[BBell]

I can honestly say that since the first time I saw Juan Williams on CNN's Crossfire I have liked him. I used to refer to him as one of my favorite liberals.

BTW Crossfire has sucked for about the last 10? or so years and I've not watched it in too many years to remember. The first time I remember seeing Juan he was opposite of Robert Novak.

[BigSkyFreeper]

Crossfire hasn’t been on CNN in like 5 or 6 years.

[milagro]

On Special Report last night, Juan made a great point during a discussion of Merkel's statement about "multiculturalism" not working. He said--paraphrasing--that it is ironic that Europeans have often mocked the US for its tradition of assimilating immigrants into its culture by having them learn English and see themselves more as Americans than members of a particular cultural or national group.

As Juan pointed out, Europe has not, for the most part, encouraged assimilation, and now has large populations of immigrants who live in isolated communities and evidence little desire to see themselves as citizens of the nation in which they live. And--as Juan also pointed out--they are now realizing the dangers these populations pose to the survival of their way of life.

Bet that did not sit well with NPR, either.

Juan is a liberal who often points out this nation's shortcomings. But--unlike Obama--he is NOT ashamed to be called an American.

I just hope he's not ashamed of being fired by NPR--and sees that action for what it is: craven cowardice masquerading as "political correctness."