Imus and the lack of Grace

Where is the grace in this situation? Do we honestly think that Imus made the remarks out of hate? I mean when he called Bob Corker "Bob Cracker" where was the uproar then? I guess the dynamics of the situation are a bit different, but seriously, this whole thing was obviously a joke gone wrong.

Has he not apologized profusely? The apology should have been truly accepted and then we could have moved on. I really think the original two week suspension by CBS was a good idea. But this knee jerk reaction by CBS is completely lacking in grace.

I really think there should be a reverse boycott of the companies below. I am listing some contact info just in case you feel like calling to complain.

Advertisers boycotting the Imus Show:

• American Express ph (1-800-528-4800) email: Monica.Beaupre@aexp.com
• Sprint Nextel ph (1-800-SPRINT1) email
• Staples ph (1-800-3STAPLE) email
• Procter & Gamble ph(513-983-3939) email
• General Motors ph(???) Email

And don't forget CBS: Here is CBS Radio's Phone number 212-846-3939

Just for the record I don't even watch the Imus show. Though, five or six years ago there was a period of a month or two where I would occasionally watch his show in the morning. I did admire the work he did with kids. Though, I was never a fan.

easter update

Easter Greetings! I Just thought I would quickly throw up an Easter picture or two. The first picture was taken a few weeks ago at the yearly Easter event that the company I work for puts on. We should have gotten Killian in the picture, but I think he was asleep in the Mei Tai and it just slipped my mind. If any of the grandparent want a copy you can get them here.

The last picture is of Elliot in the backyard hunting for eggs. It has to be said that if it were not for Leslie we would never have a hunt of our own because I am just too lazy to organize the thing. And because of that fact, Leslie filled the eggs with organic animal crackers and organic jelly beans. Don't get me wrong, normally organic is the way to go, but after Leslie tasted a few of the beans she would not eat anymore. Thankfully yesterday we went to the Easter egg hunt that the little Methodist church down the road put on, so Easter was saved and the boys were able to get some half decent candy. Did I just make it sound like Easter was about the candy? I sure hope not......

random picture

While moving all of Leslie's pictures from her camera to the computer, I decided to take a look at the 400+ images she took since I last emptied her camera. I have to say that this image makes me wonder what takes place during the day while I'm at work.

one more link

I just wanted to add one last link out here related to the Karl Rove photo. Ron, the mastermind behind the whole prank was interviewed on HotAir.com by Michelle Malkin. I was seriously impressed by Ron in the interview. Not because he named me by name but because he is extremely well spoken. Please take a few minutes to listen if you have not already.

Link to Fox News Story about the Karl Rove Photo

Here is a link to the Fox News Story on the whole Karl Rove Photo thing. They start talking about it when there is about 1:35 seconds left.

Today's Times Free Press cartoon commentary

This is funny. A friend at work just tipped me off to today's political cartoon in the Chattanooga Times Free Press. Enjoy.

A Bit More About the Karl Rove Photo

Since there has been so much speculation about how much of the Karl Rove image had been photoshopped I thought I should re-post the original, so people can compare the two. It looks like wonkette was the first to really put it all together. Though, there seems to be a lot of speculation that my whole blog was part of the grand scheme, but in reality the only thing on this entire blog which was changed for the practical joke was the one Karl Rove image. I could say more about this but it looks like the guys over at Coptix did a good before and after on the image. Also, check out Irresponsible Journalism for a bit more info. And finally a huge hat tip goes out to Ron Ott who was the photoshop expert on the job. My favorite part of the photo is where he shopped in the Sleestaks on the tv. He did a perfect job keeping the lighting consistent. Well do Ron!

The times free press is doing an article, and I will post a link once I get it.

Update:
Here is the link to the Times Free Press article. It looks like it made the front page of the online and print addition.

Offical Whitehouse Photo

Well, I finally got the Official photo in on Saturday from when Bush came to Chattanooga. Due to my scanner being dirty and my MoveableType thumbnail creator not working right now the image looks a bit grainy. I think the autograph is real. I know sometimes they just use a really good printer, but the autograph itself looks done by hand. I will have to check out Ben's and David's photos to see if they are exactly the same.

Also, I want to thank a Chattanooga photographer named Jon for offering to scan the image for me. Maybe I can even talk him into removing Elvis from the photo. :-) Though really, how often do you have a picture with the President of the United States and Elvis in one shot? Not often I bet.