Imus Controversy: Is it Ho's, Hoes, or Hos?


	Imus Controversy: Is it Ho's, Hoes, or Hos?

laceym

4-10-2007 3:27 PM

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imus, ho, controversy

laceym says:

What should a journalist use?

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4-10-2007 4:20 PM

Socratoad

None of the above.

4-10-2007 4:52 PM

Thorne

I found some interesting commentary by Rosie Odonnel on the topic of Imus' inappropriate remarks at her website. Contrary to what most might think, she feels that he made a mistake, apologized and 'nuff said.

4-13-2007 11:04 AM

indolin

Yes Thorne!
He made a mistake. And combined with all his other "mistakes" it was clearly time for him to be fired.

4-13-2007 5:25 PM

Thorne

indolin, being the "complex, changeable" person I am; I reserve the right to change and/or moderate my opinion as more information comes to me or for a number of other reasons. This is one of those cases!! I heartily agree with you and many others on this one.

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