(Video) David Paterson Interview - NYs next Governor

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Thursday March 13, 2008 · 6:02 PM PDT

2008/03/13 · 18:02

This is a short, but sweet diary. Last year I came across a very interesting interview with David Paterson on Thirteen/WNET New York. The extensive interview, by Rafael Pi Roman touches on a variety of topics including his family life, race, discrimination, education, politics, his disability and more. You also get a good feel for his personality.

With the events unfolding in New York and Paterson about to take the reins up in Albany next Monday, I finally was able to dig up the interview. Many of us, including us New Yorkers, know little about Paterson and this video gives a look at what he's about as a politician.
Interview with David Paterson

IMUS dismissed from CBS Radio

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Thursday April 12, 2007 · 1:44 PM PDT

2007/04/12 · 13:44

Just heard on WFAN radio in New York that CBS Radio has immediately dismissed Don Imus. Mike and the Mad Dog, afternoon sports talk hosts are expressing their outrage right now. The pressure worked and Imus will no longer earn $10 million/year to broadcast his hate filled content.

This was about more than one comment. Imus and his sidekicks, along with the media outlets that broadcast his show, have made alot of money off of their racist, sexist and homophobic content. On Daily Kos and elsewhere on the blogosphere, we've gone after hate radio station KSFO in San Francisco as well as Ann Coulter when she made that horrible comment about John Edwards. Alot of folks want to go after Glen Beck and others for their hateful speech. I say let's go.

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Wednesday April 11, 2007 · 1:56 PM PDT

2007/04/11 · 13:56

"Whitey plucked you from the jungle..." This is a quote from the "Imus in the Morning" radio program. Please read on for more about it.

Whether or not you feel that Don Imus is a racist, it's clear to me at least that his producer and on-air sidekick Bernard McGuirk is. McGuirk is usually the instigator for much of the racist/sexist/homophobic commentary that occurs on the "Imus in the Morning" radio program.

Of course the "nappy headed hoes" comment has been getting ALOT of attention, however, the Imus program has a long history of racist, sexist and homophobic comments that many seem to either be unaware of, or just ignore. Below the fold is a recent example of other abhorrent commentary.

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Tuesday April 10, 2007 · 11:47 AM PDT

2007/04/10 · 11:47

For those that want to take action and exert pressure on advertisers on the "Imus in the Morning" program, which is produced by CBS Radio and simulcast on MSNBC.com, I created a partial list of advertisers of his radio program. I only listened to the last 90 minutes of the show today, so this list is not complete.

Whether or not you feel that Imus should be fired, or, you just want the advertisers to pressure him to elimiate racially, sexist and homophobic charged content from his radio program, please take a few minutes to send some emails or make a few phone calls to express your concern or outrage.

Please note, this is a basic list compiled from information gathered from their corporate websites. If anyone has better contact info, please post it in the comments.

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Monday April 09, 2007 · 8:31 AM PDT

2007/04/09 · 08:31

Don Imus, whose nationally broadcast radio show is simulcast of MSNBC, has a long history of making racist comments on his show, and, allowing his sidekicks to make racist statements. For those who are not familiar with the comments from last Wednesday's Imus in the Morning Show, you can read the transcript at Media Matters

Yes, whether sincere or not, Imus made an on-air apology Friday. However, what led to the apology? Did he really feel that what he said was so offensive, or was it the public pressure mounted against him and his radio station? Just one day before his mea culpa, he wasn't so apologetic.

And so on Thursday, Mr. Imus wondered aloud on his show what the big deal was, saying people should not be offended by "some idiot comment meant to be amusing."
Link.

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Tuesday March 20, 2007 · 12:51 AM PDT

2007/03/20 · 00:51

There are more women in the U.S. Armed Forces now than at any time in our history. Like their male counterparts, there are different reasons why they decide to commit years of their life in order to serve their country. No matter their reason for serving, they do so with honor and courage which makes it all the more sickening that these women are resorting to carrying weapons with them when going to the latrine in order to protect them selves from the fellow male servicemembers.

Link.Spc. Mickiela Montoya, 21, who was in Iraq with the National Guard in 2005, took to carrying a knife with her at all times. "The knife wasn't for the Iraqis," she told me. "It was for the guys on my own side."

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Tuesday March 06, 2007 · 10:08 AM PST

2007/03/06 · 10:08

I was in middle school, I believe the seventh grade, when I learned about the human reproductive system in what was then called health education class. Of course, part of that education included learning about the penis and the vagina. Well, it turns out that thirty years later, here in the 21st century, a high school student can be suspended for using the word at a school sponsored "open min" event.

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Friday December 22, 2006 · 2:36 PM PST

2006/12/22 · 14:36

...is our own place."

While wrapping gifts and reading news stories online I came across this USA Today story titled: "Homelessness Catches Families Even Amid Affluence".

Christine Fuller finds holiday kindness at unexpected moments, such as before sunrise at a bus stop 7 miles from the White House.

A bus driver sees her switching buses each weekday morning at 6:15 with four neatly dressed children, ages 6 to 10, as she escorts them to a before-school program. The driver lauds their behavior and says he wants to give each child a Christmas present.

Fuller doesn't know his name. He doesn't know hers. She says presents would be fine.

The bus driver also doesn't know that Fuller and her children are homeless. They've been living at a shelter since September. Fuller has a full-time job that pays her $23,000 a year but says she can't afford an apartment in this affluent suburb of Washington, D.C., where a typical two-bedroom apartment rents for $1,225 a month.

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Thursday June 08, 2006 · 3:28 PM PDT

2006/06/08 · 15:28

It won't be much longer before New York State has a new governor and it can't happen soon enough. The state government is famous for it's 'three men in a room' unofficial form of governance as well it's many instances of corruption. This story I just came across in the New York Observer typifies the crooked style of government Republican Governor George Pataki has exhibited for the last 12 years. More below. Read More

CA-50: Only 7 days left to special election

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Tuesday May 30, 2006 · 8:58 PM PDT

2006/05/30 · 20:58

There's a very close race in CA-50 which has some significant implications. Francine Busby is running to replace the seat vacated by convicted Republican Randy Cunningham. Francine's opponent, Brian Bilbray is a Republican lobbyist with a questionable past. Sounds familiar. Turns out that John McCain was expected to headline at a fundraiser for Bilbray but wound up cancelling very late. With his Abramoff ties, Bilbray is the perfect example of someone we don't need in the House. The Busby campaign has been very successful in fighting off a massive smear campaign funded by upwards of $4 million from the NRCC, however, she still needs our help. Read More

CA-50: Does Bilbray know Abramoff or doesn't he?

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Monday May 29, 2006 · 7:05 PM PDT

2006/05/29 · 19:05

In CA-50, Democratic candidate Francine Busby is locked in a tight battle against Republican lobbyist Brian Bilbray. This special election is to replace the convicted felon and corrupt Republican congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham who is now serving time in a federal prison. It's no surprise that the subject of ethics has played a prominent role in this campaign and it seems that ethics is an area that Republican lobbyist Brian Bilbray is lacking. Yesterday, I diaried about just who Brian Bilbray is and wrote about some of his questionable dealings in the past.
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CA-50: Kossacks, meet Brian Bilbray

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Sunday May 28, 2006 · 5:12 PM PDT

2006/05/28 · 17:12

In just over a week, June 6 to be exact, there will be a special election held to replace federal convict and corrupt former Republican Congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham. The Democratic party candidate is Francine Busby. A fine candidate who is is making ethics reform a large part of her campaign. A very appropriate topic taking into account not only the cretin that she is vying to replace, but also considering the lobbyist she is running against. More below about Mr. Bilbray. Read More

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