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The Ugly Face Of CBS: David Letterman And Don Imus
Elective Decisions ^ | 06/13/09 | Chris Davis

Posted on 06/14/2009 3:03:58 PM PDT by writer33

CBS has an ugly face. But I’m not speaking of physical appearances; rather, I’m speaking of ideological appearances—the appearances that put racism and sexism on full display for Americans. Just as it did with Don Imus, and just as it did with David Letterman.

If we are to take the case of David Letterman and Don Imus, we can easily see the clear distinction between the two cases. Don Imus—a radio “shock jock” for over thirty years was summarily discharged after his comments regarding the Rutgers Women’s basketball team.

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There is audio of Imus and Letterman at the site.

And don't forget to vote on Letterman at:

What Is David Letterman?

Is he a scum bag, a douche bag, a communist or all three. You decide.

1 posted on 06/14/2009 3:03:59 PM PDT by writer33
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Ping!


2 posted on 06/14/2009 3:04:33 PM PDT by writer33 (Rush Limbaugh Is "The Passion" of Conservatism And Pretty Good At That Radio Thingy)
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To: writer33

I never did watch Letterman. I couldn’t stand his attitude... LOL...


3 posted on 06/14/2009 3:05:58 PM PDT by Star Traveler (The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is a Zionist and Jerusalem is the apple of His eye.)
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To: Star Traveler

Nor did I.


4 posted on 06/14/2009 3:07:02 PM PDT by writer33 (Rush Limbaugh Is "The Passion" of Conservatism And Pretty Good At That Radio Thingy)
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To: writer33

So all those who advocated Imus be fired, should also advocate for Letterman to be fired.

And all those who were opposed to the firing of Imus should also oppose Letterman being fired.

Sounds quite simple.


5 posted on 06/14/2009 3:09:27 PM PDT by trumandogz (The Democrats are driving us to Socialism at 100 MPH -The GOP is driving us to Socialism at 97.5 MPH)
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To: writer33
Letterman and Imus are probly 2 of the ugliest,(and I am talking about physical appearances) and dirtiest old men I can think of.
6 posted on 06/14/2009 3:10:25 PM PDT by Delta 21 (If you cant tell if I'm being sarcastic...maybe I'm not.)
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To: writer33

I’ve referenced the different treatment of both in previous threads. What Slutterman did was far worse than Imus.


7 posted on 06/14/2009 3:10:48 PM PDT by A_Former_Democrat
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That and the standard becomes quite different when you look at the targets of each person. It’s the same sexism and racism displayed for everyone to see.

It just doesn’t seem to matter when it comes to Sarah Palin.


8 posted on 06/14/2009 3:11:28 PM PDT by writer33 (Rush Limbaugh Is "The Passion" of Conservatism And Pretty Good At That Radio Thingy)
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To: writer33

Big bang is the only thing worth watching.

http://www.cbs.com/info/schedule/index.php


9 posted on 06/14/2009 3:11:48 PM PDT by edcoil (Reality doesn't have to say much.)
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To: Delta 21

I wouldn’t doubt it.


10 posted on 06/14/2009 3:12:38 PM PDT by writer33 (Rush Limbaugh Is "The Passion" of Conservatism And Pretty Good At That Radio Thingy)
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To: edcoil

NCIS is worth my time.


11 posted on 06/14/2009 3:13:02 PM PDT by Armedanddangerous ( I think you're so full of inconsolable rage you don't care who you hurt)
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To: A_Former_Democrat
What Slutterman did was far worse than Imus.

But it doesn't seem to matter. Does it.

12 posted on 06/14/2009 3:13:46 PM PDT by writer33 (Rush Limbaugh Is "The Passion" of Conservatism And Pretty Good At That Radio Thingy)
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To: edcoil

I’ve never seen the show, but thanks for the link.


13 posted on 06/14/2009 3:15:21 PM PDT by writer33 (Rush Limbaugh Is "The Passion" of Conservatism And Pretty Good At That Radio Thingy)
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Double standard ping.
14 posted on 06/14/2009 3:15:38 PM PDT by McGruff (Transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency - Obama)
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To: writer33

David Letterman, as my mother used to say, is “common.” That is, he is no gentleman, he is unacceptable to polite society, he ranks in the social pecking order with cigarette butts laying on the side of the street. He is crass, vulgar and ugly. Considering all of his traits, he fits in well with CBS and the national media. Message to his sponsors: I dont watch his show so you will never get me as a customer by advertising with him.


15 posted on 06/14/2009 3:17:23 PM PDT by Bulldawg Fan (Victory is the last thing Murtha and his fellow Defeatists want.)
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To: writer33

And Dan Rather


16 posted on 06/14/2009 3:17:39 PM PDT by LiteKeeper (When do the impeachment proceedings begin?)
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Message to his sponsors: I dont watch his show so you will never get me as a customer by advertising with him.

And no one can certainly blame you either.

17 posted on 06/14/2009 3:18:55 PM PDT by writer33 (Rush Limbaugh Is "The Passion" of Conservatism And Pretty Good At That Radio Thingy)
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To: LiteKeeper

Yes, and Dan Rather as well. That would help encompass the ugly face of CBS.


18 posted on 06/14/2009 3:19:51 PM PDT by writer33 (Rush Limbaugh Is "The Passion" of Conservatism And Pretty Good At That Radio Thingy)
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To: writer33
A Scumbag - 15% (108 votes)
A Douche Bag - 9% (63 votes)
A Communist 2% - (16 votes)
All Three - 74% (523 votes)
19 posted on 06/14/2009 3:21:12 PM PDT by oh8eleven (RVN '67-'68)
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The Ugly Face Of CBS'S David Letterman...

THATS BETTER...

20 posted on 06/14/2009 3:21:55 PM PDT by litehaus (A memory tooooo long)
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