Recently Oklahoma officials announced a deadline extension to order special license plates dedicated to the global war on terrorism. Oklahoma is not the only state that has one. Virginia has had one for years that reads "Fight Terrorism" and features a Pentagon, the Twin Towers, and an American flag.
In other words, this is nothing new and its an unremarkable story. Except for MSNBC's Keith Olbermann, whose staff ran the item in his blog "The NewsHole" with no comment, letting his left-wing loyalists provide the yuks. The August 2 headline, however, was a snarky, dismissive phrase: "Ridin' In Style."
While some commenters found the new plate non-controversial and wondered what the big deal was, others took the chance to mock the design.
One "T. Brooks" from Oklahoma even pulled a Natalie Maines, all while referencing a classic country hit:
I'm no longer proud to be an Okie from Muskogee.
One "Debbie G." from New York City suggested that "given the thought process, a picture of Yosemite Sam would be more fitting."
As I've noted before, there are some items on Web logs for which it makes little sense to have an open comments section. This item isn't exactly one of the subject areas I had in mind, but the license plate post seems to be designed for little more than to give loyal Olbermann lackeys space to crack jokes about Oklahomans, conservatives, and the war on terror in general, or to rail on about how overblown the war on terrorism is in their minds.
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That's what Olbermann and
August 6, 2007 - 11:24 ET by Chris NormanThat's all Olbermann and his ilk are good for: mocking patriotism and other things they consider unsophisticated and hokey. They're the kind of people who sneer at the national anthem...
The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.
- Arabian Proverb
"Except for MSNBC's Keith
August 6, 2007 - 11:29 ET by MightyMouth"Except for MSNBC's Keith Olbermann, whose staff ran the item in his blog "The NewsHole"
Odermann's blog should be called the "The News Black Hole". Just like odermann , it's so dense, not even news can escape.
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
MM How about the "News
August 6, 2007 - 11:34 ET by Airforce_5_OMM
How about the "News A$$ Hole". I think that fits better.
The only thing you should feel when shooting insurgents is the rifle recoil.
I would be hard pressed to
August 6, 2007 - 11:36 ET by MightyMouthI would be hard pressed to disagree with that. $-)
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
Olbie ever show up here, I
August 6, 2007 - 11:45 ET by bassndudeOlbie ever show up here, I will meet him at the airport with a new rope. I will bet he still complains. Any takers?
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
To T. Brooks from Oklahoma,
August 6, 2007 - 11:47 ET by Senior ChiefTo T. Brooks from Oklahoma, there's a record mass exodus of leftoids to Canada, please exercise your freedom the freedom to leave the country. And to Debbie G. from New York City. Hey, you're just a border away to the North. Do likewise and take your fellow New Yorker, Olberboy with you. Don't let the border gate hit you in the rear on your way out. Ah, don't worry, there's free hospitalization there and medicines are cheap, you'll be taken cared of...next month
Their day
August 6, 2007 - 11:54 ET by cvgbuckeyeEvery dog (actually a terrible insult to dogs;;; lets change it to something more appropriate like Hogs;;even though that is also an insult to hogs;;;we'll go with it) has their day.
Unfortunately, right now, the political climate is against us and trash like olbermann are (somewhat) having their day;;;along with a MSM that nobody, under normal circumstances would give any weight.
Tragically it is only a matter of time until, with the assistance of these trash, the terrorists will have a success on our mainland and it will be all over for pelosi, dirty harry and all the rest of the left.
It is very unfortunate that this will have to be the moment that shakes this nation back into it's senses. And even then the sanity will be only temporary.
Hey I get to say how great
August 6, 2007 - 12:25 ET by AtheistRepublicanHey I get to say how great Oklahoma is twice in one day?! Aweseome.
Olberman probably thinks Oklahoma is full of cowboys and indians and is probably a little confused because he thought everyone rode horses in Oklahoma so why would we need license plates?
The original post's disclaimer is hilarious...
August 6, 2007 - 12:39 ET by babooI read through the posts on the original article's site, and it was a smorgasbord of anti-war venom. I looked high and low for a single post that was even vaguely dissenting from the "BUSHLIEDKIDSDIED" screeching.
Didn't find one. Not one. So, I tried to post my own comment. As I was doing so, I noticed this at the bottom
PLEASE READ: All comments must be approved
before appearing in the thread; time and space constraints prevent all
comments from appearing. We will only approve comments that are
directly related to the blog, use appropriate language and are not
attacking the comments of others.
Now it all makes sense. Given that the MSM's ultimate goal is to shape public opinion, I marveled at the genius of it. Say you're an on-the-fence type when it comes to the war (or politics in general). You read an online article, then read some of the comments below it.
Geez! Every single one is anti-war, anti-Bush, pro-conspiracy/Hillary/Socialism! Wow! I didn't realize that *everybody* felt that way!
...
See how that works? I think we should challenge all MSM online outlets to allow unmoderated comments, with registration. That way, you weed out the spammers. But you can't silence the dissent.
I bet they never will. These motherf***ers are good at what they do, and crafty, to boot.
Olbermann ... NewsHOLE ...
August 6, 2007 - 12:39 ET by drillanwrOlbermann ... NewsHOLE ...
Now an even easier way to
August 6, 2007 - 12:49 ET by ThoughtPoliceNow an even easier way to spot people who are completely brain washed and naive. I think most of you should get one of these A.S.A.P.
This from the poster boy of
August 6, 2007 - 12:53 ET by MightyMouthThis from the poster boy for "brainwashed and naive".
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
I'm so ...
August 6, 2007 - 17:02 ET by drillanwrI'm so ... crushed.
Why, yes, of course you are correct, sir. Mr. Olbermann is quite the stellar sage. How could I have been so brain washed and naive, when I have so much I can learn from the fine gentleman.
Oh, thank you! Thank you for pointing out the error of my ways. My path in life is so clear and straight now. You are my savior. It is now my mission: Keith Olbermann! Keith Olbermann! God bless the man!
Olbermann's NewsHole is
August 6, 2007 - 12:53 ET by motherbeltOlbermann's NewsHole is aptly named....like the "Memory Hole" it should serve as a place for his brand of "news" to fall into, never to be seen or heard again.
What idiot even dreamed up that title? Probably Olbie, thinkin it sounded "edgy."
Obie's whole
August 6, 2007 - 13:29 ET by general companyWell it is edgy,,,,,,,,in a super hyper liberal way!!
I have no problem with the
August 6, 2007 - 13:39 ET by balboaI have no problem with the sentiment, but whoever designed this plate should be fired. It's an awful design, clunky, with everything thrown in but the kitchen sink.
Can we just
August 6, 2007 - 15:28 ET by SixStringBassPlayerdeclare douchebag an emeny of the people and deal with him accordingly?
I'd be proud to have that
August 6, 2007 - 17:37 ET by bigtimerI'd be proud to have that for my plate...
I am not proud of the people who had their leftist defeatist enemy within posts below...they should be ashamed.
Olbermann can stick it where the sun doesn't shine as far as I am concerned anyway...the News-Hole should of been properly named the Arse-Hole.
This is the way it is...
August 6, 2007 - 18:11 ET by BigBYa know, I could have one of those for my car, but it would bother me for the same reason I never put on a Bush bumper sticker. It would be fine an dandy if some one saw it, had a problem with it, and wanted to run their mouths about it to my face(Actually, this would be a good thing because I'm convinced that debate is a lost cause with these people and nothing would be more theraputical to both of us than a good hoovering accross the parking lot)....but I feel that about 95% of these smakTard Turd pumps would take the 'brave' approach of kicking a dent in or keying my car as it sits parked and empty some where. I see some bullethead with a 'Kerry/Edwards' bumper sticker still on the back of their Saab, and I just think 'Wow, you backed two loosers and yer still proud of it....and they're still loosers 3 years later...Wow'....
Now, this might sting just a little bit.....