Two-hour Keef tonight.

[Clark2008]

Apparently, to discuss the end of the world since the ascention of neo-cons in EVERY facet of society (kidding - well, not about the neo-cons, but that Keith will be discussing this).

Here's the newsletter:

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany was elected Tuesday by his peers to lead the Roman Catholic Church after the death of Pope John Paul II. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7523254/

The TWO-HOUR show is still in flux, but you can expect full coverage of the first new Pope in 26 years.

Countdown w/ Keith Olbermann broadcasts LIVE at 8 pm et, and the count is never complete without you. Join us.

-- CF

Countdown Home: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3036677/

More:
With 168 moments of silence and the message that goodness can overcome evil, victims of the worst act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history were remembered Tuesday at the Oklahoma City National Memorial. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7555671/

In a surprise turn, the man accused of the BTK serial killings waived his right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday, meaning he acknowledged the state has enough evidence to go to trial. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7558111/

An aspiring physicist was sentenced to more than eight years in prison on Monday and ordered to pay $3.5 million for his role in a spree of arson and vandalism that targeted gas-guzzling Hummers and other sports utility vehicles. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7550964/

With pealing bells and chanting priests, Ethiopians welcomed the return Tuesday of the first piece of a giant, 1,700-year-old granite obelisk that was looted from the African country 68 years ago by Italian troops. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7556856/

The government on Tuesday discarded its one-size-fits-all food pyramid in favor of 12 different triangle-shaped guides, each geared to people's differing lifestyles and nutritional needs. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7548096/

In a country which boasts such delicacies as sardines on toast comes the newly crowned finest restaurant in the world -- serving "sardine on toast sorbet." The Fat Duck, an English countryside former pub, has topped an annual list of the world's best restaurants, marking a new gastronomic triumph for a country once known for, well, other reasons besides its food. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7558792/

[gkhouston]

1. You owe Patsy a Coke

or maybe some sardine on toast sorbet, which is slightly less disgusting to me than the new choice of Pope. I really didn't want it to be Ratzinger, and I'm not even Catholic.

[WhirlyGirl]

2. Could that be because of the way ...

... the newly minted Benedict pointlessly intervened in our 2004 election campaign?

Btw, one of the cable news mavens (I was switching frequently between them, so can't recall which one) informed the folks at home that Joe is really friendly and kind on a one-to-one level. (imagine these two in red :hug:)

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<< I really didn't want it to be Ratzinger, and I'm not even Catholic. >> gk

[gkhouston]

3. actually, it wasn't that particular incident

although I'm none too pleased about that, either. Africa's on fire, and the last thing we need is yet another Pope with his head in the sand wrt to the use of condoms for preventing the spread of HIV.

[Berry Cool]

4. I admit, I feel the same

Another non-Catholic chiming in, saying I feel sad for all the Catholics who will yet again find themselves dealing with a Pope who will not understand the complexities of their lives. And will probably think the whole idea of women being more involved in their church is a big fat joke. *sigh*