God's Other Son
Sorry, I couldn't resist the segue so soon after my Easter post. You see, Don Imus once wrote a very popular book called, "God's Other Son." Well like his brother he's getting crucified right now. The whole thing is nauseating on so many levels.
First of all, Don Imus and his show sidekicks especially, have been doing this kind of racial humor for years, and it was usually far more offensive material (if you're offended by that kind of stuff). I always wondered how he got away with it for so long. Secondly, he's not a moral authority and never claimed to be. He has always been basically a comedian who is on the radio. Like all comedians he will say and do anything for a laugh. Richard Pryor was no different. Third, Jesse Jackson once called New York, (that's all of New York) "Hymietown." He on the other hand, IS a moral leader (supposedly). He also fathered a child with a mistress. Fourth, Al Sharpton does commercials for a company that makes equity loans on people's CARS. That is to say, if you own a cadillac, you can get a few hundred dollar loan at 300% interest rate. Then when you fail to repay they can reposess your car, even though you own it. The absolute worst kind of predatory lending aimed directly at the black community. Another moral leader. Please.
The oughta give out awards for the best fake outrage. Call it the Golden Chicken Wing Award. I hope black people enjoy their latest in a string of "victories". Meanwhile they're still stuck in the economic and educational back of the bus.
First of all, Don Imus and his show sidekicks especially, have been doing this kind of racial humor for years, and it was usually far more offensive material (if you're offended by that kind of stuff). I always wondered how he got away with it for so long. Secondly, he's not a moral authority and never claimed to be. He has always been basically a comedian who is on the radio. Like all comedians he will say and do anything for a laugh. Richard Pryor was no different. Third, Jesse Jackson once called New York, (that's all of New York) "Hymietown." He on the other hand, IS a moral leader (supposedly). He also fathered a child with a mistress. Fourth, Al Sharpton does commercials for a company that makes equity loans on people's CARS. That is to say, if you own a cadillac, you can get a few hundred dollar loan at 300% interest rate. Then when you fail to repay they can reposess your car, even though you own it. The absolute worst kind of predatory lending aimed directly at the black community. Another moral leader. Please.
The oughta give out awards for the best fake outrage. Call it the Golden Chicken Wing Award. I hope black people enjoy their latest in a string of "victories". Meanwhile they're still stuck in the economic and educational back of the bus.
posted by El Bozo at 4:27 PM
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