Imagine for a moment Fox News's Brit Hume or Chris Wallace regularly contributing to a popular conservative website like Captain's Quarters, Little Green Footballs, or Michelle Malkin.com.
Do you think the media would have a field day with a supposedly "fair and balanced" anchorman being so intricately connected to such a rightwing entity?
If the answer is "Yes," then why does MSNBC's Keith Olbermann get a pass for his posts at the far-left website Daily Kos, and the appearance that this is becoming a regular gig?
Consider that on Friday, Olbermann published his third posting at DKos in less than two weeks:
I had a shot of cortisone in my hand Friday afternoon so I'm still not certain I'm not hallucinating this, even though I've seen it on the Reuters news wire, read it aloud to a couple of colleagues, and put it out on Countdown as the closer to "Bushed!"
Attorney General Michael Mukasey says he has hung two portraits in his new office. And one of them is of George Orwell.
Although Olbermann's first posting at DKos was on January 14, according to LexisNexis, not one major press outlet has reported his new writing assignment, or questioned the appropriateness of newscasters being linked so closely to political advocates.
Not one.
With that in mind, consider again the media firestorm that would come from Hume or Wallace doing the same thing at a conservative website. Think such a demonstration of rightwing bias and partisanship would raise a few eyebrows?
Yeah...I do, too.
—Noel Sheppard is the Associate Editor of NewsBusters.
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According to the reports
January 26, 2008 - 13:47 ET by SMGalbraithAccording to the reports I've read, his appearance at the DKos was approved by Phil Griffin and the other suits at MSNBC.
Which really tells us the type of ethics practiced over there.
Frankly, I don't think there's any violation of whatever standards of professionalism remain in journalism today that he could committ that would get him into trouble. He calls people names, he smears people, he makes things up, he personally attacks individuals, he uses biased sources for stories, he doesn't permit people to respond to his attacks, he works for and with openly partisan organizations... All of this occurring on a "news show"; not a opinion program.
It's just astonishing.
And then Olbermann has the gall to claim that "Fox News violates the basic tenets of journalism". Really, it is impossible to parody this person.
And not a peep from the media critics in the press or the folks at E&P or elsewhere. Somehow I don't think that embarassment known as Greg Mitchell will be expressing outrage over this.
Calling Helen Thomas!
January 26, 2008 - 22:37 ET by needleFrankly, I don't think there's any violation of whatever
standards of professionalism remain in journalism today that he could commit
that would get him into trouble.
I agree, SMGalbraith.
Nevertheless, I wish there were some way to convey this whole posting to
Helen Thomas. Remember her outburst around
Jan 8:
"What I really worry about is that I think the bloggers
and everyone, everyone with a laptop thinks they're journalists," Thomas
said. "And, they certainly don't have our standards. They don't have our
ethics, and so forth. There's a deterioration," she continued.
The irony is so thick here it might even be enough to slow
down her vile motor mouth.
Impunitas semper ad deteriora invitat.
Olbermann
January 26, 2008 - 13:20 ET by iveseenitallMaybe Olbermann doesn't get it ( or maybe he does). Orwell exposed the totalitarian state which is modern "liberal" fascism. Quite a good piece of writing.
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal"
Exactly
January 26, 2008 - 16:10 ET by mattmMy first thought was "what's wrong with the AG putting up a pic of Orwell?" Is Olbermental so stupid as to equate Orwell with the totalitarianism he wrote against?....weell, yes, I guess he is.
What an absolute dope.
mattm, I also find it
January 26, 2008 - 16:13 ET by Blazermattm, I also find it ironically funny the left likes to compare 1984 to any conservative institution, being Orwell was writing about a totalitarian liberal utopia.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
Did Olberlystupid say
January 26, 2008 - 16:28 ET by mattmDid Olberlystupid say anything more about the Orwell pic or did he just mention it? (I won't read the KKKos)
It's remotely possible that he thought it was ironic for a totalitarian (as he apparently thinks) like the AG to honor an anti-totalitarian like Orwell... Either way, he's wrong - as usual.
He's a perfect example of the contradiction that is Liberalism: Claiming to be for Liberty, but actually supporting tyranny. I guess years of living in such a world is bound to drive anyone nuts...
Well, George Orwell wrote
January 26, 2008 - 17:30 ET by motherbeltWell, George Orwell wrote a book about a totalitarian government, so that must mean that Orwell approved of totalitarian government..so if Mukasey has a photo of Orwell.......well, you do the math.
<sarc off>
Liberals are simply incapable of seeing anything but what they want to see.
Liberals?
January 26, 2008 - 19:47 ET by acadia1755I think we have passed the "Liberal stage" and we better start calling these folks what they realy are. Facist or Socialist or whatever names fit the Mold.
These people / enemies have highjack the word "Liberal".
The same human hating groups have done this with the Word "Enviromentalist".
They are Full of hatred and contempt for our way of life and there are not to many words to described such a person and it is about time we start calling a spade "a spade".
Their is no more Left or a liberal as far as I am concern. They are the extreme branch of Fascistism and must called them by their real names.
I am still a "liberal" but find way more common opinions amongts Conservatives groups.
http://www.friendsof...
In addition... I don't
January 26, 2008 - 13:27 ET by bobthemanIn addition... I don't know if anyone else caught it, but apparently he had Morning Joe and Mika go after John Gibson for his comments on the death of Heath Ledger. It was pretty obvious if you watched that it was a set up segment designed to go after Gibson on behalf of KO... I just remember thinking, geesh this guy (KO) uses front people on other shows to go after his detractors.
http://politicsofdes...
With the daily KOs who needs the AP for news?
January 26, 2008 - 15:45 ET by kg"KO uses front people on other shows to go after his detractors"
We call that human shields. Good thing there aren't any children around. He needs them because he couldn't fight his way out of a paper bag.
Welcome to Bizarro World!
January 26, 2008 - 13:30 ET by motherbeltDidn't Olbermann say that what he does is "really journalism" ?
I guess he wasn't getting big enough rush off his solipsitic, self-indulgent "Special Comments"....he needs a new and bigger fix (I have no doubt more people read the DailyKOs than watch his show).
Only in Bizarro World is this considered ethical and normal.
" Man ! Just how low
January 26, 2008 - 13:35 ET by Blazer" Man ! Just how low will someone go for acceptance and rating's, is this guy desperate or what !? Sheesh ! "
- Dan Rather
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
New media
January 26, 2008 - 13:40 ET by KC MulvilleThey'll brand Olbermann as the forerunner of the "new media." Let's be clear. As they use the term, "new media" means they don't concern themselves with the professional restrictions of journalism, but they want the privileges and (they imagine) the prestige that goes with journalism. They want everyone to hear their comments, but they feel no need to restrict themselves to being fair, accurate, respectful, or even truthful. They want the rewards of modern journalism without the responsibilities.
→ Edward Armorall
January 26, 2008 - 13:50 ET by Cool ArrowHe's the Edward Armorall of his generation, isn't he? Above partisanship?
♣ a seal
Wow.. That guy really has
January 26, 2008 - 13:55 ET by Jack BauerWow.. That guy really has some interesting and exciting topics to write about.
Hey Obie One Short of a Full Deck, don't forget to tell us next time you get an injection in your butt.
Meanwhile I have an advance copy of Obie One Short of a Full Deck's #4 Kos post, it's titled...
Riveting stuff. Guaranteed.
The man raises solipsism to
January 26, 2008 - 14:09 ET by motherbeltThe man raises solipsism to an art form. Yeah, I know I used that term before, but Keith is so pretentious that the word describing him has to be pretentious too.
Is he serious about the possibility of hallucinating after a shot of cortisone?????
mb, if solipsism mean's
January 26, 2008 - 14:46 ET by Blazermb, if solipsism mean's munching out of Kos's butt, then I agree, Keith is truly an arteest. Hope he has a toothpick handy for those dingleberries.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
Blaze... ROFL...too
January 27, 2008 - 17:26 ET by bigtimerBlaze...
ROFL...too funny!
Shazam!!
January 26, 2008 - 15:02 ET by Kirk TurnerC'mon Gomer, we all know you're a moonbat
Countdown to Extinction for MSNBC
January 26, 2008 - 15:51 ET by BacchusThe guy said to be running MSNBC can't pay his bills. Better luck with that blogging job.
Noel. Most in the MSM would not see...
January 26, 2008 - 16:22 ET by Gary HallNoel.
1. Most in the MSM would not see Daily Kos as particularly liberal. It's all about perspective - their perspective.
2. Imagine the outrage amongst the MSM if ush took on a new prime time one-hour show on the Fox News Channel - Rush being no more to the right than Olbiedog is to the left. (;~. gh
Mr Shepard I think that
January 26, 2008 - 16:31 ET by KeithMr Shepard
I think that Olberloon gets a pass because no one in their right mind would consider him a journalist! To compare him to an actual journalist like Chris Wallace is laughable! Britt Hume is an obvious conservative who tries very hard to keep his personal opinions OUT of his broadcast as opposed to Olbermann who's broadcast is entirely composed OF his personal opinions! Even a leftist depraved moron knows that Olby's on their side and that apology he made to the Kos Kreeps, pretty much cements that in stone! Just because Olbernutbag says , "what I do is pretty much journalism", doesn't make it "pretty much" the case!
Keith, he didn't say
January 26, 2008 - 17:43 ET by motherbeltKeith, he didn't say "pretty much journalism" he said it's "really journalism."
So what he does is his idea of "real journalism."
But you're right, that doesn't make it so. It just shows in what high regard he holds himself.
Apparently, MSNBC, with it's
January 26, 2008 - 16:54 ET by Chris NormanApparently, MSNBC, with it's miniscule viewership, isn't big enough to contain the juggernaut of Olbermnann's overinflated ego. He feels he must reach for more crazy leftists on Kos. His is the kind of ego that one day will make him crash and burn - yet again.
Chris, GMTA!!! From my
January 26, 2008 - 17:46 ET by motherbeltChris, GMTA!!!
From my comment above:
I guess he wasn't getting big enough rush off his solipsitic, self-indulgent "Special Comments"....he needs a new and bigger fix (I have no doubt more people read the DailyKOs than watch his show).
Noel, not sure your
January 26, 2008 - 16:56 ET by balboaNoel, not sure your comparison is accurate. Is Olberman in the same position at MSNBC as Wallace and Hume at Fox? Wouldn't it be more accurate to say this is like Hannity writing for a conservative blog?
B
January 26, 2008 - 17:04 ET by Noel SheppardB,
Sean doesn't have his own show, and admits that he is the conservative side of a tag team. "Countdown" is Olbermann's show, and he feigns impartiality. Why does this distinction so easily and frequently elude folks on the left?
Sean Hannity is a conservative, and proudly states so. He is NOT claiming to be impartial in his views. Don't you see the difference, and if not, why not? ns
Besides, Sean Hannity
January 26, 2008 - 17:48 ET by motherbeltBesides, Sean Hannity doesn't claim to be doing "journalism." Olbermann does.
I guess Balboa likes playing "Devil's Advocate."
Noel
January 26, 2008 - 19:37 ET by balboaI know the whole "I'm impartial / but not" bit.
I was thinking more from the standpoint of their particular shows are based heavily on opinion, not just straight news reading. Is that true? Or do Hume and Wallace implement a lot of opinion in what they do?
Why does this distinction
January 26, 2008 - 19:56 ET by GregEWhy does this distinction so easily and frequently elude folks on the left?
The Lefist mind simply cannot help itself. There is very little control and they literally can't help it.
Yup, all Id, baby! Super Ego
January 26, 2008 - 20:01 ET by balboaYup, all Id, baby! Super Ego sucks!
Noel...As I've posted
January 26, 2008 - 23:23 ET by JerNoel...As I've posted before, it is ridiculous for MSNBC to even suggest "Countdown" is a straight news show, or for anyone, including Olbermann, to claim he is impartial.
But, a couple of quibbles: Hannity does indeed have his own--highly partisan--show, Hannity's America. And Hannity and Colmes projects a consistently conservative agenda. The only qualification...liberals are permitted to come on the show and defend themselves from the charge(s) de jour.
Jer
Jer, you gotta remember,
January 27, 2008 - 03:34 ET by Gary P JacksonJer, you gotta remember, Hannity through Hannity and Colmes, and Hannity's America makes no pretense of being a "news reporter" like Bath tub Boy. Hannity is a straight up commentator. If he happens to talk about "news" that's just a bonus!
O'Reilly and Greta fall into that category too. Shep Smith plays it straight, but he's not above throwing out some wise a$$ remark. Brit Hume's show is half and half. During the first 30 minutes, he plays it straight with the news, the second half, is all about the panel.
Jer
January 27, 2008 - 04:55 ET by Noel SheppardJer,
That's right: Hannity is a partisan conservative and doesn't pretend to be anything else. And, FNC isn't marketing him as anything else:
Care to find for me anything at the MSNBC website that depicts Olbermann as a liberal?
Once again, why can't you folks on the left recognize that media members on the right are willing to admit their political leanings, and do NOTHING to try to hide it? This is the KEY difference between folks like Hannity and folks like Olbermann! ns
A long way from: "And now, tonight's commentary."
January 27, 2008 - 13:13 ET by Gary HallNoel, we've come a long from when the news was intended to be the news, and then at the end of the show we'd hear, "And now for tonight's commentary."
Not that the news back then didn't come from left field.
Brit Hume's show by the way - They still break it up fairly well as there are segments in which the news is read, then they anounce something like, "now for the panel, to discuss some particular issue."
And somewhere in here, study after study and survey after survey, the suggestion is that one can get a better shake at the news by watching Fox News than the rest of them.
Noel..re your buddy Olbermann
January 27, 2008 - 18:22 ET by JerNoel: Regarding the question of whether it is disingenuous for MSNBC to label Countdown a "newshow" and for Olbermann to claim objectivity, how many times do I have to say it before you'll take "YES"! for an answer? I agree with you now--as indicated by my post above--just as I agreed with you several weeks ago when the issue was raised.
However, with respect to your claim about us "folks on the left" not recognizing "that media members on the right are willing to admit their political leanings, and do NOTHING to try to hide it", I'm a little less agreeable.
You show me Olbermann...I'll show you O'Reilly--a flat-out journalistic fraud who continues to ludicrously assert ideological neutrality. I don't watch Olbermann, so I'm not aware if he periodically makes on-air claims of impartiality. (If he does, he ought to be laughed off the set.) I do watch O'Reilly...I hear what he claims and what he says, and there is no doubt which side of the political spectrum he occupies despite his protestations of neutrality. To his credit, O'Reilly invites Democrats and liberals on his show. As far as I know, Olbermann does't have opposing viewpoints, and that's to his discredit.
Finally, does Brit Hume admit to his conservative leanings, or not? If so, does he try to hide them? Depending on ones's position, hiding "bias" isn't necessarily a bad thing. As I've noted before, Tony Snow, who possesses one of the most conservative resumes in the world of political punditry, for the most part, did an excellent job of concealing it when he hosted FNS--as he should have.
Jer
Jer, once again O'Reilly
January 27, 2008 - 18:42 ET by BlazerJer, once again O'Reilly is a commentator who may or not admit he is a conservative, of which I have reservation's because he supported Shamnesty. I believe O'Reilly is probably more of an independant.
Keith actually swear's he is a journalist and not a commentator and say's what he does is "actually real journalism" and tries to laughably pass himself off as being objective and impartial, while using kos's butt as a snack bowl.
Keith continues to stand out in the Serengheti with stripes and swear he's a horse and not a Zebra.
Just my 2 cent's.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
Blazer...once again, you're
January 27, 2008 - 18:47 ET by JerBlazer...once again, you're right about Olbermann. I can't explain why MSNBC or Olbermann would try to deny the obvious. Anybody with other that a single-digit IQ surely isn't fooled by such nonsense. [And that is perhaps being unfair to the single-digiters.]
O'Reilly supported "Shamnesty" because Bush supported it, and with just a few exceptions and gentle admonishments, he has been a Bush apologist. [Of course, he has claimed to be "fiercely critical" of Bush in a number of instances--let's just say that I make sure I have finished dinner by 8:00 p.m. ET]
Jer
Jer, let me just say that
January 27, 2008 - 18:55 ET by BlazerJer, let me just say that I decided in the summer of 06' to cut off my supply of Kool-aid from both sides and terminate my CTV subscription. I find I can intellectually benefit from the alt. media in the majority of instances and have constructive debate with level headed folk's like yourself on the left, more so than having the used-car salesmen in the MSM on both sides trying to get me to buy a lemmon, and telling me what to eat and wear.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
Blazer...and I think I
January 27, 2008 - 19:10 ET by JerBlazer...and I think I am beginning more and more to agree with what you just said.
Jer
Jer
January 27, 2008 - 19:13 ET by Noel SheppardJer,
Bubbila, first you throw Hannity at me, and after I adroitly return it down the line, you fire back with O'Reilly? C'mon, it's Sunday. :-)
Is BOR anywhere near as partisan as KO? Not even close. He has on many occasions in the past seven years come out strongly against Bush's positions. Most recently, he has expressed his belief that man is responsible for global warming, a position counter to the vast majority of conservatives.
Furthermore, every night, BOR has Democrats and liberals on. Kirsten Powers is a regular, as is Jane Hall.
For instance, on Monday, when discussing Bill Clinton's recent behavior, BOR had Powers on the left, and Margaret Hoover on the right. As we learned today on "Reliable Sources," KO can't handle two people of differing views on at the same time.
On Monday, BOR also had Democrat strategist Jehmu Greene on. That's two in one evening.
On Tuesday's program, BOR had on Democrat strategist Liz Chadderdon and NPR's Juan Williams.
On Thursday, BOR had Jane Hall on. On Friday, guest host Laura Ingraham had on civil rights attorney Angela Alioto and the Nation's David Corn.
That's seven libs in five days.
By contrast, KO had four libs and zero cons on his program Monday, four libs and zero cons on Tuesday, five libs and zero cons Wednesday, five libs and zero cons Thursday, and three libs and zero cons Friday.
That's a total of 21 libs and ZERO cons for the week.
Think BOR is just as partisan and biased as KO? ns
Well ya' know Noel, I
January 27, 2008 - 19:39 ET by BlazerWell ya' know Noel, I think at this point, anyone, even a tin-foil hatter, would ever expect ol' Keithy to have even the dumbest conservative on his show to knock his Humpty-Dumpty a$$ off his moral authority wall and crack his fragile little boy ego. Keith resides and "report's the news" in his own echo chamber lined with egg-carton wall's.
He is the Billy Pilgrim of "journalist's", "reporting" from his safe vestige on Tralfamadore.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
Noel...Is BOR just as partisan and
January 27, 2008 - 19:50 ET by JerIs BOR just as partisan and biased as KO? No, but it's close.
Look Noel, I know better than to take you on when the topics are AGW, or the Fed and monetary policy, or California wines...but, you may want to use similar discretion before challenging me about O'Reilly. :-) <sarc> <wink> (or whatever is the proper manner of signifying "just kidding")
Really, I already know and agree with most of your post, but that's not the whole story. I'm not ducking you, but we can pick it up later. Dinner time!
Jer
Jer
January 27, 2008 - 19:58 ET by Noel SheppardJer,
Sounds good, my friend. What are you having? ns
Noel...My wife is bringing
January 27, 2008 - 20:57 ET by JerNoel...My wife is bringing home grilled salmon, salad, and either rice or baked potato...and she's late!
Then I'll have my one glass of red wine--Robert Mondavi 2006 Merlot [I know...wrong color]--and check back in with NB.
Jer
Is that from the local
January 27, 2008 - 21:02 ET by balboaIs that from the local Sizzlin' Salmon location?
bal...I think it's coming
January 27, 2008 - 21:04 ET by Jerbal...I think it's coming from Outback, mate.
Jer
Ever wonder how many times a
January 27, 2008 - 21:07 ET by balboaEver wonder how many times a day they hear "G'day mate!" or "Shrimp on the barbie"? It must drive them insane.
...or "good-on-ya"...and
January 27, 2008 - 21:13 ET by Jer...or "good-on-ya"...and getting a loaf of onion rings dumped in your lap.
Jer
...and she just walked in
January 27, 2008 - 21:07 ET by Jer...and she just walked in the door...yummy
J
Balboa, please. I know you
January 26, 2008 - 17:06 ET by Chris NormanBalboa, please. I know you feel you're filling a need here as a sort of check, but taking the contrarian side on this makes you read like a parody of yourself.
Here's how MSNBC describes
January 26, 2008 - 17:50 ET by SMGalbraithOnce again:
Here's how MSNBC describes "Countdown":
Countdown,' a unique newscast that counts down the day's top stories with Keith's particular wit and style, telecasts weeknights, 8-9 pm ET on MSNBC.
Newscast.
And, "The Newshole", MSNBC's blogsite describes itself as:
"It's the new award-winning blog from the cast and crew of the award-winning television news hour Countdown with Keith Olbermann."
News hour.
And their podcast page (what joy, re-listening to "Countdown" on your Ipod) says:
Listen to daily highlights from MSNBC's "Countdown with Keith Olbermann." Veteran television journalist, sportscaster, columnist, author and radio host Keith Olbermann delivers news every night that is designed for the modern viewer.
News.
Newcast, news hour, news anchor, news.
SMG
January 26, 2008 - 17:55 ET by Noel SheppardSMG,
That about says it, doesn't it? This man is being marketed by himself and his network as a newscaster NOT a liberal commentator.
And that's the difference virtually all the folks on the left refuse to admit, acknowledge, and accept. This makes them either ignorant or willfully disingenuous. ns
Noel: That about says it,
January 26, 2008 - 19:45 ET by SMGalbraithNoel: That about says it, doesn't it?
It should; but for some reason it doesn't.
What's even more irresponsible is that MSNBC gives Olbermann a co-anchor news desk on election and primary coverage.
This means, among other things, that he will interview and cover people that he says are members of the leading terrorist group in America.
That group being? The Republican Party.
It is just astonishing, really.
Crazy Keeter Olberman asking for internet dates
January 26, 2008 - 18:12 ET by Lame CherryHas anyone asked why Keeter Olberman was telling the Kos crowd who are known liberals who engage in online vitriole and sexcapades in his left hand is now pain free and ready for action?
Does this mean the Kos site is now the lurking ground of Bill Clinton clones searching for a plump intern to teach about cigars online as Keeter Olberman plunks away one handed on his keyboard?
It sounds like Olberman is trolling for greasy haired, sun fearing, food frightened, ink injected, skin piereced, doped up liberal chics whose daddy's abandoned them.
More I look at Olberman the more I can see him as the dirty old perv with an online handle in Kos chat of: Lefty_Gushwhacker_69
.....and the hallucinating comment means show up stoned.
Keetr Olberman now that football season is over is filling up his Sunday nights with a keyboard contact sport.
*HIC IACET ARTORIVS REX QVONDAM REXQVE FVTVRVS
I agree Lame, except for
January 26, 2008 - 22:39 ET by BlazerI agree Lame, except for the chic's part. I think Keith's looking for a top to compliment his bottom.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
There you go, comparing
January 26, 2008 - 19:27 ET by GregEThere you go, comparing Chris Wallace and Brit Hume, two very good, very professional news people, to a sports "look at me" goof who couldn't carry Chris's or Brit's lunch tray.
That's all I have for now, the 23,274th day since the declaration of mission accomplished in Germany.
What's the problem
January 26, 2008 - 22:59 ET by pbthinkerOlberman is not a journalist and he's not fair and balanced so he might as well post on the Kos. The fact that MSNBC is willing to keep him around, says the same thing about them. Maybe that's why they're so far behind in the ratings, no one believes them.
Democrats: Stuck on Stupid since 2000.
DailyKos??
January 26, 2008 - 23:06 ET by thomasrhall"contributing to a popular conservative website like Captain's Quarters, Little Green Footballs, or Michelle Malkin.com."
Objectively, contributing to any of these web sites can be seen as considerably more reasonable than contributing to a juvenile site like DailyKos.
Sickening thought
January 26, 2008 - 23:24 ET by Jerry MackIf you are a satellite or cable subscriber you help pay his salary.
Hey where's all the
January 26, 2008 - 23:57 ET by BlazerHey where's all the outrage from the leftist's over at DKOS now that Keith is blatantly out of the closet, you know like when Kristol was hired by The NYT.
LMAO @ liberal's everywhere.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
Olbermann has no credibility
January 27, 2008 - 07:57 ET by Miket53First off he still comes across as a sports announcer. Second..his years of comedy doesn't make him knowledgable or credible just like Al Franken. Funny guys and they should stick to comedy. I agree that any commentator, although their free speech right, should not jump in on political commentary because we view news people as neutral(although that has changed). If a Bill O'reilly or Rush Limbaugh did post opinions the Daily Kos they would be crucified.
The constant trashing of Bush and Republicans is all the world sees which leads to the negative imagine in the world.
Miket53 http://mtaricani.blogspot.com/
Gezzzzz....what the hell?
January 27, 2008 - 11:23 ET by bbbossI thought he would have been a regular over at the daily kook a long time ago........fine place for him. Maybe MSNBC will realize that his time slot up against Bill O is not doing them any favors..ie..ratings, and they will let him go to moonbat land permanently.
Noel
January 27, 2008 - 15:22 ET by chucko1)Quit your whining. 2) Who cares? Nobody whines about Fox News regulars William Kristol and Fred Barnes writing for the Weekly Standard.
Your right bucko, but then
January 27, 2008 - 16:00 ET by BlazerYour right bucko, but then again Kristol and Barnes are recognized conservatives, who also I might like to add lambaste conservatives as well, unlike Keith who tries and pass himself off as non-partisan all the while running interference for Dem's and furthering a leftist agenda. Not to mention Keith purportedly runs MSNBC, Kristol and Barnes do not run Fox or sit as editor's at the NYT.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
Keith
January 27, 2008 - 17:08 ET by chuckoNot that I care much for MSNBC, but the guy who said Keith "runs" the network was lying when he said that and got fired not long after he said it.