Olbermann "Special Comment" tonight to take on a Dem: Hillary Clinton

[npincus]

I'm all ears.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/03/12/keith-olbermann-to-do-sp_n_91110.html

It's a significant moment, because it marks the first time a full-throated special comment will have been directed exclusively at a Democrat. Not just the Democrats, whom Olbermann accused along with the Republicans last May for failing to do anything to get the country out of Iraq, but one particular Democrat — a Democrat whom, incidentally, he did a special comment defending in July after the Defense Dept. sent her a letter accusing her of facilitating anti-U.S. propaganda by demanding to know whether the administration had conceived of an exit strategy from Iraq. He also defended her husband, Bill Clinton, in Sept. 2006 after his controversial interview with FNC's Chris Wallace. I wouldn't expect either of them to get much defending this time around — though something tells me this one will get a lot more than 100,000 views.

[redqueen]

1. That is incorrect - it's not directed "at a Democrat"... it's directed at her Campaign.

Lazy reporting.

[npincus]

3. SO HRC is a victim of her own campaign and bears no accountibility

for what they (and surrogates) say and do? Ridiculous! As Obama takes responsibility for his camapgn tactics (Samantha Power resignation is an example), Hillary should stop playing vicitm and take responsibility for hers.

Olbermann's indictment of the campaign she's run is an indictment of the candidate- that can't be escaped. Unliess he is exlicity giving her a pass, that's the way it is.

[redqueen]

5. Did I say that? No. I corrected the mistake in the OP, that is all.

All the rest is spin.

[npincus]

11. and my response was, the candidate IS the campaign,

no difference.

[Hieronymus]

48. Of course it's an indictment of Hillary, and rightly so.

[roguevalley]

45. she is the campaign unless she's a sock puppet for someone else

I would hope she is the campaign or this could be an indication of what a presidency by her would be like.

[redqueen]

57. I just would like to avoid the possibility of making things personal.

I know she takes ultimate responsibility, but he specifically said "the Clinton campaign".

[MethuenProgressive]

2. BREAKING NEWS! KO hates Hillary!

"Breaking news," if you've missed every show of his for the last year or so.

[DJ13]

4. BREAKING NEWS! Hillary supporters now say KO no longer matters !

[feedingfrenzy]

46. I NEVER watch that a*hole anymore

He's the most self-righteous bimbo in news.
I recorded some of his rants, edited them together
and we play it back at parties. He brings the house down.
He should put himself on Oddball.

[Hieronymus]

50. The key is "anymore" .. now that he doesn't say what you like to hear...

he's an a*hole.

[npincus]

9. Awww... poor Hillary the Victim. NONE of it could be because she's run a nasty,

mean-spirited, dirty-tricks campaign?

[helderheid]

10. Like this one?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mDyZ40AJYg

[otohara]

23. Dramatic Underground

every show for past 2 years?

Quite contrary, he's been portrayed as a truth to power hero here on the boards of DU. His criticism of HRC is fairly new due to her kitchen sink campaign tactics. IMO, he is still speaking truth to power, only this time it's one of our own.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

6. Thought It Will Be Based In Part On Fact, Much Of It I'm Sure Will Be Over Hyped Bias And Rhetoric.

I've been disappointed in his bias during all of this, and I expect it tonight to reach a fevered pitch. I don't totally fault him though, since this has been such an exciting and competitive primary season that even he isn't immune from taking sides and having a perception slanted towards whichever side he supports.

But what I always liked about his special comments were his blunt truth in them. Tonight, however, I think he will jump the shark a bit with his special comments since instead of being based on fact, I have a feeling they will become far more based on subjective perception and bias instead, which is a tad disappointing. I will watch it with an open mind though, and I hope it turns out to not be the case.

[AX10]

30. He has already jumped the shark, as have the leftist talk show hosts.

and bloggers.

[MadHound]

37. Leftist talk shows and bloggers?

I thought Democrats were leftist. Hell, according to the Hillary folks, Hillary is a leftist. If that's the case, what's wrong with being a leftist talk show host, blogger, or plain leftist? Especially since, at least according to the latest Hillary supporter spin, Obama is some sort of RW plant:shrug:

I think that you Hillary supporters are succumbing to dizziness and confusion resulting from too much of your own spin.

[scheming daemons]

55. yeah... he "jumped the shark"..... tonight's show may be his highest rated ever....

...

[Milo_Bloom]

61. Yep, the entire base has jumped the shark

ANd the voters of Iowa, GA, MS, WI, CT, IL and the other 24+ states...

They ALL jumped the shark.


Unfortunately, Clinton fell in the water and is currently being eaten by the shark... worse... no one cares.

[calimary]

7. Hey, this is one guy who tends to say what needs to be said.

I :loveya: Keith Olbermann!

[flyarm]

8. i have put MSNBC on child block in my home , it will get no ratings from me

and may i suggest women all over this country do the same!

thank you..from an Edwards supporter..who has had enough of the sexism at MSNBC.

Racism is not right..but nor is sexism...MSNBC has been blatantly sexist!

and if i have to keep seeing so called journalists make their choices known so blatantly as KO..then i will not longer watch any news in this country.

Morrow KO is not..and it is an insult to real journalists before him, that we never knew who they supported, but they stayed neutral..KO is a disgrace! and is no longer allowed in my home.



fly

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

13. Here's an idea:

[ellacott]

14. I'm a woman and I won't do that

It's a cop out to blame everything on sexism. It may be the person and not gender that people are critical of.

[GalleryGod]

15. Your Rationalization is

pathetic! Here...read these...



Combined over 600 people interviewed and footnoted; oh,yeah,sure..
They are ALL lying about "The BIG GIRL"!


I guarantee You, if she's STILL trying to channel Eleanor Roosevelt..I'm sure E.R. hung up a long time ago in total disgust.

[azmouse]

16. You can suggest all you want but

I'm a woman who is a big fan of Olbermann and I chose to ignore your suggestion.

I'm sorry you chose not to hear the truth about her.

[Kittycat]

20. suggest women all over this country do the same?!?! Do we think with our Vagina's now?

KO is not sexist, and I share his opinion on the Puke-like campaign that HRC is running. It has no place in the democratic party. NONE! She's doing EXACTLY what we've been railing against for years.

[elehhhhna]

25. Sure. And if McLame picks Condi as his VP cand., I guess we'll

also HAVE to vote for her...right?

[angie_love]

33. This woman says screw you. I'm watching KO, don't tell me what to do.

[AntiFascist]

43. Are you suggesting that female politicians deserve special treatment?

One would think that feminists would be glad that Hillary is treated on a level playing field with the rest of 'the boys'.

[AllexxisF1]

12. Here we go.

I love some of the Clinton supporters here. Just because these people who have been our champion voices these past 11+ years agree with the majority of us Democrats that she needs to bow out ...all of a sudden KO and the rest are scum.

Well you know what F-You.

You would rather torch the party, piss off the majority, screw our chances in November and now pitch fork the voices who have championed for us just so precious Hillary can be the nominee?

Jesus H. Fucking Christ ....LISTEN TO YOURSELVES!

[bigscott]

18. i am all for the eventual nominee

but Ed Schultz? what a Limpball wanna-be gasbag

[AX10]

29. The five in that picture...

are the only scum.

[ellacott]

17. He did a Special Comment against the Dems before

He did a special comment on the Democratic congress who have been unable to pass legislation to end this war.

[npincus]

19. First time he is singling out one Dem, central to his Comment.

[malik flavors]

21. This should be intersting. I wonder what he has in store for her?

[Rageneau]

22. Olberman will have to apologize one day, if he lambastes HRC tonight.

Keith has momentarily forgotten that Don Quixote was actually a deluded old man, not a shining knight out to right the world's wrongs. I am fed up with KO's willing, no, anxious, leap into the front of the lynch mob marching on Castle Hillary. I can only attribute it to peer pressure.

But I hope I have not misjudged him so much that, when enough time has passed for him to calm down and take a real LOOK at the 'evidence' he is using to condemn Hillary, he will realize it is as big a tissue of lies as the Iraq War was built upon. I trust, then, that he will realize he had been had, and will apologize publically for it. I don't expect that of any of the other poisonous meat-puppets, but I expect it of Keith.

[LaurenG]

26. Does Keith routinely lie?

Does he normally call it like it is? Why would he suddenly lose his mind and say something he'd have to apologize for?

Sometimes it's best to take our lumps and learn from it.

[K Gardner]

31. I imagine you'll see that they day Hillary apologizes. Never.

[AllexxisF1]

24. I have no doubt....

I have no doubt that Keith understands just how important this Special Comment needs to be. In fact I would not be surprised if this particular one is his best ever. I expect this Special Comment to be brought up everywhere from different networks, to radio shows, to the news media pounding Hillary for a response.

If the Democratic leadership won't stand up to Hillary maybe it will have to be Keith to get the ball rolling.

[SeaLyons]

27. Whatever....

This is one Hillary supporter that wouldn't give that bias idiot the time of day.

[LaurenG]

28. When did he turn into a biased idiot? nt

[SeaLyons]

32. His Special Comments

about Bush were for the most part true. In retrospect, I'm not sure they were good for our country around the world, but in any event, it was an outlet for venting frustrations out over the current administration. Those comments changed nothing but his ratings.

So now he's going after Hillary, and I will not be in his audience. He doesn't have any respect for the 9 million people that have supported and voted for her, and he will loose half his audience. I hope the Clinton's sue him for slander.

[Recursion]

35. You're joking, right?

I hope the Clinton's sue him for slander.

OK, I assume you're just "venting" there, but that's literally one of the dumbest things I've ever read on this board.

[SeaLyons]

38. LOL....I find that hard to believe....

with all the craziness on this board, I doubt I get the award. And, yes, I look forward to the apology that will come from his special comments.

[AntiFascist]

44. In other words, it's better for our country around the world to keep the sheep in the dark? n/t

[booley]

53. Millions voted for Shrub too

Just because one can get lots of people to vote for you doesn't make one the best candidate.

I am also growing suspicious that for all the talk about How KO has lied about Hillary, I have yet to see an actual example.

[dionysus]

60. you're "loosing" it...

[bridgit]

34. Seen this coming...

[amborin]

36. the Dolberman is a rabid, misogynistic dog, gone power mad

this guy thinks he can interfere with a national primary election

he's gone power mad

[LaurenG]

40. Interfere?

I find this all quite sad. If I were supporting Senator Clinton I might be less than thrilled with Keith so I do understand that, but is he interfering by making statements? If he is then did he interfere in the Bush Presidency too?

Or has he suddenly become what you say above and he's done a 180 on all of us?

[npincus]

42. are you for real?

KO tells it as he sees it.... you may not agree on this one, but surely his numerous comments defending free speech, the constitution, Val/Joe Plame and attacking Chimp admin spoke for all of us here. So you're going to dis him like that and throw hinm under the bus now? I don't know how he's "interfering" with a primary election; he's just another pundit eercising his right of free speech. B*sh didn't take THAT away from us- yet.

[Perry Logan]

39. Obama supporters will be carrying torches.

[AX10]

41. Hell, they were threatening violence at the convention...

if Obama isn't the nominee.

[Swamp Rat]

47. Obama supporters "were threatening violence" at what convention?

I did not hear about that in any news source. :shrug:

[CherylK]

49. I can not wait! n/t

[VotesForWomen]

51. that man has been a joke for a long time. nt

[booley]

52. DId I log into Republican Underground by mistake?

No one is allowed to say when someone does something wrong unless they are in the "opposing" party?

When did NOT being a Hypocrite become a bad thing?

[scheming daemons]

56. Hillary is acting like a Republican.... so her supporters have begun to act like Freepers.....

:shrug:

[Name removed]

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[grrr050]

54. Where The Fuck was KO When.........

Obama was touting Reagan and denigrating Bill Clinton?
When Obama was using RW talking points about how polarizing and divisive HRC was?

[Bright Eyes]

58. Good.

She deserves a tongue-lashing.