FROM WITHIN CBS - ANNOUNCEMENT TO STAFF LATER THIS MORNING

National Review Online (The Kerry Spot) ^ | 9/20/2004 | Jim Geraghty

[Rutles4Ever]

My source familiar with discussions within CBS says that the discussions of "Dan falling on his sword" have been "muttered all over the place, but there is nothing solid - so far just "rumor and speculation." However, many staffers has been told to gather around 11 a.m. for an announcement of some sort.

[meatloaf]

From a lamp post maybe? That would be too sweet!

[Diogenesis]

I find the timing suspicious.

[Aquinasfan]

Gotta use passive voice-- a fave of liberals.

The passive voice was used.

[Awestruck]

"Dan has decided to begin serving his 5 months now"

[Lijahsbubbe]

My bet is that Dan Rather WON'T fall on his sword

I agree. He has no shame.

[VRWC_minion]

The toughest job in America next year will be a college recruiter for CBS.

[GaltMeister]

Is Dirty Dan going to commit hairy canary or something?

[TBarnett34]

"We are deeply saddened..."

[Artemis Webb]

As much as I would hope for Dan to resign and admit to being a shill for the Dems I don't expect it. We all have to remember that liberals believe they are "anointed" with near total omniscience. Still it sounds to me like the tune might be changing, even if the song remains the same.

[chs68]

"From CBS: "We have examined all the documents thoroughly and have come to the conclusion that it's all Karl Rove's fault. Thank you and good day.""

I think you forgot something.

It's just a guess, but I bet the announcement will read like this: "From CBS: "We have examined all the documents thoroughly and have come to the conclusion that it's all Karl Rove's fault. Courage."

[blackdog]

Mistakes were made, and we're going to hire more fact checkers. The Bush economy had caused staff cuts at CBS, compromising their ability to adequately do their jobs.

It was Bush's fault.

[Izzy Dunne]

CBS News is issuing pajamas to all staff...

[Salvation]

So who is getting the pink slip?

[MindBender26]

New rumor at another network,

Rather will take all blame, sort-of. "I did nothing wrong, but I'm the captain of the ship. It's my fault. I'm sorry. Now shut up and go get another story."

[Tallguy]

Monday Morning Massacre?

[Brilliant]

Mapes and Rather out. That's the only way this can end, and even then, it will be a tough trek back from the road to oblivion.

[Diddle E. Squat]

Will Dan wag his finger at the camera, or has the DNA results come in from the stained blue memo?

[rface]

...to gather around 11 a.m. for an announcement of some sort.

This gives Limbaugh plenty of time to digest the new information.

[Artemis Webb]

what network?

[harrycarey]

discussions of "Dan falling on his sword" have been "muttered all over the place, but there is nothing solid - so far just "rumor and speculation."