Where on God's green earth did you ever get the idea that the 'N' word is losing it's power? Good luck using that word, let me know where to send the flowers.
Let's not forget that not only did Imus call the team "Ho's", he called the "Nappy-headed Ho's" because he didn't think he could use the 'N' word and get away with it.
>"Ho" is used more and more commonly today by the younger population as a general "friendly-insult" and is losing it's power and meaning just like the N word. Listen to rap music if you don't believe me. I believe the only problem was that Imus is white and said it, and if Snoop or Dr. Dre would say it, it would be fine.
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"You don't manage people. You manage things - people you lead" Adm. Grace Hopper
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