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May 09, 2007
What We Probably Would Have Heard
If the Imus in the Morning program were still on the air, I have a feeling we would have heard the Kansas tornado story covered in the following way.
Charles (the News Guy): And of course, residents of Greensburg, Kansas, are still trying to get their lives back in order after that horrendous tornado over the weekend.
Imus: What’s our idiot president doing about it?
Charles: Well, I-Man, on Monday, President Bush actually declared Greensburg a major disaster area, entitling the area to massive federal funding.
Imus: Oh really? Isn’t that interesting. How long do you think it would have taken that moron to declare Greensburg a major disaster area if a bunch of brothers and sisters lived there instead of a bunch of white people?
Charles: Umm, I’m not sure what you’re getting at, I-Man.
Imus: Well, we all know those poor bastards in New Orleans didn’t get help right after Katrina because they were a bunch of poor black folk. So given that, why do you think that imbecile in the White House acted so quickly on this?
Charles: Well, I suspect he learned a lot from Katrina and understands the value of reacting quickly in these types of situations.
Imus: Or maybe he reacted quickly because this natural disaster involved a bunch of white people.
And no, I don’t think Imus would have covered the story this way because of the Rutgers basketball team incident. I think he would have covered the story this way because that’s how he would have covered it. I hope he comes back soon. My Tivo is fairly worthless these days.
Comments
How do you feel about the fact that Imus may be suing? That should make for some interesting courtroom testimony. :)
Oh, and since you've got some extra space on your Tivo... feel free to record Veronica Mars for me! Tuesdays. The CW. 8pm. I'll make you cookies...
Posted by: Faith at May 9, 2007 03:44 AM
And if you have showtime I would like to put a request in for "This American Life."
Posted by: over_educated at May 9, 2007 07:12 AM
Come now, there must be something else on the tube for you to rot your brain to. Why not watch PBS with me? I'm currently addicted to Frontline.
Posted by: teahouseblossom at May 10, 2007 07:16 PM
You have more faith in the Imus man than I do!
Posted by: LisaBinDaCity at May 11, 2007 11:34 AM
