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Current Events => Breaking News => Topic started by: TheSarge on November 05, 2010, 09:22:49 AM
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For those smug ones on the left who constantly insist Fox News is remarkably synonymous with the Republican Party, they might want to play down the smugness. That might start with MSNBC chief Phil Griffin, who mocked Fox and insisted to the New York Times “Show me an example of us fund-raising." Politico's Simmi Aujla reports that Keith Olbermann couldn't just put Democrats on his show, he also gave to them after they appeared:
MSNBC host Keith Olbermann made campaign contributions to two Arizona members of Congress and failed Kentucky Senate candidate Jack Conway ahead of Tuesday’s election — a potential violation of NBC’s ethics policies.
Olbermann, who acknowledged the contributions in a statement to POLITICO, made the maximum legal donations of $2,400 apiece to Conway and to Arizona Reps. Raul Grijalva and Gabrielle Giffords. He donated to the Arizona pair on Oct. 28 – the same day that Grijalva appeared as a guest on Olbermann’s “Countdown†show. Grijalva, a prominent liberal who was only declared a winner in his race Thursday night, was in a tight contest against tea party-backed candidate Ruth McClung when he appeared on Countdown – one of several appearances he made on the show...Giffords had appeared on Olbermann’s program in May, as did Conway.
MSNBC clearly has no control over Olbermann, although it's amusing to discover "The FEC filings for Olbermann’s contributions list an address that is a Mailboxes Etc. storefront in New York, and it also lists his occupation as a newscaster for NBC Television." MSNBC merely forwarded to Politico his statement:
"One week ago, on the night of Thursday October 28 2010, after a discussion with a friend about the state of politics in Arizona, I donated $2,400 each to the re-election campaigns of Democratic Representatives Raul Grijalva and Gabrielle Giffords,†Olbermann said. “I also donated the same amount to the campaign of Democratic Senatorial candidate Jack Conway in Kentucky.â€
In his statement, Olbermann said he wasn’t using his influence to solicit any donations for the candidates.
“I did not privately or publicly encourage anyone else to donate to these campaigns nor to any others in this election or any previous ones, nor have I previously donated to any political campaign at any level,†Olbermann said.
Politico noted that on October 7, Olbermann had House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) on his show to discuss Murdoch News Corp. donations to Republicans, and asked Clyburn: “Is there a legislative response to the idea that there is a national cable-news outlet that goes beyond having a point of view and actually starts to shill for partisan causes and actually starts to donate to partisan groups of one party?†Obviously, Keith should have been talking into the mirror -- which you just know he does a lot.
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/tim-graham/2010/11/05/breaking-keith-olbermann-donated-maximum-contribution-three-democrats
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This just exposes the hypocrisy of the MSM..... Nope, no bias there, is there ?? :whistling: :whatever:
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I'm shocked! Shocked I tell you.
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Keith Olbermann has been suspended indefinitely without pay from MSNBC for making donations to three Democrats in violation of NBC's ethics policy.
"I became aware of Keith's political contributions late last night," Phil Griffin, President of MSNBC, said in a statement. "Mindful of NBC News policy and standards, I have suspended him indefinitely without pay." ...
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20021940-503544.html
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http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20021940-503544.html
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Whoa...
Time to put on the hazmat suit and row to the island.
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Tell me this isn't icing on Tuesday's cake... (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20021940-503544.html)
Keith Olbermann has been suspended indefinitely without pay from MSNBC for making donations to three Democrats in violation of NBC's ethics policy.
"I became aware of Keith's political contributions late last night," Phil Griffin, President of MSNBC, said in a statement. "Mindful of NBC News policy and standards, I have suspended him indefinitely without pay."
Olbermann, who does not hide his liberal views vast ignorance and impotent rage, has acknowledged donations of $2,400 each to Kentucky Senate candidate Jack Conway and Arizona Reps. Raul Grijalva and Gabrielle Giffords during this election cycle.
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http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1110/44734.html
MSNBC host Keith Olbermann made campaign contributions to two Arizona members of Congress and failed Kentucky Senate candidate Jack Conway ahead of Tuesday’s election — a potential violation of NBC ethics policies.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1110/44734.html#ixzz14QtcNOYw
UPDATE: Olbermann suspended for Dem contributions
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/11/05/olbermann-donated-to-three-dems-in-apparent-violation-of-nbc-policy/
(CNN) - Keith Olbermann, MSNBC's primetime firebrand host, has been suspended indefinitely for violating the ethics policies of his employer earlier this year when he donated to three Democrats seeking federal office, MSNBC announced Frida
BWAHAHAH.. SUICIDE ALERT AT THE DU!!!!!
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Tell me this isn't icing on Tuesday's cake... (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20021940-503544.html)
Keith Olbermann has been suspended indefinitely without pay from MSNBC for making donations to three Democrats in violation of NBC's ethics policy.
"I became aware of Keith's political contributions late last night," Phil Griffin, President of MSNBC, said in a statement. "Mindful of NBC News policy and standards, I have suspended him indefinitely without pay."
Olbermann, who does not hide his liberal views vast ignorance and impotent rage, has acknowledged donations of $2,400 each to Kentucky Senate candidate Jack Conway and Arizona Reps. Raul Grijalva and Gabrielle Giffords during this election cycle.
Rage in the DUmpmonkiez' cage in 5...4...3...2...
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Rage in the DUmpmonkiez' cage in 5...4...3...2...
To quote Flounder...
"Oh boy is this great?!?!?!?" :popcorn:
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HipChick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Fri Nov-05-10 05:49 PM
Original message
Time for MSNBC boycott..
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x9488474
Plus half the threads on the front page.
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mstinamotorcity (1000+ posts) Fri Nov-05-10 02:03 PM
Response to Original message
8. Not boycott
But demand that they put him back or we will tune out. To boycott is not to advocate for him. To ask that we be represented as the Republicans, is what is fair. We must state this and then boycott sponsors who do not address our concerns. We must be able to stand for what we believe and know is true and not as we feel. Besides can't he contribute like citizens United and say he should be treated like Corporations and not as an individual. Therefore he can give to whom and as much as he wants to whatever.BITCHES, This is WAR!!!!!!!! You Blood Sucking Bastards EVERYBODY Gets Theirs And Yours Is Coming. You Can't Systematically Keep Disenfranchising the American People And Think Your House Of Cards Is Not Going To Fall!!!!! When you build on a faulty foundation it is bound to collapse!!!!Won't Be Long Now!!!!!
STFU and make me my latte, you impotent twat. :bird:
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http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/11/05/olbermann-donated-to-three-dems-in-apparent-violation-of-nbc-policy/
UPDATE: Olbermann suspended for Dem contributions
CNN By: CNN Political Unit
(CNN) - Keith Olbermann, MSNBC's primetime firebrand host, has been suspended indefinitely for violating the ethics policies of his employer earlier this year when he donated to three Democrats seeking federal office, MSNBC announced Friday.
"I became aware of Keith's political contributions late last night. Mindful of NBC News policy and standards, I have suspended him indefinitely without pay," MSNBC President Phil Griffin said in a statement.
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BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA BUH BYE YOU PIECE OF SHITE!!!!111111
The DUmmies are having a very bad week. :lmao:
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MSNBC's ratings are that bad, eh? What are they trying to do--get back more than one Republican viewer?
:tongue: :yahoo: :lol:
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http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20021940-503544.html
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this is the second time PMSNBC has fired (and it will probably turn into that) the big vaguely gay drama queen. I hope he has plenty of midol for the next few weeks.
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Keith Olbermann Suspended from MSNBC
Posted by Brian Montopoli Updated 2:38 p.m. Eastern Time
CBS NEWS EXCERPT: (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20021940-503544.html)
Keith Olbermann has been suspended indefinitely without pay from MSNBC for making donations to three Democrats in violation of NBC's ethics policy.
"I became aware of Keith's political contributions late last night," Phil Griffin, President of MSNBC, said in a statement. "Mindful of NBC News policy and standards, I have suspended him indefinitely without pay."
Olbermann, who does not hide his liberal views, has acknowledged donations of $2,400 each to Kentucky Senate candidate Jack Conway and Arizona Reps. Raul Grijalva and Gabrielle Giffords during this election cycle.
NBC's ethics policy generally bars political activity, including contributions, without the approval of the president of NBC News, Steve Capus, according to a 2007 story on MSNBC.com.
"Anyone working for NBC News who takes part in civic or other outside activities may find that these activities jeopardize his or her standing as an impartial journalist because they may create the appearance of a conflict of interest," it says. "Such activities may include participation in or contributions to political campaigns or groups that espouse controversial positions. You should report any such potential conflicts in advance to, and obtain prior approval of, the President of NBC News or his designee."
END EXCERPT
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"Anyone working for NBC News who takes part in civic or other outside activities may find that these activities jeopardize his or her standing as an impartial journalist because they may create the appearance of a conflict of interest,
Olbermann? an impartial journalist? hahahaha
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I hear Wendy's is hiring, Keith.
Suck on it, bathtub boy.
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this is just not the liberals' week. first, they have a dry obamagasm on tuesday. and now, their favorite phukpuppet gets mulched by a big, corporate lawnmower.
sucks to be them today. :lol:
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It sucks to be you, Obershit! :bird:
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Well, dang. I had hoped one day to merit his label of "worst person in the world." I'd like to get some personal contact information and see if he'd fake up a segment on a webcam or something for me.
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oh, let's go ahead and replay some of our favorite KO moments . . . Keith Olbermann sucks in bed (http://discardedlies.com/entry/?21678_)
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Well, since the suspension is indefinite, they're going to need a new host. A certain congressman (http://grayson.house.gov/) without a future is looking for job. I think he'd make a fine replacement. At the very least, the moral dilemma it would create at the DUmp would be beyond entertaining. Would they keep up the boycott to save Keef or watch their favoritist congressman evah?
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Will Keith Olbermann Return to MSNBC?
http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/will-keith-olbermann-return-to-msnbc_b38467?c=rss
Olbermann, who signed a four-year, $30 million contract extension in Nov. 2008, has left MSNBC once before.
:banghead:
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Well, since the suspension is indefinite, they're going to need a new host. A certain congressman (http://grayson.house.gov/) without a future is looking for job. I think he'd make a fine replacement. At the very least, the moral dilemma it would create at the DUmp would be beyond entertaining. Would they keep up the boycott to save Keef or watch their favoritist congressman evah?
I'm surprised that no DUmmie has thought of that yet.
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I'm surprised that no DUmmie has thought of that yet.
Oh...I bet I know a mole or two that could bring it up...gently like... :whistling:
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Well, since the suspension is indefinite, they're going to need a new host. A certain congressman (http://grayson.house.gov/) without a future is looking for job. I think he'd make a fine replacement. At the very least, the moral dilemma it would create at the DUmp would be beyond entertaining. Would they keep up the boycott to save Keef or watch their favoritist congressman evah?
two years and less than 200 posts?
bitchslapped for slacking off.
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I'm betting that even the Communist News Network won't even hire him, like Fox hired Juan Williams.
Keef - it's time to start thinking about sucking on the barrel of that .45, rather than the box of Twinkies you had in your desk.
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In a statement earlier Friday, Olbermann defended his donation, saying, "I did not privately or publicly encourage anyone else to donate to these campaigns nor to any others in this election or any previous ones, nor have I previously donated to any political campaign at any level."
Bullshit. It's the first time he got caught.
First he gets canned by Sunday night football and now moonbat central. Who will the DUmbasses send all their gripes to now.
[/quote]leveymg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Fri Nov-05-10 02:20 PM
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61. Here's Phil Griffin's e-mail: phil.griffin@nbcuni.com[/quote]
Say thanks, and let them know how much you adore the butch.
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Maybe Bonnie Fwank's boyfriend will have an opening for a "Tickle leg" boy in his stable?
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:nelson:
HA HA!! What happened Odorman? You spineless man. :loser:
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In a statement earlier Friday, Olbermann defended his donation, saying, "I did not privately or publicly encourage anyone else to donate to these campaigns nor to any others in this election or any previous ones, nor have I previously donated to any political campaign at any level."
he's pleading innocent to a bunch of stuff that isn't a crime (so to speak). he got axed for donating, period. all of the "encourage anyone else" and "preciously donated" crap is utterly beside the point.
it's like pleading innocent to burglary when you are being charged for selling crack.
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they have to axe him. the juan williams comparisons will start any minute. "hey, they fired the black guy for a much lesser offense. are you liberals gonna let the white guy off for free?"
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Gang, go to Michelle Malkin's website. There's a poll on who should replace Olbermann. Right now, here's the rundown:
The Rent Is Too Damn High Guy 54% 994
Alan Grayson 20% 366
Janeane Garofalo 9% 160
Van Jones 3% 51
Bill Ayers 9% 160
Other 6% 114
1,845 votes total
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Gang, go to Michelle Malkin's website. There's a poll on who should replace Olbermann. Right now, here's the rundown:
The Rent Is Too Damn High Guy 54% 994
Alan Grayson 20% 366
Janeane Garofalo 9% 160
Van Jones 3% 51
Bill Ayers 9% 160
Other 6% 114
1,845 votes total
They forgot... Nancy Pelosi!
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They forgot... Nancy Pelosi!
She'll be too busy flying her broom around. :-)
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So now, it is to wonder if he's had that meltdown we were all expecting him to have after the election,LOL.
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Well, I read Newsbusters so I don't have to watch PMSNBC :p
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/brent-bozell/2010/11/05/brent-bozell-reacts-keith-olbermanns-suspension-msnbc
Editor's Note: MRC President Brent Bozell issued the following statement in reaction to news that MSNBC had suspended Countdown host Keith Olbermann "indefinitely" for donating to three Democratic candidates in violation of NBC's policy. In October, Olbermann had blasted political donations from Fox News owner News Corp, slamming Fox as "a media outlet that has now put its money where everybody has known its mouth has always been."
And the video's at the link ....
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http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/127961-sanders-shames-msnbc-over-olbermann-suspension
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) shamed the cable station MSNBC for indefinitely suspending its liberal host Keith Olbermann for making political donations.
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Sanders doesn't know the meaning of the word 'shame'. If he did, he would have left the Senate years ago.
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Sanders doesn't know the meaning of the word 'shame'. If he did, he would have left the Senate years ago.
Neither does MSNBC!
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Well, I read Newsbusters so I don't have to watch PMSNBC :p
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/brent-bozell/2010/11/05/brent-bozell-reacts-keith-olbermanns-suspension-msnbc
And the video's at the link ....
Did you notice this at your link?
VIDEO: Olbermann Blasted Fox News...for Making Political Donations!
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/tim-graham/2010/11/05/video-olbermann-blasted-fox-newsfor-making-political-donations
Hypocritical DUmbass. He should have been fired.
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From Reason magazine... :-)
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvVJTaRw6aQ&feature=player_embedded#![/youtube]
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From Reason magazine... :-)
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvVJTaRw6aQ&feature=player_embedded#![/youtube]
I am soooooo HAPPY they fired him.. :lmao:
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he won't be back. if he does come back, there will be a furor over the juan williams similarities.
mark it down.
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I think they were looking for an excuse...
Seriously, how bad do you have to be to get fired from moonbat central?
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Yeah, lean forward, Keef. Lean forward.
Am I the only one who isn't finding something humorously ironic about an MSM outlet touting "ethics" and "standards", given what we've seen just in the last few weeks?
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Yeah, lean forward, Keef. Lean forward.
Am I the only one who isn't finding something humorously ironic about an MSM outlet touting "ethics" and "standards", given what we've seen just in the last few weeks?
you know, people say LOL all the time.
but I literally laughed out loud on that one.
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Hypocrite: In 2004, Keith Olbermann said MSNBC’s election office pool was ‘conflict of interest’ (http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/in-2004-keith-olbermann-said-msnbcs-election-office-pool-was-conflict-of-interest-106821268.html#ixzz14by9vPAz)
derp.
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he won't be back. if he does come back, there will be a furor over the juan williams similarities.
mark it down.
I don't think they care. Low ratings or not they make money off of him.
If Maddow's reaction was any clue...they will never learn their lesson and will welcome Special Keith back with open arms.
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Olbermann Set to Come Back After 2-Day Suspension
Associated Press (http://bigjournalism.com/pjsalvatore/2010/11/07/msnbc-president-olbermann-to-return-tuesday/)
Shoot. Fun's over.
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It will be interesting to see the DUmmies reaction the first couple of days that he's back.
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Press release by Phil Griffin, from PuffingToke Press
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/07/keith-olbermann-to-return_n_780141.html
STATEMENT REGARDING KEITH OLBERMANN - SUNDAY, NOV. 7
From Phil Griffin, President of MSNBC:
After several days of deliberation and discussion, I have determined that suspending Keith through and including Monday night's program is an appropriate punishment for his violation of our policy. We look forward to having him back on the air Tuesday night.
Good, now we can bat him around a bit more. I was actually disappointed when he was "suspended" for what I consider a very stupid reason, given his level of rancor in the first place. He could give 10 million bucks to a candidate and not help him any more than with his slanted stories.
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TWO days? two WHOLE days? NPR fired the black dude for admitting that he got nervous on airplanes. olbermaniac funds dems political candidates, thus destroying whatever shreds of journalistic credibility that either he or PMSNBC ever had to begin with, and he gets two days.
these liberal organizations need racial sensitivity training. :whistling: :-)
Olbermann suspension ends Tuesday
NEW YORK -- MSNBC says Keith Olbermann will be back on the air Tuesday, ending his suspension for violating NBC's rules against making political donations.
MSNBC's chief executive Phil Griffin said late Sunday that after several days of deliberation, he had determined that two days off the air was "an appropriate punishment for his violation of our policy."
The left-leaning cable network's most popular personality acknowledged donating $2,400 apiece to the campaigns of Kentucky Senate candidate Jack Conway and Arizona Reps. Raul Grijalva and Gabrielle Giffords. NBC News prohibits its employees from making political donations unless an exception is granted in advance by the network news president. In this case, Olbermann's bosses didn't know about them until being informed by a reporter
More (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/07/AR2010110703863.html?hpid=topnews)
on edit : thank you for transporting/merging me, whoever did it.
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I think a clock has been set for the total, and utter demise of MESSNBC. I don't know when. I don't know how, but I think the proverbial clock has been set with this incredible faux pas.
This kind of shit isn't going to bring all of NBC Corp down, I don't think, but the sister station's days/weeks/months are numbered.
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Like I said, I can't even say the words, "journalistic integrity" without either bursting out laughing or wanting to put my fist through a wall.
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Oh God... As I clicked this thread to see what you said, Sparky, this link came up as an ad: http://saveolbermann.com/?source=gwa-img-v1&gclid=CJziy_XDkKUCFYVL5wodPxtXMw
"Tell MSNBC to put KO back on air NOW!!"
:banghead: :censored:
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In the end, money talks and integrity walks.
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Just saw this at Hot Air, a farce and a publicity stunt? :
http://hotair.com/archives/2010/11/08/olbermann-returns-after-two-nights-off-on-tuesday/
per Morrissey:
Obviously, ethics had nothing to do with it. Why did Griffin go through this little farce? He wanted to use it to supposedly position MSNBC as somehow more journalistically pure than Fox News, and to give the channel’s defenders a talking point after one of the most embarrassing displays in American telejournalism on Tuesday night. Olbermann, who kept oddly quiet during his hours in the wilderness, presumably knew better what was happening than the “Free Keith†contingent who demanded that Griffin reverse his decision and who worried that Olbermann’s right to free speech was somehow threatened.
Basically, this was nothing more than a farcical publicity stunt, and a pleasant long weekend for the supposed perp/victim.
I just hope the Free Keith contingent doesn't feel empowered....lol.
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Just to darn bad... This was all a stunt. Hey MSNBC :bird:
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Just to darn bad... This was all a stunt. Hey MSNBC :bird:
:yeahthat:
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Mea Culpa: I Put Keith Olbermann on National TV
I’m not sure how he morphed into the bitter-sounding, hate-mongering name-caller he’s become, but I’m sorry he did. I liked the guy, and he was always a good guest. Maybe it’s just show business and trying to find a place in it and building an audience, but I don’t know. We were never friends away from the show, so I can’t even guess what drives him.
I do know that to whatever extent the political well has been poisoned, Keith has dumped more than his share of venom into the water.
Pat Sajak (http://ricochet.com/conversations/Mea-Culpa-I-Put-Keith-Olbermann-on-National-TV)
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I'd buy Pat a beer for those comments.