memo to other miscreants who find themselves embroiled in an Imus moment...

Do not go on Al Sharpton's show

If you are friends with someone like Harold Ford ask them for help.

Take a leave of absence before anyone can suspend of fire you.

Do not defend yourself on air.

Eventually say how the crude langauge of people like Nixon and GWB corrupted your world view.

Do an attonement tour like Bill and lay low for 6 months to a year.