UPDATE: Shock Jock Acts Like His Firing For Racist Rant No Big Deal
New York’s dogged Daily News spoke briefly with shock jock Anthony Cumia, who was unceremoniously fired yesterday by Sirius XM for a racist Twitter rant:
When reached by a Daily News reporter at his posh home on Long Island, Cumia — who reportedly earns $3 million a year — acted like getting the ax was no big deal.
“I’m doing fine,” he said at the Roslyn Heights home. “There’s plenty of options in this day and age and that’s all I’m going to say about it.”
Cumia had plenty to say earlier this week on Twitter when he called [a] woman [who allegedly punched him earlier in the week] an “animal b—h” and a “savage.”
D.B. Hirsch is a political activist, news junkie, and retired ad copy writer and spin doctor. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Foundryman July 5th, 2014 at 11:25 am
One of the things that is wrong with this country is the fact someone with extreme radical views can be paid 3 million dollars a year for sitting in front of a mic. peddling influence, while other people who do actual work are paid barely enough to buy groceries.
What this guy does, his contributions, his productivity, he deserves to live in a box.
Orrin Cratch July 5th, 2014 at 11:34 am
I wouldn’t say he deserves to live in a box. I think a run-down trailer down by the river would be more appropriate.
Stan Ubeki July 5th, 2014 at 12:13 pm
The correct cultural reference would be “in a van down by the river” (Chris Farley)
fahvel July 5th, 2014 at 12:13 pm
a very small box stuffed behind a toilet bowl
R.J. Carter July 5th, 2014 at 3:36 pm
Yes. He, like actors and sports figures, do nothing to merit the outrageous sums they pull in.
Foundryman July 5th, 2014 at 3:53 pm
I didn’t say anything about actors and athletes who actually have talent that produces something of value. They actually do work very hard to perfect it. This guy has nothing to offer anyone other than his baseless, pathetic and perverse hatred, which appeals to like minded right wingers.
Sane and happy in America July 5th, 2014 at 12:00 pm
????????????? Extreme radical views? Bet you don’t even know this guy or his show. Radical as in law abiding?! Monetary compensation is irrelevant. Some of you low information folks out there might be shocked to know how much your idols, your heroes, and your political friends are being paid above and under the table. My life sucks … boo hoo … so now I will be sure to blame it on others who made better decisions or worked harder for their place in society.
Anomaly 100 July 5th, 2014 at 12:05 pm
“????????”
Thanks for your input and also in denouncing this man’s blatant racism.
Foundryman July 5th, 2014 at 12:07 pm
Absolutely radical views, if you would have bothered to read his comments that got him fired, you wouldn’t be so “low informed”…
M D Reese July 5th, 2014 at 12:56 pm
You sound neither happy nor sane. Hope your life gets better soon. Just keep working at it. Meditation might help. It’s totally free, too.
Stan Ubeki July 5th, 2014 at 12:14 pm
Social media strikes again.
labman57 July 5th, 2014 at 12:28 pm
Lemme guess — it’s Obama’s fault that you got fired, right asshole?
R.J. Carter July 5th, 2014 at 1:11 pm
Name calling is never constructive, Anthony.
(sits back to watch all the name calling now commence)