Posted on 05/03/2007 7:05:33 PM PDT by fanningp
MILWAUKEE -- A former alderman and controversial radio talk show host said he's happy the mother of his radio rival is dead.
Michael McGee Sr. made the comments during his radio show on WNOV-AM Thursday morning. Charlie Sykes is a radio talk show host on WTMJ-AM. Sykes' mother, Katherine B. Sykes, died in a house fire Tuesday. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner said Thursday that Sykes died of smoke inhalation.
McGee's words quickly spread on the Internet as bloggers picked up the story. At least one radio host talked about it on his show Thursday afternoon.
McGee and Sykes have been publically battling for years, but even in the world of talk radio, some are saying the comments made are extreme.
"Mother Sykes, she dead. To me it's the vengeance of God. I ain't got no tears. Matter of fact a woman that would have a fool like that deserve whatever is coming her. She raised a sure enough idiot," McGee said on his radio show. "My instincts say Charlie Sykes killed his momma, cuz she live out in this big palace in Mequon all isolated. He got tired of waiting for her money."
McGee's comments came about 15 minutes into his show. He went on for about five minutes and then moved on to a different topic, but later in the show a caller asked about it.
"Mike McGee Senior," the caller began, "You really don't mean that, about your enemies families members being dead -- killed."
"Man, you don't think I mean that, man, you out of your mind," McGee replied.
WISN 12 News tried to contact McGee, management from WNOV-AM, and Charlie Sykes' radio station, WTMJ-AM, for comment, but no one returned the station's calls or messages.
An employee at WNOV-AM said they've received a lot of phone calls about McGee's comments and that most listeners are not happy about what was said.
McGee was previously suspended by WNOV-AM in 2004 after using an expletive on the air.
Honestly, I had not seen your post when I did mine, just above.
“Dumbing Down our Kids” is an excellent book!
Kinda made me wonder when he was referred to as “controversial” radio talk show host and not a “conservative” talk radio show host
Let me postulate. A black station, a black host, spouting ghetto lingo.
Naw, coond’t be.
He was just monkeying around, fo’ damns sho’.
If anyone has a question, just axe me.
Man, Ah axe you....why is is it dat you call yoself a “postulate” A’int dat not ‘nuther word fo “Ho”????
I noticed there are no contacts to be contacted on their contact page at WNOV.
Yep, and I wonder what community he belongs to ...
I’ve always wondered why Charlie hasn’t gone nationwide - he has the talent.
You be deliverings mails to “mah” inkbox.
I dreads the locks, I watches the clocks, and it be time that all words rhyme.
At a redlight I can’t hear vocals, just a lame bass, and the trunk rattling.
I should be more sensitive, and listen mo’ intensely.
NOT.
This man’s hair has got to stink. Looks like a bunch of rats made a nest in his head.
Typical leftist extremist. Sounds a lot like Charles Barron of the NY City Council. They might be cousins, n’est pas? Could even be related to Cynthia McKinney or Maxine Waters.
Don’t forget to donate to Mental Health Week.
I’ll be sure to give all of these a call tomorrow. Mcgee and his son are pieces of s***. I can’t believe any radio station would air that psycho. I sent a link of this story to Drudge. I hope it gets some national coverage. I’m not holding my breath since when the colors are reversed it’s not considered “hate speech” or even inappropriate for the airwaves.
Homer Blow?
Yes...believe it or NOT, that IS his name.
Charlie Sykes is a wonderful guy. I am holding back tears right now.
Not gonna happen. This is not the most outrageous thing he's ever said. I haven't heard whether or not he's still trying to get a race war started...
Yet another member of the DemoLiberal
“Choose not to be civilized or even human”
Death Culture.
Isn’t a postulate one step up from a prelate?
Additional contact info:
The official station phone # is 414-449-9668.
The CEO/President of the Station is Jerrel Jones, the station General Manager is Sandra Robinson, and the Program Director is Homer Blow.
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