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ROKER SAYS TIME FOR IMUS TO GO
MSNBC ^ | 4/10/07 | Al Roker

Posted on 04/10/2007 8:38:39 AM PDT by teddyballgame

I cannot tell you how many people have asked me about my thoughts on Don Imus. As a student of broadcasting, I know Don Imus was one of the original “shock jocks.” I listened to him growing up in New York City in the late 60’s and early 70’s.

He is a radio icon.

That said, it is time for him to go.

I, for one, am really tired of the diatribes, the “humor” at others’ expense, the cruelty that passes for “funny”. Don Imus isn’t the only one doing this, but today he’s the one in the hot seat.

What he said was vile and disgusting. It denigrated an entire team and by extension, a community and its pride in a group that had excelled.

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To: teddyballgame

Ollie Williams says: “Hell yes”.


121 posted on 04/10/2007 3:49:51 PM PDT by steveo (Is there anything else I can help you with today?)
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To: TexasCajun

What the he!! is an alroker? They should have stapled his mouth instead of his stomach.


122 posted on 04/10/2007 3:51:52 PM PDT by phil1750 (Love like you've never been hurt;Dance like nobody's watching;PRAY like it's your last prayer)
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To: teddyballgame
I'd like to see Imus off the air.

Me too, but not like this. Just like I absolutely despise Alberto Gonzales, but do not want him gone over this non-scandal.

123 posted on 04/10/2007 4:08:45 PM PDT by montag813
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To: PBRSTREETGANG
Stern has Robin to run interference. (It’s the only function she really serves.)

How about the "Imus and Al" show?

124 posted on 04/10/2007 4:09:42 PM PDT by montag813
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To: kerryusama04
Just curious, did Don Imus invent the term “nappy headed hos” or did he learn it from somewhere?

Yes, via Interscope Records, circa 1990-1994.

"Ho" means "female of color"

125 posted on 04/10/2007 4:16:44 PM PDT by montag813
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To: incredulous joe

I have watched him a few times, I just wonder whether Tim Russert will appear on the show again.


126 posted on 04/10/2007 4:30:18 PM PDT by pennboricua
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To: pennboricua

“I just wonder whether Tim Russert will appear,...”

That’s an interesting point. Not only will the guy be drawn and quartered,...but maybe he won’t have any guests upon his return?? Russert, McCain, Matthews, Kerry...the show may not be able to book anyone.

And anybody that is “insensitive” enough to call in will have to go through the prerequisite ‘kick the Iman’ for 10 minutes before actually getting down to biz.

Is Charles still on the show? He used to be Imus’s conservative foil.


127 posted on 04/10/2007 5:58:34 PM PDT by incredulous joe ("It's not that I'm insensitive,...it's just that I don't care. " -- Incredulous Joe)
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To: incredulous joe

I saw him keeping a low profile


128 posted on 04/10/2007 6:26:42 PM PDT by pennboricua
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To: pennboricua

Well,..I do like Charles. The fact of the matter is they all play with the same fire through association, which is probably why folks like Russert won’t be seen on “Imus in the Morning” again.


129 posted on 04/10/2007 7:31:43 PM PDT by incredulous joe ("It's not that I'm insensitive,...it's just that I don't care. " -- Incredulous Joe)
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