MediaMatters: Lou Dobbs’ coverage of the phony controversy surrounding President Obama’s birth certificate ran afoul of CNN president Jon Klein, who sent a memo to Dobbs’ staff telling them to knock it off with all the “birther” stories. This apperently enraged “Mr. Independent,” who was given a choice — stick to news on TV and leave the garbage for your radio show, or quit CNN. Apparently, the bigot chose what he is most comfortable with — LIES, BIGOTRY and ANTI-IMMIGRANT XENOPHOBIA. [ READ MORE ]

Notes: The New York times reports that months ago the president of CNN/U.S., Jonathan Klein, offered a choice to Lou Dobbs, the channel’s most outspoken anchor. Mr. Dobbs could vent his opinions on radio and anchor an objective newscast on television, or he could leave CNN. [ READ MORE ]

The Week in Which Lou Dobbs Got Fired Reviewed

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