by Dorothy, Tue Mar 18, 2008 at 01:58:59 PM EDT
I agree with Obama on this, but now it also seems selective:
"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."
by alexbhill, Wed Apr 25, 2007 at 04:19:20 PM EDT
Previously posted the Young People For Blog.
This is a hot issue now and many people are chiming in. I would just like to piggy back off of the early post titled : A Response to All Hip Hop Apologists. Hip Hop is a topic that is drawing together as well as dividing people. Imus, Al Sharpton, Anderson Cooper, Oprah Winfrey, Snoop Dogg, Cam'ron, Russell Simmons, you, me, and your neighbor are all caught up in this 'issue.' Hip Hop is something that touches us all no matter what your ethnic background, home situation, or city dwelling. Hip Hop consumes you no matter what to think, no matter what you listen to, no matter where you come from.
by Matt Stoller, Fri Apr 20, 2007 at 06:26:30 PM EDT
The death blog aimed at internet radio is designed to help people like Imus and the rappers who specialize in derogatory language. Hip hop artist Jahi writes:
by Brian Watkins, Sun Apr 15, 2007 at 08:14:02 PM EDT
One perennial question about a politician is whether he would back you up in a bar fight.
This Sunday we had a chance to see Governor Bill Richardson in action. On This Week With George, Bill Richardson was asked about Don Imus' work organizing a charity for children in New Mexico. Richardson's administration had helped make arrangements for Imus' project.
If you live under a rock you might not know that Imus recently had his radio program canceled in most (all?) markets because his tasteless and sometimes racist remarks on the air finally caught public attention.
Richardson refused to condemn Imus and reminded George about the good work Imus contributed to in New Mexico. The governor didn't endorse any racist remarks or defend any misbehavior or even object to various stations firing Imus but he did refuse to turn on his friend for the easy sound bite.
I don't like Imus, but I do like hearing a Democrat show some loyalty to someone. It happens far too seldom in our days.
by blues, Sun Apr 15, 2007 at 07:45:00 AM EDT
Vote on whether Imus deserved to be canned!
Cape Cod Online
http://www.capecodonline.com/
Vote at: "Do you agree with
the network's decision?"
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