[lyingisbetter]

"I think he's trying to beat the upcoming heat with some "self-sanction" in hopes to avoid being unceremoniously FIRED!"

Come on, he was fired! This is the way a Dan Rather gets fired by CBS. Dan doesn't want to step down.

HE WAS FIRED!!!!!! THAT'S THE STORY.
Dan is spinning again. and people are buying it:(
haaaaaaaaaaah

[Labyrinthos]

HE WAS FIRED!!!!!! THAT'S THE STORY.

That's my read. He was told to pick his poison -- retirement or involuntary termination.

[small_l_libertarian]

This is the way a Dan Rather gets fired by CBS.

This is the way that most executives get fired by most companies. It's a way for both the executive and the company to save face. Usually, they leave to pursue other opportunities or to spend more time with their families.

(Danny got fired, Danny got fired!)