Want to know just how unstable MSNBC's Keith Olbermann is?
Within the course of 48 hours, he asked Daily Kos readers to send him everything they could dig up about Fox News host Glenn Beck, and then called off the dogs.
That's right.
The host of "Countdown," apparently worried about his image, posted a follow-up blog Tuesday telling his minions to stand down but remain ready to attack if he needs them in the future:
An update on this: to clarify something I obviously didn't previously, I'm not talking about letting up on criticism of Lonesome Rhodes' work here. I am talking about calling off the Baker Street Irregulars - while reserving the right to reactivate them. Trust me, I'm going after him tonight on the tweet to his masses that precipitated this, the "find out everything you can" about three Obama appointees.
For those unfamiliar with the literary references, Lonesome Rhodes was Andy Griffith's character in the 1957 film "A Face in the Crowd." In it, he played a small town comedian that makes his way to radio, and eventually television only to destroy his career by insulting his viewers on the air.
As for the Baker Street Irregulars, they were a group of street urchins who helped out Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes during some of his famous investigations.
But I digress:
In 2006 or 2007, Glenn Beck responded to something I said about him by going on his HLN show and ranting about me. He described how I write my show, how my research copy is delivered to me, and how the technical issues of handling and ordering questions are handled in my script. This came from a staffer or ex-staffer, directly or otherwise. [...]
In the '40s, Drew Pearson used to close his radio broadcasts by noting how many times his rival Walter Winchell had mentioned himself in his radio broadcasts.
Yet, all of this does raise an issue. Just because Fox and Beck have done this, do I want to? Do I want to, even for a moment, be Glenn Beck? I mean, I am risking at least three things he doesn't have: the respect of my peers, self-respect, and a conscience.
The self-delusion on display is quite astounding, isn't it?
After all, one would be hard-pressed to find a real journalist that has any respect for Olbermann.
As for a conscience, he's shown no signs of possessing such for years.
With this in mind, there's likely a much different reason for Olbermann to call off his urchins, especially within hours of returning back to work.
Stay tuned.
Exit question: Is this REALLY the kind of behavior General Electric accepts from such a high profile employee?
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September 8, 2009 - 17:58 ET by dronetekIs it just me, or do these people want to lock up every single person tat they disagree with politcally? Every other post is about locking someone up.
I'm amazed that these libs are so outraged over Beck's reporting, after 8 years of non-stop MSM lies and spin. I suppose tey're ok with it as long as its a means to their ends.
You are correct dronetek!
September 8, 2009 - 18:14 ET by RukusMoonbattery is a disease dontcha know. : )
MSM = Moonbats Sliming Mindlessly.
Gary
Levi Johnstoned: The One Trick Phoney!
Perhaps its NBC that is Worried>
September 8, 2009 - 18:17 ET by allanfDo NBC and GE Chief Icemelt Immelt really want to get into a war with Fox News?
BINGO, allanf. Too many
September 8, 2009 - 19:13 ET by QueenMumBINGO, allanf. Too many bodies buried in that conglomerate. Olbermann better be watching his back in the coming days.
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out
of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
Old Bull Face
September 9, 2009 - 09:42 ET by GeneralAlI think Old Bull Face suddenly realized that if he starts this war, anything about him is fair game! Does he have a rather large skeleton in his closet? What was he arrested for in the past? Did he cheat on his finals at the "Cow College"? By the way, If he had any intelligence he might have been able to pass the agriculture course but farming requires a great deal of hard work and thinking which doesn't fit Old Bull Face's personna!
old bull face
September 9, 2009 - 11:48 ET by Patriot IIMy sentiments exactly, the maroon suddenly woke up and decided they might just go after his dirt!!! Must be tons of it!! But then how could it not be with an idiot like this one?
You are very perceptive.
September 8, 2009 - 18:54 ET by mostlymoderateYou are very perceptive. Yes, go to any liberal website, look at the comments and liberals want to either fire, lockup, silence or even worse anyone they disagree with. Also, if they can't think of anything to rebut, they go for attack personal characteristics.
"Rules for Radicals"
September 8, 2009 - 19:55 ET by jdlybrandSaul Alinsky wrote their 'Bible'.
"What a revoltin' development this is!"
Chester Riley
Olberdork? Unstable?
September 8, 2009 - 18:00 ET by goldenthroat"Want to know just how unstable MSNBC's Keith Olbermann is?"
C'mon Noel! Olberdork opens his mouth - and removes all doubt!
"The self-delusion on display is quite astounding, isn't it?"
Olberdork - a legend in his own mind.
"Who am us, anyway?" - Firesign Theatre
Oooooh, all twelve viewers
September 8, 2009 - 18:04 ET by d1carterOooooh, all twelve viewers will watch him go after Beck. Psychotic is the word that comes to mind.
d1, Olbermann has 12 viewers now?
September 8, 2009 - 18:41 ET by R D HelmLOL-I guess he must have gotten a dog.
-Dave
Even when the government tries to kiss you, it is just a prelude to a good screwing. -Neal Boortz
Keith has minions???
September 8, 2009 - 19:02 ET by motherbeltKeith has minions??? Who knew???
Is that more than millions?
MB -
September 8, 2009 - 19:07 ET by FeynmanFanMinions is a tad less than millions... but I'm not really sure about the relationship in the metric system.
"I support the President but not his policies" - Blonde
Noel,While Olbermann may
September 8, 2009 - 18:08 ET by Chris NormanNoel,
While Olbermann may fancy himself as Sherlock Holmes with his "Baker Street Irregulars", I submit he's more like the bumbling, fumbling, preening Inspector Lestrade.
Further, his pretense to being Sherlock Holmes feels like acid to this fan of the character.
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
I'd liken him more to
September 8, 2009 - 18:16 ET by Cthulhu2012I'd liken him more to Inspector Clouseau.
Why choose the lesser of two evils?
After all of of his insane verbal...
September 8, 2009 - 18:09 ET by PrairieSkydiarrhea, now Olbertwit is concerned about his image? His image?? Man, that's a laugh...Is it that he's really concerned about what people think of him, or did he finally say something so outrageous ("go get Glenn Beck"), that the anal-retentive brainiacs at MSNBC leaned on him to make this "announcement"? Hmmmm...I wonder.
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
Worried about his image...
September 8, 2009 - 18:09 ET by kch50428He's a segment of digestive byproduct in the punchbowl of life... and he's worried about making it worse?
Olberdork has minions?
September 8, 2009 - 18:12 ET by ChaitealoverWho woulda thunk it??
Chai
“When all government...in little as in great things, shall be drawn to Washington as the center of all power, it will render powerless the checks provided...” Thomas Jefferson
Can they really call it
September 8, 2009 - 19:05 ET by Radical1979Can they really call it minions when it's less than ten?
GE
September 8, 2009 - 18:14 ET by well99Since they are using our money to back up GE financial shouldn’t we have a say in their business. Lets review Wee Willy Olberdork bonuses. A doctor can review his ah personal short comings.
"review his amh personal short comings. "
September 8, 2009 - 18:20 ET by RukusThere's no cure for "thumb-tackitis". Poor Olberdink! : )
Gary
Levi Johnstoned: The One Trick Phoney!
Gary... No cure
September 8, 2009 - 18:22 ET by bigtimerGary...
No cure indeed.
Maybe he thinks OCare can help.
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
Ocare
September 8, 2009 - 18:30 ET by RukusDr. Guvment: Let's see it Keef. Hmmm, uh, hee hee, ahem, we can, uh, heh heh, um, cough, uh, heh heh, bwahahahahahahahaha! Sniff, hee hee. Um, let me show you some literature on that, uh, thingy. Next! ; )
Gary
Levi Johnstoned: The One Trick Phoney!
Obie aka Simon
September 8, 2009 - 20:06 ET by Dan Diego"I have to lie to women to get laid. And I don't score much. I got a really small d!!k, it's pathetic." Simon - True Lies
Rukus
September 8, 2009 - 18:29 ET by well99Maybe that is why he is such a bitter lying Obama lapdog.Because of his being ah short changed.Well there is always Sweden.
LOL!
September 8, 2009 - 18:33 ET by RukusI'd be bitter too if I suffered his, uh, shortcoming! ; )
Gary
Levi Johnstoned: The One Trick Phoney!
Perhaps
September 8, 2009 - 19:09 ET by Paragrouperwe should chip in and buy him a thimble so that he can "enhance" his image.
"Beware the fury of the patient man." - John Dryden
Thimble
September 8, 2009 - 19:15 ET by RukusMaybe a thimble is too small. Do they make mini-thimbles? Just wonderin'...
Gary
Levi Johnstoned: The One Trick Phoney!
Give Thimblelina a break
September 8, 2009 - 20:04 ET by ParagrouperThis is an esteem issue. Besides, he needs the extra room for his imaginary friend.
"Beware the fury of the patient man." - John Dryden
Olby
September 8, 2009 - 22:19 ET by well99Shoot I didnt know he had a friend?Real or imaginary.
Hung Like a Thumbtack
September 8, 2009 - 19:14 ET by Obatimized"I was in the pool!" "I was in the pool!"
Remember, Obama's brother still lives in a hut.
Cold water
September 8, 2009 - 19:17 ET by RukusLess than tiny? Thumb tack-ette? Eww!
Gary
Levi Johnstoned: The One Trick Phoney!
I'm thinking
September 8, 2009 - 20:00 ET by jdlybrandIf that's a penis, my sister's had one for sixty years!
"What a revoltin' development this is!"
Chester Riley
Under Obamacare
September 9, 2009 - 09:06 ET by Tom in NCNow I know why liberals like Olberputz want Obamacare, he can have an Addadicktomy and we can pay for it
GE, WE BRING EVIL TO LIFE...
September 8, 2009 - 18:48 ET by danybhoywell99,
Yes, Yes , & YES!! GE should have been made to do what GM did, get rid of underperforming divisions & streamline what was left. I cannot see any way MSNBC can be in the black, it has to lose money. They are paying millions on "talent", but have thousands of viewers. Advertisers know the numbers, there is no way BathTubBoy should be getting $7million plus a year. Matthews is at around $4million, don't know what that "nice little boy"(hey Wilkow)Maddow makes, but it's too much. As for Special Ed, I get the feeling they pay him with food, & GE is still getting ripped off.
I have said it before, there should be an investigation into GE's wagebill, who gets what, & why that is justified. They are a GSE now, they should answer to the tax payers.
"...How blind can you be, don't you see...
...that the gambler lost all he does not have..."
Nightwish
danybhoy
September 8, 2009 - 22:17 ET by well99Funny how the left raised such a ruckus with the other bailed out corperations yet nothing has been said to GE.I guess Obama considers them part of the administration.They might as well since Obama and friends pull the strings at NBC/MSMBC.
Do I want to, even for a
September 8, 2009 - 18:18 ET by bigtimerDo I want to, even for a moment, be Glenn Beck?
Um...yes Olbie...you do.
You would do anything to have the ratings Beck has now since he has been on Fox, he has come so far in so little time, unlike anything you've been able to accomplish with your years of incessant lying crazy rants...your green-eyed monster is showing again.
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
How often does Olbie have
September 8, 2009 - 18:23 ET by gopsteveHow often does Olbie have to evoke the name of a conservative to try to enhance his ratings?
Unless he outright slanders Beck, Beck ought to just ignore him regardless.
Seems to me he is just following the example of his 'fearless
September 9, 2009 - 15:41 ET by Cape Conservativeleader' - I've lost count of just how many times Obama has mentioned Rush or Fox News in a derogatory manner! NOT very presidential, in my humble opinion. All while checking the locks on all the school/hospital/passport boxes that hold HIS information!
Of course, all we really need to do is read his books (or even better, listen to HIM read his own words) to find out all sorts of not-so-good background data on 'the one' - but the MSM ignored each and every telltale statement such as 'purposefully chose the most radical university students to hang around with' - 'decided to cast aside all of me that was my mother's people' are just two that come to mind.
Rush and Glenn just keep ADDING viewers after every one of these personal attacks...keep it up, guys! And each and every statement coming out of 'the one's' mouth is offering an insight into the man of mystery...and FINALLY it seems that Americans (even those who voted for him) are WAKING UP!
This comment comes from a proud Tea Party attendee, otherwise designated by Homeland Security as a Domestic Right Wing Terrorist! It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue ~ Sam Adams
202.224.3121 LET THEM HEAR THE ROAR OF THE SILENT MAJORITY!
Peers?
September 8, 2009 - 18:32 ET by cman70"the respect of my peers, ..."
Who is that? Chris Berman, Dan Patrick, and Craig Kilborn?
...Tingles? 'Go
September 8, 2009 - 18:34 ET by bigtimer...Tingles?
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
His peers
September 8, 2009 - 20:02 ET by jdlybrandMoe, Larry, and Curley.
"What a revoltin' development this is!"
Chester Riley
Don't forget
September 8, 2009 - 20:16 ET by Dan Diegothe great Bryant Gumbel.
http://newsbusters.org/node/4057
Hey, Keith! The crazier you
September 8, 2009 - 18:32 ET by marpelHey, Keith! The crazier you get, the smaller your thumb tack gets!
"the smaller your thumb tack gets!"
September 8, 2009 - 18:45 ET by RukusROTFLMAO!! Too funny! At this rate he'll be a female in no time! Ooooh! I might want to rethink that as I have lots of respect for the fairer sex. Think football, think football, think football.... : )
Gary
Levi Johnstoned: The One Trick Phoney!
KO's illegitimate son,
September 8, 2009 - 19:04 ET by marpelKO's illegitimate son, Rachel Maddow has a bigger set than he does!
GE
September 8, 2009 - 18:33 ET by legacyrepublicanThey bring good lies to life!
GE
September 8, 2009 - 18:46 ET by RukusVery good lr! : )
Gary
Levi Johnstoned: The One Trick Phoney!
I know why Olbie called off the nutroots
September 8, 2009 - 18:44 ET by Jabba the Tutt(At least tried to remove his fingerprints from the effort) -- I listen to Mark Levin. Mark has emails from Olbie's former girlfriends. Olbie is vulnerable to a terrific, humiliating smackdown. Glenn Beck has friends and won't have to do the smackdown himself.
Must have been
September 8, 2009 - 18:47 ET by obageegeeMust have been that sex with a live chicken rumor
This is my theory too.
September 8, 2009 - 19:25 ET by needleI suspect Olbermann in a reflective moment – in his bathtub? – pondered the loose ends that Van Jones failed to take into account, and realized that he had a few – maybe more than a few – such loose ends.
If that was the case, then I at least commend Olbermann for such self-evaluation. It is a habit which if it were encouraged would be beneficial for all.
- Relying upon the State Run Media for your information is like relying upon an embezzler for your portfolio management.
needle: Can you brief me on
September 8, 2009 - 19:34 ET by QueenMumneedle: Can you brief me on why people keep talking about Keef's bathtub. Seriously. I'm out of the loop on that one. Thanks. - Q.M.
Added: Anyone?
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out
of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
I believe it was coined by
September 8, 2009 - 19:37 ET by contraryI believe it was coined by John Gibson...
http://www.olbermannwatch.com/archives/2008/01/how_keith_olber.php
"No I have the facts"
--The resident Joe Friday
Well, that doesn't help much.
September 8, 2009 - 19:40 ET by QueenMumUh. thanks contrary. Video yanked by You Tube.
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out
of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
let me help, QueenMum
September 8, 2009 - 19:43 ET by candanceBack in the 90s John Gibson worked for MSNBC. Olbermann got so depressed during the Clinton years (Monica, etc) that when the news was bad he would often refuse to even show up for work and Gibson would get stuck doing his hour of live TV. The rumor was that Olbermann would lock himself in his bathroom and hide from going to work.
Thank you, candance. What a
September 8, 2009 - 19:49 ET by QueenMumThank you, candance. What a putz. How did this turkey manage to keep his job? The rest of us poor, working stiffs would get the old heave-ho in a heartbeat.
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out
of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
the $64,000 question
September 8, 2009 - 19:58 ET by candanceMany theories abound. Some think NBC uses him to keep the Kos Kids on board. Some think he has some kind of blackmail on the big wigs.
Nope Either Soros or
September 8, 2009 - 19:35 ET by buddycNope
Either Soros or one of his committees told Olberman to back off because they would take care of Beck. If you think they are not going to do all they can to destroy Beck, you are mistaken. I think Beck understands that. I Beck can stand up to them.
You Can Run But You Can't Hide
September 8, 2009 - 18:50 ET by dboWith this in mind, there's likely a much different reason for Olbermann to call off his urchins
Gee, do you think it has anything to do with the possibility that Olby has a whole pile of skeleton's in his closet? Van Jones found out the hard way what happens when you bring a knife to a gun fight.
"the kind of behavior General Electric accepts"? It seems so.
September 8, 2009 - 18:50 ET by danboRemember Michael T. Eckhart, president of the American Council on Renewable Energy, who you wrote about here? Who sent a threatening email to Mario Lewis of the Competitive Enterprise Institute.
On his resume at ACORE is "Manager of Strategic Planning for the Power Systems Sector of General Electric Company".
ACORE will probably block direct access again like they last time. Another agency that has problems with the light of day.
Limited Disclosure: I used to belong to the Sierra Club untill they went crazier. Worse of all, I was bribed by Exxon with free New Orleans Saints glasses with fill ups in the 70's.
...
September 8, 2009 - 18:59 ET by Eugenia"...Lonesome Rhodes was
Andy Griffith's character in the 1957 film 'A Face in the Crowd.' In
it, he played a small town comedian that makes his way to radio, and
eventually television only to destroy his career by insulting his
viewers on the air."
Doesn't that make Olbermann Lonesome Rhodes now?
"When people stop believing in God, they don't believe in nothing -- they believe in anything."
-- GK Chesterton
Not Lonesome Rhodes
September 8, 2009 - 22:56 ET by ProofOlbermann is more Randi Rhodes!
Respect of his peers?
September 8, 2009 - 18:59 ET by OxyConWho in their right mind would want to even be associated with the America hating looney toons at DailyKos and Huffington Post?
Wonder how many Daily Kos
September 8, 2009 - 19:01 ET by RR GOPWonder how many Daily Kos types were ticked and balked at taking orders from Olbermann like he was their Fuhrer or something?
One of the 34% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 86% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory.
WATSON: I say Holmes... how
September 8, 2009 - 19:09 ET by Jack BauerWATSON: I say Holmes... how on earth did you discover Dr. Olbermaniarty was a liar, a charlatan, a blaggard, a blowhard, a paltroon, and a moron?
HOLMES: Elementary my dear Watson... I watched his show for five minutes.
Classic! "No I have the
September 8, 2009 - 19:26 ET by contraryClassic!
"No I have the facts"
--The resident Joe Friday
Of course, Sir Arthur
September 8, 2009 - 19:32 ET by Jack BauerOf course, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote of Professor Moriarty, but I couldn't bring my self to elevate the Loony Street Irregular to that level.
Well as long as Murdoch
September 8, 2009 - 19:16 ET by JerWell as long as Murdoch considers this past behavior acceptable.
[Okay it's from dailykostv, but it's actually pretty funny in the "do-I-really-believe-my-ears" sense.]
Jer
That was way back in 2001
September 8, 2009 - 19:33 ET by mostlymoderateSarcasm. He was mocking Mike Malloy, that degenerate scum-back anti-semite liberal shock jock that gets fired more than Howard Stern in the day.
kill Charlie Rangel
September 8, 2009 - 19:35 ET by candanceNotice there was a pre-planned intro that they played. It was a satire segment. Of course DKos wouldn't tell you that, though.
candance...
September 8, 2009 - 19:47 ET by JerMy point was more related to the bombast and unprofessionalism of Beck. If that was entirely an act, then I withdraw my implied criticism. I never watched Beck when he was at CNN, nor do I now.
Jer
that's how he rolls
September 8, 2009 - 19:52 ET by candanceHe's very emotionally transparent, cries on air, pulls his hair out when he's mad, etc. Being unprofessional is part of his persona.
As far as I'm concerned, as
September 8, 2009 - 19:57 ET by QueenMumAs far as I'm concerned, as long as he's speaking the truth to power, he can be as "unprofessional" as he wants.
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out
of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
candance...
September 8, 2009 - 19:59 ET by JerInteresting. If you, godforbid, awoke tomorrow and had somehow morphed into a librul, what do you think would be your opinion of Beck?
Jer
well..
September 8, 2009 - 20:11 ET by candanceIf Beck were a political enemy, I would probably hate him because he's direct and to the point while being entertaining. Hannity is such a GOP puppet he's easy to ignore. Levin tends to be more intellectual. Savage is okay, but he uses a lot of profanity and can be too abrasive.
Beck has three big things going for him:
-Credibility with hating Republicans and Dems.
-Entertaining while being G rated.
-Working class street cred where he uses plain language.
What type of Republican
September 8, 2009 - 20:21 ET by JerWhat type of Republican does he hate? Which of Beck's views appeal to Democrats. I hear the same description applied to O'Reilly from time to time, and yet he has never endorsed a Democrat running against a Republican, but has endorsed Republican candidates several times.
Jer
BOR? please.
September 8, 2009 - 20:31 ET by candanceBeck is a registered Libertarian. He used his radio show to ravage the Patriot Act during the Bush years. On his show now, he routinely asks the GOP why their party is so bad, and he calls on old-school JFK Democrats to take their party back.
Seriously. You should watch him sometime. He's nothing like BOR.
Okay, I had successfully
September 8, 2009 - 20:36 ET by JerOkay,
I had successfully weaned myself off Fox, but I promise to tune in Beck and check him out.
Jer
BOR
September 8, 2009 - 20:40 ET by Free StinkerThe real BOR ? (NSFW)
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
September 8, 2009 - 20:43 ET by candanceBOR = exposed
but what's NSFW?
Not Safe For Work
September 8, 2009 - 20:45 ET by Free StinkerNot Safe For Work.
A quick way to warn about Language, etc
Not Safe for Work
September 8, 2009 - 20:46 ET by motherbeltNot Safe for Work
That's one Bold Piece of
September 8, 2009 - 21:02 ET by JerThat's one Bold Piece of Insanity I never grow tired of.
Jer
I admit, I never tire of
September 8, 2009 - 21:06 ET by Free StinkerI admit, I never tire of watching that clip.
Wow
September 8, 2009 - 20:17 ET by ParagrouperCan that really happen!?!?
do ya gotta take psilocybin or something?
"Beware the fury of the patient man." - John Dryden
he makes people squirm
September 8, 2009 - 20:02 ET by katainkentThose who say they are all 'open' and 'sharing'? Squirm! That's something to behold right there. I'm kinda cruel in that way though. I tend to tear up when discussing something I am even slightly passionate about. To heck with what people think.
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We must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt. ~Thomas Jefferson
me too kata
September 8, 2009 - 20:18 ET by candancewhen we're in public hubby always has to remind me to calm down and lower my voice. But I don't care. Like I always tell hubby, they don't pay my bills.
I used to be kinda shy about politics in public, but lately I'm like whatever. So many people here wear Obama T shirts around when they go shopping. I finally decided it wouldn't kill them to see a TEA party shirt once in a while.
I suppose it would be more
September 8, 2009 - 20:05 ET by ConservativeRexI suppose it would be more relevant to ask 'who wouldn't want to kill Charlie Rangel with a shovel?'
They'd have to put a third shift on at the shovel plant if that happened.
mostlymoderate...
September 8, 2009 - 19:42 ET by JerIf sarcasm--and similar rhetorical devices--is an excuse, and I don't necessarily disagree with you, then NewsBusters needs to erase a big chunk of their past blog subjects... [e.g. Some idiot's silly dream-fantasy about Michelle Malkin choking to death. The Alec Baldwin joke/dream about bin Laden falling on top of Cheny and countless others]
Jer
then we're on the same side
September 8, 2009 - 19:50 ET by candanceI defend liberal celebrities' free speech here when I believe something truly was a joke.
Beck dared him to do it tonight
September 8, 2009 - 19:18 ET by candanceDuring his show tonight, Beck mentioned a bunch of embarrassing stuff from his past and invited the lefties to read his books all they want. My gut feeling is that after 24 hours, nothing interesting came up so he dropped it.
Bath Tub Boy needs to leave well enough alone. He's the last person who needs to encourage others to look for dirt. Activating the Bertha Mason blogosphere could backfire on him.
That's what I thought
September 8, 2009 - 19:25 ET by QueenMumThat's what I thought yesterday, candance. I listened a lot to Beck before he got the FNN gig. He's always been pretty open about his past, warts and all.
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out
of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
HAHAHAHA!
September 8, 2009 - 19:30 ET by buddyc"Yet, all of this does raise an issue. Just because Fox and Beck have done this, do I want to? Do I want to, even for a moment, be Glenn Beck? I mean, I am risking at least three things he doesn't have: the respect of my peers, self-respect, and a conscience."
That is classic. Paraphrasing Olberman, "Olberman is today's most stupid man in the world". "Respect of my peers"? Only in Olberman's little mind. No one can stand the guy.
I will try to say this
September 8, 2009 - 19:33 ET by gopsteveI will try to say this with a straight face:
I am sure KO stood back because he realized he was compromising his stance as an objective journalist...
HA AHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
→ Missed opportunity
September 8, 2009 - 19:39 ET by Cool ArrowOlby shouldn't have called off the dogs.
I've got some real dirt on Beck I think Olby would definitely be interested.
Beck used to say "I'm just a rodeo clown".
Well, I don't think he really ever was a rodeo clown.
I'll bet if Olbermann knew this, he'd be getting himself all lined up with a Pullitzer, right now.
Van Jones is a Quitter - FS
Perhaps Keef would like to
September 8, 2009 - 19:54 ET by QueenMumPerhaps Keef would like to do some "in-depth" on Beck's butt surgery.
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out
of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
spew alert
September 8, 2009 - 20:00 ET by candanceToo much laughing. Stomach in pain. Seriously, warn a girl!
aw
September 8, 2009 - 19:42 ET by katainkentI am sure there are like.. are seven or eight guys who dropped everything to do this and are really dissapointed right now.
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We must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt. ~Thomas Jefferson
keith makes
September 8, 2009 - 19:50 ET by ronted baxter look brilliant
ron... That he
September 8, 2009 - 19:57 ET by bigtimerron...
That he does....that he does!
You needed to give a Spew Alert warning here...you've got me cracking up with laughter here.
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
That's funny
September 8, 2009 - 21:49 ET by evilcontractorI say, that's funny....True, but very funny
www.btreasures.com
keith olberman, so called objective journalist
September 8, 2009 - 19:56 ET by NotFondOfLibskeith olbermann is the bottom of the barrel of the so called objective journalists at nbc. I wouldn't watch an nbc news program if it was the only channel on the tube. I will also boycott all ge products until such time as they get rid of nbc. I hope others will do the same.
"Do I want to, even for a moment, be Glenn Beck?"
September 8, 2009 - 19:59 ET by kjuzenasI know Glenn Beck, and, Olbermann, you're no Glenn Beck!
I bet the Kos kids kept
September 8, 2009 - 20:15 ET by Free StinkerI bet the Kos kids kept emailing Olberdolt the fake police report about Glenn Beck. Or Beck supporters kept emailing Olberdolt more dirt about Obama's "Czars"
I wanted
September 8, 2009 - 20:22 ET by candanceto send him a "scandalous" update that would inform him of Beck's ratings compared to his.
Rea;l dirt!
September 8, 2009 - 20:43 ET by MaratI actually watched "Bathtub Boy" today waiting for the real dirt on Beck that he was claiming to have. And he said the real on glen beck is......
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"Well, He's Glen Beck!" Good Golly Bathtub Boy! Great journalism!
thanks for watching, but in
September 8, 2009 - 21:31 ET by JAJTthanks for watching, but in the future, pls don't contribute to Obly's ratings!! it confuses him...JAJT
Nutzoid
September 8, 2009 - 20:35 ET by nadadhimmiI will repeat; Olberman is really crazy. I don't mean in the vernacular of our time, I mean actually insane. Mentally unbalanced.
THE WILKOW MAJORITY...
September 8, 2009 - 20:56 ET by danybhoyTo quote Andrew Wilkow of Sirius/XM, If a liberal has a show & nobody tunes in, does the liberal have a show? That can go for MSNBC as a whole, not just BathTubBoy.
"...How blind can you be, don't you see...
...that the gambler lost all he does not have..."
Nightwish
While lounging in his deluxe
September 8, 2009 - 20:48 ET by Dan DiegoWhile lounging in his deluxe Easy Bath with scented candles placed about, the ghost of Edward R Murrow appeared and berated Obie. "Keith, Keith!!! You're a crackerjack journalist, you can do this, yes you can!!! Also, don't drop the razor or you'll have a scab on your bum. Good night, and good luck"
Listen Up!
September 8, 2009 - 21:21 ET by TeamcheeserFor all you Neo-Haters here on Newsbusters: Keith Olbermann does not want to be Glenn Beck! You are using stupid arguments because you have nothing on Keith! Stop saying he wants to be like Glenn Beck.
Everyone knows Keith really aspires to be Bill O'Reilley.
Oops...
September 8, 2009 - 21:24 ET by TeamcheeserAlmost forgot: /sarc off
oh come on Obly- come out
September 8, 2009 - 21:28 ET by JAJToh come on Obly- come out from under your desk, ur few followers were expecting a sock puppet show.
JAJT
→ Sock puppet?
September 8, 2009 - 21:32 ET by Cool ArrowFrom what I'm reading here, he couldn't even fill out a finger-cot.
Van Jones is a Quitter - FS
lol- i had to google finger
September 8, 2009 - 21:40 ET by JAJTlol- i had to google finger cot..and after what i read, i agree with you!JAJT
→ JAJT
September 8, 2009 - 21:42 ET by Cool ArrowI'm nothing, if not a wealth of useless trivia.
Van Jones is a Quitter - FS
CA- you rock! you are a
September 8, 2009 - 21:58 ET by JAJTCA- you rock! you are a wealth of BEST Useless triva, and yes i had to google that up...
JAJT
"More people are killed by donkeys annually than are killed in plane crashes"
Geewiz
September 9, 2009 - 00:11 ET by ChattychitoDidn't any of you guys ever ask the doctor what that thing was he was putting on his finger and what he was going to do with it? or did you all have your backs turned and took it like good little men.
That is what happened in the 2008 elections no one asked they just took it.
"A man who doesn't borrow from the brains of others proves he has no brains of his own." CH Spurgeon
DOlbermann Pincer
September 9, 2009 - 00:18 ET by Chattychitowith a toothless bite and a little bark of a Chihuahua. Dolbermann is nothing like grabbing a mad dog by the ears he is more like the whimpering hound that has been kicked down.
Actually was anyone even watching his show? He may not want to be Beck but he sure wishes he had his ratings.
"A man who doesn't borrow from the brains of others proves he has no brains of his own." CH Spurgeon
Since Olby likes literary ref's....
September 9, 2009 - 04:03 ET by Vivaldi5Bathtub Boy: "I mean, I am risking at least three things he doesn't have: the respect of my peers, self-respect, and a conscience."
Since Olby likes to drop references to the "Baker Street Irregulars" and such, here's something that his above fatuous quote reminds me of:
(--As You Like It, I.ii)
Keith Olbermann is obviously a lineal descendant of that "knight."
September 9, 2009 - 08:55 ET by jessieHOlbermann must have skeletons in his own closet. We know he is a puppet of GE.
I guess he realized his
September 9, 2009 - 09:37 ET by wiwfI guess he realized his butt couldn't cash this check.
The Rocky Mountain Collegian: Illustrating Idiocy
I for one, look Forward to
September 9, 2009 - 14:36 ET by Teddythe day when Olbermann pushes the envelope with Obama, Pelosi, Hoyer and alike Too far in a "Special Comment", because He thinks they're not carrying as much water as He has for the liberal 'cause", and the eventual calls of "Hey-Hey, Ho-Ho, Olbermann has got ta'..!", start coming from his fellow lib fascists, as they did with Whole Foods CEO, John Mackey.
Lib Fascists don't have to do their grocery shopping at Whole Foods. They Do have to watch MessNBC, and Do have to see Olbermann every night to get "their news" through their Extremely Useful Idiot Box prism as They want it though. So they're not gonna be able to Take that once he Has crossed the line.
Ergo, I believe it's only a matter of When, not If he's done.
Keep diggin' Keith. All the bronzer in the world's not gonna be able save You.