Waiting for news that some kind of disciplinary action has been taken at CBS for their collusion and sponsorship of Ra^thergate, we finally receive some. Just not what we expected.

Hat tip to Michelle Malkin for this article in the Seattle P-I:

SEATTLE -- A radio talk-show host said Saturday he has been fired for criticizing CBS newsman Dan Rather's handling of challenges to the authenticity of memos about President Bush's National Guard service.
"On the talk show that I host, or hosted, I said I felt Rather should either retire or be forced out over this," said Brian Maloney, whose weekly "The Brian Maloney Show" aired for three years on KIRO-AM Radio, a CBS affiliate here.

Maloney says he made that statement on his Sept. 12 program. He was fired Friday, he said.

"What they have expressed is essentially that my show went in a direction they're not comfortable with," Maloney said.

KIRO Radio's general manager, Ken Berry, did not return a call seeking comment. A staff member at the station said Berry would not comment because it is a personnel matter...

That's just sad. The only consolation is that my opinion of CBS can't get any worse, so this is not much of a hit. It's only a shame. I suppose the silver lining is that Brian Maloney can go out and get a real job, and that being fired by CBS for taking issue with their honesty might be a badge of honor.

Here's to hoping that more people earn those badges as the honest passengers flee their sinking ship.

If you visit the radiostation's website, they may or may not have their "Instant Message to Host" active on the front page. I happened to catch them during the Sunday Morning News show, and sent them this:

I just read that Brian Maloney was fired for voicing dissent over the shadow Dan Rather is casting over the credibility over CBS News. Shame on you. The shadow grows longer. Welcome to the Blogosphere. -- Michael Cummins, Fort Lauderdale, FL

You can also let them know what you think by sending an e-mail to kiromanager@entercom.com

Posted by Michael at September 19, 2004 09:49 AM