On The Sly

How long are we going to have to suffer thru the Imus thing? We have known for a long time that it was just a matter of time before his acid tongue would get him shutdown. There are a few more "Shock Jocks" that should also be shutdown. He was wrong- I still have those words ringing in my ears. I also have the words "White Clowns" ringing in my ears, why because in the 70's we were visiting my parents in Syracuse, NY. My little boy and a buddy of his were walking on the street near my parents home, when some little boys called them "White Clowns", did they mean anything by it, I don't know-- was there any meaning behind it, I don't know, did I take up a cause, certainly not. Notice what I said, little boys not little black boys. In this day and age we could go on and on about the rights and wrongs, who is RIGHT and who is WRONG? As for the other two men, "Rev", is a good name for them just "rev" them up and let'm go, you better believe they'll touch down somewhere---- Amen

Hey Foxy, Just got back from Myrtle Beach...like everyone else complaining about the weather and wondering if we will ever play baseball this year in Indian Lake. I think Rick K is right on regarding this Imus situation. As all of your responders have mentioned the man was flat out wrong and should never have said what he did ...but he did not try to run from his mistake and did everything he could to apologize for his actions...what about Reverand Al? He did his usual calling for people's heads in the Duke Lacrosse situation and led the way in a lot of innocent people being hurt...If he is not able to step up and say he was wrong, as Don Imus did, then he has even less credibility than I thought he did.

Once a tattle tail........

Interesting comments from miss d...I'm glad she wants to imagine someone like a brother being called names...as her brother... that she is now visiting down here in Georgia, you should have heard the names she just called me when I beat her butt on the pool table. :) How do I get ahold of this Rev Sharpton dude??

There is no doubt in MY mind that Imus went too far and what he said was NOT funny. Anyone who can imagine their child, sister or brother being on that team would most likely agree it was an unnecessary and very hurtful comment. Being civil and mutually respectful of each other is essential and not all that hard. Please forgive the very simple cliche, but life really is too short. miss d

Foxy,
Imus is starting to get revenge on those that knocked him. He contracted Tony Soprano to take a hit out on New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine. Notice the car that caused the "accident" left the scene.

Craig Mathews

Sharpton and Jackson, neither deserves the title Reverend. I thought that people of the religious profession, or calling, had integrity, honesty, concern for the masses no matter of color, unbiased in opinion, and generally worked for the good of all people. These two renegades have none of the good qualities a person would expect from their religious leaders. They promote nothing but evil, at the expense of others, and their lives continue as if they are revered. Maybe some people respect these two individuals and it appears some fear the power of Sharpton and Jackson, but from reading this blog, nobody does. Nothing like good old North Country sense, and the ability to read people as they are.

What ever happened to humor? Yes, Imus went too far but they were joking. I am glad they didn't march against Archie Bunker. I also agree that Sharpton and Jackson owe the Duke players and Coach an apology.

Justice would be served if both Sharpton & Jackson were also fired, but you can't fire the unemployed.

Foxy; I want Jesse Jackson to go to Duke University and start a march in support of the university, the three innocent arrested players, the rehiring of the fired coach because a young lady lied and Jesse and his posse jumped in and wanted to use the race card! I also want to know if he paid for the education for that woman! He stated on national tv, I jesse Jackson would pay for her college bills! He and Al are reasons why we have many problems in America! Why do Major Corporations cater to the likes of Jesse&Al ! They start fires and then leave before making sure the true fire is extinguished! And never looking back to see the many innocent people they have left behind and their lives and careers in shambles! Let them march also on the Hip Hop Music! If they want to stop the bashing of young ladies in music and videoes! Why have they not spoken out and ask to boycott these two major sources of degrading people? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Amen Foxy! This has spurred some of our best conversations to date. Although, the normal stories of me and my female friends are much more entertaining!

(Foxy's note: The "normal stories" of you and your female friends would make a great "Fox on the Run" reality series!)

Dont forget about Sharpton and Jackson leading the way in protesting for the firing of the Duke lacrosse coach and severe punishment and sanctions against the players involved in the alleged rape of a young black woman who was "hired" for a party. It's fitting that today all charges against the Duke lacrosse players have been dropped as the young woman has now admitted she was not truthful in her version of the events.

So a man who had no involvement in what turned out to be a non-event has lost his career at Duke, in part due to the threats and protests of Al and Jesse. These Duke students have been damaged far more, thanks to the pressure placed on the university by these same activists, than any of the Rutgers women by the Imus comments.

I tried to call the Sharpton radio program today, when asked by the call screener my topic I said I wanted to ask if Rev Sharpton was willing to apologize for his participation in the villification of those Duke lacrosse players and their coach. Needless to say I was told that "Mr Sharpton does not wish to discuss this matter at this time." Imus was wrong, he was man enough to admit it. Now it's time for Reverend Al to step up and do the same.