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DEPETRO STABS FRIEND IMUS IN THE BACK.

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When John Depetro used the different Fat Lesbian comments, Imus was there to defend him.
Depetro was making the EXACT arguments Imus is now. So what does Depetro do?
Stabs his buddy right in the back. Does ANYBODY believe Depetro doesn't agree with Imus?
I briefly worked with Depetro at HJJ. Depetro LOVED Imus and agreed with him on these topics.

What a 2 faced , backstabbing business this is. thats what I say! :'(
 
Yep.
I'll tell ya 2 years ago JD would have bent over backwards to defend Free Speech. Even when it's nasty.
He clearly doesn't dare now.
I can hardly wait for Imus to go and 'meet' with more Black leaders. Maybe even the Coach of Rutgers. Maybe even the head of the N.A.A.C.P.
What ever happened to 'Sticks and stones can break my bones, but names will never hurt me?"

Clearly it's time for Whites to move out of America. We are NO GOOD!
This country should be left to Blacks, Hispanics (Illegals) Gays, and Atheists
Whites must answer for Imus and the speech crime!!

How did I do? Im trying to get an A in P.C. Walter.
 
I heard the comments coming down , it began with the sports news, by the jerk Sid, then bernie commented, you know, not to defend Imus, but, I know that he does have a hearing problem and also only half listens to comments made. I wonder, as I do not consider him racist. He does have sickle cell children at the camp, Jackson and the other loud mouth do not. I know JD , is a back stabber. But, he sure defends his murder friend Dederian.
 
As a nappy headed 'ho I was hurt be lumped in with those knuckle-draggers on the B-ball team. Fire Imus and take that hump DePetro with him :)
 
How asleep-at-the-wheel can WHJJ be?

Skynet74 said:
I thought it was really strange that they picked Depetro as the person to comment on right from wrong.
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I chuckled aloud last night when I saw that NBC10's local angle on the story was Johnny D.
APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE to him, for stealing the spotlight from affiliate WHJJ.

Clearly, John's story was a keen way for WJAR to localize the Imus spectacle...one-of-our-own who's-experienced-something-akin-to-what-Iman-is-experiencing.

But can you imagine as dominant/respected a news organization as WJAR covering this compelling story with NO mention of the local Imus station?

And why SHOULD they? If the affiliate had a dang pulse, they'd be out-in-front-of-this blockbuster...and playing it like a Stradivarius.

I had to jump on an airplane this morning, so I haven't heard WHJJ today.

(Good afternoon from Fargo ND, where, yes, it IS snowing; and where -- like WHJJ -- client WDAY is a Sean Hannity affiliate. So at least SOMEONE on WHJJ is giving the Imus story the energy it deserves.)

A reporter, from a newspaper in Cleveland, called me this morning as I was connecting at Detroit airport. He asked me "What you you advise an Imus affiliate?" I told him "the only WRONG approach a station could take is business-as-usual."

What I heard on WHJJ yesterday was all-too "business-as-usual."

One approach might be for an affiliate's station manager to go on-air, high-profile, two days ago, and say "Lookit. Just because the network has no conscience doesn't mean we don't. If they won't fire him, we will!" And cancel or suspend the show.

Another school-of-thought would be to play the forgiveness angle. Make a clear statement that the station finds what-Iman-said deplorable; but acknowledge his apology...and open-up-the-phone-lines.

A REALLY smart affiliate would ask LISTENERS to decide. "YOU tell US! Should he stay? Or should he go?"

Again, I'm out-of-the-loop there today.
Did WHJJ do any-of-the-above?

Another reporter, from New York Newsday, interviewed me yesterday, and agreed with my recollection that it was, in fact, P.T. Barnum who said "Say what you will about me, just spell my name right" (http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/ny-etimus0410,0,2299536.story?coll=ny-hockey-headlines). This SHOULD be a buzz bonanza for WHJJ.

Prediction: Imus won't survive long-term.
Those calling for his head are TOO miffed.
"Too little too late" as Sharpton said on The Today Show.
(Where Imus misspoke and called him "Reverend Hargis.")

The big winner so far in this whole fiasco: Al Sharpton.

HC
www.HollandCooke.com

Disclaimers:
John DePetro is my ex-brother-in-law.
When Al Sharpton launched into syndication last year, his network hired me to coach him.
 
Re: How asleep-at-the-wheel can WHJJ be?

Holland Cooke said:
Skynet74 said:
I thought it was really strange that they picked Depetro as the person to comment on right from wrong.
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(Where Imus misspoke and called him "Reverend Hargis.")
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Whew...I thought I was having a flashback when I heard that. Glad I wasn't the only one to pick up on it.
 
This is what I think. I think Imus should be able to keep his job. Why you ask? Because I absolutely HATE censorship. These are a bunch of guys goofing around in the studio. This is what they do, each and every day! Their comments arn't always Politically correct and their comments arn't always nice. But guess what? It's THEIR Show! They are speaking their minds.

Why as a society do we have to agree with every single thing that is said on the radio? Not for a single second do I think Imus is racist. I've known about him ever since I first tuned in back in 1984. After 23 years I feel that I know the man fairly well. I have a pretty good idea of when Imus is serious and when he is just goofing around. His comments were clearly a goof. I feel it's the same thing as a bunch of guys hanging out in a locker room or at a bar. Their conversations are going to be filled with comments that arn't always Nice. But the beauty of it all is that "THEY ARE REAL!"

I personally don't even have an interest in defending the guy. I no longer care for him. However I do have an interest in defending free speech. Based on that fact, I DO NOT think he should be fired. Please take note that I also have a black girlfriend. So for me to not be offended and for me to not think he should fired, perhaps that really says something. I also just asked my black girlfriend what she thinks. She responded that she is not at all offended by what Imus said. She added that Imus didn't say it to be mean. Even my BLACK girlfriend understands that! It's all about context and that is the point people are missing. Imus has a comedy show and it was just a loose comment meant to get a few chuckles. My girlfriend isn't an Imus fan and even she thinks people are being way to rough on him. Blowing the whole thing out of proportion. I have to fully agree.
 
Holland, you might not have seen the post on the other thread; but what do his core numbers look like in NYC, Boston, Philly, DC, LA & Denver...his more major markets? Seeing as you may have more easy access to them with clients you may be consulting, I figure you'd be the man to check with
 
Skynet74 said:
This is what I think. I think Imus should be able to keep his job. Why you ask? Because I absolutely HATE censorship. These are a bunch of guys goofing around in the studio. This is what they do, each and every day! Their comments arn't always Politically correct and their comments arn't always nice. But guess what? It's THEIR Show! They are speaking their minds.

Why as a society do we have to agree with every single thing that is said on the radio? Not for a single second do I think Imus is racist. I've known about him ever since I first tuned in back in 1984. After 23 years I feel that I know the man fairly well. I have a pretty good idea of when Imus is serious and when he is just goofing around. His comments were clearly a goof. I feel it's the same thing as a bunch of guys hanging out in a locker room or at a bar. Their conversations are going to be filled with comments that arn't always Nice. But the beauty of it all is that "THEY ARE REAL!"

I personally don't even have an interest in defending the guy. I no longer care for him. However I do have an interest in defending free speech. Based on that fact, I DO NOT think he should be fired. Please take note that I also have a black girlfriend. So for me to not be offended and for me to not think he should fired, perhaps that really says something. I also just asked my black girlfriend what she thinks. She responded that she is not at all offended by what Imus said. She added that Imus didn't say it to be mean. Even my BLACK girlfriend understands that! It's all about context and that is the point people are missing. Imus has a comedy show and it was just a loose comment meant to get a few chuckles. My girlfriend isn't an Imus fan and even she thinks people are being way to rough on him. Blowing the whole thing out of proportion. I have to fully agree.
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I agree with you, John. In our cluster, we have an urban station (rated #1, I might add) and the jocks think this situation is being blown way out of proportion. One of the air staff thought the comment was "kinda funny", although I don't share that opinion. I still think it was stupid and thoughtless.
 
They had Nappy hair, they had Tatoos. Most of them were Brutal looking. Imus was telling the truth.

If they were 6 Larry Bird type White Kids with nappy red hair and Tats, this wouldn't be a story.
Have we learned,?
Worship the Blacks .
Degrade the Whites.
Any Questions?

What the hell happened to John Depetro! :(
 
Did they have Nappy hair? Were they Hoes? It's probably very close to the truth. Why are people so damn sensitive these days. People get offended when you just look at them. Imus hosts a comedy program and people freak when he does some "COMEDY"? It's silly! Yeah it was a little insensitive, but that has always been the nature of his program. I'm not sure why NOW is any different. He's been doing the same thing for the past 30 years.
 
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