This is the key point. Imus was actually trying to compliment the team by speaking to them in their own language. To him, it was akin to saying "tres bien" to a French athlete. As it turns out, the political advantages of lynching Imus far outweighed the benefits of sticking by a friend, so the left skewered him.
The academics claim that the language of Ebonics is a beautiful language, as legitimate as classic Greek or Latin. In Ebonics, "nappy-headed hoe" translates to "awesome chick" or "mensch". Apparently, you can learn the language at any University in the country, including Rutgers, but no one but black people dare speak it.
While I wouldn't bet on it, it does occur to me that a card-carrying liberal losing everything because of an off-hand (albeit ill-advised) comment for which he profusely apologized might get both the elites and the masses to think about whether they may be next.
Again, I'm not holding my breath...but this kind of purge usually only happens to conservatives.
We may be into new territory here.
I found Imus' comments about Harold Ford Jr. to be more than interesting.
Where'd you get that idea?
Interesting point.Imus was actually trying to front like a “white soul brother”by his comment.I’m surprised he didnt say something like”them bitches sure be hoopin’on the real”or something equally dumb.