free speech= you're fired!???

[sunspotbaby]

Is anyone else out there just sick and tired of jesse jackson and al sharpton?
Who made these two jack----- the racial and moral compass of this country?
While I see their displeasure in what Imus said, I also see a whole slew of folks who make their living insulting people of all colors, sizes, whatever. Anyone watch comedy central? Chapelle insults white people constantly. Mind of Mencia? Insults EVERYONE. Why aren't these people suspended?? Why aren't jesse and al calling for their resignation??? Bottom line is if you don't like a person's humor, and that's what his show is, whether they are black, white , asian, alien, or Whatever, then turn off the damn TV, radio, or internet . It's called free speech for a reason. Apparently its only free for some. And network television, radio, hollywood, etc don't have the brass to stand up to these two racist idiots. Halle Berry is making a movie called, "Nappily ever after" How bout that jesse, al? Will your daughters be insulted then? I think not. I welcome any thoughts on this subject.

 

[Smiling JOe]

I thought this thread was going to be about Donald Trump's show, You're Fired!

I think Sharpton is funny and fairly sharp. Jesse on the other hand...
Both just like face time. I didn't see the Imus show, not a fan. I did hear only a snip-it, and Imus could have stopped, long before Sharpton and Jesse shoved their feet in his mouth.

I have noticed that people have changed the definition of the word racist over the last few years. The word racist used to be defined as one who believes one race to be superior to others. Now, the word racist also includes the definition for bigot, which is simply someone who doesn't like other races. I think more the term racist raises more of a flashy headline for news stories, and I also think there are probably more true bigots than true racists (by old definition) in our country.

Personally, I think there are more important qualities upon which to judge people than skin color or race.

 

[drunkkenartist]

Imus be crazy! I turn on the CNN Headline news at 10:00 and there's the story, press conference with the Rutger's Girls basketball team. So I switch to CNN and there it is again. So since I can't get any news I switch to the sports channels. There it is again on three of the ESPN channels.
Granted, I don't agree with what he said, or just about anything he says. But that's why I don't go out of my way to watch him, and generally change the channel, be it radio or tv at the time, because I can, and I have that right to NOT listen to the blithering idiot.
I also believe there is a time and a place for everything. Yes the comedians are getting away with it because that is their job, and they are found primarily on the comedy channel.
Sort of like wearing the SOWAL thong on the beach. Not a problem, because that's where it belongs.
However, wear that same thong, to let's say Fish Out Of Water, and that's how you'll be. Not to mention thrown out.
As to whether Imus should be fired, that's yet to be seen. This wasn't even an issue two weeks ago when it happened, till the rest of the media via bloggers ran with it. If I were a sponsor I might consider where my advertising is done. If the revenue shares start to falter, then the ax may fall. But as long as ratings are high, and the money is rolling in, he ain't going nowhere. Time will tell though.

 

[steele mama]

Imus be crazy! I turn on the CNN Headline news at 10:00 and there's the story, press conference with the Rutger's Girls basketball team. So I switch to CNN and there it is again. So since I can't get any news I switch to the sports channels. There it is again on three of the ESPN channels.
Granted, I don't agree with what he said, or just about anything he says. But that's why I don't go out of my way to watch him, and generally change the channel, be it radio or tv at the time, because I can, and I have that right to NOT listen to the blithering idiot.
I also believe there is a time and a place for everything. Yes the comedians are getting away with it because that is their job, and they are found primarily on the comedy channel.
Sort of like wearing the SOWAL thong on the beach. Not a problem, because that's where it belongs.
However, wear that same thong, to let's say Fish Out Of Water, and that's how you'll be. Not to mention thrown out.
As to whether Imus should be fired, that's yet to be seen. This wasn't even an issue two weeks ago when it happened, till the rest of the media via bloggers ran with it. If I were a sponsor I might consider where my advertising is done. If the revenue shares start to falter, then the ax may fall. But as long as ratings are high, and the money is rolling in, he ain't going nowhere. Time will tell though.

Surprisingly enough....that made sense! ;-)

 

[seacrestkristi]

I can tell you there is not freedom of speech for many on the job. If you voice your professional opinion to the wrong person in a 'will to work' state, they can fire you for any reason, no matter how many good years of excellent service you devoted to an institution, you can have your a$$ canned. There is no such a lawsuit as 'wrongful termination' in a 'will to work' state, unless it includes discrimination against race, religion, sex or a disability only. There is actually a free reign on emotional bullying in the workplace in this country in a will to work state. If you have an unprofessional manager, get out while you're ahead. Mine even went as far as to say during a one on one meeting with me that she wanted to stay at my beach house, along with requesting a seafood item my hubby sold at the time. Needless to say I didn't come thru with either. Never have played the bribe game! FTS!

We as Americans need to worry more about our little lives, than about these big guys. I'm so sick about hearing about the Pac Man problem here in TN I just wanna . He's an admitted bad a$$. I don't think our young uns need that influence.

That guy, Imus, is not losing his job. He's only getting 2 weeks suspension. I don't feel a bit sorry for him. Sorry.

Maybe he'll thnk more before he lets that stuff run outta his mouth like that. Women(like men) work hard for the money sooo hard for it honey... it sickens me to see anybody much less a rich, white guy sayin' that stuff about those precious girls workin' hard to make sumpin' of themselves professionally. It's hard enough without the help of the likes of him.:nono1: I better git some fresh air fer a spell.

 

[Smiling JOe]

That guy, Imus, is not losing his job. He's only getting 2 weeks suspension. I don't feel a bit sorry for him. Sorry.

a fully paid suspension. why should he give a rat's @$$? The big buys at whatever channel he is on, are waiting for public opinion before making a decision.

Maybe Imus should take advantage of his time away and seek out some speech therapy, not on what to say or not say, but how to annunciate and stop mumbling.

 

[sunspotbaby]

seacrest kristie, what's the Pac Man problem in TN.?? I'm a news hound, but haven't heard of this??? please elaborate after you've had some air. Thanks.

 

[30A Skunkape]

Does anyone even listen to Imus?

 

[Mango]

Is anyone else out there just sick and tired of jesse jackson and al sharpton?
Who made these two jack----- the racial and moral compass of this country?
While I see their displeasure in what Imus said, I also see a whole slew of folks who make their living insulting people of all colors, sizes, whatever. Anyone watch comedy central? Chapelle insults white people constantly. Mind of Mencia? Insults EVERYONE. Why aren't these people suspended?? Why aren't jesse and al calling for their resignation??? Bottom line is if you don't like a person's humor, and that's what his show is, whether they are black, white , asian, alien, or Whatever, then turn off the damn TV, radio, or internet . It's called free speech for a reason. Apparently its only free for some. And network television, radio, hollywood, etc don't have the brass to stand up to these two racist idiots. Halle Berry is making a movie called, "Nappily ever after" How bout that jesse, al? Will your daughters be insulted then? I think not. I welcome any thoughts on this subject.

This is exactly what I said last night sunspotbaby about free speech.
I don't listen to IMUS and his comment was certainly uncalled for, but he's been spewing this garbage for years. Walk into any minoroty neighborhood in the Boroughs, and you'll see minorities calling their own worse sometimes in greeting mind you.

If you ask me this is some kind of political manuever. The Clinton camp hs been courting Al Sharpton aggressively and I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if they didn't have a hand in this somehow.

 

[30A Skunkape]

But Mango, I thought Al Sharpton was a spotless champion of the downtrodden? He hasn't ever been involved in anything, oh I don't now, controversial up in New York, has he? ;-)