I’ve always considered Imus to be a self-serving, tasteless, blowhard, however, his comments were entirely within the context of the character that he has nurtured for years. This attack by Sharpton and Jesse is also in character with their own agendas. I don’t actually believe Imus to be a racist, he selected words that he thought the audience wanted to hear and was lynched for it.
I think he got a raw deal.
The media should embrace him again and see Sharpton and Jackson for what they actually are, opportunistic racists and hate-mongers who are still living in the 50s and 60s.
Jesse’s next rhyme, We canned the I Man, surely can’t be far behind.