Imus from MSNBC in trouble for racist remarks!

[MobBoss]

Imus is a nappy headed ho.

Actually, I think he looks like the crypt keeper.

And is it just me, or does anyone else think that Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson giving Imus a hard time about this is like the pot calling the kettle black? I mean really...what right does Jesse "hymietown" Jackson have to give Imus a hard time?

 

[Desmond Hawkins]

"Breaking News! DJ makes ass of self... world in shock"

 

[Masquerouge]

If he felt comfortable saying that kind of things live on air, I'm afraid of what he's like in real-life.
You don't just blurb out a racist remark by mistake.

 

[Red Door]

Actually, I think he looks like the crypt keeper.

And is it just me, or does anyone else think that Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson giving Imus a hard time about this is like the pot calling the kettle black? I mean really...what right does Jesse "hymietown" Jackson have to give Imus a hard time?

Because Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson believe the more times they get themselves in the news, the better place America becomes, which is utter crap.

This case is actually a sort of big deal, as the Rutgers team is furious.
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[Desmond Hawkins]

If he felt comfortable saying that kind of things live on air, I'm afraid of what he's like in real-life.
You don't just blurb out a racist remark by mistake.

He is probably like half of the idiots you meet every day on the streets.

 

[Xanikk999]

Because Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson believe the more times they get themselves in the news, the better place America becomes, which is utter crap.

This case is actually a sort of big deal, as the Rutgers team is furious.
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They are just overly sensitive i think. I could care less if jesse jackson called white people honkeys or rich snobs.

 

[Red Door]

They are just overly sensitive i think. I could care less if jesse jackson called white people honkeys or rich snobs.

Overly sensitive? They were called nappy-headed hos on national radio. I'm sure you'd love it. You like being called a fugly male prostitute?

 

[Xanikk999]

Overly sensitive? They were called nappy-headed hos on national radio. I'm sure you'd love it. You like being called a fugly male prostitute?

But everyone knows imus is an idiot.

Its like Bill O'Rielly calling liberals whiney jackasses who will desert our nation or whatever.

I could care less. Its just because that the team was black that everyones in a hissy fit over it.

Nobody cares when people make racist remarks to whites, not even whites. So why do blacks get so offended easily?

 

[.Shane.]

I bet you nobody would be speaking out if some black person made a racist remark about black culture.

Except that he wasn't talking w/in the context of a discussion of culture. He was basically denigrating them.

 

[Xanikk999]

Except that he wasn't talking w/in the context of a discussion of culture. He was basically denigrating them.

The funny thing about that is, if i were black, i would take more offense to our culture being critisized then how i look. But thats just me.

You cant change how you look, so coming from some old white fart, it wouldnt offend me.

 

[Bamspeedy]

Actually, I think he looks like the crypt keeper.

Nah, Freddy looks more like him.

 

[Red Door]

But everyone knows imus is an idiot.

So....?

Its like Bill O'Rielly calling liberals whiney jackasses who will desert our nation or whatever.

But he doesn't say it specifically.

I could care less. Its just because that the team was black that everyones in a hissy fit over it.

Well, yeah, that makes it racism. It would still be rude if they were white. Unless in your fantasy world, it's okay to call women "ho's."

Nobody cares when people make racist remarks to whites, not even whites. So why do blacks get so offended easily?

Jesus christ, they were called "NAPPY HEADED HOS". That's not like saying "Black are articulate", or "blacks can cook, wow!" He's calling this team a bunch of ghetto prostitutes. That's why their offended.

 

[Masquerouge]

The funny thing about that is, if i were black, i would take more offense to our culture being critisized then how i look. But thats just me.

You cant change how you look, so coming from some old white fart, it wouldnt offend me.

Xanikk, you're not being very honest when you say that you're not affected by what other people say. Just browsing through the last three pages of the Coming/going thread should be proof enough of that.

Post #171:

Goddamn what is it with all these jokes about me. It pisses me off and reinforces the stereotype about me that isnt true.

Also, you're not black, and you're not a woman. So you can say all day long "If I were a black woman", it doesn't change that you do not know what it's like to be a black woman.
And finally, it doesn't matter whether or not what Imus said affected the black women. What matters is that he said racist stuff live on radio.

 

[Xanikk999]

But he doesn't say it specifically.

You would be suprised, dont ask me to find examples, but O'Rielly is pretty upfront on his show.

Well, yeah, that makes it racism. It would still be rude if they were white. Unless in your fantasy world, it's okay to call women "ho's."

It would be rude, but trivial insults dont offend me. If its a mature articulate insult that goes deep into the core of a persons character, that would offend me more. Because its actually true.

Jesus christ, they were called "NAPPY HEADED HOS". That's not like saying "Black are articulate", or "blacks can cook, wow!" He's calling this team a bunch of ghetto prostitutes. That's why their offended.

See above response. Dumb mindless insults with no substanence are not very offensive unless they really mean anything to you. In which case you might be feeling guilty about something.

Or your just sensitive.

 

[Masquerouge]

It would be rude, but trivial insults dont offend me. If its a mature articulate insult that goes deep into the core of a persons character, that would offend me more. Because its actually true.

I don't believe this.
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=5290869&postcount=171

Goddamn what is it with all these jokes about me. It pisses me off and reinforces the stereotype about me that isnt true.

 

[Xanikk999]

Xanikk, you're not being very honest when you say that you're not affected by what other people say. Just browsing through the last three pages of the Coming/going thread should be proof enough of that.

Because people really think that sometimes.

In comparison the women in this article should have nothing to be ashamed of so they shouldnt be offended by some old geezer who knows nothing about them.

And to top it off everyones on thier side. So whos going to beileve imus on some racial slur being the facts?

 

[Masquerouge]

Because people really think that sometimes.

I think Imus really think that black women are nappy-headed whores.

In comparison the women in this article should have nothing to be ashamed of so they shouldnt be offended by some old geezer who knows nothing about them.

Yeah, he just called them whores! No big deal! While when we say that you're a bit desperate with girls, you get all topsy-turvy?

And to top it off everyones on thier side. So whos going to beileve imus on some racial slur being the facts?

Not everyone, given the answers in this thread. You for instance do not look "on their side".

 

[Xanikk999]

I think Imus really think that black women are nappy-headed whores..

Well then that just puts into perspective of who we are dealing with.

Yeah, he just called them whores! No big deal! While when we say that you're a bit desperate with girls, you get all topsy-turvy?

Because its the truth sometimes, and its natural to be offended by the truth even if you dont want to admit it.

I would feel more embarrased and angry at that then if someone called me a derogotory comment.

Not everyone, given the answers in this thread. You for instance do not look "on their side

.

I didnt read the whole thing, im just responding to the angry comments.

 

[Red Door]

Because people really think that sometimes.

And what effect is that on this story?

In comparison the women in this article should have nothing to be ashamed of so they shouldnt be offended by some old geezer who knows nothing about them.

It's not about the man, it's about what he said. He called them prostitutes. I don't think any women wants to be called a prostitute.

They shouldn't even be in this situation as he called them nappy headed hos.

And to top it off everyones on thier side. So whos going to beileve imus on some racial slur being the facts?

So you're saying it's facts, I guess you're a racist.

It would be rude, but trivial insults dont offend me. If its a mature articulate insult that goes deep into the core of a persons character, that would offend me more. Because its actually true.

So you're offended by the truth more than lies?

See above response. Dumb mindless insults with no substanence are not very offensive unless they really mean anything to you. In which case you might be feeling guilty about something.

Are you calling these women prostitutes? Wow, Xanikk, you are sick indeed.

Or your just sensitive.

No, you're not being smart here, look at this story.

 

[Xanikk999]

Sorry but i must of typed that wrong... I dont beileve they are prostitues. I think you misinterpreted me.

And no i dont agree with IMUS!