Tuesdays Program reduced

Less than 2 hours. Edited and not a Podcast.

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Rough Cut of the Imus Show via Pando 2/04/08

After 14 hours of editing and uploading I finally put together a 1 hour and 34 minute highlight of the February 4th, 2008 "Imus in the Morning Show" Tomorrow it will be easier.

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Keeping it 'Unreal" with Al Sharpton

Mr. Sharpton,

You equate what Don Imus said to Martha Stewart and Marv Albert who were convicted in court for misdeeds. Wow! Don Imus is now a criminal who should serve time behind bars? You are kidding yourself and the few followers you have by stating that as a lead in to your 5 points of redemption for Don Imus.

Lets take each point 1 by one and I will give you my opinion of them.

1."First, he should squarely deal with the Rutgers fiasco, not just through a cosmetic meeting as before, but by coming to terms with the women he denigrated in a concrete way.... ".

Al, Don Imus did deal with the "Rutgers Fiasco" when he received the acceptance of his apology. And he need not pay Kia Vaughn for her defamation suit because it is stupid and has no merit. And Imus would be equally stupid to fall for this kind of Grand Larceny by an unknown person. This would open the flood gates to anyone on the Rutgers team to sue. Read what the Rutgers athletic department has to say about Ms. Vaughn and you will understand.

2.

"Second, he should publicly make clear that he sees himself as an example of how we as a society have increasingly allowed the hunger for humor and the drive for ratings to make the American public immune to the casual expression of racism and sexism.

Specifically, Imus should state (if true) that he now understands what led to his termination: Americans of all races and economic levels believe we can no longer move forward as a society by taking cheap shots at women and blacks or any other group.

He was not a pariah; his removal did not undermine his free speech rights."

Al, I take exception to your words in parenthesis (If true). If true what? If Imus understands that there is a double standard in speech. That what a Black person can say a White person can't? The Jokes on you my friend. He understands more then you will ever know. And he knew well before the axe fell what was going to happen. It happened because you and fellow racist Jesse Jackson riled up the uninformed people of who Imus was, and created something out of nothing. His mistake was going on your little radio show to ask for your forgiveness. Are you not a Reverend? The penalty should have been a fine and suspension. Not to be fired by the weasels at CBS and NBC. Pariah is a big word. I think in the dictionary there is a picture of you in the description of that word. You are the black mans worst nightmare.

3.

"Third, he should pledge to refrain from attacks on innocent people who cannot defend themselves and who may not have the coping mechanisms to deal with being ridiculed on the airwaves.

It's one thing to ridicule Al Sharpton; it's another to attack young women who did nothing more than seek to achieve excellence in college athletics.

To that end, Imus and his new prospective employer, if and when one emerges, should publicly release a contract clause making clear that he will not be permitted to engage in any racist, sexist or homophobic comments (unlike a contrary clause in his last contract)".

Al, Do you think there are no stations hunting him down right now. Praying he accepts their deal? They can't wait to hire the man and his entire gang. Imus is a money making machine. Unlike you who just earns money from poor folk, who think your a leader of some righteous movement. And do you think Imus is not going to be the Imus of old when he gets on in the next few weeks? Wrong again Al. The charm of Don Imus is he calls it like he sees them. And I hope your the first one he throws under the bus. And Don Imus did not attack these young women of Rutgers. He made a stupidly worded joke. And you think the World has come to an end. Your a hypocrite. Get a real job. I see McDonald's pulled it's advertising dollars off of your Action Network site. Good for them. Who wants to eat something from McDonald's that supports a racist pariah who cannot even pronounce or say the word penance, it's not pittance. You have said that twice on two interviews on TV. Do you know the difference?

4.

"Fourth, to show that he is truly committed to turning the page in whatever new show he launches, Imus should set aside some regular weekly broadcast time to sit with an ombudsman — preferably a member of the National Association of Black Journalists or someone else of color — who will mix it up with him and critique issues of the day. No, I'm not volunteering for the job".

Al, The National Association of Black Journalists? The ones who honored the weasel Steve Capus for hiring or promoting two people of color on NBC? I doubt a 67 year old radio icon needs to repent to the likes of anyone. And I am sure you would not be his first choice if he did. Your the anti-Christ and do not belong speaking at the same level as Don Imus.

And finally your number 5.

"Fifth, Mr. Imus should encourage all corporations, including the record industry, to stop subsidizing and promoting people who engage in racist and misogynist language, even in the name of entertainment. The rules must not be different for black rappers than they are for white broadcasters".

Al, I hope your talking about the rappers who denigrate all black women every time they publish a song. Because Imus gives all people, no matter what color their skin a chance at attacking him on air. I think he even had you on once. But the last time he invited you, you chickened out. I wonder why? And as far as disrupting Mr. Imus's life you only gave him a nicely paid vacation. Who you did disrupt is the tens of millions of fans and countless new listeners waiting for him to return. Sadly they are not waiting for you.

So to end this disgusting display by you in the op-ed section of the Daily News. Why don't you just shut up and take care of the important issues in Black America.

Five Steps for Al Sharpton.

1. Pay the $360 thousand dollars you owe in losing the defamation case in the Tawana Brawley case.
2. Apologize to the Duke La Cross players who were exonerated and pronounced not guilty.

3. Take a four month Vacation and see a Doctor for "Foot in Mouth" disease.

4. Thank God you were not killed by that man when you caused a riot in New York over something that was none of your business.

5. And finally ask Martin Luther King Jr's forgiveness for faking you are the Civil Rights leader who took over when he was unfortunately killed by a deranged man. Or was it the C.I.A. Or maybe it was you?

This is my opinion. It is not written for Don Imus or anyone else. It is not copyrighted in the true sense of the word and can be reproduced by anyone for publishing anywhere. Even read on air by anyone who wishes to hear the words.

Bruce C. Van Brunt
Bradenton, FL
bcvb1949a@verizon.net

Imus and My Opinion

Before I am accused again of writing when I first wake up in the
morning (NOT TRUE) about anything on this group, which is purportedly
to "Support Don Imus and his Return", I will say this.

This is partially becoming a Political Group. The fact is and
without links or history, the I-Man was removed for political
reasons. It wasn't for saying Nappy Headed Hoes, it wasn't for being
66 years old and incorrectly portrayed as a "curmudgeon", and not
being fair to all sides of an argument.

He was silenced by a swath of Americans who were either too young,
or too old to understand his importance in "Telling it like it is".
And his taking on some of the most powerful politicians, news
writers, and media conglomerates in the U.S.. And that included CBS
and MS NBC.

Later when I have put all my ducks in a row I will answer these fence
sitters. The people who would rather question a statement then to
make a statement that makes sense.

With all of that said let me explain I am not the "Voice of this
Group". I am one of hundreds that add comments to support the cause
and the eventual outcome (His return) of a despicable act against a
Man who we love.

Can anyone say "Conspiracy"? There is a lot more to say about this
theory. And I don't think we need to go into too much.

The fact remains "IMUS" is not on the air. No definitive words on
where he is going is coming out on the news. So we are grasping,
gasping for the air he once broadcast on, and his truthful words of
what he thought. Most Americans believe truthful information. Even
if it's in the form of comedy.

So till I actually post some good verifiable information I leave you
at that.

And don't reply to this. It only adds more fuel for the ill-informed
here to pick on.

What is truly Wrong with the U.S. Government

I have read many posts regarding threats to Impeach the President of the United States, George Bush . What is the Democratic Party suppose to do with this dilemma that has been placed at their doorstep?

They cannot do anything. If they bring impeachment to the table they will look like the bad Party. If they do nothing they will look like they are doing nothing. So they (The Democrats) are between a rock and a hard place. Damned if they do, or damned if they don't.

Logically it is too late for anything in the lines of impeachment to be truly effective. The time it would take to do this would exceed the remaining 18 months in the Bush/Cheney administration. It would take away the time left for the true Democratic Houses to achieve something during that period of hearings etc.etc.

Only three Presidents in History have been brought up on Articles of Impeachment. All three were ineffective. Not one U.S. President was truly impeached. Two were exonerated, and the third resigned before the final vote.

One year ago would have been the time to act if you believed that George W Bush and Richard Cheney were culpable in Treason, Bribery and high crimes and misdemeanors. And not one of these points could have been proven in my opinion.

So just because the American public is disappointed with the Executive branch of government, is not a reason to go to the extreme of impeachment proceedings. The general population that is calling for this does not understand what must take place for this to happen.

Concentrate on getting the main objective completed. The Iraq War is the cause for this. In all likely hood we will be extracting our troops after General Petraeus makes his recommendations in September 2007. Things are just not going well at all in Iraq. And the Iraqi Government has not stepped up to the plate and taken control.

So where do we go from here? We evaluate the candidates for the Presidency for the election on November 4, 2008.

Who will it be. Hillary against McCain. Obama against Giulianni. Or Fred Thompson against Al Gore? Who knows what will happen.

Let us not forget we do have demons at our doorstep ready to attack our homeland. And anything that occurs during the next 18 months may sway what the outcome of the election will be.

God bless America. And God bless our troops who are fighting cowards in Iraq. If it were not for them we would be speaking a different language in the next 10 years.

Impeaching a President

Though I voted for George Bush in 2004 I am not a supporter of his current attitude towards the Constitution and other aspects of his Presidency. With this said and looking at all of the polls and petitions floating around for Impeachment I thought it best to give you the so called "Rules of Impeachment".

Cindy Sheehan has threatened to run against Nancy Pelosi (Speaker of the House) as an independent, unless Pelosi begins the process of impeachment by July 23rd, 2007. The chance of her winning are slim to none but nevertheless I personally do not believe Impeaching Bush and Cheney will accomplish anything other then divert the attention away from other pressing matters that the Senate and Congress could achieve in that time frame.

A very startling fact regarding the cost of an impeachment. I will compare the cost of the attempt to impeach William Jefferson Clinton, to the investigation of 9/11/01.

The Government ( With Our Tax Dollars) spent $65 Million in attempting to impeach Mr. Clinton. But they only spent $15 Million of our tax dollars investigating 9/11/01. There is something wrong with this picture.

Unless something is proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that George W. Bush and/or Richard Cheney are implicit in Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors it is my opinion that it would be a waste of time and money to prosecute them, individually or collectively. By all accounts they will have already served their terms by the time the final votes would be cast.

This is my opinion, and is not based on any love for this President and especially the Vice President.

But you make up your minds.

Only 3 Presidents in the History of the United States have had impeachment proceedings levied against them.

Andrew Johnson February 1868 Failed by one Vote

Richard Nixon June 1972 Nixon Resigned before the Votes were to be Cast

William J Clinton August 1998 Survived due to the Senate not achieving a two thirds majority.

Just Google "U.S. Constitution on Impeachment proceedings"

The United States Constitution states in Article II, Section 4: "The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors."

Modern Impeachment Procedure:

• Impeachment resolutions made by members of the House of Representatives are turned over to the House Judiciary Committee which decides whether the resolution and its allegations of wrongdoing by the President merits a referral to the full House for a vote on launching a formal impeachment inquiry.
• The entire House of Representatives votes for or against a formal impeachment inquiry, needing only a simple majority (a single vote) for approval.
• If approved, the House Judiciary Committee conducts an investigation to determine (similar to a grand jury) if there is enough evidence to warrant articles of impeachment (indictments) against the President. The Committee then drafts articles of impeachment pertaining to specific charges supported by the evidence. The Committee votes on each article of impeachment, deciding whether to refer each article to the full House for a vote.
• If the House Judiciary Committee refers one or more articles of impeachment, the entire House of Representatives votes on whether the article(s) merit a trial in the Senate, needing only a simple majority for approval.
• If the full House approves at least one article of impeachment, the President is technically impeached and the matter is referred to the U.S. Senate. The House then appoints members of Congress to act as managers (prosecutors).
• The trial of the President is held in the Senate with the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court presiding. The President can be represented by anyone he chooses. He may appear personally or leave his defense in the hands of his lawyers.
• The entire Senate may conduct the trial or it or it may be delegated to a special committee which would report all the evidence to the full Senate.
• The actual trial is conducted in a courtroom-like proceeding including examination and cross-examination of witnesses. During questioning, Senators remain silent, directing all questions in writing to the Chief Justice.
• After hearing all of the evidence and closing arguments, the Senate deliberates behind closed doors then votes in open session on whether to convict or acquit the President. The vote to convict must be by a two thirds majority, or 67 Senators. If this occurs, the President is removed from office and is succeeded by the Vice President. The Senate's verdict is final and there is no right of appeal.