupid comment and very sexist, but it shouldn't be the top story in the news and Obama shouldn't waste his time on such a trivial issue.
It just broke, NBC has fired him for good.Yep.
I dare you to say that on GAFI have not posted on GAF in over a month.
Can I post your post on GAF? And claim your facts as my own?They'll claim that they're not comprabable and that blondes are worshipped by society and are seen as the ideal.
Can I post your post on GAF? And claim your facts as my own?They'll claim that they're not comprabable and that blondes are worshipped by society and are seen as the ideal.
what was the imus tiff? i don't read your "news reports".He called some black basketball players cute and others he called nappy headed hoes. He didn't call all black women nappy-headed hoes, but there you go. Yes, it was a stupid comment and very sexist, but it shouldn't be the top story in the news and Obama shouldn't waste his time on such a trivial issue.
The argument is that a racial slur against one is a racial slur against the entire group, and in this case black women. I don't agree with that at all. Imus singled out a group of black women, he didn't attack all black women.
And since when is "nappy headed hos" worth a media shitstorm? I realize MSNBC is in a tough position since he's essentially their employee (or was), but the circus this is generating is beyond stupid.
I like your analogy with the dumb blonde stereotype. I dare you to say that on GAF
what was the imus tiff? i don't read your "news reports".He called some black basketball players cute and others he called nappy headed hoes. He didn't call all black women nappy-headed hoes, but there you go. Yes, it was a stupid comment and very sexist, but it shouldn't be the top story in the news and Obama shouldn't waste his time on such a trivial issue.
The argument is that a racial slur against one is a racial slur against the entire group, and in this case black women. I don't agree with that at all. Imus singled out a group of black women, he didn't attack all black women.
And since when is "nappy headed hos" worth a media shitstorm? I realize MSNBC is in a tough position since he's essentially their employee (or was), but the circus this is generating is beyond stupid.
I like your analogy with the dumb blonde stereotype. I dare you to say that on GAF
Its because and old white guy said it. Snoop says its ok for him to say it about women tho.
Not to defend Imus, he's been a blowhard and clearly senile.I dislike it when people call for boycotts or firings, it smacks of an authoritarian mindset. Especially for such a minor comment. It's not like he said all black women are hoes, or something like that.
Im just glad he's off the air, his show sucked.I've never watched it. How hard is that to do?
And fuck Al Sharpton, who the hell is he? i
all old people are indeed senile. i'd like to request that the "definition" of senile be expanded to include the hopelessly home-schooled.
I'd demand that you lose your job, but then again you're unemployed.Technically I'm in the student category. But I will be unemployed soon.
I'd demand that you lose your job, but then again you're unemployed.Technically I'm in the student category. But I will be unemployed soon.
No, our country isn't stupid.I'd demand that you lose your job, but then again you're unemployed.Technically I'm in the student category. But I will be unemployed soon.
Well full time students are considered unemployed by the US government. I don't know if it's the same in Canada though
The real tragedy here is that Don Imus feels he has any room to make cracks on other people's hair. C'mon.spoiler (click to show/hide)Full time students are not counted as "unemployed" by the US government. You're dumb.[close]
"Unemployed" means someone is actively looking for a job. Jeez.
The real tragedy here is that Don Imus feels he has any room to make cracks on other people's hair. C'mon.spoiler (click to show/hide)Full time students are not counted as "unemployed" by the US government. You're dumb.[close]