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Quote by: xyzer  scribbler posts in part...
No truer words were spoken! The Imus goof was heard by only a few hundred thousand listeners who choose to listen to his risque dialogue. Then with the aid of a racial opportunist, Sharpton, was made into a major media conflagaration and exposed, with embellishment, to millions. As you point out those who choose to be offended by almost anything anyway are offended. People then get into the fray, some for and some against, conspiracy theories abound and someone has to do something. The major media outlets who condoned the same stuff for many years now get a holier than thou attitude and cut off the source. So some worthwhile endeavors will will suffer(Imus Ranch) Though Imus wont miss the pay that much. Sharpton has amassed some more earning power and the world will go on. Some other outlet will give Imus a podium to peddle his smut because some are not offended and there is money to be made!.. |
True.
I'm amazed, after Brawley, Sharpton's taken seriously by anyone. Yes, it was a long time ago, but still...