Thread: Obama called for Don Imus firing

Barack Obama had been a presidential candidate for more than a year before he outright repudiated his long-time pastor for racially charged, anti-U.S. sermons. But when talk show host Don Imus was in hot water 11 months ago for racially insensitive comments, Obama was the first candidate to call for his firing.

When asked about the different responses to his pastor and to Imus, Obama spokesman Tommy Vietor questioned the premise of the comparison and defended Obama’s response in each case. Obama — who in a major speech Tuesday decried controversial remarks by the Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr. dating back to 2001 — called for Imus to be fired just one week after Imus made the remarks in April 2007, two months after Obama had announced his candidacy.

Before Wright Firestorm, Obama Called for Imus Firing - America’s Election HQ

"I don't think MSNBC should be carrying the kinds of hateful remarks Imus uttered the other day ... I've got two daughters that are African-American, gorgeous, tall and I hope at some point are interested enough in sports that they get athletic scholarships."

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Obama attended Trinity United Church of Christ for 20 years and NEVER called for the firing of pastor Wright for his racist comments.

Maybe this is the right time for the entire PC crowd to apologize to Don Imus, Jimmy the Greek and many others who were fired for SPEECH. It's nonsense.

I am ashamed that so many conservatives are joining this PC mania by trying to damn Obama by association only. He did not say the words that came out of Wright's mouth.

Freedom ..... high holy word.

"White arrogance" of America's Caucasian majority for the woes of the world, especially the oppression suffered by blacks. To underscore the point he refers to the country as the "United States of White America." Many in the congregation, including Obama, nodded in apparent agreement as these statements were made.

NewsMax's Kessler: Date was wrong; Obama campaign: 'Story is false' - On Politics - USATODAY.com

Newsmax.com - Obama Attended Hate America Sermon

I missed something here.. Did Obama make a hate speech?
If so, I bet it was a good one.
All said, I don't believe Don Imus should have been fired over what he said.... But if Ad sponsors were pulling out and hurting his employer, then so be it.

Inkslinger,
Do you endorse what black pastor James Danny Manning said about Obama in a sermon on Feb. 19th 2008. Pastor Manning called Obama a "Mac Daddy", Obama pimps white women, Obama was born trash, long legged freak, emissary of the devil.

YouTube - Obama's Bra 54 Double "D"

Black minister spews hatred from the pulpit :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Mary Mitchell

Originally Posted by kmiller1610

Maybe this is the right time for the entire PC crowd to apologize to Don Imus, Jimmy the Greek and many others who were fired for SPEECH. It's nonsense.

I am ashamed that so many conservatives are joining this PC mania by trying to damn Obama by association only. He did not say the words that came out of Wright's mouth.

Freedom ..... high holy word.

Are any of them black? Huh?

Originally Posted by Coolio43

Inkslinger,
Do you endorse what black pastor James Danny Manning said about Obama in a sermon on Feb. 19th 2008. Pastor Manning called Obama a "Mac Daddy", Obama pimps white women, Obama was born trash, long legged freak, emissary of the devil.

YouTube - Obama's Bra 54 Double "D"

Black minister spews hatred from the pulpit :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Mary Mitchell

Is this guy McCain's or Clinton's pastor? Maybe they should come out with a speech on race if Manning is so they can condemn his actions. Otherwise what does this have to do with Obama?

Originally Posted by Coolio43

Inkslinger,
Do you endorse what black pastor James Danny Manning said about Obama in a sermon on Feb. 19th 2008. Pastor Manning called Obama a "Mac Daddy", Obama pimps white women, Obama was born trash, long legged freak, emissary of the devil.

YouTube - Obama's Bra 54 Double "D"

Black minister spews hatred from the pulpit :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Mary Mitchell

I don't have a clue... haven't looked into it and probably won't.
Tell me Coolio, who's hot on American Idol these days?

Originally Posted by Inkslinger

I don't have a clue... haven't looked into it and probably won't.

NO condemnation against a racist black preacher preachin' hate against your boy Obama? I'm not shocked Inky.

Originally Posted by steezer

Is this guy McCain's or Clinton's pastor? Maybe they should come out with a speech on race if Manning is so they can condemn his actions. Otherwise what does this have to do with Obama?

What does racist pastor James Danny Manning have to do with Obama?
Did you even bother to watch the youtube video I posted steezer?
Where's "Rev" Al Sharpton/Jesse Jackson condeming racist pastor Manning "hate driven preaching" against Obama and calling for Manning retirement? If a white preacher said the exact same things Manning said about Obama the white preacher would be called a racist, thrown in jail.