Opie and Anthony - Front page of Drudge! Public Outrage!

[LordJezo]

From Drudge Report:

SHOCK JOCKS: Opie and Anthony Joke about Brutal Sex Assault of Condi Rice... [** Warning: Graphic Language**]

http://www.breitbart.tv/?p=450

Think they will be the next ones to be shut down?

[Marc with a c]

what does this have to do with sheepy?

[JPMNICK]

did they say it on FM or XM?

[Don Stugots]

it will not stop!

[DolaMight]

That was on XM around 11, and it was a homeless guy who said the shit.

[johnniewalker]

At least the link is broken. Maybe xm got them to take it off. God willing.

[Don Stugots]

That was on XM around 11, and it was a homeless guy who said the shit.

so then what's the problem?

[burrben]

this is totally out of control

[Furtherman]

Fuck drudge. Insignificant. At least, to us smart folk.

[JPMNICK]

so then what's the problem?

this is EXACTLY what i was about to post. how is this an issue?

[johnniewalker]

so then what's the problem?

I don't think they are necessarily safe on xm. There are advertisers and they are in the middle of merger talks, they probably don't need o and a on the front page for something like this.

[JPMNICK]

I don't think they are necessarily safe on xm. There are advertisers and they are in the middle of merger talks, they probably don't need o and a on the front page for something like this.

fuck the advertisers. they are extra money, not needed money. they have the sub money, and a lot of people have XM just for the show. they will gain more advertisers if the current ones leave

[Fat_Sunny]

Fuck drudge. Insignificant. At least, to us smart folk.

Drudge Doesn't Write The Stuff Or Make It Up; He Just Compiles It From Other Sources. He Is A Reference Source, And Lots Of Smart People Go There Because He Posts Alot Of Interesting Stuff In One Place, And Usually Before Others Do.

Without Drudge, You Wouldn't Have Seen The Pic Of The Skinny Cate Blanchett!

[Furtherman]

Drudge Doesn't Write The Stuff Or Make It Up; He Just Compiles It From Other Sources. He Is A Reference SOurce, And Lots Of Smart People Go There Because He Posts Alot Of Interesting Stuff In One Place, And Usually Before Others Do.

Without Drudge, You Wouldn't Have Seen The Pic Of The Skinny Cate Blanchett!

Everyone knows Drudge is righty slanted hack.

And I saw the skinny Cate Blanchett picures a day before Drudge had them, who didn't even bother to research the fact that she lost weight for a movie in which she plays a character who had cancer. That was on the BBC.com.

[Fat_Sunny]

Everyone knows Drudge is righty slanted hack.

And I saw the skinny Cate Blanchett picures a day before Drudge had them, who didn't even bother to research the fact that she lost weight for a movie in which she plays a character who had cancer. That was on the BBC.com.

Debutante.

[Furtherman]

Everyone knows Drudge is righty slanted hack.

And I saw the skinny Cate Blanchett picures a day before Drudge had them, who didn't even bother to research the fact that she lost weight for a movie in which she plays a character who had cancer. That was on the BBC.com.

Debutante.

That doesn't even make sense.

Besides, if you want to know what's going on in the world, check out the BBC. The U.S. gets the watered-down version.

[ralphbxny]

I hope nothing becomes of this...but I know better!!

[EliSnow]

Hey, the thread title says "Public Outrage!" I came here for public outrage! Where is the public outrage!

[mikeyboy]

Hey, the thread title says "Public Outrage!" I came here for public outrage! Where is the public outrage!

Wait for it...

[Don Stugots]

Hey, the thread title says "Public Outrage!" I came here for public outrage! Where is the public outrage!

its in my pants.

[Hottub]

Hey, the thread title says "Public Outrage!" I came here for public outrage! Where is the public outrage!

its in my pants.


Did you doodie yourself again?

[ralphbxny]

This is all B.S.!!!

[Dan 'Hampton]

You think it'll make any of the "news" channels this evening?

[EliSnow]

its in my pants.

I said Public Outrage, not pubic outtage.

[EffMeBoobs]

This is all B.S.!!!

The BS is in Stugots pants apparently.

[Dan 'Hampton]

From WB:
Wifflebatlube: CNN is calling. Not good.Total defensive battle mode folks.

[ralphbxny]

You think it'll make any of the "news" channels this evening?

I hope not!! But if it shows up anywhere it will be fox news!

[Dan 'Hampton]

They got ties to FoxNews.

[JPMNICK]

all they need to do is go on Hannity and explain themselves.

i am sure this is coming from someone who they really pissed of with either the Imus thing or the VT shooting, and whoever has been monitoring them waiting for them to say something

[Dan 'Hampton]

When did they replay the Charlie bit today? I wasn't paying that much attention at that point.

[mikeyboy]

What a fucking witch hunt.

[Bob Impact]

Anthony on Wackbag:

"Stay close to the info people. I have no faith in either company supporting the show on this. No shit. At this point things don't look good. I fucking knew it."

[led37zep]

Just saw this story
http://blog.wired.com/business/2007/05/shock_jocks_put.html
but the best part is one of the comments i saw under it.


If you were in studio right now, I would shove a cowbell up your ass
Posted by: Ron Bennington | May 10, 2007 11:57:13 AM

[JPMNICK]

Anthony on Wackbag:

"Stay close to the info people. I have no faith in either company supporting the show on this. No shit. At this point things don't look good. I fucking knew it."

you think this is just Ant having fun with the boards. I almost think it has to be because in my eyes this is such a non-story. neither O or A really said anything, it was the homeless guy, and it was said on XM. how is there even 1oz of outrage?

[Dan 'Hampton]

I hope this doesn't end with Lykiss on their airwaves again. Those were painful times.

[Doogie]

it will not stop!


It will when we find out who is funding these special interest groups and shut them down.

[JPMNICK]

Just saw this story
http://blog.wired.com/business/2007/05/shock_jocks_put.html
but the best part is one of the comments i saw under it.

wow maybe this is bigger than i though, and maybe not a bit. jesus this is crazy. it all has to do with fucking with where the money comes from, which is the merger in this case.

[Bob Impact]

you think this is just Ant having fun with the boards. I almost think it has to be because in my eyes this is such a non-story. neither O or A really said anything, it was the homeless guy, and it was said on XM. how is there even 1oz of outrage?

It's out there. This is how it starts. Shit. (http://blogsearch.google.com/blogsearch?hl=en&client=news&q=opie+and+anthony&ie=UTF8)

[Dan 'Hampton]

Is Brian Regan on tomorrow?

[Earlshog]

I hope this doesn't end with Lykiss on their airwaves again. Those were painful times.

doubt it... Free FM is pulling a 1.5 as it is... They lose the cornerstone show that would be it for the format...

[Dan 'Hampton]

doubt it... Free FM is pulling a 1.5 as it is... They lose the cornerstone show that would be it for the format...

That was a tad bit of sarcasm. I know what happens when they get fired. We all do.

[Earlshog]

Is Brian Regan on tomorrow?


I am on my way to see Billy Staples at Red Bank... I wonder if they will have an audio on the show tom.

[Earlshog]

That was a tad bit of sarcasm. I know what happens when they get fired. We all do.


ehy this is CBS radio we are talking about... I would'nt put anything past them...

[Dan 'Hampton]

Damn those were good times. Well untill that......

[Bob Impact]

ehy this is CBS radio we are talking about... I would'nt put anything past them...

It wasn't even CBS it was on XM, not that that'll matter.

[JPMNICK]

92.3 NYC's only country Station

[Dan 'Hampton]

92.3 NYC's only rock Station

There, fixed it for you.

[JPMNICK]

The problem is that no one who listens to the link has any idea of what the show is about, or the context. no one who is angry right now heard this live. and no one who heard it live was offended. this is insanity

[burrben]

it's not like she got raped and they were making light of it.

[hurlmon]

it was said on XM. how is there even 1oz of outrage?

Xm is only free from FCC rules not the lame public outrage for hurting someones feelings. I hope this doesn't become a huge issue, or if if it does they don't get hung out by both companies.

I may sart pricing CB's for the next incarnation of the show...just in case.

[Marc with a c]

Is Brian Regan on tomorrow?

ace of base is on 92.3 right now.

[EliSnow]

The problem is that no one who listens to the link has any idea of what the show is about, or the context. no one who is angry right now heard this live. and no one who heard it live was offended. this is insanity

Is anyone angry about this yet? We essentially have online "reporting" that seems to anticipate outrage, but do we have outrage?

[MadMatt]

I haven't heard any outrage and I have been searching the hell out of this.

All they are doing is reporting "The Incident" and trying to stir up trouble. I hate this crap. What will really suck is if they loose the FreeFM gig for something a homeless guy said on XM.

Or they loose the XM gig because of it...

God this is frustrating.

[Bob Impact]

Anthony from Wackbag
Looks like at the very least a suspension but I think its done. Seen this shit before. Told you. Fuck.

I hope this is a fucking joke.

[KnoxHarrington]

You know, this is why I was so pissed off that Stern didn't rally to Imus' defense: if he thought that this would only be contained to statements made on terrestrial radio, he's even more out of touch and surrounded only by ass-kissers than I thought.

[angrymissy]

I think joke - at least the info Anthony is throwing out over @ wackbag - if it was that serious he wouldn't be sharing any information

[torker]

I just cancelled my XM subscription. There's your goddamn public outrage. Happy? Good.

[KnoxHarrington]

I just cancelled my XM subscription. There's your goddamn public outrage. Happy? Good.

You might have wanted to see if this is for real before you did that.

[Bob Impact]

I think joke - at least the info Anthony is throwing out over @ wackbag - if it was that serious he wouldn't be sharing any information

He has to be.

[moochcassidy]

it's not like she got raped and they were making light of it.

my thoughts exactly.

if a public figure had been raped and they goofed on it the next day then maybe i could understand offense.

even out of context, its brutal yes, but who (apart from the obvious) does it offend?

[FMJeff]

I say this blows over. If this shit brings down O&A and the Lacey/Conner Peterson shit didn't, I don't know what the fuck is wrong with this country. We can't satirize public figures anymore?

[J.Clints]

Opie and Anthony have been so nervous about there free show blowing up that it caught up with them on Xm. This is shitty news but I dont think anything will really come of it. The boys did a great job handleing the VT stuff and now they let a homless mother fucker blow it up SHIT. Well these are just thoughts running through my head. SHIT SHIT SHIT.

[Don Stugots]

its to the point that you cannot make a joke about anything anymore.

[ChimneyFish]

I think joke - at least the info Anthony is throwing out over @ wackbag - if it was that serious he wouldn't be sharing any information



I was having a blast over there.
I'm actually suprised how few people actually "get it" after Ant's posts.

Server went down.:lol:

[MadMatt]

I am so tired of this crap. If this is true I am going to go mental.

Hey Mooch - you have a spare room?

[torker]

its to the point that you cannot make a joke about anything anymore.

JV & ELVIS SIGN WITH SIRIUS!!! (http://www.teddwebb.com/showcase/where_are_they_now/ron_bennnington.jpg)

[Reephdweller]

Considering how slow a news day this is so far, I can understand Ant's paranoia. In past I'd say this is nothing, but there is a merger taking place, some "offensive" comments were said about a black woman, it all adds up to an unfortunate recipe for them either being fired or suspended. With the climate in radio as it is now, this could not have come at a worse time.

[Don Stugots]

JV & ELVIS SIGN WITH SIRIUS!!! (http://www.teddwebb.com/showcase/where_are_they_now/ron_bennnington.jpg)

are you giving me the finger? i dont get it.

[JPMNICK]

haha from that last post I know this is a joke. i wonder if they take off tommorow and do a 3 day weekend just to bust balls more and increase speculation.

[ChimneyFish]

haha from that last post I know this is a joke. i wonder if they take off tommorow and do a 3 day weekend just to bust balls more and increase speculation.



That would be pure genius.

[burrben]

its to the point that you cannot make a joke about anything anymore.

i hope the watchdogs stay away from "the experience"

[Bulldogcakes]

That was on XM around 11, and it was a homeless guy who said the shit.


Here's a few key differences from the Imus flap.
1-The homeless guy did most, if not all of the attacking. Anthony threw out scenarios and rephrased what he was saying, but I think he carefully walked the line.
2-They attacked public people (Condi Rice/Laura Bush/The Queen), who are considered to be fair game
3-It was said on XM.


All of that being said, in todays environment who the fuck knows what the rules are.

[mikeyboy]

All of that being said, in todays environment who the fuck knows what the rules are.

BINGO!

[Bay Ridge Tim]

F'n Drudge! The guy is a radio host. He shouldn't be feeding the flames, he should be defending. What a turd.

[EQ]

Is Brian Regan on tomorrow?




That crazy, edgy Brian Regan better steer clear of his highly offensive Donut Lady material.

... and the racy 'It's a Cup of Dirt' bit will surely anger some wacky enviromentalist group for the irresponsible use of eco-unfriendly styrofoam.


~ Quinn

[KnoxHarrington]

Here's a few key differences from the Imus flap.
1-The homeless guy did most, if not all of the attacking. Anthony threw out scenarios and rephrased what he was saying, but I think he carefully walked the line.
2-They attacked public people (Condi Rice/Laura Bush/The Queen), who are considered to be fair game
3-It was said on XM.


All of that being said, in todays environment who the fuck knows what the rules are.

Yeah, I wouldn't think that since what was said on O&A was against as "innocent" a target as Imus' quote (after all, I've seen some pretty nasty stuff said about Condi), that this should go as far. But like you said, who the fuck knows these days, and there are some activist groups with a real hard-on for O&A.

[Bulldogcakes]

Yeah, I wouldn't think that since what was said on O&A was against as "innocent" a target as Imus' quote (after all, I've seen some pretty nasty stuff said about Condi), that this should go as far. But like you said, who the fuck knows these days, and there are some activist groups with a real hard-on for O&A.

Dont forget, even the JV and Elvis shit was pretty similar to the Imus thing in 2 important regards. They involved "Regular people" or civilians in both cases, not public people. And they both involved racial stereotyping. Neither of those applies here to O&A.

[Don Stugots]

did anyone know the Jv & Elvis' call was being played for the 2nd time when they go in trouble for it?

[Bulldogcakes]

From Wired Magazine (http://blog.wired.com/business/2007/05/shock_jocks_put.html)

The two leading satellite radio networks, XM and Sirius, are still attempting to seal a merger deal under heavy scrutiny from antitrust forces. That job just became a little harder with a new shock jock scandal in the making that could make the Imus story look like a small blip.

XM satellite radio hosts Opie and Anthony recently broadcast a skit segment in which a character homeless man visits the show and talks about forced sex with the Secretary of State Condi Rice—with the encouragement of the show hosts.

The segment is not only vulgar, but pretty violent (warning: extremely vulgar language). As XM and Sirius attempt to woo Capitol Hill for a smooth merger, it seems like only a miracle will save these hosts that were fired before for going over the line.

Ugh, thats not good.

Now it makes sense. They're fucked on both stations.

[vjr97]

just ignore it........................ the offended sissy folks will go away........no "i'm sorry" b.s.

[J.Clints]

just ignore it........................ the offended sissy folks will go away........no "i'm sorry" b.s.

That is what they said to Imus........I hope the hang in there.

[PapaBear]

just ignore it........................ the offended sissy folks will go away........no "i'm sorry" b.s.
http://www.natural-health-information-centre.com/image-files/head-in-sand.jpg

[Don Stugots]

just ignore it........................ the offended sissy folks will go away........no "i'm sorry" b.s.

no they will not go away. if that is what you are hoping for then you wake up..

[J.Clints]

Here is an email exchange between me and John Minelli:

Don't worry. They'll be back tomorrow. Thanks for your concern. I know they'd say the same. Take care.
-- John Mainelli


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: Chris45011@aol.com [mailto:Chris45011@aol.com]
Sent: Thu 5/10/2007 8:18 PM
To: Mainelli, John
Subject: Support Opie and Anthony


If you don't support Opie and Anthony them I'm done with ya.

Chris

[OralForTheChef]

Here is an email exchange between me and John Mainelli:

Don't worry. They'll be back tomorrow. Thanks for your concern. I know they'd say the same. Take care.
-- John Mainelli


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: Sent: Thu 5/10/2007 8:18 PM
To: Mainelli, John
Subject: Support Opie and Anthony


If you don't support Opie and Anthony them I'm done with ya.

Chris

[Hottub]

No! They will NOT go away. That is why we need to support a collective voice, like PAC!!!

Go register now.

[Don Stugots]

take your email address out of that post.

thanks for the info.

[lleeder]

I'm sure he wouldn't lie to a guy named OralForTheChef

[Hottub]

Opie and Anthony WILL be on tomorrow...confirmed


We still have 9 hours to go.

[DonInNC]

In all the articles linked to on this and other boards, I've not seen a single comment from an actual offended person. Where are the victims? Who are the victims?

[mikeyboy]

.

If you have any interest in changing your "no longer relevant and not that funny when it was relevant" board name, PM me or JustJon.

[OralForTheChef]

Jesus. Nevermind. Fuckers.

[Bossanova]

Jesus. Nevermind. Fuckers.

Who'd figure a guy with an insulting name would be insulted so easily

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Jesus. Nevermind. Fuckers.

That Board Name Sucks Also

:king:

[crb1]

If you have any interest in changing your "no longer relevant and not that funny when it was relevant" board name, PM me or JustJon.

What if we have a "never was relevant, only an incoherent jumble of letters and numbers" board name??

[MadMatt]

:banning:

[mikeyboy]

What if we have a "never was relevant, only an incoherent jumble of letters and numbers" board name??

Sold! PM me me with what you want to change your name to.

[Hottub]

Take it easy. My point was, nothing is confirmed until 5:55 am, tomorrow.





PS, let me know if you also hate your board name. I can help.

[torker]

Has anyone spoken to Adam and Jamie?
http://www.cavill.com.au/images/235.gif

[ChimneyFish]

If you have any interest in changing your "no longer relevant and not that funny when it was relevant" board name, PM me or JustJon.



Wow.
My brain is really not working.
It took your post just to even what that name could mean.:wacko:

[atheos]

hannity and colmes are covering the story now

[J.Clints]

hannity and colmes are covering the story now

WHAT R THEY SAYING????????????????TELL ME?????????????

[Bossanova]

WHAT R THEY SAYING????????????????TELL ME?????????????

I see Curtis Sliwa and its about not O&A

[extracheese]

im missing something. why WOULDNT opie and anthony be on tommorow morning?
Are they in some sort of trouble?

Any background to this thread would be appreciated

[J.Clints]

I see Curtis Sliwa and its about not O&A

OK I am watching a movie with my son and I cant watch right now.

[torker]

It's the next segment. They just teased it.

[Bossanova]

im missing something. why WOULDNT opie and anthony be on tommorow morning?
Are they in some sort of trouble?

Any background to this thread would be appreciated

Find the Drudge thread, should be near this one

[torker]

http://altreligion.about.com/library/graphics/trial4.jpg

[Bossanova]

It's the next segment. They just teased it.

IS IT :wink:

[J.Clints]

they just teased it again...........

[Bob Impact]

Its on Hannity and Colmes now.

Fuck.

[Bob Impact]

I hope Mancow dies. I hope he fucking DIES.

[J.Clints]

Fuck ManCow

[torker]

Mancow!!!! Yes, the voice of reason.
http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/mancow.jpg

[J.Clints]

Man Cow is such a prick....

[Heather 8]

Is Brian Regan on tomorrow?

I really wasn't in the mood for peanut butter and jelly... gawdphuckindammit.

[Bob Impact]

I wish the worst possible things on Mancow, I can't imagine a worse enough fate for him.

[ANC]

I'm so fuckin sick of this Bullshit.. I just hope that "Tell them about the discount Harry!" pulls their ad and O&A Continue on.....

[Bossanova]

Mancow!!!! Yes, the voice of reason.
http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/mancow.jpg

He is an ass. Hannity coming up pretty big here.

[mikeyboy]

Man Cow is such a prick....

What is he saying?

[nevnut]

Don't say that say that Sean!!!!

[ANC]

Fox News Man-Douche is on right now.. twat!

[lleeder]

I can't believe the way this shit is goin down.

[Bossanova]

Don't say that say that Sean!!!!

Why is no one saying it was a guest saying these things?

[torker]

What is he saying?
He said O&A are ultra-liberals. And he spoke loudly.

[Dan 'Hampton]

"Talking about raping a woman is crossing the line." Bet lil Jimmy has something to say about that. What a douche. I was so hoping for a split screen with that flaming liberal Anthony.

PB Mode on WB

[J.Clints]

Why is no one saying it was a guest saying these things?

Yea I dont know I dont understand this either.

[mikeyboy]

Yes, the voice of reason.
http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/mancow.jpg

NoFilterPaul?

[Bossanova]

:lol: NoFilterPaul?

[spadanko]

what the fuckl is happening with this country??!! i swear to fucking christ

[Doogie]

Mancow is the biggest doche bag cocksucker in the world. Just needed to get that out of the way. It is one thing to not like someone, but you have to say when something is a joke and when it isnt. If you listen to the line it is clearly a joke and they were just making up a scenario that they always do. But to be jumping all over it and saying they should be fired cause "they are not good guys" what a dick. And did anyone else giggle when Hannity mentioned Neil Bortz's name??

And I honestly hope that Hannity's predcition of them being fired doesnt come true. This will be the worst week of radio if it did. Between Fezzie going to the hospital and now this.

[mdr55]

JV and Elvis are going to be on tomorrow. They just played the line-up of the shows on free FM.

[spadanko]

Mancow should be fucking shot... oh I better watch what I say, I could get fired too

[J.Clints]

JV and Elvis are going to be on tomorrow. They just played the line-up of the shows on free FM.

I think the best thing for o and a is that tomorrow is Friday and it can blow over. at least thats what I hope for.

[mikeyboy]

JV and Elvis are going to be on tomorrow. They just played the line-up of the shows on free FM.

They've been playing that all through the suspension.

[nevnut]

Why is no one saying it was a guest saying these things?

Sean said they'll probably get fired over this, that means XM.

[ANC]

Fox News Will replay it at 12 midnight I gotta hear the beginning of this Bullshit... Pretty soon XM will have to move from DC to a rig on International Waters if this shit keps going the way it' going...

[torker]

JV and Elvis are going to be on tomorrow. They just played the line-up of the shows on free FM.

c'mon

[lleeder]

I think the best thing for o and a is that tomorrow is Friday and it can blow over. at least thats what I hope for.

Yeah cause that worked out great for them last time.

[SarahImpact]

Mancow should be fucking shot... oh I better watch what I say, I could get fired too

He wouldn't fucking shut up!!! He must love to hear himself talk!

[Bossanova]

Sean said they'll probably get fired over this, that means XM.

Yeah, and I know its a tad different, but E-Lo said after the Imus thing that they wouldn't get canned for things like that.

Side question- Will XM risk losing subs to their number 1 channel when ads still aren't a huge part of revanu

[DonInNC]

In all the articles linked to on this and other boards, I've not seen a single comment from an actual offended person. Where are the victims? Who are the victims?

OK, so Alan Colmes and Mancow are offended. That's two.

[torker]

I wanna see the threads merge.

[Dan 'Hampton]

biggest audience he's had in a long time.

[Dash77]

Listing to the bit only made me laugh again

[lleeder]

Ok so let me write this down
1. No making fun of groups of people on Radio
2. No making fun of Public figures..I said figures on Radio

so whats left...:surrender:

[ANC]

Gotta give it to Sean Hannity for going to bat for the boys....

[J.Clints]

Gotta give it to Sean Hannity for going to bat for the boys....

I think He wanted to even more though.

[nevnut]

Ok so let me write this down
1. No making fun of groups of people on Radio
2. No making fun of Public figures..I said figures on Radio

so whats left...:surrender:

And this is suppose to be "uncensored" radio.

[mdr55]

They've been playing that all through the suspension.

So the Doghouse lives???????

[spadanko]

Gotta give it to Sean Hannity for going to bat for the boys....


what did he say? some people on wackbag feel he didnt support them enough

[Bossanova]

Ok so let me write this down
1. No making fun of groups of people on Radio
2. No making fun of Public figures..I said figures on Radio

so whats left...:surrender:

Well that would certainly make some air time for the Daily LLeeder

[mikeyboy]

Yeah, and I know its a tad different, but E-Lo said after the Imus thing that they wouldn't get canned for things like that.

Side question- Will XM risk losing subs to their number 1 channel when ads still aren't a huge part of revanu

A. I don't know that ads are a huge part of their revenue. XM relies on subs as their primary income.

B. The XM subs aren't exactly Coca Cola and McDonald's. I just don't see people boycotting the "write it on a rock" guy or the "Tell them about the discount, Harry". If they do, there are other advertisers of that caliber that will likely jump in.

[Bulldogcakes]

Gotta give it to Sean Hannity for going to bat for the boys....

I bet they all have the same agent. Imus, O&A, Hannity. They seem all connected somehow.

[ANC]

what did he say? some people on wackbag feel he didnt support them enough

He played the role of devils advocate to Mancow a bit and argued his points a bit. (from what I saw toward the end) I gotta watch the replay on my DVR.

[mikeyboy]

I wanna see the threads merge.

Done. They did kind of grow into the same thread.

[J.Clints]

Man Cow was quick to talk about them putting his show on his and the sex act.

[Bossanova]

Man Cow was quick to talk about them putting his show on his and the sex act.

He really came across as an agenda driven asshole

[J.Clints]

And did I miss something The homeless guy said he wanted to f her not rape her.......

[ANC]

OK I'm out. until tommorow, mahabone...

[led37zep]

Oddly enough I don't feel this story has legs. I don't know if its because I'm a huge OnA fan or if its because I'm too dumb to care. A few thoughts....

1) What "group" is upset about this? Sharpton and Jackson will NEVER support Condi cause she's a republican. Without a group leading the charge there isn't anyone to carry the story.

2) Anthony never says anything that could be defined as his own thoughts in the clip. If anything he's just restating something homeless charlie said. Could be key if this did blow up.

3) XM has the set ups in place to Block 202 and other XL channels.

Just some thoughts. I'm not sure if CBS would use this as a means to can them, CBS has proven to be massive D sippers that wet the bed at the slightest thing makes a headline. Still I don't think this story has legs enough to cause that to happen.

[smiler grogan]

I'm not saying this is getting blown out of proportion withthis bizarre climate and all, ...but this was a last segment story on H&C with a fellow another radio guy (dispicable as he is) commenting. As of right now I don't see this being the same situation as Imus. it was XM and said by a homeless guy who is obviously unstable. As I type this I know all of this was said all of the other times things got out of hand but i thought this was the whole point of a pay service.
i am a new PAC member by the way

[ANC]

Oddly enough I don't feel this story has legs. I don't know if its because I'm a huge OnA fan or if its because I'm too dumb to care. A few thoughts....

1) What "group" is upset about this? Sharpton and Jackson will NEVER support Condi cause she's a republican. Without a group leading the charge there isn't anyone to carry the story.

2) Anthony never says anything that could be defined as his own thoughts in the clip. If anything he's just restating something homeless charlie said. Could be key if this did blow up.

3) XM has the set ups in place to Block 202 and other XL channels.

Just some thoughts. I'm not sure if CBS would use this as a means to can them, CBS has proven to be massive D sippers that wet the bed at the slightest thing makes a headline. Still I don't think this story has legs enough to cause that to happen.

you for got number 4, they're only cartoon characters...

You're grandson Frank.

[Bossanova]

Oddly enough I don't feel this story has legs. I don't know if its because I'm a huge OnA fan or if its because I'm too dumb to care. A few thoughts....

1) What "group" is upset about this? Sharpton and Jackson will NEVER support Condi cause she's a republican. Without a group leading the charge there isn't anyone to carry the story.

2) Anthony never says anything that could be defined as his own thoughts in the clip. If anything he's just restating something homeless charlie said. Could be key if this did blow up.

3) XM has the set ups in place to Block 202 and other XL channels.

Just some thoughts. I'm not sure if CBS would use this as a means to can them, CBS has proven to be massive D sippers that wet the bed at the slightest thing makes a headline. Still I don't think this story has legs enough to cause that to happen.

CBS made it clear that it didn't happen on their watch. I think that would mean they won't acknowledge it. I guess unless sponsers pull from them too

[DolaMight]

Here's an excerpt from Mr Niel Boortz' column in some weebernet paper.

"These two pathetic fools need to be removed from XM satellite radio right now. Today. No suspension. No warning. Fire them. Now."

http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/NealBoortz/2007/05/10/opie_and_anthony_--_a_threat_to_us_all

Spite is a wonderful thing. Too much of Boooooooortz bashing on the O&A show lately it seems.

This phony story doesn't have the legs to survive the night.

Board Psychic: Booortz Blows Baby b-b-b-Boy, tommorrow's Drudge Headline

[Death Metal Moe]

Who?

And that's not the standard messageboard joke. If O&A didn't bring this fuckjob up I would have no idea who he is.

[ppanda]

I wish CBS would realize that these talk shows are the only edge they have in the terrestrial market..and they are cutting one limb off at a time.
What are they going to do switch formats to a "modern rock" station?...yeah right....rock is dead
As each show gets killed- they will soon see their ratings go down and along will go the sponsors.
Slow death for CBS

Edit: and why not just get sponsors who endorse freedome of speech/expression- I dont see VIP or the Larry Flint strip club dropping their ads anytime soon?

[torker]

Edit: and why not just get sposors who endorse freedome of speech- I dont see VIP or the Larry Flint strip club dropping their ads anytime soon?
Have you heard the live reads for I-57 on AirAmerica? What an f'n hoot.

[Kevin]

people cant say shit anymore, we might as well be Iran

[ppanda]

people cant say shit anymore we might as well be Iran

...call me paranoid...but this wreaks of a terrorist attack against our rights....and using the corporate machine against us

[lleeder]

I thought they recently said Neil Boortz might not be that bad a guy. Guess that truce is over.

[Bulldogcakes]

For what its worth, Drudge took both stories off his front page.

[lleeder]

For what its worth, Drudge took both stories off his front page.

Does that mean the big guns need to be put away? Crisis Averted?

[johnniewalker]

For what its worth, Drudge took both stories off his front page.

I know thank god, I don't think it really has any traction anyways. there hasn't been a lot of stories off of google. Of course we these things they can spring up a week or 2 from now.

[DolaMight]

Who?

And that's not the standard messageboard joke. If O&A didn't bring this fuckjob up I would have no idea who he is.

I actually heard his show before I ever heard O&A's, he's a relativity sound headed conservative and sometimes actually funny in a nice safe way. He seems to actually think for himself as opposed to following the daily speaking points like his fellow conservative AM blowhards.

[mikeyboy]

Here's an excerpt from Mr Niel Boortz' column in some weebernet paper.

"These two pathetic fools need to be removed from XM satellite radio right now. Today. No suspension. No warning. Fire them. Now."

http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/NealBoortz/2007/05/10/opie_and_anthony_--_a_threat_to_us_all

Spite is a wonderful thing. Too much of Boooooooortz bashing on the O&A show lately it seems.

This phony story doesn't have the legs to survive the night.

Board Psychic: Booortz Blows Baby b-b-b-Boy, tommorrow's Drudge Headline

I was shown that earlier. It's a horseshit article.

[merging threads]

[johnniewalker]

As per sniffen:

Posted by Allan Sniffen on May 10, 2007 at 21:10:30:

I'm getting a lot of e mails from people asking if I heard that O&A were suspended.

I have solid info that, as of tonight, they are NOT suspended!

So please... stop e mailing me :)

[johnniewalker]

I was shown that earlier. It's a horseshit article.

[merging threads]

"And don’t give me that “free speech” nonsense either. I know that many of you were educated by the government, but you don’t have to go around advertising it, do you? The free speech guarantees of the First Amendment only apply to actions by government, not by private entities. The government cannot use its exclusive franchise on the right to use force in order to prevent you from speaking our mind … but your employer damn sure can. Not by force, mind you, but by job action." - NEAL BOOOOORTZ

Ah balderdash I say. While somewhat true, why would people accept as a given that businesses should do whatever they want to you? Your in a shit position as an employee to begin with, you have to accept restrictions when take a job now you are more than willing to accept more and more. That notion is beyond me. You are going to take a self-made concept of restricting speech and place another burden on yourself and give a company another reason to fire you. Bravo, go capitalism. Because free speech was never meant to go beyond what the government can do to you. Hahaha.

[Midkiff]

everybody go post comments there!!!

[spadanko]

Neal Bortz and Man Douche should fucking both be thrown into a bucket of acid

[MikeB]

Sean Hannity is a POS and showed his true colors tonight. Corporate man that is afraid to actually have a thought. He let mancow spit bias non sense. Mancow even said shame on you for hannity saying he has gone on o&a and Hannity said nothing. He knows mancow is/was under some sort of contract with Fox News, and Mancow was trying to make this a liberal thing to make the Fox News people happy so he never called him out for it.

Mancow was fn' loosing it on air. At one point he yells out that "they played clips of my show on air" like that is suppose to mean something.

Alan Combes got a lot of respect from me tonight for shutting down mancow and saying to him at one point along the lines of "keep getting louder."

[johnniewalker]

Sean Hannity is a POS and showed his true colors tonight. Corporate man that is afraid to actually have a thought. He let mancow spit bias non sense. Mancow even said shame on you for hannity saying he has gone on o&a and Hannity said nothing. He knows mancow is/was under some sort of contract with Fox News, and Mancow was trying to make this a liberal thing to make the Fox News people happy so he never called him out for it.

Mancow was fn' loosing it on air. At one point he yells out that "they played clips of my show on air" like that is suppose to mean something.

Alan Combes got a lot of respect from me tonight for shutting down mancow and saying to him at one point along the lines of "keep getting louder."

O and A they are extreme liberals hahahaha!!!!!!! Yeah mancow is such a douche..

[led37zep]

OnA are no longer on Drudge. Neat.

[johnniewalker]

Fuck fuck fuck fuck

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k230/homer3889/alg_frontback.jpg

[led37zep]

Well thats not cool.

[Dan 'Hampton]

What did you expect from a Taiwanese pitcher?

[DonInNC]

Sean Hannity is a POS and showed his true colors tonight. Corporate man that is afraid to actually have a thought. He let mancow spit bias non sense. Mancow even said shame on you for hannity saying he has gone on o&a and Hannity said nothing. He knows mancow is/was under some sort of contract with Fox News, and Mancow was trying to make this a liberal thing to make the Fox News people happy so he never called him out for it.

Mancow was fn' loosing it on air. At one point he yells out that "they played clips of my show on air" like that is suppose to mean something.

Alan Combes got a lot of respect from me tonight for shutting down mancow and saying to him at one point along the lines of "keep getting louder."

Wow, I saw it completely different. Colmes was offended as a liberal that Mancow was calling O and A liberals. His debate with him was petty. No need for him to go after Mancow, he very clearly didn't have much of a point. Hannity made a strong freedom of speech argument. H & C viewers aren't interested in radio wars, they only care about Hannity telling them what to think. I don't care for the guy, but he was dead on with this one (obviously). His point was if they go after O & A now, then they'll come after him next, which his viewers certainly wouldn't like. That's a lot stronger argument than " O & A party rock".

[loach]

A lurker checking in to see if there is anymore news.


They ended the show with your mom's box.

This doesn't look good

[Team_Ramrod]

XM!!!

They're going after fucking XM!!!!

I don't pay for 3 fucking recievers every month to hear some pricks censoring my shit!

Fuck that shit!

You deal Subscribers now....If I didn't want to hear it, I'd turn the fucking channel

[led37zep]

XM!!!
They're going after fucking XM!!!!
I don't pay for 3 fucking recievers every month to hear some pricks censoring my shit!
Fuck that shit!
You deal Subscribers now....If I didn't want to hear it, I'd turn the fucking channel

Congrats buddy, you've just become the angriest Canadian EVER.

XM won't be taking O&A away, they won't leave us. Fear not.

[TheMojoPin]

I'm genuinely confused here...is there any actual "public" outrage? All I keep seeing or hearing about are media figures (pundits, journalists, editorialists, etc.) bringing it up or going after them. Is this a meda-generated "outrage" so far? If so, man, talk about eating your own...

[mikeyboy]

I'm genuinely confused here...is there any actual "public" outrage? All I keep seeing or hearing about are media figures (pundits, journalists, editorialists, etc.) bringing it up or going after them. Is this a meda-generated "outrage" so far? If so, man, talk about eating your own...

Yes. Completely. I haven't heard one mention of outraged groups or individuals.

[TheMojoPin]

Yes. Completely. I haven't heard one mention of outraged groups or individuals.

Wow, that's ridiculous.

[EliSnow]

I'm genuinely confused here...is there any actual "public" outrage? All I keep seeing or hearing about are media figures (pundits, journalists, editorialists, etc.) bringing it up or going after them. Is this a meda-generated "outrage" so far? If so, man, talk about eating your own...

Yes. Completely. I haven't heard one mention of outraged groups or individuals.

The Daily News had some from the State Department or something like that, but no special interest groups, etc. If I had to bet, I don't think we'l get that much. But really, who knows?

[Pantywagger]

Here's the problem, O and A are in trouble with XM...something I never thought would happen. They ended the XM show early today to deal with the situation. It seems to me that the days of free speaking on sat. radio are gone. Unfortunately, this will mean a change for Ron and Fez as well.

[MetallimaN]

Long Time Lurker checking in.

It seems to me that the days of free speaking on sat. radio are gone.

I think people are mistaken when they say that this(and the Imus thing) is a free speech issue. Opie and Anthony(and Imus) are allowed to say whatever they want. It doesn't mean that they are going to be paid for it. It would only be a free speech issue if they were arrested for it.

Personally I think everyone has overreacted to this(Imus shouldnt have been fired as soon as the Rutgers team accepted his apology). Opie and Anthony's case is a little different though because the comments were said on XM which is a pay service and I dont think anyone can pressure them off the air. If XM chooses to get rid of them(I hope they don't) it will only be because of XM management(not advertisers).

[Team_Ramrod]

Here's the problem, O and A are in trouble with XM...something I never thought would happen. They ended the XM show early today to deal with the situation. It seems to me that the days of free speaking on sat. radio are gone. Unfortunately, this will mean a change for Ron and Fez as well.

Things won't change for Ron and Fez...it's 2 entirely different shows. The 'shock' content of the buddays is far less than that of O and A (side Dave drinking piss, fucking Jelly and wanting to stab his eye out). Ron and Fez have an ability to put on virtually the same show whether they are restricted or not...I don't care who you are, the O and A XM and Free FM shows are very different.

And if they (FCC) do anything they will Deal with me now!

Fuck the FCC! (god bless Canada and it's liberal communication monitoring system)

[Fat_Sunny]

And if they (FCC) do anything they will Deal with me now!

We Should Take Up A Collection To Fly Ramrod To Washington. He'd Know Which Heads To Bang Together!

[Pantywagger]

Long Time Lurker checking in.



I think people are mistaken when they say that this(and the Imus thing) is a free speech issue. Opie and Anthony(and Imus) are allowed to say whatever they want. It doesn't mean that they are going to be paid for it. It would only be a free speech issue if they were arrested for it.

Personally I think everyone has overreacted to this(Imus shouldnt have been fired as soon as the Rutgers team accepted his apology). Opie and Anthony's case is a little different though because the comments were said on XM which is a pay service and I dont think anyone can pressure them off the air. If XM chooses to get rid of them(I hope they don't) it will only be because of XM management(not advertisers).

I'm not talking about free speech/1st amendment, the FCC doesn't control the content on satellite radio. I'm talking about being able to curse, discuss deep dicking "All The Way" May, fucking jelly jars, drinking piss and other things that sets OA and RF apart from crappy morning zoo radio. It doesn't take advertisers to be upset, it only takes the top brass at XM to be upset. That's when things will change for satellite radio. My comments have nothing to do with the FCC.

[MetallimaN]

I'm not talking about free speech/1st amendment, the FCC doesn't control the content on satellite radio. I'm talking about being able to curse, discuss deep dicking "All The Way" May, fucking jelly jars, drinking piss and other things that sets OA and RF apart from crappy morning zoo radio. It doesn't take advertisers to be upset, it only takes the top brass at XM to be upset. That's when things will change for satellite radio. My comments have nothing to do with the FCC.

I never mentioned the FCC. I was only commenting on how you said that the right of free speech might be going away on satellite.

I hate the whole thing. I find it ridiculous that they hire people to do a job and then complain when they do it the way you wanted them too.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Again, the FCC won't get involved because it's not indecent what they said. Just like what Star said on Hot 97 didn't get FCC heat.

[EliSnow]

Again, the FCC won't get involved because it's not indecent what they said. Just like what Star said on Hot 97 didn't get FCC heat.

There's also a very good argument that they don't have jurisdiction anyway. The traditional reason the government (i.e the FCC) can regulate broadcast radio and television constitutionally is because of the limited number of the broadcast spectrum. They don't have that with satellite radio.

I'm not saying that the FCC wouldn't try, but they would have a fight that they could easily not win.

[johnniewalker]

I'm genuinely confused here...is there any actual "public" outrage? All I keep seeing or hearing about are media figures (pundits, journalists, editorialists, etc.) bringing it up or going after them. Is this a meda-generated "outrage" so far? If so, man, talk about eating your own...

Yes. Completely. I haven't heard one mention of outraged groups or individuals.

That's so funny, i didn't even think about that for a second. I actually accepted that the media would have a legitimate story against them. Is anyone other than the media calling for their firing?

[EliSnow]

That's so funny, i didn't even think about that for a second. I actually accepted that the media would have a legitimate story against them. Is anyone other than the media calling for their firing?

The question is whether anyone is calling for their firing. The media is reporting the story, and talking about Imus, Sex for Sam, Boston Mayor issue to make it seem like they may be fired, but are they saying they should?

[AKA]

AP story on Yahoo (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070511/ap_on_re_us/shock_jocks_sex_comment)

XM is now making apologies.

[EliSnow]

AP story on Yahoo (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070511/ap_on_re_us/shock_jocks_sex_comment)

XM is now making apologies.

That's the AP line that's being run everywhere now.

[SinA]

Ridiculous.

What did they do wrong? XM promotes them as "Outrageous Radio" (http://www.xmradio.com/onxm/channelbio.xmc?ch=202) on their website, which is what they were doing. It wasn't an FCC violation, it wasn't inciting violence.

In today's "words hurt" environment, you couldn't even tell a "what's grosser than gross" joke.

[johnniewalker]

I found this on wackbag...if you care please take some time to write some sensible emails:

dan.mason@cbsradio.com, walter.berger@cbsradio.com, scott.herman@cbsradio.com, don.bouloukos@cbsradio.com, lisa.decker@cbsradio.com, david.goodman@cbsradio.com, richard.lobel@cbsradio.com, greg.strassel@cbsradio.com, joanne.hill@cbsradio.com, karen.mateo@cbsradio.com, chris.oliviero@cbsradio.com, john.mainelli@cbsradio.com glynn.walden@cbsradio.com, tchiusano@923freefm.com,

eric.logan@xmradio.com, jon.zellner@xmradio.com, lee.abrams@xmradio.com, dion.summers@xmradio.com, gary.parsons@xmradio.com, steve.cook@xmradio.com, joseph.euteneuer@xmradio.com, stell.patsiokas@xmradio.com, joseph.titlebaum@xmradio.com, chance.patterson@xmradio.com, carolyn.turner@xmradio.com, dan.turner@xmradio.com, jon.zellner@xmradio.com, kevin.straley@xmradio.com, tony.masiello@xmradio.com, marie.farrar@xmradio.com, david.butler@xmradio.com

The head guys are at the front of the list.

[Cleophus James]

Seems like a media mudsling slide is growing?

[CityView]

I am glad that some of these articles coming out are putting this in at some point..

Because the show airs on satellite radio, there are no federal restrictions on its content. According to XM's Web site, the radio service has parental controls that allow users to block access to channels that frequently contain explicit language. Those channels are designated with an "XL" notation.

[MikeB]

why the hell did they apologize to start the show. They all said during the Imus thing they would not apologize. I have no problem if they want to go the "I am sorry" route but dont say you arent and then do. Just like most of the things they talk about, they change their view when it involves them (fans complaining about a show, heart attack opieanthony.net joke, their old fake radio voices.)

[JPMNICK]

why the hell did they apologize to start the show. They all said during the Imus thing they would not apologize. I have no problem if they want to go the "I am sorry" route but dont say you arent and then do. Just like most of the things they talk about, they change their view when it involves them (fans complaining about a show, heart attack opieanthony.net joke, their old fake radio voices.)

I was thinking the same thing. I did not hear the show today, but I was suprised when I read on here that they apologized, which was more reason that I thought this was a bit, since they seem to be doing everything they said they would not do. maybe they were told go out and say sorry, and there is no way you are going to get fired because neither company will bow to the pressure.

[J.Clints]

I just noticed what I think is a positive thing check it out and tell me what you think.

http://xmradio.com/onxm/channelpage.xmc?ch=202

[Mr.Pants]

That audio clip of the apology cuts off where I think Anthony is about to say "yadda yadda yadda"

[J.Clints]

I am talking about this................


Opie & Anthony Apology


XM regrets the deplorable comments made on May 9th's Opie & Anthony Show.

Opie and Anthony apologized during the broadcast of their XM show for their comments and for any offense that segment caused:

"We apologize to the public officials for comments that were made on the XM show on May 9th. We do take very seriously the responsibility that comes with our creative freedom that we get here and regret any offense that this segment has caused."

Listen to the O&A Apology »

As a company, XM provides customers with tools to control what they listen to on XM. The Opie & Anthony Show appears on one of our explicit language channels (XL) which is clearly noted on the radio display and all our printed material. We also frequently mention on our explicit language channels that the content may be inappropriate for certain listeners, and that our service also provides our subscribers with the ability to 'block' channels that feature this type of content.

Utilize XM's Parental Controls »

[cougarjake13]

they're still screwed

[SinA]

right below that it says "Catch the best of their outrageous radio with the Best of Opie & Anthony all weekend. Spread the Virus."

wtf? on one hand they pump up how "outrageous" O&A are, but they fucking wimp-out when it gets too hot.

fuck yourselves, XM pussies, especially gary "jacks-off-listening-to-xm-kids" parsons

[CofyCrakCocaine]

right below that it says "Catch the best of their outrageous radio with the Best of Opie & Anthony all weekend. Spread the Virus."

wtf? on one hand they pump up how "outrageous" O&A are, but they fucking wimp-out when it gets too hot.

fuck yourselves, XM pussies, especially gary "jacks-off-listening-to-xm-kids" parsons

Oh calm the fuck down already. Until I see protesters marching outside the headquarters, just stay calm. Be cool. You gotta be cool.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u46/CofyCrakCocaine/from-dusk-a4.jpg

[Drunky McBetidont]

http://www.evangelicalright.com/pulp_fiction_sam.gif

[johnniewalker]

And they are back off of drudge...Woo wooo!!

[ppanda]

Dont know if anyone was listening to O&A's FM show this morning but they were tempting a YMB.
They were saying stuff like "..And we just want to say Your MOM's.....flowers should be given in a BOX this sunday"

[J.Clints]

Dont know if anyone was listening to O&A's FM show this morning but they were tempting a YMB.
They were saying stuff like "..And we just want to say Your MOM's.....flowers should be given in a BOX this sunday"

They did the same thing on XM.

[docgoblin]

That audio clip of the apology cuts off where I think Anthony is about to say "yadda yadda yadda"

That was the most insincere apology I've ever heard... As it should be.

[Midkiff]

Listen People, Please Re-post this on EVERY message board out there.

The shit is really hitting the fan with O&A right now... we need to get on the offensive and do whatever we can do to cut this off at the pass....

First off, Join http://peopleagainstcensorship.org PERIOD, GET INVOLVED!!

Then, PLEASE DO NOT BE PESTS, THIS IS SERIOUS SHIT, email these people, LET THEM KNOW you support the show, and will STOP supporting THEM if they FUCK with the BOYS!! PERIOD.

WE WILL BOYCOTT if they are FUCKED with.

FUCKING DO SOMETHING!

XM Emails (SEND THEM YOUR RADIO ID)

eric.logan@xmradio.com
Hugh.Panero@xmradio.com
Gary.Parsons@xmradio.com

CBS

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[J.Clints]

This may be old but here it is............Click here (http://www.myfoxny.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=3180938&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1)

[johnniewalker]

This may be old but here it is............Click here (http://www.myfoxny.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=3180938&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1)

I'm hoping it's cooling down finally. I think there were enough voices saying leave it alone. You have to give to wackbag though, its amazing what you can do with hundreds of people willing to be assholes writing like crazy. I've been writing emails all day and posting responses like crazy on blogs and news sites. They just get mobbed by people from wackbag.

Here's what one blog that retracted their statement about o and a which was kind of funny:


Opie and Anthony fan response…

May 11, 2007 at 2:35 pm · Filed under Miscellaneous

I swear you people have nothing better to do.

I’ve since decided to retract and ignore anything and everything that has to do with Opie and Anthony. In the span of 4 hours from the time I posted my comments on their behavior and a stunt related to a radio broadcast, I received 43 comments in my moderation que.

The vast majority of those comments went lightyears beyond printable per my Comments Policy so I have to say one thing…

I’ll admit that the original post was based entirely on an emotional reaction to the opinions of a pair of shock jocks, but irrational, vitirolic, hate-filled comments defending someone that would probably kick you while you were down regardless of your devotion to their show is simply stupid.

Do I think they have First Amendment protection to say what they said? YES… but.

The First Amendment clearly states that Congress (read: government) cannot make what you say/express illegal, nor can they enforce any negative punishment upon you for those opinions.

The First Amendment does not give you employment protection for your mouth. If XM decided tomorrow to can Opie and Anthony for anything, so long as their signed legal agreement between both parties does not forbid such, they’re free to do it… first amendment and all.

Way too many people in this country seem to think the First Amendment is an asshole license. It’s not.

[RogerPodacter]

People in America have become a nation of 1st graders. "Mommy government, guess what Franky just said, I'm telling on him. That's not nice, my feelings are hurt."

Its disgusting.

[TheGameHHH]

i honestly feel bad for O&A, this witchhunt has gone far enough. im being serious here, the fact they had to apologize for something they said on XM really makes me sick. if the founding fathers could see how violated their constitution is they would flip shit.

[conman823]

It's really disgusting and out of control. XM's reaction to this show should have been kept in house. A fine, mysterious "vacation time" even though they just came back. Why would you direct them to make a public apology for comments a crazy homeless man made on a pay network that you promote as an alternative to mainsteam regulated media? I think the politics involved in this god-awful merger had a lot to do with it, but really is XM afraid of sponsor reaction to this?? Sponsors bought time on a show with a very clear and defined past, so why change your tune for a few dumb comments?

It may have been brought up before, but i haven't read every comment. Did anyone say shit when Dave Chappelle screamed "Cunalingus Rice, it sounds like a mexican food dish." dressed as a KLANSMAN on TV? Oh wait thats right he's black so its OK.

As much as we like to scream free speech and stop these "groups" the bottom line is shock radio is going too die, and die soon. If Xm/Sirius start down the same path its gonna be a dark day for people who enjoy a little bit of a darker laugh.

[Bulldogcakes]

It's really disgusting and out of control. XM's reaction to this show should have been kept in house. A fine, mysterious "vacation time" even though they just came back. Why would you direct them to make a public apology for comments a crazy homeless man made on a pay network that you promote as an alternative to mainsteam regulated media? I think the politics involved in this god-awful merger had a lot to do with it, but really is XM afraid of sponsor reaction to this?? Sponsors bought time on a show with a very clear and defined past, so why change your tune for a few dumb comments?

It may have been brought up before, but i haven't read every comment. Did anyone say shit when Dave Chappelle screamed "Cunalingus Rice, it sounds like a mexican food dish." dressed as a KLANSMAN on TV? Oh wait thats right he's black so its OK.

As much as we like to scream free speech and stop these "groups" the bottom line is shock radio is going too die, and die soon. If Xm/Sirius start down the same path its gonna be a dark day for people who enjoy a little bit of a darker laugh.

In a way, the fact that satellite radio exists makes it HARDER to argue for more expression on the terrestrial airwaves. The idea is just like with broadcast TV and Cable, if you want the more edgy content, go to satellite. People are paying for that, if they dont like it they can cancel their subs. Over the air TV/Radio is available free to everyone, so they want to keep that content safe for the kiddie poos.

Eventually though, when most content gets delivered to most people by some handheld device (like the newer Treo phones) the line will get blurred again, and maybe then this will no longer be an issue. But thats years away.

[EliSnow]

i honestly feel bad for O&A, this witchhunt has gone far enough. im being serious here, the fact they had to apologize for something they said on XM really makes me sick. if the founding fathers could see how violated their constitution is they would flip shit.

:wallbash: The Constitution wasn't violated. The government didn't do anything here.

Moreover, some of the Founding Fathers had no problem passing a law, less than 10 years after the passing of the Bill of Rights that prohibited criticism of the President or Congress. Alien and Sedition Acts.


(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_and_Sedition_Acts)While many did oppose it as unconstitutional (Jefferson did, but he thought it violated the 10th Amendment), others didn't. If anything the government has done has ever been a violation of the First Amendment, this was it.

The Founding Fathers weren't always the bastion of freedom we think they are.

[EliSnow]

It may have been brought up before, but i haven't read every comment. Did anyone say shit when Dave Chappelle screamed "Cunalingus Rice, it sounds like a mexican food dish." dressed as a KLANSMAN on TV? Oh wait thats right he's black so its OK.




To be fair here, there is a difference between what Chapelle said and what was said by the homeless man on O&A. If Rice was just insulted, then I'd agree with you.

The "uproar" by the media was about the statements about raping Rice and other women, including the First Lady and Queen Elizabeth.

This wasn't a black/white thing, so let's not be making the knee-jerk response that whites are being held to a different standard than blacks. While it may be true in some instances, it ain't here.

[AKA]

In an odd turn Don and Mike (who I think defended Imus, even though they never even pretendend to be friends), stuck up for O&A, and really went after Mancow and his obnoxious appearance on Hannity & Colmes, going so far as to call Mancow "jealous" of Opie and Anthony.

[sailor]

To be fair here, there is a difference between what Chapelle said and what was said by the homeless man on O&A. If Rice was just insulted, then I'd agree with you.

The "uproar" by the media was about the statements about raping Rice and other women, including the First Lady and Queen Elizabeth.

This wasn't a black/white thing, so let's not be making the knee-jerk response that whites are being held to a different standard than blacks. While it may be true in some instances, it ain't here.

i thought the "rape" allegation had been debunked.

[EliSnow]

i thought the "rape" allegation had been debunked.

Meaning that the homeless guy didn't say he'd rape those women? I don't know either way but it's clear that the media "uproar" was based at least in part on the perception that he did say that.

[EliSnow]

In an odd turn Don and Mike (who I think defended Imus, even though they never even pretendend to be friends), stuck up for O&A, and really went after Mancow and his obnoxious appearance on Hannity & Colmes, going so far as to call Mancow "jealous" of Opie and Anthony.

Since Don's wife's death, haven't O&A and Don and Mike buried the hatchet, at least in terms of making derisive comments about one another on-air?

[sailor]

Meaning that the homeless guy didn't say he'd rape those women? I don't know either way but it's clear that the media "uproar" was based at least in part on the perception that he did say that.

yeah, i believe drudge put up that he said rape, and others ran with it, but he only said he'd like to fuck her. i did not hear the clip, but i would have to go with the updated story till i heard otherwise.

fmqb link (http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=405769)

[johnniewalker]

:wallbash: The Constitution wasn't violated. The government didn't do anything here.

Moreover, some of the Founding Fathers had no problem passing a law, less than 10 years after the passing of the Bill of Rights that prohibited criticism of the President or Congress. Alien and Sedition Acts.


(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_and_Sedition_Acts)While many did oppose it as unconstitutional (Jefferson did, but he thought it violated the 10th Amendment), others didn't. If anything the government has done has ever been a violation of the First Amendment, this was it.

The Founding Fathers weren't always the bastion of freedom we think they are.

To be fair, what we think free speech is has developed in 20th century. The arguments were most certainly strong when the constitution was formed. You can't really argue with the forceful wording of the First Amendment. As for the interpretation of it, it wasn't touched till the 20th century and there has been an undisputable strengthening of what the 1st amendment means. There hasn't been a significant challenge since 69. What the exactly the government can regulate has a large effect on what the general public accepts. That's why I'm not sure why people aren't arguing that these ideas have been debated and there are significant reasons for them to abided by in more aspects than just government regulations.

[J.Clints]

In an odd turn Don and Mike (who I think defended Imus, even though they never even pretendend to be friends), stuck up for O&A, and really went after Mancow and his obnoxious appearance on Hannity & Colmes, going so far as to call Mancow "jealous" of Opie and Anthony.

Don and mike seem to be really good guys good for them.

[J.Clints]

yeah, i believe drudge put up that he said rape, and others ran with it, but he only said he'd like to fuck her. i did not hear the clip, but i would have to go with the updated story till i heard otherwise.

fmqb link (http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=405769)

Yea I dont know how Rape was brought up I guess the holding her donw thing but RAPE was never said.

[DolaMight]

Stacy Parker Aab, The HUffffffington Post:
http://www.caribbeaninspired.com/caribbean/photos/imgs1/ryan2-250.jpg

http://news.yahoo.com/s/huffpost/20070511/cm_huffpost/048183

This one is the most uninformed dishonest takes yet:

"A few more details: "Homeless Charlie" was played by a black comedian, or, by a comedian pretending to be black."

She's figured out it was actually Patrice O'Neal, not a bum. They almost got away with that one. I love his non-fresh new material, so vagrant-y.

"Opie and Anthony seemed to delight in having a brother-in-a-box go on and on about his fantasy to rape three of the world's most powerful white women."

Queen powerful? Condi white? I guess by white she means Republican.

"the need to be, um, competitive, in shockjockland."
Coined a brilliant new phrase.

"This is about saying to hack comedians that not only are your jokes hurtful, they're just plain bad. If you really want to shine, if you really want to be remembered, you can't always go for the easy joke. Good comedy is about more than pissing on people."
If I'm gonna let someone decide what good comedy is, it'll be Hack-Columist SP Aab, this article was hilarious.

[J.Clints]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/SaltyDelights/NYDN20070512oaPage3.jpg

[EliSnow]

What the exactly the government can regulate has a large effect on what the general public accepts. That's why I'm not sure why people aren't arguing that these ideas have been debated and there are significant reasons for them to abided by in more aspects than just government regulations.

The reasons underlying the First Amendment may be applicable in circumstances other than government regulation. But the First Amendment itself does not.

I have no problem with people making such arguments, but if they want to persuade people, they need to do so intelligently. And stating that the First Amendment has been violated or that the Founding Fathers would be upset by this situation (I don't think they really would be) is not a way to make the argument.

[sailor]

i love the articles saying it was a guy putting on a "black accent"

[johnniewalker]

The reasons underlying the First Amendment may be applicable in circumstances other than government regulation. But the First Amendment itself does not.

I have no problem with people making such arguments, but if they want to persuade people, they need to do so intelligently. And stating that the First Amendment has been violated or that the Founding Fathers would be upset by this situation (I don't think they really would be) is not a way to make the argument.

That's very true and i agree. The idea of free speech and first amendment are so synonymous they do get used interchangeably. I'm actually glad that the precedent the court has set has such a strong presence, but yeah you just can't scream first amendment and expect help. Now if this leads to more FCC regulations...

[johnniewalker]

To all of you speculating on why they made an apology, I did too, I think Ant puts it in perspective:

Originally Posted by patbattlefield
"I will agree that the boys should not be the brunt of the criticism, but I still think they shouldn't have apologized."

Posted by Ant:
"HOLY SHIT! I can't believe the boys got fired! We have to get a rally together and let XM and CBS know we want the O&A show back on the air! How could they have fired them. Who will take their place? Man, this fucking sucks. No more O&A show.

Think what you will but these type of posts would be replacing all of the "shouldn't have apologized" posts. I shit you NOT. Think about that."

[J.Clints]

To all of you speculating on why they made an apology, I did too, I think Ant puts it in perspective:

Originally Posted by patbattlefield
"I will agree that the boys should not be the brunt of the criticism, but I still think they shouldn't have apologized."

Posted by Ant:
"HOLY SHIT! I can't believe the boys got fired! We have to get a rally together and let XM and CBS know we want the O&A show back on the air! How could they have fired them. Who will take their place? Man, this fucking sucks. No more O&A show.

Think what you will but these type of posts would be replacing all of the "shouldn't have apologized" posts. I shit you NOT. Think about that."

Ants right I think they had to. I hope it pays off.

[J.Clints]

Commentary: Free Speech? The Opie and Anthony, Imus, JV and Elvis saga
1 of 1 By Germain Lussier

Times Herald-Record
May 11, 2007
Airing a homeless man fantasizing about raping Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is just the latest in a string of radio incidents that prove America is ignoring the principles upon which it was founded.

As deplorable as such jokes may be, the laws of the government for which Rice works protect the rights of radio personalities Opie and Anthony.

An affection for offensive humor is not shared by many Americans. But these two so-called “shock jocks,” whose time is mostly spent delivering witty riffs on the news, making fun of people who deserve a good smashing and talking like a bunch of guys sitting at a bar, should be able to say what they want.

First and foremost, “Opie and Anthony,” a daily morning show aired on WFNY and subscription-based satellite service XM, is a comedy show. It’s raunchy, it’s edgy, and it’s the listeners' prerogative to listen to what they want.

Unfortunately for radio personalities such as O&A, it’s the shocking things they do that makes headlines and dictates how the mainstream public views them.

Previously, radio icon Don Imus was fired for calling the Rutgers Women’s basketball team “nappy-headed hos.” Soon after, midday New York talkers JV and Elvis were suspended indefinitely for airing a prank call to a Chinese restaurant.

Imus, an old white man who wears a cowboy hat, hardly learned the term “nappy-headed hos” on his own. JV and Elvis didn’t invent the Chinese restaurant prank phone call. But for some reason, each has recently been severely punished for doing or saying what’s been done or said before.

Opie and Anthony are far from the first people to air over-the-top comments about government officials.

Moreover, the comment that’s causing this stir is only part of the story. Taken out of context, the headline “Opie and Anthony Joke About Raping Condoleezza Rice” looks bad. Really bad. But nobody’s reporting the complete context in which it was said.

The homeless man, named Charlie, was on a profanity-laced rant where he attacked Al Sharpton, Jewish people, white people, and other important females such as First Lady Laura Bush and Queen Elizabeth II.

He was an equal-opportunity offender, ripping on everyone.

But one Web site that no one has heard of, breitbart.tv, decided that comment was wrong and sent only one minute of audio to the Drudge Report. That was the seed that started this whole thing.

To start both their shows Friday, Opie and Anthony apologized for airing the hurtful words about the Secretary of State. They know their creative freedom comes with a higher level of responsibility and they are sorry. But is that going to be enough? Imus apologized. JV and Elvis apologized. Both are now gone.

Though no official action has been taken on Opie and Anthony over the statement (which, incidentally, only aired on XM, a world free from regulation by the Federal Communications Commission and where listeners pay for the privilege to hear O&A), the half-informed public outrage is enough to give pause.

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution tells us that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech.”

Responsible or irresponsible, appealing or unappealing, funny or unfunny, Imus, JV and Elvis and Opie and Anthony are within their rights to broadcast hurtful language.

Otherwise, the American soldiers who have died fighting to defend the freedom of this country aren’t defending the freedom of speech – just the freedom to say things that don’t hurt other people’s feelings.


I think they got the story right, finally

[TheMojoPin]

Commentary: Free Speech? The Opie and Anthony, Imus, JV and Elvis saga
1 of 1 By Germain Lussier

Times Herald-Record
May 11, 2007
Airing a homeless man fantasizing about raping Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is just the latest in a string of radio incidents that prove America is ignoring the principles upon which it was founded.

As deplorable as such jokes may be, the laws of the government for which Rice works protect the rights of radio personalities Opie and Anthony.

Though no official action has been taken on Opie and Anthony over the statement (which, incidentally, only aired on XM, a world free from regulation by the Federal Communications Commission and where listeners pay for the privilege to hear O&A), the half-informed public outrage is enough to give pause.

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution tells us that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech.”

Responsible or irresponsible, appealing or unappealing, funny or unfunny, Imus, JV and Elvis and Opie and Anthony are within their rights to broadcast hurtful language.

Otherwise, the American soldiers who have died fighting to defend the freedom of this country aren’t defending the freedom of speech – just the freedom to say things that don’t hurt other people’s feelings.


I think they got the story right, finally

What did they get right? The guy tosses out the First Ammendment as if it has anything to do with the events he just spelled out. And the military has zero to do with any of this. Those were all just random slogans tossed out that ultimately mean nothing in all of this.

[J.Clints]

What did they get right? The guy tosses out the First Ammendment as if it has anything to do with the events he just spelled out. And the military has zero to do with any of this. Those were all just random slogans tossed out that ultimately mean nothing in all of this.

I really think you either miss read it or took it the wrong way. I am not saying it is 100% but the best I have read about the whole thing.