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RamboLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-05-10 03:12 PM
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Bill Kristol writes, "MSNBC’s suspension of Keith Olbermann is ludicrous
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Via @ThinkProgress The Weekly Standard's Bill Kristol writes, "MSNBC’s suspension of Keith Olbermann is ludicrous."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/t/via-thinkprogress-the-wee_636882555772928.html
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Ian David Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-05-10 03:14 PM
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1. Okay, I've changed my mind. If Bill Kristol thinks this is ridiculous, then I say fire Keith.
I'M KIDDING!!!



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Justitia Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-05-10 03:14 PM
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2. You know it's ludicrous when even that rightwing hack is calling bullshit. -eom
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Lucy Goosey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-05-10 03:14 PM
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3. Wow. I agree with Kristol!
That never happens.
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nadinbrzezinski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-05-10 03:14 PM
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4. Blind nut finds a nut too!!!!
And I need a shower... I agree with Bill Kristol.

If more RWers go there... Keith will be back.
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gkhouston Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-05-10 03:14 PM
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5. Ok, that's probably the first laugh KO's gotten today.
Getting Kristol's support is a dubious distinction.
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Kalyke Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-05-10 03:15 PM
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6. Good Lord. I didn't wake up today thinking I'd be agreeing with Bill Kristol!
:wow:
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cynatnite Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-05-10 03:15 PM
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7. I agree with William "The Bloody"...OMG...I just vomited in my mouth. n/t
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Naturyl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-05-10 03:15 PM
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8. Even Kristol can't pretend it makes any sense (n/t)
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HughBeaumont Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-05-10 03:16 PM
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9. Broken Clock - Twice a Day . . .
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jgraz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-05-10 03:19 PM
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11. Kristol's more like a broken millennial calendar
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bushisanidiot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-05-10 03:19 PM
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10. This whole incident is an exercise in journalistic integrity.
Edited on Fri Nov-05-10 03:19 PM by bushisanidiot
and if you ask me, it's designed to point out the LACK of journalistic integrity at Fox "news".

There is a difference between FOX and MSNBC, and MSNBC is proving. Bill Kristol and the rest of the righties are only pissed because they know this issue is making them look like right wing partisan hacks.. not at all "fair and balanced".

Fox is being played by MSNBC, and they don't even realize it.
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leftstreet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-05-10 03:20 PM
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12. That should give everyone pause n/t
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Odin2005 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-05-10 03:46 PM
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13. OMG, I think this is the first time that Krystol is ever right!
Edited on Fri Nov-05-10 03:46 PM by Odin2005
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RamboLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-05-10 03:53 PM
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14. Damn - Kristol nails it
First, he donated money to candidates he liked. He didn’t take money, or favors, in a way that influenced his reporting.

Second, he’s not a reporter. It’s an opinion show. If Olbermann wants to put his money where his mouth is, more power to him.

Third, GE, the corporate parent of MSNBC, gives money to political organizations. GE executives and, I’m sure, NBC executives give money. Why can’t Olbermann?

Perhaps Olbermann violated NBC News “policy and standards.” But NBC doesn’t have real news standards for MSNBC—otherwise the channel wouldn’t exist. It’s a little strange to get all high and mighty now.

But there’s now a Republican House, and perhaps GE is trying to curry favor by dumping Olbermann?

http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/keep-keith_514980.html
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blondeatlast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-05-10 03:55 PM
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15. Good Lord, the sky is yellow with purple polka dots.
I'm not kidding--and I agree with Kristol. I need to gargle now; ick.
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