Jay Severin's double secret suspension

Today's Globe twist: proof of Times Co. bad faith?

Ex-Globie's good deed rewarded

47 Comments

• Ryan said:

  That's what all the fringe-right radio nuts are doing. I listened to a media matters clip of savage talking about it -- and not only did he blame Mexicans, but he questioned if it were actually a terrorist attack. Seriously. You see, the terrorists would put the disease in Mexicans *knowing* they'd want to cross the border... and that's why we needed to close the border.

  THAT'S the depravity that passes for rightwing talk radio. It was sick and horrifying. I'm not surprised Severin was suspended. Surely, he won't be the last.

  April 30, 2009 8:45 PM

• Patrick said:

  I am surprised Jay was suspended because he's been spewing the same vile, racist crap for years.  Does WTKK have someone lined up to replace him?  We can only hope.

  April 30, 2009 9:25 PM

• Franklin said:

  Severin has spent hours seriously explaining that "liberals are facists" -- as if that is the source of evil in the U.S.

  What dictionary does *he* use?

  April 30, 2009 9:46 PM

• Jack said:

  Jay Severin only says what most people don't have the guts to say.  He says it how it is no matter if it hurts people's feelings.

  April 30, 2009 10:26 PM

• Tom said:

  This article does not surprise me given the source.

  April 30, 2009 11:19 PM

• Tim said:

  Correction;

  Jay Severin has not referred to immigrants as leeches, nor has he referred to their children as non-English speaking people that drag the school system down and raise crime rates. He states the FACT that it is the ILLEGAL immigrants or the, "criminaliens" that are  bringing this great country down. Anyone who disagrees is simply ignorant and needs to look at the facts. Key phrase: "illegal immigrants".

  April 30, 2009 11:27 PM

• Carly Carioli said:

  I love it when the Jaybird d-bags feel inclined to set the record straight with all us heathens. Makes me feel like we've done a good day's work.

  May 1, 2009 12:12 AM

• john said:

  Jay Severin for speaking the truth about all the illegal immigrants or "criminaliens". It is about time someone did. Why is it that politicians and "news" insist on protecting them? Because they want votes and cheap labor. They broke the law. What part of that don't you get? It is about time some one started to comment on this problem. Then maybe we could start to deal with this issue and enforce our laws. Stop protecting criminals by gagging people who speak the truth!!

  May 1, 2009 12:31 AM

• Buhsit4Brains said:

   Isn,t funny , can,t speak the truth , without having your two prize fighters handed to you with-out the sack they came in . The truth hurts JAY

  But Jay You have to really think about this one, Not funny at all , Jay This ones has bite , this one hurts , We all know that your the pretty boy

  but remember even the pretty boys can fall , Hows it feel to be covered in mud  

                              xoxoxoxo

                              kiss for you

                               Jay

                              Know ikss mi as    

  May 1, 2009 12:55 AM

• Jim said:

  Buhsit4Brains, you need to learn how to use the english language properly, before you go attacking someone. Commas are not the same as apostrophes. Although, I'm sure once you get your subsidized education, paid for by the taxpayers, you'll learn it. For now, you just keep doing what your doing, hanging outside Home Depot, mowing lawns, and cleaning pools.

  May 1, 2009 7:23 AM

• catamount said:

  I heard his racebaitng comments driving around the other day.

  It's ok to be a conservative and spout your views- but severin has been extremely off base, less than truthful, and vicious with his rants and his rage lately- I think he's  a candidate for therapy in a big way- he never debates rationally and can't seem to adjust to a democratic president. His "loyal opposition" stance

  incites folks to do bad things to people in general, and that's not a healthy way to entertain anyone.

  There's a really sad element to his "fanbase" who aren't bright and aren't the best - they should realize that Jay makes a million bucks doing his show and he's not struggling with the economy like the rest of us.  Surely, as a radical, I respect all points of view- but he's descended into a lunacy that is irrational and I think he needs medical help before he unlocks the gun closet.

  Yes, he's seriously that off-the-wall...

  May 1, 2009 8:08 AM

• Tony said:

  Jay is being punished for presenting provocative points of view however contrary to the Obama Doctrine they are. Obama's VP Biden was quoted as saying if Americans were to travel "He would not go to Mexico, and to keep out of subway trains". He was, as jay was, just telling the truth however uncomfortable the truth is to digest. Our country was founded on a rich discourse of views and freedom of speech. I fear we are slipping into a dark time as written about by George Orwell in his novel 1984, where the government has control of thoughts and actions.

  May 1, 2009 8:39 AM

• Mark said:

  Anytime the right has anything derrogatory to say about the left, the left goes nuts.  Napoliotano should of been fired 3 weeks ago for here sleez comments about veterans!  The left is the biggest bunch of hatemongers we have in this country - just go to moveon.org or the huffingtonpost...all funded by the ring leader george soros!

  May 1, 2009 8:41 AM

• n.c.p.r. said:

  CUDOS TO THE PEOPLE WHO HAD THE BALLS TO SUSPEND THAT RACIST,MEAN SPIRITED,LYING,INSULTING,OVER INFLATED,LITTLE WEASEL. I WAS AN AVID LISTENER UNTIL HE BECAME OUT OF HAND AND EXTREAMLY BORING WITH ALL HIS EXPENSIVE AND MADE UP CONQUESTS. WHO CARES!! IN YOUR UGLY FACE JAMES SEVERINO. I FEEL SORRY FOR YOUR WIFE RENEE.

  May 1, 2009 10:54 AM

• Mark said:

  Hey, Jay, that mustachioed Mexican you caught VD from, are you sure she was a woman?

  May 1, 2009 11:35 AM

• Bob said:

  Hey WTKK and the ACLU. What happened to Jay Severins right to free speech?

  May 1, 2009 12:28 PM

• Sassy said:

  I thought his original name was really Jimmy Severino and not James?

  Does free speach cover Jimmy pretending to graduate from BU and pretending to receive a Pulitzer?

  May 1, 2009 2:14 PM

• Apphouse50 said:

  >>Hey WTKK and the ACLU. What happened to Jay Severins right to free speech?<<

  Severin has the right to spew his racist nonsense out on the street, in his home, etc. But he has no inherent "right" to do so on his employer's radio station, and his employer exercised their right to suspend him.

  Have you ever actually read the Constitution?

  May 1, 2009 2:40 PM

• Karen Friend said:

  I have no problem with "legal immigrants" from any country that want to come to the US and become part of the nation, since we are a land of immigrants. But when did it become "ok" for illegal immigrants no matter what county they are from to just cross over our bordes and expect to be taken care of and educated? The sad truth is since many people in this country have a sense of entitlement,the banks, Wall Street and people who took on mortgages they knew they couldn't afford and now want the US taxpayer to take over the burden for their mistakes we shouldn't be to surprised.  I guess it has rubbed off on other countries as well.  If you can't afford to feed, educate or cloth your citizens just send them over the border to the US. At no other time in histry have we been so stupid. Do you really suppose that Mexico or any South American country would allow US citizens to just invade their territory and expect them to take care of us? Common sense left here about 20 years ago and I don't see it coming back any time soon!

  May 1, 2009 3:42 PM

• Chill Out said:

  "Mexaliens" or "criminaliens" are invading the country. Thousands of them every night. Now we have them bringing the threat of " Swine Flu, aka Janet Napolitano Flu" over the border with them. They already brought it here, why let them keep infecting more and more Americans with it? Because nobody wants to "offend" the Mexicans. Well I am confused at why Mexicans complained about the comments Mr. Severin made, because I am fairly certain that nobody was forcing them to listen to Severin... Its a free country. Anyone has the freedom to change the station. But I will continue to support Mr. Severins right to free speech, and anyone else who wants to speak their mind. I just happen to agree with Severin on many matters...

  May 1, 2009 5:37 PM

• Adam Reilly said:

  Re free speech, Apphouse50 is spot on. Severin can go to Boston Common tomorrow and say whatever he wants about criminaliens, mustachioed Mexican women, etc. But WTKK has no constitutional obligation to let Severin do it on their little piece of the airwaves.

  May 1, 2009 6:40 PM

• mowing lawns and cleaning pools said:

  Love how every wingnut Jayboy consoles his

  dimwitted brethren that Mexicans are staying poor once they cross the border. So much for freedom of opportunity. Jay is geting his Korean hookers from which "legal" sex slave establishment?

  May 2, 2009 8:07 AM

• NH laughing at MA said:

  You rock Jay and you are telling the truth

  May 4, 2009 3:29 PM

• Ed said:

  Illegal immigrants, not legal immigrants.

  You guys need to take a look at what is happening with Arizona and California, the cost burden illegal immigrants put upon those two states is incredible.

  It is easy to be a bleeding heart when the issues, you think, are so far away.

  Jay speaks the truth, listen to all the words, look up the ones you do not understand.

  May 5, 2009 8:40 AM

• debbieann4 said:

  I admire Jay. He is one of the best on radio. He has taught me a lot. I admire his honesty ,his boldness and his out look on these situations. Hurry and COME BACK I will miss him.Keep your chin up. My prayers are with you.

  May 5, 2009 1:03 PM

• Dan W. said:

  Stop with the anti-right nutjob smearing.  Jay is most certainly right of center but he believes in protecting the constitution (which is more than I can say about any politician)  And he does go over the top with some of his rhetoric and it most certainly did get exaggerated in this case.  I argue that before you smear him for these comments have a listen to the actual audio yourself, rather than listen to any of these bloggers or written "news" sources.

  May 6, 2009 12:27 PM

• rosebud said:

  Re: Jay Severin suspension--Severin is a hater, but just as relevant is that he is a liar whether misinformed, ill prepared, or intentionally.  A stop on his station recently one could  hear that Obama administration sending billions of dollars to Hamas--three sources earlier in the day stated that no money would go to Hamas.  More recently, he stated that orders from the White House were that no Somalian was to be hurt during the pirate standoff.  No such order.  This guy is sick with rage and his supporters are victems of the biggest con game in town. Part of me feels sorry for the guy. He may need medical help. As even an occasional listener,  I can no longer tune in at all.

  May 6, 2009 3:09 PM

• rightwingsympathizer said:

  What did Jay say that was a lie?  Let's be accurate because Jay is very accurate or he would be sued, not just slandered.  BTW, left wingers are haters too.  Its ok to hate, particularly people who run across our borders without permission and break our laws.  

  May 6, 2009 7:58 PM

• meshugganner said:

  you are all nuts. some guy on a show i saw said all guys with long hair are gay - so let's get him fired. he made me cry.

  the boston phoenix offends me,

  by insulting my intelligence.

  whatever offends me must be taken from where the public can reach it.

  everyone stop crying and start doing something amazing.

  May 6, 2009 9:18 PM

• rightwingsympathizer said:

  meshugganner said:

  'you are all nuts. some guy on a show i saw said all guys with long hair are gay - so let's get him fired. he made me cry.'  

  I'll bet you vote, too.  Stay home next time.

  May 7, 2009 8:48 PM

• Mike said:

  To be racist is to believe one is better based on race or to make policy based on race. You know like "affirmative action" or the "United Negro Colleague Fund" the things Obama supports. Jay believes none of these things. He speaks about the facts and some groups can’t handle it. That’s the problem. He has made it perfectly clear when he speaks of Mexicans in a derogatory way he is speaking of illegal Mexicans. He has also said the same things about illegal’s from Ireland, France, Spain, Italy and so on but let’s face it, most of problem illegal’s come from south of the border. You don’t see people being kidnapped at record numbers by Canadians. He is also not trying to divide the country. It is already divided. Don’t forget, Obama won 52 to 48 not exactly a landslide and his numbers a slipping.

  May 9, 2009 3:27 PM

• Susan said:

  To all of you liberal nutjobs above:  

  Jay Severin speaks the TRUTH.  Nothing he said was not factual. Period.  Because he is a straight shooter and says it how it is, YOU CANT HANDLE THE TRUTH. He presents facts with a twist of humor.  Chill out.  

  May 14, 2009 3:16 PM

• Walter said:

  I crossed the border illegal in 1989 running from a civil war. I did get my college education and now I run my own business and employed 22 people.

  What did I do that the europeans, jews do during  the  1700's 1800's 1900's? They had no visas, they only had a boat.

  tell me smarty pans or jays followers.

  I love My Country as much as I love North America. (viva Guatemala)!

  May 16, 2009 6:36 PM

• MikeW said:

  Illegal immigration has almost destroyed California, and it has flooded schools, hospitals, and courts with no corresponding tax contribution.

  The word "leeches" is both demonstrably accurate and inflammatory.

  May 17, 2009 6:28 PM

• media matter said:

  Severin can go to Boston Common tomorrow and say whatever he wants about criminaliens, mustachioed Mexican women, etc. But WTKK has no constitutional obligation to let Severin do it on their little piece of the airwaves.

  May 19, 2009 10:49 PM

• Bill Newman said:

  Shame on WTKK for caving into the brain-dead forces in this country who use words such as "hate-speech" and "racist" as means to censor conservative viewpoints such as Jay Serverins. If your feelings get hurt by Jay's truthful pronouncements, then change the channel..WTKK should be backing their man, not suspending him..

  As a white,heterosexual,Christian male, my feelings get hurt everyday by the crimes that the liberal establishment accuse me of every day, and do you hear me crying? And you want me to lament the fact that your feewings are hurt??

  May 22, 2009 2:53 PM

• bob said:

  bring jay back!

  May 22, 2009 10:51 PM

• Bill said:

  Jay has it right. The u.s. mexican border is a mess and why is that? Look at california one of the biggest burden to its economy is the illegal alien population. There has been quite a few hospitals that have had to close becuase they were flooded with illegals that dont pay their bills. By the way dont go to phoenix arizona anytime soon it ranks # 2 in the world to get kidnapped. The reason is illegals see it as easy money. Hey walter the reason the jews and europeans came here with no visa is we didnt have a problem with millons of people comming into this country looking for a hand out. They came here to work and make this a better living for their families. How do the people comming here from other countries spending thousands to come here and start a new life feel. you leeches come here for free. business owner or not you are still a leech. If you love your old country that much go back

  May 23, 2009 5:03 PM

• Walter said:

  Bill,

      You are probably one of those people that blame everything else for your low life, and being poor and broke,  I have news for you is "your Brain is not functioning properly"  Not the illegals, not the economy is you. OK..... Furthermore, You must not know what a Leech is, I pay my taxes, my  medical insurance I even pay insurance for other North american born US citizens. I can bet anything that I'm way smarter then you. I challenge  you to take a Science and or Math test  and see who  is the leech here.

  I'm sure that you best friend is Jim Rizoli and you Idols are Jay Severin  and Michael Graham.

  July 12, 2009 7:16 AM

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