There are some people who are just awful people who should be shunned by decent folk and shamed publicly until they slink out of my profession in shame, and the same thing should happen to people who defend them, and I'm looking at you, Jake Tapper.

Discussing Victor, MacCallum wondered, "What's the big deal?" and said, "This is such a non-issue. Ridiculous." Hemmer added that at the State of the Union, "They held her up as a victim. What was she a victim of?"

When soulless career climber Bill Hemmerleft CNNto take the host's job at Good Morning, Mordor, this is how he explained the move.

"I've watched Fox News grow for nine solid years. I find it to be an aggressive network. I find people show up every day to win, and that appeals to me . . . For several years, Fox has been the New York Yankees, and that's a tough lineup to crack. I just feel fortunate to be given the opportunity to play on that team."

Well, you're a big enough dick to be A-Rod, I'll give you that. More recently, he performed a lovely solo spot, dancing down the company line.

"It is like going to two different planets. Our boss, Roger Ailes, a man who can understand how to get an operation working and moving...We try and convey our enthusiasm for our work in what you see on the screen...Where are the haters? Here's what I think...when people compliment me for the work you do, and people flatter you for the work you do, I figure that means you're doing your job."

Let's convey our enthusiasm today for mocking a 102-year old woman who had to wait an entire day to vote! Good dog, Bill. Fetch.

Creep.

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Charles P. Pierce

Charles P Pierce is the author of four books, most recently Idiot America, and has been a working journalist since 1976. He lives near Boston and has three children.