I think probably what got Imus in trouble this time was WHO he was insulting. For example, had Imus called Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton something along the lines of nappy-headed gigolos, he would still have a job right now. However, he instead decided to pick on a hard-working, innocent, women’s college basketball team. In other words, Imus’ stupidity got him fired more than his ignorance.

I’d be interested to know WHO Imus has insulted in the past, just to compare to today’s reaction.

Blogs and the Internet are irrelevant to Mr. Imus when Reverends Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton come into play.

When a guy says he will “detoxify the airwaves” and is invited into the boardroom meeting on whether or not to fire Imus, he’s PRETTY MUCH been put in charge if you ask me.

Why should the networks listen to Sharpton and Jackson? Why should they have more power than anyone else? The whole of the listening community is affected here, not just two disenfranchised and obviously biased men who’re infamous throughout the media for spreading wildfires over minor offenses.

The whole affair, as you put it, is ridiculous to begin with and was handled outrageously. Of course, it’s ultimately up to the network’s decision whether or not to fire, but maybe a better second opinion should have been consulted.

Besides, why should Imus be fired when people like Rush Limbaugh are still on the air?

don imus made a racial statement. nbc took a stand on that for whatever easin (most likely money) i think hi statement and his employer are the ones that made the decision. also aby one that had access to mass public media (like tv)

The Imus debacle is a great indicator that it’s a new world. There’s a bigger battle here - the battle between old world and new world (not just in media but in every other area of life). Imus was part of an old guard that did things it’s way. In the new world, things will be done with a global perspective. One word spoken recklessly will be heard down under within seconds. A simple article posted on a blog is immediately available in the remotest villages of the world (provided there’s internet!). It’s a new world!

It’s a nice story that blogging is helping the democratic process to deliver the leaders we deserve. Google’s investment in Utube seems increasingly a far-sighted one.

This makes and efforts to censor the content and global reach of these innovative media even more signficant.

The Don Imus incident is just the crushing blow that will provoke ignorant America to begin the methodical stripping of the first amendment from our constitution.

Don Imus never commanded any respect, had no credibility, and always was a jerkwad from the beginning, however, men have died so that we retain the freedom of speech in this country. Don Imus doesn’t have to be liked, but he is an American and he has the freedom of speech.

Fire Don Imus for being an idiot (which should have happened 30 years ago in his first year on the air) but not because the self-appointed patriarch, reverend wannabe, Al Sharpton spearheaded a rally against a slur that is commonplace and accepted in the black community of America both in the rap/hiphop/urban music and the language. Whoopie Goldberg could have named her production company “One Nappy Headed Ho Productions” and no one would have said a thing, just as One Ho Prouctions, doesn’t bother anyone. Don Imus could create “Hillbilly Cracker Productions” and no one would care.
Al Sharpton did his usual grandstanding again to get his name in the main stream media once more on a self-absorbed creation of righteousness, and the spineless, ignorant America took the bait once again.

Folks sure have embraced the bad habit of finger-pointing. But you’re absolutely right, Imus did Imus in. Well, Imus and his enemies, which obviously outnumber his friends.

It’s transparently obvious that what tipped the balance for Imus was Procter & Gamble’s decision to cancel their advertising. Once that happened, the dominoes just fell one by one. So as much as self-congratulatory bloggers would like to take the credit for this, it really belongs to one of the most megalithic of corporate megaliths.

Don Imus was done in by celebrity “pastors” who could not not forgive. How ironic!

fascist blog that doesn’t allow comments. you best start allowing comments before i get al sharpton on you!

Imus will be back, count on it. I can’t wait!

“Nappy” is not a racist word. It describes the uncombed condition of ANYONE’s hair. Also “ho” is not racist. Ho is just an abbreviation of “whore” and “whore” certainly has nothing to do with race! The media characterization of this as a racial slur show the media’s absolute stupidity and the media’s racism against white people. It was a mean-spirited comment, but certainly not racist! Especially since there are WHITE women on the Rutgers team! A big DOH and apology is due Imus from the media, but it will never happen because they are the true racists.

You have certanily made a good point. While the blogs and technology today is powerful though, I did mention in my own blog that he should have thought before he spoke. He certainly didn’t have a parent who harped on this during his upbringing; otherwise, he wouldn’t be going down this path now (or, perhaps, he had forgotten that he was supposed to think before he spoke). What ever the case might be, I do tire of the folks who lash out with comments like Imus’s. I don’t care whether it was on the broadcast or not. It should have never been spoken even if it were his thoughts.

Sorry. The blogosphere did not do Don Imus in, the so called Reverend Al Sharpton and the mainstream media did that thankyou. I personally wrote several pieces over a two day period about Imus in his defense. Short and sweet…did he say something reprehensible? Yes. Has he been doing it for years? Yes!The real outrage here is the hipocracy of MSNBC, CBS Radio, and Al Sharpton & Jessie Jackson. Where is their outrage toward rappers, and certain comedians on television who get away with making racial comments all the time? Kiss your free speech goodby!

Imus was done in by Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, two men of the cloth that do not understand the meaning of forgivness.

Until they take on the black rap artists that say even worse things about black woman than they will be seen as hypercritical at the least