CNN has fired anchor Rick Sanchez following a radio rant Thursday night where he called Jon Stewart a “bigot,” blamed CNN brass for discrimination against him and insinuated that the media industry is controlled by Jews. The network announced Sanchez’s dismissal in a statement early Friday evening:
“Rick Sanchez is no longer with the company. We thank Rick for his years of service and we wish him well,“ the statement said.
Sanchez’s controversial interview occurred on the final day of his show in the 8 p.m. time slot, where he was replacing Campbell Brown, who departed in May. Angry about being replaced by CNN’s new “Parker Spitzer” talk show and the constant jokes made at his expense on the “Daily Show,” he lashed out on at his perceived enemies — CNN brass, Jon Stewart and Jews.
Rick Sanchez Breaks Silence, Apologizes For ‘Inartful’ Comments
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/06/rick-sanchez-statement-an_n_753015.html
Nearly a week after making the controversial comments that got him fired from CNN, Rick Sanchez released a statement Wednesday apologizing for what he called “inartful,” “tired and mangled” words that he said “were never intended to suggest any sort of narrow-mindedness and should never have been made.”
In his statement, Sanchez said he had personally apologized to Jon Stewart, whom he called a “bigot” in his comments last week. He also said that he left CNN with “no hard feelings – just excitement about a new future of opportunities,” and will continue on his current book tour.
The “tired and mangled” statement would appear to back up what Sanchez’s wife, Suzanne, wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday. In it, she blamed Sanchez’s “exhaustion from working 14 hr days for 2 mo. straight.”
Dear God
Hear this prayer. Let CNN tank!
Signed,
Me!
CNN is going down. That Spitzer/Parker debacle is proof of it.
Sanchez is better off going on to bigger adventures for him and his family.
Is this what got Sanchez canned?
CNN Confirms Israel Broke Ceasefire First
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KntmpoRXFX4
Rick Sanchez does the research and finds that Israel violated the terms of the ceasefire first by killing 6 Gazans on November 4.
Pete Dominick, Rick Sanchez Interviewer: Sanchez Came With ‘Live Grenade In His Mouth’ (AUDIO)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/04/pete-dominick-rick-sanche_n_749820.html#comments
The radio host who conducted the interview that ended Rick Sanchez’s CNN career spoke out on Monday, expressing sorrow that Sanchez was fired but insisting that the anchor came into the interview determined to hit back at his critics.
Speaking on his satellite show “Stand Up With Pete Dominick,” Pete Dominick recounted the events leading up to the fateful interview. He told listeners that he was in Atlanta to record a pilot for his own CNN show when Sanchez’s executive producer asked if the host could appear on his show to promote his book.
“Frankly, I didn’t really want him to do the radio show,” Dominick said. “He’s not the type of guest we have on this show. We generally have experts on the issues.”
When the interview began, he said, he was shocked at what Sanchez said. The anchor, he said, came “with a live grenade in his mouth, and he pulled the pin. I tried to put it back for him but he wasn’t having it.”
Dominick said he thought Sanchez was so determined to respond to the years-long mockery he endured from Jon Stewart that he would have done so on any show, not just his. He also expressed regret that Sanchez was fired.
“I’m sorry, sincerely, for his family that he was fired. It’s terrible,” he said.
Later in the segment, Dominick revealed that both Stewart and Stephen Colbert had emailed him to congratulate his handling of the interview. Ultimately, though, he said he wants the story “to die,” and that the only shows he was considering discussing the matter on further were Stewart’s or Howard Stern’s.
I forgot to add that Jews are unforgiving. They don’t forget or forgive. That is their biggest flaw.
I guess you guys forgot what happened to Farrahkhan when he made that statement about “Jews were slave owners too.” He became a target to destroy after that. Think back when Arsenio Hall was warned by them not to have Farrahkhan on his show or his career would be over. Well…Arsenio did it anyway and well…the rest is history. Oh yeah…don’t forget the Jessie Jackson’s reputation did not really start going down until he made that “Hymie” slur and the mic was opened. Don’t let me get to going down the list of people who were destroyed after making any negative comments or saying anything truthful about Jews. Not if your in the entertainment business or a celebrity of some sort or a politician.
You can talk about black and brown and Asians and even white folks, but you don’t talk about Jews or they’ll make sure you never work again. If Imus would have said something negative about Jews do you honestly think he would have gotten his job back? I’m just saying. That would have been like biting the hand that feeds you in his line of work.
Why do you think Fox We Make Up Lies tried to use the Jews as a weapon against President Obama during the elections at first knowing that they don’t give two hoots about them because I really believe that Rupert is a Nazi in disguise.
Think back when Arsenio Hall was warned by them not to have Farrahkhan on his show or his career would be over. Well…Arsenio did it anyway and well…the rest is history.
Hey Granny,
What? I didn’t know that?
never particularly cared about rick. it was something condescending about him in general to me
He’ no great loss to CNN, that’s for sure. He’s only a symptom of the disease that ails these cable stations.
Rick was pissed to high heaven about Eliot Spitzer & Parker. He gave CNN a big FU in that interview.
This had to be intentional. Rick was probably planning to exit with a bang. He couldn’t have thought he had the right complection for the connection. He’s Cuban. No ranting like Beck or Dobbs. Like I said, it’s leaves me a little of my square.
Too bad. I can’t figure out why Rick would go down this road. It’s not logical @ all. One would think he intentionally sabotaged himself.
He set it up. He used the opportunity to get some things off his chest. He knew he was going to be shown the door. He saw what happen to Helen Thomas after she went after the Jews.
This is working weird. I got the first couple of comments then nothing, that’s why I signed off…still in. Anyone else?
Good night. I look forward to the next topic!
3 Chics is happy to have you. Do come back and drop some words of wisdom on us. We appreciate good conversation.
Am I too late??.
No ma’am. Come on wit it..
First, thanks for welcoming me. This ismy first time, so pls bare with me.
I think that Rick was great on CNN, however he should’ve known where to draw the line, considering where he was & who controlled the network & media as a whole. It’s CNN’s loss. I’m sure he’ll bounce back…after some time off & an apology.
I believe Rick wanted to get fired too. Rick has been in journalism long enough to know better. But he did speak the truth. He went after the wrong people. If he had gone after a black person, he’d still have a job.
First thanks for welcoming me. Athis is my first time, so bare with me. That said, I was surprised, UNTIL I heard his comments. I think that Rick was on point, however he had to understand that those comments were going to cost him….I just don’t think he counted on a pink slip!
You’re in my head, Yolander! Rick had to know. And then including CNN in his rant? Good Lord.
Just coming in on the Rick Sanchez story..
Welcome to 3 Chics, Yolanda!
What are your thoughts on the firing of Rick Sanchez?
Welcome to 3Chics, Yolanda.
Goodnight Everyone Got to drive to Lousianna to an funeral in the morning my oldest Step sister pass, I had fun will try again at another time, I kinda got the hang of it a lil bit, Tell mythe thanks for the Invite.
Enjoy your perspectives Linda. Now come back soon. Well be talking Eddie Long again sooon Im sure.
Nice meeting you vette.
My condolences to you and your family, Linda. Drive careful & my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thanks Ladies I ‘ll be back. hope you got that Post on David Shuster, they fired him cause he Went to Cnn to get an Job now they are paying him until the end of his contract which is May 2011, Crazzzza
Do come back, Linda! Don’t be a stranger. And bring the facebook crew with you. :)
Vette,
You’re killing me about Roland. Stop!!!!!!!!
You know the same thing happen to David shuster on MSNBC in May Fired him.
did he have a Macaca Moment?
Yes, Rick had a macca moment and everything in between. the only difference is he railed against the wrong ethnic group, and his dismissal was swifter. I think something deeper went down, and his emotions and true feelings have finally surfaced.
He needs to move on, because once you’ve trashed your company, other folks are going to be giving him the side eye.
MSNBC knows Pat Buchanan is a racist and they continue to give the rat bastard a platform. Why doesn’t he get fired?
Like I said, CNN has been Fox Lite for years now. MSNBC is ALL WHITE, ALL NIGHT.
Hey Ametia! My main man on CNN joined the ranks of those who have had “Macaca Moments”. Yes indeeedy. Called Jon Stewart, eeeerybody at CNN and most of the rest of CNN “racists”. His azz had to go; see ya, wouldnt want to be ya. And not a mumbling word said about it. All we get now on CNN is Sanjay Gupta.
There you go.
All we get now on CNN is Sanjay Gupta
I threw up a little bit …
What did MSNBC fire David for? Was it because he stated that little creep James O’Keefe should go to prison for what he did? See, people like O’Keefe are never held accountable. But let Rick speak truth to power and all hellbreaks loose. This ish stinks to high heaven.
David had went to CNN and interveiwed for an Job and that was against MSNBC dumb ass policy. dumb shit.
Ah
You know the Mafia and all sorts of stuff is involved into Politics, and they probally had Rick removed cause Eddie was such an good Boy for bush.
Well, if that’s the case, they should have had Anderson Cooper taken out long ago. He is always calling some politician on the carpet. And now, this Asst Attorney General’s blog discussing some gay guy. I’m just waiting for some teabagger or somebody that Anderson has dug into to call him a “fag’. It’s coming. Anderson is getting a new daytime talk show.
Maybe MSNBC will get Rick? But that move may make Olberman explode.
Anderson cooper is not going no whey! Cause he is Whettttt.
Uh huh!
Anderson Cooper just got signed on for more airtime with CNN.
Gloria’s boy isn’t going anywhere.
Yeah I did see that on yesterday with his senial azz. lollllllllllllll
See Rick Sanchez had his “Macaca Moment” dangit! He was doing so good holding it together in the afternoon and at night on CNN after Campbell Brown blew it. So now, we can’t tolerate “the macaca” and so he’s been kicked to the curb. We cant tolerate Tea Bagger racist rhetoric and neither can we allow Rick Sanchez to be racist. I think that the reason that they wont give Roland his own show, scurred of what he MIGHT say.
Aw Rick, so sorry.
Hmmmm you’re probally right Vette, I getting to the Point where i feel we don’t have an chance with these bear sterds
You all know Rick was doing segments on Eddie Long everynight ok and it was really ruining Eddie Case ok, now you know Eddie Long was an or still is an republican !OK!
Yeah Rick slipped up that time, dang it. And they scurred of Roland, “Holla”!!!
YUP!
******Hollaring**********
Don’t get me started on Bishop Long tonight please. I just cant take anymore than Rick’s firing tonight. Eddie’s got his come uppance coming.
WTF?! Rick Sanchez got fired?!!!! Holy shit!
CNN showed Rick the door.
CNN allowed Lou Dobbs to lie and distort the truth forever about illegal immigration. Now they wanna can Rick? GTFOOH CNN!
Julie lol that Vette is crazy talking about she can’t take no Eddie Long tonight Vette you sure Oh Fine Eddie.
Vette is hilarious.
I appreciate your bringing up Lou Dobbs and his daily rants about ilegals this and ilegals that. That fucktard was railing against Hispanics for nearly two years, and CNN allowed it every freaking day!
Finally Theg Color of Change had to advocate for getting that racist bastard off the air.
So now Rick Sanchez goes off on Jon Stewart and Jews….. This aint pretty, even though he’s truth telling.
LOL
The truth is ugly sometimes. Nevertheless, but it’s still truth.
What is CNN gon do now? I believe they stepped in it with this move.
they don’t have no one else, who roland oh no he too cho’co ‘late
BAM!
They couldn’t take Ro saying “holla” at the end of his show. That was a bit toooo ebonic for them. Rick did such a good job bringing in the Hispanic perspecive. He even had Tony Orlando on yesterday.
BWA HA HA HA HA
Yep! Roland’s Way to chocolate…
I’m really getting tired of looking at this Sanjay Gupta special on medical difficult cases. I think CNN screwed up this time. Lotsa people liked Sanchez. He even brought in the Hispanic perspective more than any other. So now CNNs going downhill yet once again. And you know MSNBC is not going to deviate from its weekend “Lockup”. Oh well, guess I’ll linger a bit at Faux News and see what venom they are spewing.
Don’t mention Sanjay Gupta. He is boring as hell.
Don’t watch fox Vette, You are making them richer.
Hope they give the Prime time section to Roland Martin, bet they want f”” with him.
Linda, did you see Maxine Waters take it to Rupert Murdoch?
It was sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Roland is the wrong color. CNN can’t have that. Their true colors are showing.
LOL! Y’all are off the chain tonight!
LOL
SG2 are other peep trying to get in and post?
No, I checked. But some are lurking. Come on in guys, we don’t bite.
Yeah one lady was saying on the FB he was very popular in Miami Floridamand the people was kinda jealous of him there Rick was blowing up on Cnn and those haters couldnot take that.
YUP! Rick is the wrong color.
why do I feel like Im doing something wrong im not getting your replys some i do and some i don’t don’t know what im doing wrong.
once i hit reply do I wait?
No, just look for whereever you want to make a comment.
Yes you are. You’re doing great.
Oh Ok yeah you know last night i were looking for him and the show didnot come on, so i waited tonight and Keith said he fired so Im wondering when did they fire him, today or when.
I saw it on the MSN page and thought WTF?
Yeah Julie I think they fired him at 6:00Pm today the Bear Sterds.
Dang! How long did CNN allow Lou Dobbs to push his bullshit about illegal immigrants? Then Lou started in with the meme about the President’s birth certificate CNN can go straight to hell.
Yeah that was cold the dirty ass dogs, what w”” want, whi”’ get.
Sanchez argued that Jews don’t experience the same level of discrimination as blacks and Hispanics.
Where did he lie? Rick spoke the freaking truth.
Vette are you laughing at me cause I am lost like an Cat, but thats ok Im gonna keep trying until I figure this out and then Im gonna tare it up.
I think there’s a lot more going on with this deal. It’s turning into a culture war.
Ok did you get my reply about Jennifer?
Yes I did. I responded above.
I hope CNN crashes and burns. They want to be like Fox News! Rick told the truth and they couldn’t handle it. Phuck’em!
I got to figure out how to put my picture on here.
Oh ok Julie I think I got it Now. I was lost there for an sec.
You’re doing great. Where’s Jennifer?
I don’t know hadnot seen Jenn since earlier Today sure would be fun if she come in, You know its Friday, Jenn probally having herself an Ball.
I don’t blame her. Let her live it up! Jennifer cracks me up. She is hilarious.
Julie where is Mythe?
She’s around somewhere…. ;)
I’m Vettte here Linda! Hahahahaha….
Trying to get in on the discussion , Rick sanchez
Hey Linda!
Sup? What are your thoughts on CNN canning Rick Sanchez?
Hi julie am I doing this right I hope my first time kinda fun so far.
You’re doing just fine. Carry on. I’m happy to see u.
Hi Linda; it’s good to see you!
Hey Linda, how you? Rick spoke truth to power, HOWEVER, you can do that in this country. That’s the reason why race relations cant advance any further. We get mad at the Macaca Moments. They get mad at us getting mad at them. So when will race relations ever advance?
Never. What did Tracy Morgan say? This is a racist country. The end.
ah , do you have an certain lenght of time to respond.
No, take your time. We got all night! :)
Hello Vette
CNN fires Rick Sanchez but hires known bigot Erick Erickson! Rick Sanchez was on the money with his comment. Remember how fast Helen Thomas was gone? CNN is full of it!
Im so dissapointed about Rick, he was a cool person.
Me too! I can’t believe it. CNN allowed Lou Dobbs to smear Hispanics day after day but when Rick speaks truth he gets fired. This sh*t ain’t right.
You know Linda, he was the reason that I watched CNN during the afternoon. They apparently thought he has something special and could carry the audience because they plugged him in after they dumped Campbell Brown.
I see CNN! B*tch*s!
CNN’s been loading up their airwaves with teabaggers, and I can’t stand that John King either. I mean, come on a red neck from Red State…
I didn’t really watch Rick Sanchez, but he told some truths before getting the ax. Do y’all think he wanted to get fired?
I was thinking the same thing. Rick had to realize what he was saying and folks were going to hear it. Good grief. Maybe, he has other plans and wanted out?
I’m not mad at Rick Sanchez for speaking truth to power. I do hate that he has lost his job. But he cant be allow to spew racist comments because we wont tolerate it from the Tea Baggers as well. So, Rick, I feel ya but NEXT person please who can hold their candid thoughts within.
Rick didn’t lie. The Jews do control the media!
Which is maybe why Rick’s ass got the pink slip.
Bullseye!
I don’t watch CNN. I get a clip here and there from the Internet. I hate their Black in America series, Sooo tired of Larry Suspender King… glad he’s gone, Piers what’s him face, is replacing King. CNN had to import a Brit.
They’re getting rid of Rick Sanchez’s show and putting in his place a hooker-loving ex Govenor Elliot Spitzer and that mediocre writer Beckie Kathleen Parker. Who the hell wants to watch these folks but other mindless white folks?
Go on Rick Sanchez, move on to something better, because CNN went to hell in a white bread basket years ago!
CNN went to hell in a white bread basket years ago!
True dat!
Good Lord I’m glad Larry King is gone. I almost gag just thinking of him! Ick!
LMBAO