lest we forget CNNs priorities: novak was suspended for a tantrum

[KG]

but not for the fact he broke a federal law by exposing a covert CIA agent.

[Lerkfish]

1. maybe. It could have been cumulative.

they may have been WAITING for some obvious slipup to ditch him. If they had fired him for Plamegate, it would have been illegal since no charges have been filed. You can't fire someone who might have been cooperating with authorites in a trial.

Even though WE know he's a traitor, there are vulnerabilities you leave yourself open to for firing without "just cause".

[DURHAM D]

3. I don't know if "just cause" is an actual standard in show biz. eom

[movonne]

4. This whole thing could be a setup to let Novak off without making

it look like it was for treason....you think????

[Gabi Hayes]

5. they suspended him so he won't have to be held resonsible

for the huge LIE in which he was about to be caught...on their airwaves. you can say bullSHIT all you want on cable

ever seen those F/X shows, or South Park? they swear like crazy all the time

and what about NYPD Blue?

how convenient

[ulysses]

8. their corporate offices are still in Atlanta, aren't they?

Georgia's a "right to work" state. Just cause doesn't apply.

[Lerkfish]

9. okay, I stand corrected, for the second time today...however...

just cause or not, Novakula could still bring a suit.

[ulysses]

12. no doubt.

I'd just love to see him hoisted on a right to work law. :)

[SteppingRazor]

2. To be fair...

He has never been accused, much less convicted, of any crime regarding Plame. I'd expect the news organization I work for to stand up for me in similar circumstances.

He was suspended for the one violation they KNOW he committed. What more would you have them do?

[movonne]

7. If this had been a Dem, he would be let go, just because!!!

[SteppingRazor]

10. I seriously doubt that.

If the show was on the other foot, and Begala or Carville were involved in the Plame affair, CNN wouldn't can them either.

[bullimiami]

6. no. the only reason was because someone higher up a cnn thinks

it makes them look bad.

he could be a child rapist and axe murderer plus double agent and if they thought it was good for business hed still be on the air.

[stopbush]

11. He wasn't on double-secret probabtion until after Plamegate...

once you're on DSP anything can get ya booted. Just ask the Animal House gang.