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June 24, 2011

Olbermann Revives Grudge Against Petraeus with New Attack

Keith Olbermann is such a slippery, weaselly bastard. On September 10, 2007, the hot political topic of the day was the moveon.org advertisement that portrayed General David Petraeus as 'General Betray Us'. Politicos from Mitt Romney to Nancy Pelosi condemned this attempt to paint a military hero as a traitor who would betray his country. Of course Edward R Olbermann chimed in, attacking Republicans as 'egregious' for criticizing the ad, while pretending to be reluctant to echo the ad by saying: 'Not to defend that phraseology'.

Funny, how Olbermahn pretended to disapprove of the Petraeus-BetrayUs line...funny, because it was Olbermann himself who created it! Weeks before the moveon.org ad appeared with its reprehensible language, Edward R Olbermann had already beaten them to the punch, bellowing in his opening spiel:

OLBERMANN: Which of these stories will you be talking about tomorrow? The Petraeus report, less Petraeus, more betrayaeus (ph).

Just to drive the point home he also plastered it on screen, as the graphic illustrates. But when Olbermann's own language became so toxic that even Nancy Pelosi rejected it, Keith pretended like he had nothing to do with it, and whimpered: 'Not to defend that phraseology'. As we said, Olby is a weasel, and a spineless one at that.

So what does this all have to do with tonight's Hour of Spin? Follow. Oralmann's vicious attack on Petraeus, impugning his patriotism by calling him a traitor, had its roots in Gen Petraeus's plan to surge in Iraq. And Gen Olbermahn didn't like that, not one bit. He railed against it night after night, predicting that Petraeus's reckless plan was doomed to result in a massacre of US forces, and would produce nothing more than 'failed blood-letting'.

Oralmann kept up his smears of Petraeus. A year later, as the success of the surge became evident and the predicted 'blood-letting' failed to take place, Olby moved the goalposts, insisting that the goal of the surge wasn't about reducing violence anyway, so there! And besides, he pointed out with the loopy assistance of Rachel Maddow, Petraeus is just trying to 'sell a political platform'.

For normal people what happened next would have been the end of the grudge. A candidate for President was asked about the surge in Iraq. His response:

It succeeded beyond our wildest dreams.

The candidate who said that? Our current President: Barack Obama. That should've been enough even for Olbermann to pack it in, and admit (if only to himself) that he was wrong about the surge, and wrong about Petraeus.

Ah, but the infamous, deplorable one does not give up his grudges so easily. Being proven wrong only deepened and intensified his seething hatred for Petraeus. And now, years after it was clear to everyone--even Barack Obama--that the General was right and Keith Olbermann was horribly, disastrously incorrect, Olby hasn't moved on. He's never admitted he got it wrong. He's never retracted calling the General an un-American traitor--let alone apologized for it. And tonight he will launch a fresh attack on David Petraeus.

The latest Special Education Comment will demand (yes, demand! Are you listening, Mr President?!) that Barack Obama pull the nomination of David Petraeus to head the CIA. Because? Well, he'll have the usual talking-point reasons assembled by trollling through his favorite blue blogs, and no doubt he'll frame it as having to do with 'torture' or some other pretextual justification. But now you know the truth, the real reason why Olbermann hates General David Petraeus and is still holding a grudge for nearly half a decade.

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By cjflan32

on June 24, 2011 6:40 PM

ANOTHER JOHNNY DOLLAR SMEAR! ENOUGH OUT OF YOU!

M-Ditty has no comment, apparently because it takes him a month to read 100 blog posts.

And unless it's "so what? people are allowed to change their opinions," or "so much for hypocrisy huh? once again keith olbermann asks the questions no one will ask," MKDAWUSS has no comment.

And for those of you who have issues with big words (Carlos, I'm looking at you) impugn means " to assail by words or arguments," or "oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity."

So yeah, asking if a general is going to betray his country means he's impugning his patriotism.

By cjflan32

on June 24, 2011 6:41 PM

And MKDAWUSS has still refused to answer Johnny Dollar regarding why Olbermann and Current won't release Countdown's ratings.

It's been almost a day and a half, why not keep it going?

By syvyn11

on June 24, 2011 6:45 PM

God knows when Oralmann's web staff will posts worst. But if it's before 11pm, don't expect the abstract until mid-saturday afternoon. Dialysis will wipe me out. I'm afraid it will be that way for the foreseeable future.

Well, let's get on with it....Next week, I'll post a Thurber Free Video of the Week. This week, I'd thought I'd try something different, with apologies to Casey Kasem.

And we'll take a break counting down the the hits (and misses) to do this...... Long distance dedication.

And it reads,

Dear Syvyn11,

Me and my boo have been apart for almost over a year. People where he worked kept us apart. Namely a meanie named Joe. Joe was mad that I accused him of murder. HOW DARE HE! Well, he still has the lowest rated morning show on cable! And I'm now on the lowest rated news show in prime time! We tried to keep in touch, he wrote for my blog, but it wasn't the same. But then, he started to work in a new place. And now we are together again. I can look in to his bloated eyes and his chubby face and fantasize about him taking me only as one man can take another. I dream of us, hand in fat hand, running down the beach. And to the day where we can get married by Mayor Bloomberg in City Hall. So, Syvyn11, I want to dedicate Diana Ross and Lionel Ritchie's "Endless love" for my boo, Keith.

Signed....

Markos Moulitsas

Well, Markos, you sick twisted freak. Here's your Thurber Free Long Distance Dedication of the Week. Keith and Markos, together forever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVJnMj2oKfo

Thanks for joining us on OlbyWatch Top 5, see you next week and remember....

Keep your feet on the ground.... And keep your hands where I can see them.

By cjflan32

on June 24, 2011 7:02 PM

"I want everyone to thank MKDAWUSS for this friendly reminder that Janeane Garofalo is a rude, vile, race-baiting b**** who generalized all people of color and female gender who have conservative values as self-loathing individuals. And thinks Anthony Weiner showing off his dick and lying about it is the fault of everyone but Anthony Weiner.

MKDAWUSS, who thinks that Janeane Garofalo is an "honest and reliable" source. Give him a hand!"

It's worth noting that there isn't a problem with having a racist on your show.

The problem lies in a show host, saying "Uh huh, uh huh" and nodding in approval while your guest says things that are both untrue and racist all the while going unchallenged.

Since in Olbermann's world silence is consent, and neither has called out Garofalo for her vile positions, both Keith Olbermann and MKDAWUSS are racists.

By Philly on June 24, 2011 9:59 PM

Here's to liberal diversity at Countdown to Oblivion on CurrentTV.

http://ace.mu.nu/archives/317883.php

By syvyn11

on June 24, 2011 10:33 PM

I tried to listen to the 'special ED' comment. Got less than 20 seconds into it before I got sick. What made me sick? No, it wasn't that Kung Pow chicken from the Chinese place with a 'c' health rating. It was Obly's first sentence. Gen. Petraeus doesn't meet 'the morality test!'.

Keith, Petaeus's job isn't a school teacher, HE PROTECTING YOUR UNGRATEFUL ASS!!! Sorry if intelligence means he doesn't associate with nuns and priests. Sorry, it's a dirty job, Keith. But you seem to think that our enenmies are playing by certain rules. THEY AREN'T! They are trying to kill us. Either they kill us or WE KILL THEM! I prefer option 'b'.

By syvyn11

on June 24, 2011 11:13 PM

Like when ATT throttles your internet connection to a paltry 256k cause of some stupid assed limit on "Unlimited" DSL, IT'S THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD!!!!

Bronze: Some jerk who 'slapped a seal' which is what Kos and Keith call sex.

Silver: Chris Christie- for the sin of critizing King Obama for handing off debt cieling talks to Slow Joe Biden. Then when Christie appaulds Eric Cantor's walking out of meeting as a good thing to get Obama in the room (you know, between campaign fundraisers), it garners monkeymann's ire for supporting Cantor's leaving.

God knows Keith can't make KING obama unhappy by naming him a WPITW for not showing up.

GOLD: Lonesome Rhodes Beck: I don't get it. I've watched it 10 times. So what Glenn wanted to kiss Rick. Hell, I've kissed my male cousin on the mouth. But it's cool, were Italians!

So, that's week one in the books. And, lock up the newsroom, plug in the DVD player and put in whatever the hell they play on Current on weekends. IT'S FRIDAY. Looks like we made it. But how long will Olby? If I get any gems, I'll share them here. But until then....

Let's be careful out there. (A olbywatch tradtion like none other)

By cjflan32

on June 25, 2011 11:37 AM

Where's MKDAWUSS this morning?

No articles from Media Matters?

No "Olbermann is better than everyone because he has 125,860 fans" arguments?

No clips of Olbermann talking to people who throw out blanket statements of racism while he nods in approval?

No comments on Olbermann calling a general in the United States Army a traitor?

I didn't think so. Remember, in Olbermann's world silence is consent and since MKDAWUSS has nothing to say about General Petraeus he must feel the next head of the CIA hates America.

Way to show respect for the people that grant you the freedom to be an idiot you ungrateful toad.

By djwolf76

on June 25, 2011 1:25 PM

The LAST person in the world that should be judging someone on morals is The False Murrow. I remember this douche trashing Carrie Prejean & Christine O'Donnell with Michael Musto, who is perfectly MORAL-LESS.

By supercents

on June 26, 2011 7:39 PM

Does anyone else think this is hilarious? If you go to the Current.com main page and click on FAQ's, this is what you get. NOTE: This is not the page for Keith's Show, it is the main page for Current.

My instinct says that Keith made all of these questions. I can't imagine these are actually example questions they are getting from real people, so much that they literally need to call them FAQ's.

18 our of 19 are directly related to Keith. HAHAH really check out number 10!

1. What is Current TV?
2. How can I get Current TV and view shows like “Countdown With Keith Olbermann”?
3. I can’t get Keith because my cable TV provider does not carry Current TV. What can I do to get Current TV?
4. What is Current TV doing so I can get Keith Olbermann and other shows from my cable provider?
5. I can’t get Keith Olbermann’s show because Current TV is not part of the basic channel package available from my cable or satellite provider, how can I get Keith Olbermann and other Current shows?
6. What date will Keith’s new show premiere on the network?
7. If I miss Keith’s show at 8pm ET will it repeat?
8. Can I watch Keith on websites such as You Tube, Hulu and other digital platforms?
9. Will I be able to access podcasts of the show? If so, where can I get them?
10. What else is on Current TV besides Keith Olbermann?
11. Are Current TV and “Countdown” going to be available in high-definition (HDTV)?
12. Are Current TV and shows like “Countdown” going to be available on video-on-demand (VOD)?
13. Will Keith be available in Canada or Mexico?
14. How can I stay abreast of the latest news about Current and Keith Olbermann’s show?
15. Can I watch Keith’s show on a mobile device?
16. Will Keith’s show be available on satellite radio?
17. Will Keith’s new show maintain the same format as his previous show on a different network?
18. Will you stream Keith’s new show on your website?
19. Why won't you be streaming Keith’s show online?

For real, what was the FAQ page like, before Keith's show?

By djwolf76

on June 26, 2011 9:20 PM

Supercents, I think that The False Murrow will soon claim that he created Current TV and that Al Gore works FOR HIM too.

By supercents

on June 26, 2011 9:36 PM

It's absurd djwolf76. I agree with you.

All,

Current has links to cable operators to easily ask them to carry Current. Could someone please help make a petition to cable operators to DROP CurrentTV?

I would love to have a different channel on Comcast than CurrentTV. 6 to 9 hours of Keith on that channel everyday clinches the fact that I will not be watching it.

I have to think they can find another channel that will bring in more ratings.

By cjflan32

on June 26, 2011 11:17 PM

supercents to answer your question the FAQ page was a normal FAQ page.

This is an all-in move. They have to revolve this network around Olbermann so it doesn't surprise me.

By tonyome

on June 27, 2011 9:59 AM

I have Time Warner, and something interesting happened over the weekend. They've been running a commercial advertising GMC TV, and Bill Cosby is in the commercial. GMC TV is supposed to show older family friendly shows. What I find interesting is that the commercial says "coming soon to channel 138", which is the same channel as Current right now. Not sure if that means they are going to dump Current or just move it to a different channel. What's a shame is that SOME of the shows on Current are actually good - "Doctors Without Borders" was a really good show, and they had a couple other good ones. Seems like bringing Olberdork on the network will just totally doom the channel.

By tonyome

on June 27, 2011 10:01 AM

By cjflan32

on June 27, 2011 12:23 PM

Here's your MKDAWUSS update.

Rough week for Carlos, who proved he's a racist, a hypocrite, is unpatriotic, in dire need of an eye exam, unable to keep track of his own statements, and unable to defend his hero in any way, shape or form.

This rolls out Olbermann's Facebook page and has the nerve to say we grasp at straws. On with the update:

-This is the third day since MKDAWUSS ignored Olbermann's comments regarding General David Petraeus' loyalty to America.

-This is the third day since MKDAWUSS implied that Janeane Garofalo was an "honest and reliable" source used by Keith Olbermann.

-This is the third day since MKDAWUSS started using the "Keith Olbermann has more Facebook fans than..." argument to show how popular Olbermann is.

-This is the fourth day since MKDAWUSS began ignoring Johnny Dollar's questions regarding why Keith "transparency" Olbermann and Keith "the highest rated show not on Fox News" Olbermann won't release his tv show ratings.

-This is the fourth day since MKDAWUSS said a soccer team gets higher ratings than a cable news channel.

-This is the fourth day since MKDAWUSS failed to either confirm or deny that Keith Olbermann has invited Sarah Palin to Countdown.

-This is the fourth day since MKDAWUSS tried to paint Keith Olbermann as an unestablished despite repeating multiple times he has a "loyal fanbase that will follow him anywhere."

-This is the fourth day since MKDAWUSS failed to explain how Eric Bolling is relevant.

-This is the fourth day since MKDAWUSS posted an article from a site he himself has said lacks credibility in an effort to show Olbermann ahead of a tv channel that, like Current, no one else watches.

-This is the fifth day since MKDAWUSS lied about the number of colored people in the Countdown staff picture.

-This is the sixth day since MKDAWUSS ignored Johnny Dollar's claims that Markos Moulitsas lied about Joe Scarborough's ratings and accused Scarborough of murder.

-This is the eighteenth day since MKDAWUSS ignored the fact that Anthony Weiner lied to several journalists and allowed others to smear Andrew Breitbart in order to salvage his own reputation.

-This is the fifty-sixth day since MKDAWUSS ignored Olbermann’s hypocritical Twitter comments regarding Fox News and the death of Osama bin Laden.

-This is the seventy-fourth day since MKDAWUSS said, “I didn't think he'd stoop to that low a level,” regarding Olbermann’s comments on S.E. Cupp.

-This is the ninety-sixth day since MKDAWUSS said “KO is still doing the work that most of the media won't do: Ask the tough questions regardless of who's being asked.”

-This is the one hundred and sixty-first day since MKDAWUSS said "Give him (Olbermann) credit for trying to be the bigger man and attempt to be part of the solution and not the problem," regarding the increased vitriol in this country. Two days later, Olbermann called Joe Lieberman a "delusional liar".

-This is the one hundred and sixty-eighth day since MKDAWUSS called for someone to take "responsibility" for the "media-political climate" that has been created.

-This is the one hundred and sixty-eighth day since MKDAWUSS said "maybe" when asked if Olbermann should distance himself from the title of his book 63 minutes after he called for someone to take some "responsibility" for the "media-political climate" that has been created.

-This is the one hundred and sixty-eighth day since MKDAWUSS claimed that Keith Olbermann, the Daily Kos and Media Matters for America are "credible" and "honest" sources.

-This is the one hundred and sixty-eighth day since MKDAWUSS failed to name five conservatives blaming liberals for the Tuscon massacre.

-This is the one hundred and sixty-eighth day since MKDAWUSS told "you all" Kossack BoyBlue apologized for his blog post 54 minutes after he said the left "wasn't buying" the condolences of Sarah Palin and Michelle Bachmann.

-This is the one hundred and sixty-eighth day since MKDAWUSS said he wasn't sure if Jared Loughner's massacre was "politically motivated".

-This is the one hundred and eighty-sixth day since MKDAWUSS ignored Johnny Dollar's post concerning Olbermann's lie about Bill O'Reilly stealing someone's seat.

-This is the one hundred and eighty-sixth day since MKDAWUSS ignored Johnny Dollar's comments concerning Olbermann's lie about NBC's football ratings.

-This is one hundred and ninety-second day since MKDAWUSS failed to acknowledge Keith Olbermann's comments and cowardice regarding the Assange rape case and subsequent Twitter ban issue.

-This is the one hundred and ninety-second day since MKDAWUSS failed to bring up a legitimate criticism of Bristol Palin.

-This is the one hundred and ninety-third day since MKDAWUSS accused the regulars of Olbermann Watch of trashing Mr. Olbermann the father without evidence.

-This is the one hundred and ninety-third day since MKDAWUSS accused the regulars of Olbermann Watch of trashing Mrs. Olbermann without evidence.

-This is the one hundred and ninety-sixth day since MKDAWUSS failed to explain how this:

http://mediamatters.org/research/201012090001

is an example of Glenn Beck using a "stupid Nazi comparison". And no MKDAWUSS, keywording "Nazi" and throwing in your opinion of context is not an explanation.

-This is the one hundred and ninety-eighth day since MKDAWUSS insinuated that "Pitchforks and Torches" is a better seller than conservative books because there were no copies of it available at his bookstore.

-This is the two hundred and second day since MKDAWUSS accused the members of Olbermann Watch of "dodging questions".

By tonyome

on June 27, 2011 4:11 PM

Has anyone else noticed that Olberdork is wearing Sarah Palin style glasses?

By syvyn11

on June 27, 2011 6:21 PM

My guess for tonight's show....

That the O.S.E.C (Olbermann Selective Editing Crew) will work their magic on the Bachmann/FNS interview to make Mrs. Bachmann really into a flake. He'll put in Chris Wallace's 'flake' comment. Olby then will make some snarky "Welcome to the club" type statement.

By djwolf76

on June 27, 2011 7:39 PM

1 week into Contdung and the False Murrow has been fired by the Yankees!

http://sports.yahoo.com/sportsminute

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