Update to CNN's Erickson's threats to shoot census workers

Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has responded to CNN's Erick Erickson's threat to shoot census workers who might come to his house:

Huff Post

Tuesday, Gibbs described that statement as "remarkable crazy remarks of somebody that would threaten somebody simply trying to ensure that they're adequately represented in this country."

"These days, it never ceases to amaze you," he continued. "And usually it's only trumped by what somebody will knowingly say tomorrow about where -- I think Lincoln who said better to be thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt."

Ed Shultz has some choice thoughts for CNN and Erickson:


Incidentally, CNN has scolded their own reporter, Bill Press, who asked Gibbs the question.

Interestingly, Bill Press, who asked Gibbs about Erickson, tweets that CNN management did not appreciate his raising the question at the White House.

"CNN brass emailed me after I asked Gibbs about Erickson, saying I MADE UP the quotes and was out of line. Bullshit - I quoted DIRECTLY," he said.

Stay classy CNN

Three weeks ago I wrote about new CNN hire Erick Erickson's penchant for extreme attacks on the left, such as calling Justice David Souter a "goat fucking child molester."

Two weeks after his "that was a mistake" mea culpa on air, Erickson is back, this time threatening to shoot census workers.

Media Matters

ERICKSON: This is crazy. What gives the Commerce Department the right to ask me how often I flush my toilet? Or about going to work? I'm not filling out this form. I dare them to try and come throw me in jail. I dare them to. Pull out my wife's shotgun and see how that little ACS twerp likes being scared at the door. They're not going on my property. They can't do that. They don't have the legal right, and yet they're trying.

You know you're off the reservation when you can get the Presidential Pres Secretary to call your comments "Remarkably crazy."