Terence Moore

By Herschel Talker

June 25, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this

Though I agree with this, I think we can also say “Stop paying attention to Terence Moore”

By pman

June 25, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

This is much ado about nothing. Why does anyone even care?

By Capt. Howdy

June 25, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

Terence, if you want people to stop paying attention to Don Imus, stop writing articles about Don Imus.

Seriously, are you a professional?

By Casey

June 25, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

Who is Imus? But seriously, I thought in this country we had a right to say and think anything we want. When did it become a national offense to think racist thoughts? Is that really the biggest problem we have in the world? Someone doesn’t like you? BOOOOO!!! HOOOOO!!! GET OVER IT!!!

By Pago Flyer

June 25, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

Who really cares about t. moore? Freedom of speech is finished, thank you aclu.

By TerranceWho?

June 25, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this

Amen, Herschel. Quit listening to Imus’ show and quit reading Terrence’s column. Maybe the world would be a better place..

By Ted Striker

June 25, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

Spot-on, Terrence Moore.

My first thought when I heard the story was this. Anyone who has Pacman Jones saying he’s going to “pray for them” must be scraping the bottom

By need less not moore

June 25, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

FIrst I must say that I don’t agree with anything that came out of Imus’ mouth. However This wouldn’t be an issue if it had been Sharpton, JAckson, OR any other rights activist. With that said, Terrence grow up and move on with this poor poor Pacman crap. He knows that he is in the spotlight so he should also know to behave.

By atlgirl

June 25, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

I agree Terence!

By Really

June 25, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

In other news, apparently Don Imus still seems to have a radio show.

The only interesting thing is that someone actually heard him say this, or was it in a press release he sent out to say he said this.

How he makes a living when there are no listeners to his irrelevant chatter is beyond me. Some advertisers enjoy throwing money down a rathole.

By Kriz

June 25, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this

The way Terence feels about Imus is the same as the way most of the AJC’s readership feels about him. Ironic….

By Eric

June 25, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

As an African-American I don’t see a thing wrong with what Don Imus said this time. He was absolutely correct in his statement. What he was saying has been said by many African-Americans including myself and that is that often the media showcases African-Americans. I agree with him and I don’t feel he deserves all this backlash for speaking the truth. Afterall he has a right to his freedom of speech.

By Rob

June 25, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

Honestly speaking… Don Imus does not matter at all. He himself cannot change anything in this world. He is a wasted body for all I care. Secondly Sharpton & Jackson shouldn’t even waste time and brain power on this matter. We need to come together and see how we are going to make sure Senator Barack Obama get into the White House…or Educate more of our people to walk the walk of Faith and Power that Senator Obama stands for. C’mon people wake up. Don Imus does not have a HEAVEN OR HELL to put anybody in so what he says does not matter…..Next Topic please.

By Pete

June 25, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

Don Imus is a breath of fresh air to a boring, politically correct, hypocritical world. He just says what the rest of us think………… daily. To pretend different is a joke. Get real people and get a grip on reality. Learn to laugh at yourself and the pathetic world around us.

By Titans Fan

June 25, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

I think the scariest thing in all of this is that PacMan said he would pray for Imus. Now that has got to be a sign of the apocalypse. Imus is a moron especially for his defense saying that PacMan was unfairly arrested 6 times. PacMan should be in jail for his actions in Vegas for several years. I hope that strip club manager wins all of Jones money (if he still has any) for rendering him paralayzed because of being shot by one of PacMan’s thug associates. Imus, Al Sharpton and PacMan Jones should all disappear forever. It would be a great day for the human race if that happened.

By Toby Cash

June 25, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

I agree completely. While we are getting advice on whom to ignore, let me suggest Jessie and Al be on this list also.

By Duh

June 25, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

It might be worth noting that his co-host was African-American and seemed to have no quips about the comments. Oh yeah, so is his producer. Just worth noting.

By Boots

June 25, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

I think with the recent passing of George Carlin, we need to take to heart the emphasis he placed on words and quit being so freakin’ sensitive.

I guess the world holds its breath as Al Sharpton decides whether to take up the case —- or, extort money to keep him from making a mountain our of a molehill.

Good insight Terence!

By JUSTICE

June 25, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

Being African American myself we have to rise above this. Focus people on the state of our children, neighborhoods, and schools. Watching the BET awards lastnight is a great example of why other ethnic groups sees african americans as clowns.

By Eric

June 25, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

So, Imus can only have an opinion if it agrees with Al and Jesse? The freedom that gives them the right to say what they want is the same freedom that gives Imus the right to say what he wants. GET OVER IT

By Tray

June 25, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

Funny how reporters only give a half story. I don’t know if Mr. Moore is trying to intice hate from black people or not, but Imus was actually defending black people for a change.

If you would have heard the whole thing, Imus’ reply was “well, there you go.”

Wait, i just typed the same thing. Only, I’m going to explain the comment. When you read Mr. Moore’s article above, your left feeling like Imus says “well, there you go-(another black man committing crimes).

Actually, what he explains IMMEDIATELY after his comment (which was left out by Mr. Moore)is this:

Well, there you go- (cops are picking on blacks for no reason)

Don Imus’ remarks were right on. The only people making issues about this are the blacks who aren’t intellectual enough to know the truth, compared to articles written by this Mr. Moore guy.

And in no way do i like Don Imus, but i won’t stand idly by to watch a white man lose his job again for voicing his opinion again about something he has a right to say-especially when blacks call each other nappy headed ho’s and *iggas (sp.??)

By John from Dunwoody

June 25, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

DON IMUS IS COOL.

By Dave

June 25, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

Who cares about this. People can say what they want no matter what race they happen to be. There is still such a thing as freedom of speech, the democrats haven’t taken that YET!

By David

June 25, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

Anyone you thinks Imus’ comments were racist did not hear the entire conversation. But since he has a “history” of being racist, he is targeted more. Unfortunately, this will never end because the way society works. The more shocking the program, the more people will listen. It’s a shame that this controversy is going to give people a little more respect and sympathy for Pacman.

By bigeasy830

June 25, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

I agree 100% T-Moore. Imus can say what he wants. African Americans like myself need to take the sticks and stones approach to it all. Adam Jones said something that would make you believe he is maturing when in his statement he said, “it is obvious that Imus have a problem with African Americans, I am upset, but I will pray for him”. You see Adam Jones let it go and so should the rest of us. What we African Americans need to do is stop listening to Jessie and Al and stop taking that I am a victim attitude. And listen to what Bill Cosby has been saying about raising our kids the right way. And, about us being positive influences in the community and portraying positive images. If many of us did not walk around looking like asses maybe we would not be thought of as being asses by the other races. I know, look at the individual, but lets keep it real. Our popular culture has us African Americans looking like idiots and I am not blaming Hollywood. We can only blame ourselves. Since this is a sports blog. I want to make an important point. Who’s fault is it that there are not many African American baseball players in the Major leagues. It is ours. We do not encourage our kids to play that sport, we encourage them to play football and basketball, the sports we love to watch because we say baseball is boring. Then we listen to that nonsense by Al and Jessie and want to boycott the MLB. MLB does not have a responsibility to invest in the inner city that is nonsense. We should invest in our own kids. Imus has an audience that he speaks to. He knows what he is doing. Thats on him and his audience. I have watched his show a few times when he came on in the early mornings just before the financial shows. He is what he is. He will not get fired. His advertisers will not abandon him. His audience agrees with him and thats the target group for the advertisers. Thats the game. The colors black and white and brown actually has nothing to do with this so called racist point of view only MONEY GREEN.

P.S. Adam Jones should have been arrested 6 times, he was out doing dirt. So, Imus if you are gonna make a lame excuse for what you said, use another one.

By Doug

June 25, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

Terrance, you like so many others, jump to conclusions without hearing the whole conversation. If you would have done the research and listened to the tape, instead of taking a few words out of context, I wouldn’t have to be writing this right now. So next time, do your homework before you write junk like this.

By Ex-Northerner

June 25, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

I listened for about 30 seconds over 20 years ago to a Don Imus show and was bored silly. Don is past his prime, past his relevance and past his day of influence. This may be a calculated move on his part to get back on the news. Who cares what Don says. “And that’s all I have to say about that.”

By Grandfather

June 25, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

Terrence…I thought you were a sports writer?….oh I forgot…you don’t do that well either.

By Ramblin Wrecker

June 25, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this

No one does listen to Imus. I don’t understand why people get worked into a lather over Don Imus. The guy is not mainstream radio. Nobody under 40 is listening to him and that is what should be important to you TMoore, because as racists die, so does racism. I would have thought that the campaign of Barack Obama would have taught you something.

By Stay Focused

June 25, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this

To: Need less and not moore

The article isn’t about defending Pacman but about giving “less of your ear” to another potential idiot!!

By SharonH

June 25, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this

You rarely know what you are talking about but this is one time you are right. (It was bound to happen eventually). Who cares what that jerk says?

By Jay Walker

June 25, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

“Actually, I have, and it was back when that other Imus “controversy” involved the famous shock jock using a derogatory term in regard to African-American members of the Rutgers women’s basketball team during his former national radio show. Just like that, he was fired after much screaming from everywhere.”

When Imus called the basketball team NHHs he never singled out the black chicks — you did. And the screaming didn’t come from everywhere — it came from that bigoted hustler Al Sharpton preying on his ignorant, victim-mentality-minded followers. Without them he is nothing.

“While many say Imus’ remarks were racist and want Imus fired again, Imus says he was defending Jones with what he claimed was a reference to the evils of racial profiling.”

Many? Many in your circle perhaps. Nobody in mine, white or black.

By doodie buddy

June 25, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

The only reason this is news is because the media still talks about it. Imus is about as irrelevant as they get.
And on another note, yes,Pacman deserves the heat because he can’t stay out of trouble. You can take the boy out of the ‘hood, but you can’t take the ‘hood out of the boy. Pacman’s a punk.

By JOYCE

June 25, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

I abhor people judging others by their nationality. Never heard of Imus intil his comments about the girls’ team hit the news. Have never listened to him and have no interest in listening to him. That said, I believe this racial thing is being carried too far for the monetary benefit of a few and you know who they are. We’re all Americans; let’s act like it!

By Yulanda

June 25, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this

Imus was letting the U.S. know that this type of foolishness happens to Black Men..Pacman has a lot on his plate right now..Like what happen to Sadia Morrison the young lady that handles business for Celebs and he’s one of them.Sadia was THROWN from an APARTMENT building in NY on 6/13/08.This should be 1st thing discussed.click on this link..http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2007/Mar-27-Tue-2007/news/13413901.html ..Then let’s talk..I could care less about Pacman and Imus..A handler for various performers and athletes, including Kanye West, Brandy and Adam “Pacman” Jones, has been thrown to her death from a Bronx apartment building, authorities say. Sadia Morrison, 26, had recently organized a celebrity PlayStation tournament set for Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club to raise funds for at-risk youth. Morrison was with Pacman at a strip club on the night when he “made it rain” and caused a disturbance when dancers and club goers scuffled over the cash he reportedly tossed into the air. Morrison was arrested for her part in the episode and sentenced to probation. Police are investigating her death.

By As Ugly As He Is

June 25, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this

As Ugly As Don is you would think he wouldn’t want to draw attention to himself, I never even heard of the man until the Rutgers situation and I’m 45 years old. Most white men his age have had a lot of racial stuff instilled in them from and early age.

By JD

June 25, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

I have listened to Imus for years and he does not disciminate. He hates everybody, he insults everybody.

If Don Imus is our last hurdle to love each other then we are closer than I thought.

By Reality Check

June 25, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

Terence has always been a mediocre writer whose job is to p**s a certain group of people off, nothing more, nothing less. Imus is in the same business, he just irritates a different group of people.

Look in the mirror Terence.

By Meghan

June 25, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

I agree Terrance, quit giving these racists idiots attention. Who cares if they like us as African Americans or not. Keep it moving..

By jerry

June 25, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

Is everyone as tired of this hyphenated-American tripe as I am?

I am an AMERICAN period!!!!

By Meghan

June 25, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

I agree Terrance, quit giving these racists idiots attention. Who cares if they like us as African Americans or not. Keep it moving..

By DAVID RAITERI

June 25, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this

Do you notice who are the PC SPEECH police……forget Don Imus. A John McCain staffer made political comments very similar to comments made by Hillary Clinton— & yet the Media was all over McCain staffer for his comments. The liberal Media determines what IS & IS NOT acceptable speech.

By Joe Brones

June 25, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

Whatever. Who cares what Terence Moore meant or really meant? If you don’t like Terence Moore or anybody else on the airways for that matter, just use your clicker. Otherwise, you’re giving the Terence Moores of the world exactly what they want - attention.

And higher ratings.

By Dr. R

June 25, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

Seriously, if Imus were based in Dallas or Cleveland (or Atlanta), would anyone give him the time of day? He’s a cranky old whackjob who just happens have a microphone in front of him, and just happens to be in Gotham where folks think the sun shines out of their buttcracks. I’ve visited NYC and think it’s great, but the world doesn’t revolve around it (like the media there getting upset that the Mets fired their skipper at 3 in the morning local time. Never mind they were on the West Coast at the time and three hours earlier; to New Yawkers, there’s only one time zone that counts). Anyway, I digress. Like Terry says, let the moron have his forum to say whatever he wants and those of us in Flyover Land can just ignore him. He’s an old fool and not worth the time or energy to produce an indignant rage.

By Yulanda

June 25, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

FORGET WHAT IMUS IS TALKING ABOUT..ASK PACMAN WHAT HAPPEN TO SADIA MORRISON??

A handler for various performers and athletes, including Kanye West, Brandy and Adam “Pacman” Jones, has been thrown to her death from a Bronx apartment building, authorities say. Sadia Morrison, 26, had recently organized a celebrity PlayStation tournament set for Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club to raise funds for at-risk youth. Morrison was with Pacman at a strip club on the night when he “made it rain” and caused a disturbance when dancers and club goers scuffled over the cash he reportedly tossed into the air. Morrison was arrested for her part in the episode and sentenced to probation. Police are investigating her death.

By RenaP

June 25, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

I think that what Imus said is less pathetic than Al Sharpton coming out and screaming in defense for Pacman Jone. I wish Al Sharpton would quit coming to the defense of criminals that happen to be black, and make headlines with more positive black role models.

By Chuck Deskins

June 25, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

Imus? Maybe I should hire him. He would help my terrible ratings. I am still an idiot.

By esmoove

June 25, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this

Imus looks and acts like Herman Munster. Herman says things that don’t make sense, but at least Herman is entertaining.

By keidalgrim

June 25, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

Well, if you want to take his remarks out of the context in which he made them, sure, stop paying attention to Imus.

Then again, what he said (even taken out of context), though somewhat offensive to some perhaps, really wasn’t off the mark at all.

By Ookie

June 25, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

Could not agree more. These events serve to do nothing more than give Imus and Sharpton a reason to appear relevant.

By Tulsa Dawg

June 25, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

We should bake a ham for Don Imus.

By roger

June 25, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

I don’t believe it .A white person (now a minority )can’t say anything anymore .Just like being christian ,it seems thats a wrong also . What has this country come to . It ISN”T what i was raised with or like . I believe Imus is NOT GUILTY of anything . Listen to the whole content

By Bea Jay

June 25, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this

If I was as UGLY and hateful as Don Imus I would “remain silent and be called a fool, than to open my mouth and remove all doubt.”

By Vol4ever

June 25, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

I choose not to listen to you Terrance. This just puts you in the class of race baiters of Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson. I think most people are sick and tired of the race card!

By Jimmy

June 25, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

You are right Terence Moore! Don Imus is all about attention and higher ratings. But hey, so is Terence Moore! Am I right Mr. Moore?

By Sayme

June 25, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

Justice.. I agree with you 100% I am a woman of color and I find it very intimidating to watch some of these people of color programs on television.. they act like baffoons.

By BravesFan79

June 25, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

I dont have a problem with what Imus said…what i have a problem with is the LAME excuse he gave to try and get the NAACP off his back!

Stand up for your believes Imus!
I mean common, when a college or pro football player gets in trouble…. 90% of the time hes what? black? thats right…im not politically correct…hes BLACK!

Just look at all the problems Saban has had with his new recruits and players….who happen to be what? black!
Its not a racial thing, its a cultural thing.

I know inner city blacks better than most blacks in the suburbs do! Considering i worked almost every apt complex in Atlanta, from Bankhead courts to Clevland Ave to Metropolitian, from Decatur to Clayton doing cable work. (Hey i was addicted to the money…and the rush of the dangerous environment)

Ive been in ALOT of crazy situations. Walking around south and west and east atlanta after dark going thru apt complexes isnt something u wanna do. Especially when your white, alone, and pickup up money for workorders. I knew the area best bt 99-2005 or so…before alot of the major projects were tore down.

So believe me when i say theres something VERY MESSED UP with black culture and values!

Ive survived armed robberies by crackheads in bankhead courts, attempts to be set up by gangs in south and west atlanta, and once outsmarted 2 carjackers on the run for murder from Louisiana. And the latest crazy thing to happen was i walked in on a gasstation Robbery and had a AK pointed at my head.

You know what they ALL had in common!?? They were ALL BLACK!

But i guess i should bs up a story and add a mexican or white male in there just so i cant be called a racist for saying the truth!

Ok…forreal…once in mexican gang territory in north atlanta (buford hwy) i thought i was gonna have a problem with some mexicans in a apt complex after dark, but i “accidently” flashed my pistol and they went the other way.

Did that make u people screaming “racism” feel better?

For the record….i give props to anyone trying to better themselves or their families…regardless of race.

By Jimmy

June 25, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

esmmove, the same thing can be said about Terence and Eddie Murphy.

By adam

June 25, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

i do think Imus was referring to profiling of black athletes.

half his crew is black. they defend him. you can call it disingenuous but it seemed real to me.

he went overboard with Rutgers but he’s raised a lot of money for charities and generally not been a fraud like most personalities.

By RealityDweller

June 25, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this

It amazes me that we live in a society where a man like Don Imus is publicly crucified, twice now, for being a racist, when he hasn’t yet said anything racist. The “nappy headed ho” comment was his attempt at irony in using urban vernacular. He is a dumb old white guy, not a racist. Now, when he makes any reference to race at all, it is racist, regardless of context or connotation. We live in a sick, sick society. It is like Orwellian Farrakhanism.

The good news is that when Barry O gets elected, blacks will have to start admitting to themselves that it isn’t skin color alone that is keeping them down in society. How can a country who is about to elect a black man as its leader be called a racist society? I predict that accountability, responsibility, and a good attitude will take the places of excuses, victimization and the blame game in the years following Obama’s victory. Sorry Al and Jesse, but your careers are over come this November. Hopefully in that utopian future, we won’t have to have our collective IQs diminished by hearing about Imus’ “racism”.

By Bubba from Buckhead

June 25, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this

What does Al and Jesse have to do with this?

Al make these stupid comments. So anytime a wht guy says something racist or stupid, Al and Jesse are to blame? Well let’s blame them for the negative economy, War Iraq, and rising gas prices. We play the race card, whtes play the Al/Jesse card.

By atlsitcom

June 25, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this

on-air partner mentioned some of the issues involving Jones as the NFL’s poster child for trouble, Imus asked, “What color is he?” When his partner replied, “African-American,” Imus replied, “Well, there you go.”

Terrance left out… of course he must have made a mistake…

From Radio-Info.com

Imus asked: “What color is he?” “He’s African-American,” sidekick Warner Wolf replied. “Well, there you go,” Imus said. “Now we know.”

Again picking and choosing making it sound worst then what it really is. Know you know…

By DLA

June 25, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this

Seriously TH, isnt a time for another “David Justice should be begged to come back & play for the Braves” post? Ooooo how bout “Dusty Baker should replace Bobby Cox.”

By An American

June 25, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this

I see all of these comments from ” African Americans “. This is a classification that I do not understand and that I believe is not right. Either you are American or African. Where were you born? In The United States of America or Africa? This is a term that is dividing Americans. If you need to class yourselves with a color, then why not black American or white American? There is no such thing as an African American. Either you are American or African. Choose one. Quit trying to seperate us even further.

By White men can't jump

June 25, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

What is an Imus?

Free PacMan from the white man!

By M. R. Biggins

June 25, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

How come we have African-Americans but not Euro-Americans, Asian-Americans, Australian-Americans, Middle East-Americans, etc.-Americans? I am just curious. BTW, if Imus offends you then don’t listen to him…problem solved.

By Thomas Payne

June 25, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

Which of the following is relevant?

A) Don Imus B) Adam (Pacman) Jones C) Terrence Moore D) None of the above

By RAMBLE ON!!!

June 25, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

The pot calling the kettle black…err, no pun intended.

You have to listen to Imus like we have to listen to you Terence.

It really sucks doesn’t it?

By LeaJuan

June 25, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this

This is a perfect reason why someone of his age shouldn’t run anything… It’s an old age thing. Don’t Grandparents 70yrs and older say some wild and crazy things and say they have the right because they are old. Wait till we get an old President.

By NO DADDY

June 25, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this

If the barbarian individuals like Jones wouldn’t act like savages no one would say anything

By Dave53

June 25, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

I’m no supporter of Imus, but I heard the entire segment in question, and this time Imus is telling the truth about what he meant. In the broadcast, the statements preceeding when he said “What color is he?” clearly was about how blacks are consistently racially profiled by law enforcement. He was talking about how bad a practice it was. Much ado about nothing!!

By David in Alpharetta

June 25, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

The real truth here is it’s not what is said but who says it. Some people say racially insensitive things all the time and they get a pass. But a few people, e.g., mostly white entertainers, white republican politicians and white media people, get blasted and their words are made out to be racist. We will never be able to have a serious dialog in this country about race until thin skinned, chip on their shoulder race baiters stop looking for targets and for any excuse to cry foul, even when no foul was intended or even committed. I think that most people are so tired of all of this overly dramatized racial crap that we are in fact avoiding the opportunity to grow in the depth of human relations. It’s just so not worth it. ATTENTION MEDIA AND RACE MONGERS: If you are truly as liberal and as caring as you claim to be, when ever someone says something that is being interpreted by some as racist, just ask them what they meant by their remarks and believe them when they explain. Then let it go. Oh, but that gets into another one of our prejudices in this country, who we chose to believe and who we don’t.

By Dave Nelson

June 25, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this

I watched the “old” Imus show before he knuckled under to the racially/politically correct crowd; However, the new show is more controlled, less spontaneous. It is much less informative. They muzzled Bernie.Too bad. I no longer watch.

By Diamond Dawg

June 25, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

Pac Man Jones is praying for Don Imus to be a better person. Hi-larious!

By Jimmy

June 25, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this

Terence Moore looks like Buckwheat.

By musicatl

June 25, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

so the color “black” is now African-American… do we need to change our crayons too?

By Ricky in Vinings

June 25, 2008 12:32 PM | Link to this

The problem is that the public outcry is over one sentence, when the public, for the majority, didn’t listen to Imus’s entire rant. He was defending Pacman and saying that he was being wrongly accused based on him being black. Terrence Moore shouldn’t be read any more either if that is the case, as he’s written bigoted things on here as well. I believe I remember something about the Braves not having a black man on the roster not too long ago. Pot, meet the Kettle.

By Racebaiter

June 25, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this

Nice censorship on this site, by the way.

Imus should hate all black racists and race baiters by now. His comments were pro-black—not anti-black—but the truth doesn’t matter to racists does it? He was saying “Well there you go. He was unfairly arrested because he was black.” He was emphathizing, without reason I believe, with the black community. Sometimes the black community gets what it deserves. Not the first time a white person was criticized unfairly for empathizing with black though. Just ask Bill O’Reilly and Geraldine Ferraro. Race baiters need to disappear.

By Johnny Neptune

June 25, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

Even though I don’t like you T. Moore, I’m going to give you your props by saying, “your right”.

By NO DADDY

June 25, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

I’m 47 now and having grown up in the 1970’s and we never heard about racisa, I also lived in Conyers through the 1980’s and still didn’t hear this. What has happened is the black leaders such as THE REVEREND JESSIE,HA! saw an unused advantage in racisa and like Al gore who found a cash machine in the hoax of global warming Jessie found a cash cow in racisa. Now I know their are changes happening to our planet but we can do nothing about it, just like man is born to die this planet was born to die,bow the knee to the Lord while there is still time!

By MRJ

June 25, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this

His points are valid, but the context is hilarious.

Gee shucks, if we’d all only listened to Terence a year ago, we wouldn’t be in this mess. Seriously? Is Moore really that out of touch with his reputation in this city (and nationally)? I feel bad for the guy.

I really can’t think of a less respected sports writer. Every article is followed by unanimous declarations of how clueless he is. Even the hometown sports radio stations consistently berate him. He’s like the Larry Langford (Mayor of Birmingham, thinks Bham will get the 2020 Olympics) of sports journalism.

By Johnny Neptune

June 25, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

In this day and age, whether it’s positive or negative, publicity is publicity; publicity equals ratings; ratings equal money.

By Jeff in Louisville

June 25, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

I heard what Imus said. I don’t think he was defending Mr. Jones at all. I am shocked that so many people are DEFENDING Don Imus. He is a racist who just can’t control his mouth.

By Hillbilly Deluxe

June 25, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this

Al Sharpton needs to pay his taxes.

By Robert Lewis

June 25, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this

Imus property tax lien, voter’s registration and corporations

www.webofdeception.com

By JC

June 25, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this

Rob -

You’re making a huge assumption that Sharpton and Jackson actually have brain power. We all know Jackson doesn’t but the jury is still out on Sharpton.

By Navigator

June 25, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

It’s simple; if we don’t listen to Imus, why should we read Terence Moore. You write controversial items in your online column, so what makes you special. I’m sorry did I cross the line? I guess that anyone that questions any liberal about there ideas is a racist or redneck or just plain stupid. I don’t like Imus, and I don’t like those that think their stupid ideas are superior to his.

By Haywood Jablowme

June 25, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this

I say we stop paying attention to you, Mr. Moore-on……then maybe the AJC will go ahead and terminate your contract.

By Lew

June 25, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this

Have you even heard the entire audio? Not just the 30 second clip the statement heard round the world. He really was sticking up for Pacman Jones. But, he’s white, so it must have been a racist statement. And why is it that every black comic can get away with making fun of white people all the time. But when the tables are turned, man it get’s ugly…

By Matt

June 25, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

“…he has an inalienable right to say as many wrong-headed, bigoted and ridiculous things as he wishes…” You mean, kinda like you, Terence?

By The Truth

June 25, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this

I agree with everything but the “famous” part. Hardly anyone would know who this guy is if he didn’t say things stupid enough to gain media attention.

By Terence Moore

June 25, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this

The other thing that should be noted is that Don Imus’ employers aren’t stupid. That’s why they aren’t talking about suspending him or firing him.

They like the publicity, too.

By Bubba

June 25, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this

How can I stop paying attention about Imus when you are writing articles about him. How about sticking to sports, something else you know nothing about. Goof.

By NO DADDY

June 25, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this

Jeff in Louisville have you forgotten that everyone, everyone has free speach or dioes that just apply to your opinion.

By please

June 25, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this

in a time like this we need to focus on our troops over in Iraq getting blow up everyday instead of what Imus said he only saying what most white people think about blacks anyway, some blacks put themselves in position to be talked about in a negative way. Both race need to wake up and stop all the BS, life is life we should be enjoying every moment of it, why worry about some dried up old man comment, it the 2008 people if you can’t smell the coffee by now just go to Iraq or one those war torn country where color doesn’t matter as long as you represent the USA.

By reebok

June 25, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this

Imus’ 15 minutes of fame are about over. This is just a desperate attempt to get some publicity. Ignore the moron and maybe he’ll finally go away.

By Glenn

June 25, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this

who is Terence Moore? I’ve never heard of this guy. I love it when irrelevant people call relevant people irrelevant. Got a bit of a Napoleon Complex there Mr. Moore?

By lovejones4

June 25, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this

You are right, Terence. Imus is irrelevant. But as a fellow journalist and African-American, I sympathize with you for having to put up with all the rednecks from Hapeville, Snellville and Newnan every time you post something. Racism is so illogical. If the Rev. Jeremian Wright had said the same thing under the same circumstances and same context as Imus had, all these people would be screaming bloody murder and dragging down Sen. Obama in the process. They refuse to see things as they are unless if fits into their ideological narrative. Keep ya head up — a’change gone come!

By Nikita

June 25, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

There will always be bigots, racist and sexist minded folks. Knowing who they are, what they believe etc. is important for the safety of us all. LOL. I am SURE he is not the only person who believes this way, in order to have a show he MUST have a following. I look at him like he is a Social Science project the same way I do a lot of folks on talk radio shows. When I get upset about what is said I remember the Desiderata and mosey on. “… and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story” sigh He so very obviously needs an audience to listen, doesn’t he?

By rerservoirDAWG

June 25, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this

Do you know who else doesn’t matter?

Terry Moore and Notre Dame Football.

By Big Poppa

June 27, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this

Stop Paying Attention to Terence. If ya think Mr. Moore is any different than Imus, then you don’t read his articles. Neither should be seen or heard.