did u hear that don imas hired 2 black ppl in his show just to show hes not racist.?

Question

do u think this is true or do u think he just happend to hire them.

Answer 1

DON IMUS IS RACIST

Answer 2

No, I wasn't aware of that.

It's possible that he's trying to prove that he isn't racist.
But, then again, the opposite is also possible.

I don't know whether Imus is racist or not. But I certainly don't think his "nappy headed ho" comment is any kind of evidence.

Firstly, Imus is a shock jock. When people were talking this issue into the ground, I was constantly hearing people compare Imus to black rappers and comedians. People made a point to say, "Oh, the rappers and comedians are entertainers. But Imus is responsible for reporting the news, so people take him seriously." Sorry, but, err umm, reporter or not, Imus is a shock jock. If you don't know what a shock jock is then look it up. Imus was no more out of line than rappers and comedians (at least not on the basis of anything race or gender related).

On the other hand, just to be clear, I was equally disgusted with the people who responded by saying things such as, "If Imus can't get away with it then the black rappers and comedians shouldn't either." Well, people are just as free to raise hell about comedians and rappers as they are to raise hell about Imus. So, the people who made such a statement really weren't making a valid point.

Anywhoooo....

Imus' comment was taken completely out of context.

IMUS: "That's some nappy-headed hos there. I'm gonna tell you that now, man, that's some - woo. And the girls from Tennessee, they all look cute, you know, so, like - kinda like - I don't know."

Imus was contrasting the Rutgers players to the Tennessee players. Both teams were predominately black. So, if Don Imus was racially motivated, why would he refer to one group of black women in a negative manner and not the other? Sorry, but anyone with common sense should know that Imus' comment being directed to one group of black people and not the other is NOT in the character of a racist.

I've also heard it said that Imus' comment was a personal attack since he personally addressed the Rutgers Women's Team. Fine. I suppose I can agree with that to an extent. (Although I still don't think it's a reason for anyone to get their panties in a knot. People make such "personal attacks" all the time. In my opinion, someone who would let Imus' comment dictate his/her emotions is a weakling.) But that doesn't make his comment racist.

Touchy people, why are you so oversensitive? Do you not comprehend what folks say and "how" they say it? Mental acumen below par?

Answer 3

Great political move on his end. He's just trying to save his career. And maybe those black people he hired were trying to score some publicity or move up in their job. It's all politics... I'm sure he's still racist, and I'm sure they don't want to work with his azz

Answer 4

No one will ever believe that he would hire a black person for any other reason then to not "look racist." So believe whatever you want. I think he hired them because they were qualified for the position.

Answer 5

I have no idea who is Don Imas..

Answer 6

unfortunately don imus folded to the main problem we as whites deal with in our society today. the public pressure that the "poor, down-trodden.i can't decide if i am an american or african", black culture has slowly integrated into the social moreys. ask yourself this: why is it whites are scrutinized for every action or word we say but blacks are free to act and do basically whatever they deem racially correct for their own personal benefit. poor imus he folded for the $.

Answer 7

I heard on the radio this morning that they are the ones that control the shock collar!

Answer 8

It is the law to hire them even they are not qualified for the job.

Answer 9

i was hired at my job just to show they're not favoring mexicans.

Answer 10

i didn't know that, but he probably did it to not look racist.
you can act one way on the outside but how do you REALLY feel on the inside?