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Sunday, June 15, 2008

Olbermann On Why He Told Bush To “Shut The Hell Up”

He said it was because they wouldn’t let him tell the President to “Shut the fuck up.”

Olbermann’s original script identified the “cold-blooded killers” as everyone at the Pentagon and in the Bush Cabinet; when a colleague noted that that would include such relative moderates as Colin Powell and Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Olbermann modified the line. Phil Griffin, the senior vice-president in charge of MSNBC (“Phil thinks he’s my boss,” Olbermann says), raised the matter of tone. Why did Olbermann need to end his commentary by telling the President of the United States to “shut the hell up”?

“Because I can’t say, ‘Shut the fuck up,’ that’s why, frankly,” Olbermann responded. The line stayed in.

Classy guy.  Note to MSNBC: Sound, objective political analysis typically doesn’t usually include spittle-flecked tirades that stop just short of profanity.

And just think, this is who Tim Russert went out broadcasting with on election nights.

The article compares Olbermann to Edward R. Murrow.  As far as I’m concerned, Olbermann wouldn’t have been fit to run Murrow’s teleprompter.  Or Russert’s, for that matter.

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Yeah! I read this earlier today. I liked the part where

...his parents thought psychological testing was in order…

His pathology manifested itself early!



For any voter trying to choose between the two candidates for commander in chief, there is no better test than this: When American strategy in a critical theater was up for grabs, John McCain proposed a highly unpopular and risky path, which he accurately predicted could lead to success. Barack Obama proposed a popular and politically safe route that would have led to an unnecessary and debilitating American defeat at the hands of al Qaeda.

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Proof on June 15, 2008 at 08:22 pm
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I can’t imagine waking up every morning with that outlook on life. He seems so miserable.

Kansasgirl on June 16, 2008 at 03:40 am

If Olbermann died of a heart attack at work, would anyone care? Would MSNBC even cover it?

His tombstone could read STFU&RIP.

Mickey on June 16, 2008 at 06:23 am

I wish Olby would shut the hell up.


What’s going to happen to US industry when the global warming extremists like John McCain double the price of electricity?  I would think all these factories will close and set up in countries where they aren’t scared of technology.


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The Whistler on June 16, 2008 at 06:43 am

Whistler & Mickey:  There aren’t too many journalists that I truly despise, but Olbermann is one of them. 

He is the Howard Stern ‘shock-jock’ of political commentary and deserves to be flushed down the same toilet with Howie.


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“As a conservative, I will not be overly enthusiastic about voting for John McCain on November 4 - but I will be sprinting to the polling place to do so!”
Matthew May, conservative commentator, The American Spectator

pparets on June 16, 2008 at 07:34 am
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The adjective that typically comes to my mind regarding Olbermann is smarmy.



For any voter trying to choose between the two candidates for commander in chief, there is no better test than this: When American strategy in a critical theater was up for grabs, John McCain proposed a highly unpopular and risky path, which he accurately predicted could lead to success. Barack Obama proposed a popular and politically safe route that would have led to an unnecessary and debilitating American defeat at the hands of al Qaeda.

Frederick W. Kagan

Proof on June 16, 2008 at 07:48 am

"These comments do not reflect the Kieth Olberman that I have known for all these years...”
-B. Obama

Wing Chun Geologist on June 16, 2008 at 11:02 am

The scary thing is that I can see NBC replacing Russert on election coverage withh this tool.


"Although I can accept talking scarecrows, lions and great wizards in emerald cities, I find it hard to believe there is no paperwork involved when your house lands on a witch.”
- Dave James

Steve L. on June 17, 2008 at 05:59 am
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The scary thing is that I can see NBC replacing Russert on election coverage with this tool.

If they should be so foolish, they can watch the ratings tank and soon figure out the reason why.



For any voter trying to choose between the two candidates for commander in chief, there is no better test than this: When American strategy in a critical theater was up for grabs, John McCain proposed a highly unpopular and risky path, which he accurately predicted could lead to success. Barack Obama proposed a popular and politically safe route that would have led to an unnecessary and debilitating American defeat at the hands of al Qaeda.

Frederick W. Kagan

Proof on June 17, 2008 at 06:07 am

I think they should do that and then they can sell the advertising on the broadcast to pot pipe manufacturers, viagra, living without bathing magazine and other natural advertisers.


What’s going to happen to US industry when the global warming extremists like John McCain double the price of electricity?  I would think all these factories will close and set up in countries where they aren’t scared of technology.


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The Whistler on June 17, 2008 at 06:15 am

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“If a conservative is still a republican after the last 13 years, he is blind to the fact that his party of choice has failed him utterly.” – Realitybasedbob

realitybasedbob on June 17, 2008 at 06:23 am
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