Imus Returns

I never understood the point of driving him off the air. I certainly understood why "Nappy-Headed Hoes" was offensive. I also thought his "I wasn't the first one to say it!" defense was lame. And I did like Gwen Ifill calling out the wierdness of elite Washington embracing him. But all in all, I don't really know what was accomplished. Oh yeah. It gave us Morning Joe.

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http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2009/10/imus-returns/27779/