There should be no doubt who today’s winner is. This guy really stepped on his dick – and I’m here to circumcise it.
As UI commented today on the Open Thread, Rick Sanchez made some very anti-Semitic remarks about Jon Stewart and Jews in general. He repeated that canard that we own the media. I’m surprised that he didn’t throw in the banks as well, because it’s a well known fact with those of his ilk, that we also control the banks and Wall Street. And he’s paid with his job. I’m sure he’ll find a home over at FAUX News.
Now, don’t go screaming about how this violated his First Amendment rights. His firing didn’t. When you’re in a position of authority or a newsperson and you make racist, homophobic, anti-Semitic or bigoted remarks, you should be prepared to pay the price. Maybe that asshat of an assistant Attorney General in Michigan will pay the same price.
Adios, Rick Sanchez, you are our Asshat of the Day.