is that caller in to CNN real?
never mind, the tape is real, they fired the CNN guy who took the call...
UPDATE: 6:18 PM, PT 11/23/05: Call Authentic, CNN Fires Rep:
I just got off the phone with Laurie Goldberg, Senior Vice President for Public Relations with CNN. Her statement confirms the authenticity of the tape recording and reveals the actions CNN took after learning of the incident:
"A Turner switchboard operator was fired today after we were alerted to a conversation the operator had with a caller in which the operator lost his temper and expressed his personal views -- behavior that was totally inappropriate. His comments did not reflect the views of CNN. We are reaching out to the caller and expressing our deep regret to her and apologizing that she did not get the courtesy entitled to her. "
This is honestly one of the best posts I've ever had the pleasure of encountering.
I am so happy right now. I hope fox runs with this one.