Reader Comments

Editor: The article “Imus Double Standard” could have come directly from my own mind. Ethel Parkes

Editor: I read your recent editorial on “Imus Double Standard.” Very informing, and somewhat enlightening and I thank you for it. "In my opinion", if you really want lay it at the feet of the working, common man, take a look at Jason Whitlock's piece that came out right after this whole crock hit the fan. Time magazine is totally irrelevant, and this whole mess is about that rodeo clown, Al Sharpton, and his worthless cronies. Jason Whitlock nails it, and did it justice on the Lou Dobbs Hour. All your philosophers and Hollywood jerks are useless in situations like this. It takes bold, plain truth to set it right. Thanks, Jim

Editor: Nice article on “Imus Double Standard” and the fallout--well crafted and argued. Tom Tripp

Editor: “Imus Double Standard?” Don did nothing wrong to throw him off the air. If he is not allowed to speak his views on his talk show, then why do we have to listen to all the other media's twisted, lying, liberal sided views of the bad and not mentioning any of the good happening in this country? I think we get a better coverage of the truth from TALK RADIO than any other source of news coverage available. If Americans do not agree with Don Imus talk show views they have a choice of many others to listen to. Joe

Editor: Regarding, “Imus Double Standard,” Imus, who is white, is fired for a “hos” joke. Charles Barkley calls NASCAR women toothless ugly and ignorant. People complained and TNT President said "Charles was making a joke" Imus did the exact same thing but he is fired. Fire Barkley and fine TNT? Oh, we can’t...is it because he is black? Robert Hippe

Editor: In regard to your “Tell Us What To Eat” editorial, I was livid when Sheryl Crow had the gall to make her "one sheet per visit" comment, knowing how the entertainers demand conservation from we lowly people while they fly around in jet planes, living their high life, etc. When she adopted her baby, I thought about her "one sheet" demand, wondering if she is using regular diapers (and foregoing disposable), and skipping the baby wipes, etc. Then, I saw the photo of her with her new son. She was feeding him with a Playtex bottle, you know ... it’s the type that uses a disposable plastic liner! Ergo, I use as much toilet paper as I wish every visit, and I don't feel a bit guilty. But, one thing has changed. I have a profound dislike for Sheryl Crow and others who spout double standards to me. I recycle, try to conserve, try to buy and eat fresh foods, but I'll be darn if I'm going to let these people dictate to me everything they think I should do. Thanks. J. Collins

Editor: Forget the trial separation from George W. Bush suggested in Craig Shirley’s “Bush Malaise.” How about a divorce? Maybe it's time to think of all the reasons to impeach Bush. If he is so out of touch with the people, what is he going to try next? Sincerely, Debbi Barton

Editor: Count me in with Craig Shirley's article “Bush Malaise”, and I'm not paying alimony! He's going left at Mach II, starting with his partnership with Teddy. Enough is enough, what the he-l is wrong with him! God Bless, Walt Malley

Editor: Craig Shirley is wrong. He like many conservatives thinks that conservatives were a majority or that most Republicans were conservative. Whether Craig likes it or not we need every Republican we can get in office. It is precisely talk like Craig's that got us into the mess we are in now. If this Republican or that doesn't do what we want then we conservatives won't help them. Well you didn't and now we are in the minority. What we have been missing for so long is leadership. Taking your ball and going home is not the answer. We need to elect Republicans lots of them, yes even rhinos. Get the majority back and at the same time dig up some real leaders instead of the go along to get along pussies we have been enduring for so long. Dividing and fighting ourselves is just plain stupid. Robert E. Solum

Editor: Craig Shirley's article “Bush Malaise” rings true. But it leaves out the next steps. Conservatives in and out of Congress will begin the process to impeach George W. Bush if he signs amnesty legislation. I along with the 600 wealthy Americans on my infrequent email distribution list began diverting donations away from the Republican Party prior to November 2006 elections. Though a card carrying Republican all my life and donor to Bush and a myriad of Republican vehicles, the leadership of the Party cannot be supported. It is not recognizable as Republican on the immigration issue and several other issues. Bud Bromley

Editor: As far as Craig Shirley's article “Bush Malaise,” I for one have already left the Republican Party and will re-register as an Independent. I am sick and tired of the same old same old. Jay C. Wallace

Editor: I uncovered the same information as you did in your recent article, " U.S. Citizens Must Prove It?" by Wes Dyck, William Beach and James Sherk in speaking to my Senator's office in Florida. It made me irate that Americans would have their privacy invaded in this manner yet illegal aliens are given legal status with a perfunctory 24 hour background check. I thought that illegal aliens are only doing the jobs that Americans won't do! If this is the case then it would be very easy to check to see if those workers are illegal or legal in those few jobs Americans are not doing. Why do we need to check every worker? Sincerely, Kenneth C. Kanige, Boca Raton, FL

Editor: Excellent article sir on " U.S. Citizens Must Prove It?" by Wes Dyck, William Beach and James Sherk. I am a Democrat turned Republican. All for what? I can't stand the Democratic positions on abortion, homosexuality and now immigration reform. If conservatives fold on this latter issue, that well could be the end of the two party system in America--and since so many of us feel this way, there could be no more equitable justice in this nation again. As I see it, this country could be headed for a civil war again created by the present conservative members of congress! Conservatism as now offered is broken. Leviticus 26 states.....those who have no regard for God's laws, will be ruled by their enemies--those who hate you. Doesn't this look like exactly what is happening? Thanks again for the common sense you exhibited in this article. God be with you. Stan Kon, Oswego, NY

Editor: We totally agree with " U.S. Citizens Must Prove It?" by Wes Dyck, William Beach and James Sherk. Why is the Government not questioning illegals instead? They cater to illegals and it is disgusting especially to those of us that came legally. It is a total sell-out to Mexico what is happening and if the president of Mexico disagrees with any laws, they are changed, from the fence to Minutemen to Guards in Jail and the Drug Dealer loose. What is going on? US Citizens have to have a Passport to go to Mexico. There are all kinds of laws if non-citizens want to move there. It is difficult to fathom and we are not alone. Let us build the Fence, Seal the Borders, question owners who hire illegals, empty our jails and deport them. This must stop and the President is to blame. The whole mess is disgusting. Law and order please, that is what 85 percent of Americans want not chaos. Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Wm F Thompson. Alamo, CA.

Editor: Paul Weyrich’s article “Thompson Time?” was brilliant! I am not a scholar by any means, just a Christian housewife, mother, grandmother and small business owner. However, I feel I can detect great orators that have a positive effect in change or stability in the lives of all nations. The litmus test with me is the gut wrenching emotion I feel and how I savor every word as I listen. Also, does this person come off believable and sincere, and what evidence in his or her daily life reflects the same fervor? Maggie Thatcher had this influence along with Jean Kirkpatrick. One huge man was left out in your piece that will leave a huge imprint on the world in the last three centuries. Place Rev. Billy Graham's speeches among the greatest in history. Listen to his speeches around the late sixties. Regards, Gwen Muhlig

Editor: As Brent Bozell’s “Gumble Apology?” shows, this man is a sicko in my opinion (Michael Moore’s term) and he definitely needs to apologize for his horrible rudeness to Mr. Knight. To brag about it, is really sick. Jim Creitz

Editor: I completely agree with Brent Bozell’s “Gumble Apology?” My only defense is that I do not ever watch a show that Mr. Gumble is on. Victor A Tetreault

Editor: Brent Bozell’s “Gumble Apology?” brings up the question, How can we help in this incident to make the Left accountable to the same rules that they impose on the Right commentators? Can we write CBS and demand to have an apology not only to Robert Knight from Mr. Gumbel but to the audience that is not amused but is rather offended by such a crude remark? If so, give us the address where we can direct this complaint.....and it is as good as written. Regards, Joan Wallis

Editor: Regarding the Bryant Gumble matter, I agree wholeheartedly that he should apologize but don't hold your breath. It's only conservatives and Republicans who ever apologize. Mildred Wilcox

Editor: Here is what I wrote to CBS. “For some time I have witnessed the outrageous behavior of Bryant Gumble taking on those of us who have a religious conviction or are conservative in our thinking. Sooner or later you will have to wake up and see that people who watch your network will stop. Watch your rating sir. If you do nothing to become involved with Mr. Gumbel and his insults, your silence will mean consent of his behavior. All in my family (three children with spouses, 5 grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews and some real nice friends) will be Bcc...a copy of this memo to make an intelligent decision on whether or not to watch your network or of supporting those sponsors of Mr. Gumble’s program. This outrageous behavior happened while he was filling-in for Regis Philbin on “Live with Regis and Kelly.” Bryant Gumbel actually boasted about once calling the conservative culture-critic Robert Knight "a f***ing idiot" (Mr.Gumbel used the actual word on the air), at the end of a June 29, 2000 interview on CBS's The Early Show. This is showing me, that CBS has now fallen to new lows. The words of Louis Adamic seem fitting for this, "There is a certain blend of courage, integrity, character, and principle which has no satisfactory dictionary name but has been called different things at different times in different countries. Our American name for it is 'guts.'" Do you have any on this matter? I don't really wish to leave you on a sour note so, how's this? We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors.... but they all exist very nicely in the same box.” God Bless, James Chicosky

Editor: In “Anti-Immigration?” Don Calabria says conservatives just want legal immigration. If so, why are they trying to reduce or eliminate the H1B visas which are a way for the best and brightest to enter the country LEGALLY? Best regards, Larry Haverly, President, Haverly Systems Inc.

Editor: I would just like to state an opinion of mine, or rather maybe just a question, "Why do the news media and radio people spend so much time on promoting only those people running for office who seem to have the most money while other men running for President and who do not have millions to spare for their campaigns are neglected radio and TV time?" The only true conservative that I know of so far is Duncan Hunter. On his web site he lists over 20 core principles which he stands for. He formed a bill on the border fence which was passed in Oct. 2006 which has never been talked about in the News....but, he has helped stop California's illegal immigration and drug trafficking for the past year or more because a fence was built along the CA border. I would trust him to keep his promise on securing the border more that someone who just talks about it. I believe that most people in the U.S. would welcome a true conservative, a person who is conservative in his spending.....and I could list many other areas that he has voted as a true conservative and has not changed his thinking just to win votes. Thank you for allowing me to state my concern about our next coming election. Wilma Miller, Oklahoma

Editor: You represent yourself as a conservative organization. You seem to be searching for a conservative, Reagan-type person to replace the Republican "top tier" who are being rejected by the public. The question is: Why do you continue to ignore and fail to mention the gentleman, wonderful statesman, most Reagan-like, and the person with the most knowledgeable of finance and foreign policy of all the presidential candidates - both Republicans and Democrats? He is loved and respected by his constituents and won his last election to the House with 61% of the votes while fellow Republicans were being thrown out of office. He was the winner of the polls following the first three Republican "debates". Why do you not even mention the one person with the ability to save our country at this very critical time in history? Why do you continue to ignore the most honest and respected candidate of all - the one with unquestioned integrity - Dr. Ron Paul? Jim Janes