Imus cancelled

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by sham

Defamation of character-

The causes of action, defamation of character, slander, and libel are closely related. They involve the allegation that the defendant (Imus) told untruths (were hos, made a living as prostitutes) about the plaintiff (the girls), thereby causing the plaintiff to suffer harm (ruined reputations). The precise elements of these causes of action vary from state to state.

I think that a "reach"! But you may have more knowledge on the subject. If he had called them out by name..then they'd have a shot...but otherwise, no btw...Hillary is going to Rutgers and soothe their feathers...so all is not lost.

[sham]

There are lawyers that would pursue the case for publicity even if they felt that there was little chance to win it. You can be sued for just about anything in America.

[timmgirvan]

They could also be laughed outta court! Yeah...I know I'm dreamin!

[sham]

This case could be a bigger TV draw than the OJ trial. Maybe someone will sue and it goes to trial.

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by sham

This case could be a bigger TV draw than the OJ trial. Maybe someone will sue and it goes to trial.

Last time I checked...there was no loss of life so far!

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Honu

And how is it that a black comedian or any black person for that matter can stand up and degrade their own ethnic group along with women and it be ok ?
This Hip Hop generation can call each other things in the press and on t.v. and so on but if a white person says something that doesnt sit just right , well hell lets string em up.
Its just frikin stupid.

I agree, Honu. I don't think anyone should be saying that stuff...

[philcski]

Maybe I'm taking it harder than others because (a) I hate Imus with a passion and (b) I have a degree from Rutgers University but his comments went way beyond distasteful. These girls are all pretty hardscrabble, no doubt, but they have represented the University well and had done something pretty special by reaching the championship game. Why take a potshot like that at a time these girls should be celebrating? He's a real *******, despite his phony charity claims of goodness.
* Note that his "charity" has one of the lowest % of funds actually used of any major nonprofit in America.

[sham]

Originally Posted by Bababooyee

Sex sells!

Also, I am pretty sure Imus is already dead...or at least not alive...undead.

LOL He probably does not know that the dope and booze killed him years ago. Either that or he's too mean to die. I'll bet old Imus will be on satellite radio before the sun rises. He'll pop up again somewhere. Maybe his brother Fred will get him a job with the radio station for which he has a minor dj gig.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Tim do me a favor and take a step down from your soapbox for a second. Stern's main agenda is not to promote pornstars, it's to entertain, which, sorry he does. You obviously haven't listened in years so it seems a bit ridiculous to make judgements on his show.

I haven't listened in years... his voice has always annoyed me to death. LOL

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Yeah but you like Nascar, so.....

I know... horrible, isn't it? I'm addicted!

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Tim do me a favor and take a step down from your soapbox for a second. Stern's main agenda is not to promote pornstars, it's to entertain, which, sorry he does. You obviously haven't listened in years so it seems a bit ridiculous to make judgements on his show.

Hoss: soapboxes are free,Buddy! I can state my opinion as you have stated yours. To each his own.

[sham]

Originally Posted by philcski

Maybe I'm taking it harder than others because (a) I hate Imus with a passion and (b) I have a degree from Rutgers University but his comments went way beyond distasteful. These girls are all pretty hardscrabble, no doubt, but they have represented the University well and had done something pretty special by reaching the championship game. Why take a potshot like that at a time these girls should be celebrating? He's a real *******, despite his phony charity claims of goodness.
* Note that his "charity" has one of the lowest % of funds actually used of any major nonprofit in America.

Just looked up hardscrabble in the dictionary - it means "prostitute with coarse hair" .................. Just kidding. Couldn't resist.

[timmgirvan]

I heard Stern on radios throughout the warehouse in which I worked! It was 1st hand knowledge...I had my radio on tunes that got me thru the drudgery!

[Seattleallstar]

I got no problem with Don Imus, sometimes he goes too far but you just have to take into context what he is saying and why, and yes I do understand he has certain social responsibilities for what he says. It seems like being straight, honest talk is not allowed anymore, we have turned into this flip flop culture where so many things gets filtered through and you wonder what gets lost in between.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I agree about the charity stuff, but honestly the way that he said the stuff, he was obviously just trying to be funny. It was a bad joke fine. But it's not like he went through name by name or actually really cares one way or another. Do you think he really had any ill will or hate for the team? It was a joke. A bad one, but who here hasn't told an off color joke?

Of course he doesn't, which is why I think the firing is a little over the top but I thought a 1 month suspension would have been justifiable.

Originally Posted by sham

Just looked up hardscrabble in the dictionary - it means "prostitute with coarse hair" .................. Just kidding. Couldn't resist.

LOL

[satan's twin]

As if this story needs another dumbass participant....What's up with the Governors of New Jersey and late night cruising? With the countless important issues facing a sitting governor, having to insert himself into the meeting between Imus and the Rutgers women's basketball team doesn't seem high on the state's 'to do' list. Now he should have a nice recouperative stretch of time to reconsider that important schedule of his.

[timmgirvan]

Corzine is PLENTY banged up...12 broken ribs,broken sternum,femur broken in 2 places...seems the Gov wasn't wearing his seatbelt. He's gonna take awhile to get well,for sure!

Originally Posted by Byebyemermaid

CBS has pulled the plug on the radio program.Charles and Deidre Imus will conclude the radiothon on Friday.I apologize if i offend anyone now but ifeel NBC and CBS are spineless.Now they can be Sharpton and Jacksons Ho's.

They were going to get slapped in the pocket. Lost Proctor and Gamble, GM and more... its a money problem. These companies assessed that the public would backlash and they pulled the plug on the broadcasters. These companies have a duty to stockholders.

So in a very clear way, it appears the consumer has spoken.

Thats my take.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by pgardn

They were going to get slapped in the pocket. Lost Proctor and Gamble, GM and more... its a money problem. These companies assessed that the public would backlash and they pulled the plug on the broadcasters. These companies have a duty to stockholders.

So in a very clear way, it appears the consumer has spoken.

Thats my take.

i just wonder if rainbow/push went to said sponsors, and 'encouraged' them to pull out....or else they may have been the ones boycotted. certainly seems to be common practice for that group.

Originally Posted by Danzig

i just wonder if rainbow/push went to said sponsors, and 'encouraged' them to pull out....or else they may have been the ones boycotted. certainly seems to be common practice for that group.

Could have. Would not doubt that they did. Then it is up to companies to see if they take a hit. These are not small companies that pulled out. And they usually have pretty smart people to assess possible loss of revenue.

It may have been driven over the top. But bottom line is it very well could be bad for business. I dont think GM, Proctor and Gamble, etc... want to be viewed a certain way and lose income. And they lose income in this situation if the public reacts negatively and does not buy products. WE are the public.

If enough people/organizations would have contacted these companies and stated we will buy more of your products if you dont pull the ad bucks...

THis is my take.

I would love to be a fly on the wall in Corporate Headquarters. "Our stockholders would not appreciate...