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January 21, 2011

Olbermann Smear Victim Makes World's Most Futile Request

Keith Olbermann smeared John S Wilson on the air after Wilson wrote a post about succession plans for incapacitated Congressmen. Then Mr Wilson made what we rightly describe as the most futile request in the world, and Oralmann's response was just what you'd expect:

WILSON: @KeithOlbermann Don't believe everything you hear. I'm a registered Democrat.
WILSON: @KeithOlbermann @Eugene_Robinson Ha. Let's hope so. It'd be nice to be invited on so I may respond.
WILSON: @KeithOlbermann Are you willing to have me on so I may respond? I think that's fair.
TWITTERMANN: You've already said your piece, sadly
WILSON: @KeithOlbermann I don't need to be on TV. My body of work speaks for itself. However, I do deserve a chance to respond.
WILSON: @KeithOlbermann You're not scared are you? You ranted for 6 minutes. I can't get 3? That's all I need to make my point.
TWITTERMANN: Your point was made. You embarrassed yourself, this country, and the human race.
WILSON: @NathanEmpsall @KeithOlbermann What do you call a commentator who won't let someone respond to their scurrilous charges? Coward fits.
WILSON: Ask @KeithOlbermann if he'll invite me to talk about my article he lambasted for 6 min. last night - http://on.msnbc.com/gTGjnO
WILSON: @KeithOlbermann defines a debate as a 6 min. rant with no chance of his opponent replying. Good to know.

Edward R Olbermann's idea of journalism: level attacks, and don't give your victim the chance to respond. Even when the 'facts' Olby spews turn out to be untrue:

Case in point: The article in question did not first appear on a "right wing" blog, as Think Progress and Olbermann intoned. In fact, it appeared on The Loop 21, an African-American opinion blog that not only permits diversity of opinion and thought but thrives on it. Contrary to Olbermann's insinuations, as a Governor's Fellow I wasn't a member of Gov. McDonnell's (R-VA) administration any more than I was chief of staff for the two Democratic Virginia state legislators I interned for.

Read Mr Wilson's full response and learn all the stuff Keith Olbermann hides from his gullible viewers.

On tonight's Hour of Spin:

Attack on Paul Ryan (R) with Ezra the K and far-left TPM hack.
Complaints about as-yet nonexistent spending cuts with Jonathan Alter Ego.
Giffords update.
Another thrilling Friday thpecial: thermonizing with Thurber as Keith thends hith latht viewer thoundly to thleep.

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By syvyn11

on January 21, 2011 7:59 PM

Sorry guys. No video of the week, no abstract, no sign off. Had a heart cath done today. Still sore from it. Part of my transplant work up. Good news, my heart is fine. Bad news, poop test is next. Well, If I can navigate Olby-planet, getting a sample of my own poop can't be that bad.

By bobbytomale

on January 21, 2011 8:10 PM

Tuned in, Ezra Klein just used a hostage metaphor where he included some firearm related rhetoric where he compared the threat of government shutdown to the threat of shooting hostages.

Anyone with a brain can realize he was just using a metaphor, but still worth noting especially since it went unchallenged by Keith.

By SB_Mich on January 21, 2011 8:25 PM

syvyn,

For your test next week, why don't you just send the doc a tape of Countdown?

By Mike C.

on January 21, 2011 8:40 PM

We should understand that only Republicans, conservatives, and Fox personalities are supposed to stop the gun rhetoric and metaphors. The other side can do whatever the hell they want.
The above was sarcasm.

By syvyn11

on January 21, 2011 8:48 PM

No Mich, it's supposed to by MY CRAP, not Olby's.

By SoCalRightist on January 21, 2011 8:57 PM

We Win We Win.. Asswipe is GONE

By SoCalRightist on January 21, 2011 8:58 PM

We Win We Win.. Asswipe is GONE

By Mike C.

on January 21, 2011 8:59 PM

I've been thinking about this since Sunday. Kevin Harlan, who called the Jets-Patriots AFC Divisional Playoff game for Westwood One, referred to Shonn Greene's late touchdown giving the Jets a 27-14 lead (pending the extra point) as "the dagger!" That is a catchphrase that Harlan has used for years in his NFL and NBA play-by-play. Doesn't he realize he is inspiring people to drive stakes into the chests of those they despise?
Again, that was sarcasm. You see how insane this is?
Now, back to OlbyPlanet...

By bobbytomale

on January 21, 2011 9:24 PM

Wonder where Keith will end up.

And yeah, Mike C. I have had the same thinking going on. Think of how many phrases are gun related. More have been popping into my head. "Backfire" "Shoot first, ask questions later", "Don't shoot the messenger" etc.

By mkdawuss

on January 21, 2011 9:28 PM

He'll resurface somewhere. He's not done yet.

By SoCalRightist on January 21, 2011 9:31 PM

MSNBC lean forward... strike that...Bend Over
turn out the lights, close the door, 7 days a week of prison flicks

By Mike C.

on January 21, 2011 9:41 PM

What do you mean, SoCal?

By SoCalRightist on January 21, 2011 9:48 PM

Just what I said, msnbc= bend over. This is thew best Friday i've had in a long time. As for Wuss, slobermann might show up on air america. Oh yeah, that's right, air america got cancelled too. Anyone need a bathtub salesman?

By Mike C.

on January 21, 2011 9:51 PM

Mediaite: BREAKING: Keith Olbermann Announces Tonight's Countdown As His Last Show
I'm speechless, but at the same time, I'm not ready to celebrate. How many near misses have we had in the last three months alone?

By SoCalRightist on January 21, 2011 9:57 PM

check the obituaries tomorrow to see if he hung himself. Better yet, see if there's running water to his apartment, that tub can hold only so much. This is a spill over from the elections of last november. We're not done until 2012.

By twelvepackaday

on January 21, 2011 9:58 PM

Keith has been fired!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FINALLY AND END TO HIS GARBAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am having 2 twelve packs today!!!

By zona9 on January 21, 2011 10:02 PM

Ding dong the witch is dead! WWWWoooooo Fucking HHHHHHoooooooo!

By zona9 on January 21, 2011 10:02 PM

Ding dong the witch is dead! WWWWoooooo Fucking HHHHHHoooooooo!

By syvyn11

on January 21, 2011 10:03 PM

I'm sorry, but.... Didn't Phil say that they extended Keith's contract for four years?

By zona9 on January 21, 2011 10:03 PM

Ding dong the witch is dead! WWWWoooooo Fucking HHHHHHoooooooo!

By zona9 on January 21, 2011 10:04 PM

Ding dong the witch is dead! WWWWoooooo Fucking HHHHHHoooooooo!

By djwolf76

on January 21, 2011 10:08 PM

Well, I certainly thought the "sign-off" sounded good, and then he said that Tim Russert was the biggest protector and cheerleader for him. The False Murrow just couldn't help himself to bring up Tim Russert, who isn't alive to defend himself. Well, I will Defend Tim:

Keith Olbermann, you single handedly destroyed the network of Murrow, Brokaw, and Russert. Yes, all 3 were all Democrats, but you drove the NBC brand right off of the cliff. But to bring up Russert? As a Republican, I had sincere respect for Tim Russert. He exemplified averything that was RIGHT about journalism. I enjoyed watching Meet the Press because he couldn't be fooled by a fool that was trying to fool him. He told it like it was, and did superior research to get the best out of who was being interviewed. He wanted a smart audience. Even Russert appeared on Hannity's show to discuss topics unrelated to politics. You sir, spent your time at MSNBC throwing bombs at everyone with whom you disagree with, which in essence was EVERYONE WHO BEAT YOU HANDILY IN THE RATINGS. You didn't offer an opposing point of view. You were an asshole to your colleagues. You said the most vicious and vile things about people on air. May this first hammer to fall at your "Former Network" not be the last. Crazy Larry, Madcow, Junk, Dylan, Chrisso Marx, Andrea Mitchell, Upchuck Todd, Morning Schmoe, Jannsen and Co., Contessa Brewer: Consider this your final warning. Shape up or else.

Irony: 5:30pm I got a call that I had just been hired for the job I wanted, after being unemployed for 2 months. At 8:55pm this shitbagger is signing off.

By johnny dollar

on January 21, 2011 10:14 PM

New post is up on Olby's firing (that's what it was...Comcast's doing...read the Business Insider link).

By zona9 on January 21, 2011 10:15 PM

Ding dong the witch is dead! WWWWoooooo Fucking HHHHHHoooooooo!

This is what happens when you treat everyone you work with like shit. My personal fav on-air Olby hissy fit? When anchoring MSNBC election coverage and a panel table took too long for Olby’s taste to throw back to him and Keith slammed his fist down loudly on his desk. You can actually see the panelists faces flinch.Big ol’ pear-shaped, child-bearing hips, fat ass Baby Keith throwing an actual temper tantrum! Well, Keithy, you Media Matters loving, smear spreading douche, goodbye to you! I’ll never think of an Ag College without thinking of two things…cow shit and you. Kisses.

By syvyn11

on January 21, 2011 10:21 PM

I smell sitcom....

"On January 20, Keith Olbermann was asked to remove himself from his place of employment. That request came from his boss Phil Griffin. Deep down, he knew they were right-wing weasels, but he also knew that some day he would return to take his vengeance. With nowhere else to go, he appeared at the home of his friend, Dan Rather. Several years earlier, Rather's employers had thrown HIM out, requesting that HE never return. Can two opinionated liberal news anchors share an apartment without driving each other crazy?"

By zona9 on January 21, 2011 10:23 PM

Sorry guys about the multiples. Please delete

By Mike C.

on January 21, 2011 10:24 PM

Having seen video of his farewell, I know there won't be a reprieve for him like there was in November. This is really the end.

By djwolf76

on January 21, 2011 10:28 PM

Can two opinionated liberal news anchors share an apartment without driving each other crazy?"

Now If Bill O'Reilly lived right across the hall, then that's must see tv!

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