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Former Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) turned to Twitter Thursday night, saying he was yanked off the air for having an "honest discussion about racist terms" that apparently included him using some of the language on-air.
The conversation appeared to center around the growing controversy regarding the Washington Redskins' name. In recent days, there has been mounting pressure for the NFL team to abandon the age-old team name.
Walsh apparently tried to illustrate during his show why he does not think the Washington Redskins is an offensive name, seemingly employing some racially charged language on the air.
After being sent home, the former congressman turned to Twitter to explain what happened in his own words:
The station keeps cutting me off. I don't know why— Joe Walsh (@Joe Walsh) 1403220873.0
And here comes to the General Manager. It appears I can say Redskins, which is supposedly offensive, but when I say other words, commercial— Joe Walsh (@Joe Walsh) 1403221398.0
I'm trying to have an honest, adult conversations about words without resorting to alphabet soup phrases(C-word, N-word, etc)— Joe Walsh (@Joe Walsh) 1403221724.0
If Redskins is just like the "n-word" why can I say Redskins on-air without being dumped out into a commercial?— Joe Walsh (@Joe Walsh) 1403221765.0
And just been informed I am off the air until further notice— Joe Walsh (@Joe Walsh) 1403222256.0
And just been informed I am off the air until further notice— Joe Walsh (@Joe Walsh) 1403222256.0
Just got kicked off the air until further notice. Tried to have honest discussion about racist terms and management censored my language.— Joe Walsh (@Joe Walsh) 1403223629.0
About to drive home. Yes, management took me off the air tonight. I'll explain more in a little bit. Thanks for support.— Joe Walsh (@Joe Walsh) 1403223702.0
Found out if I said Redskins or Cracker or Redneck Bible Thumper, I could stay on. But if I said Nigger or Spick, they cut me off.— Joe Walsh (@Joe Walsh) 1403223772.0
After today, I'm having a much needed drink. Will explain soon what management told me.— Joe Walsh (@Joe Walsh) 1403227265.0
Tried to talk about racial slurs tonight. Radio station sent me home. Don't know what's going to happen next. We'll find out Friday at 5pm.— Joe Walsh (@Joe Walsh) 1403229710.0
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