Keith Olbermann Suspended from MSNBC

[A_Fortiori_33]

Well I’m confused that people that lean to the left cannot understand humor that’s what that post was about it’s a joke that is in reality if you know Juan Williams you’ll get the joke.

I also understand your confusion because when I was a Pagan I was confused too—now I see the Light of Jesus Christ.

God Bless.

Thank you for your astute analysis. I hope the light of Christ helps me understand the meaning of your statement.

 

[A_Fortiori_33]

From the article:
“Anyone working for NBC News who takes part in civic or other outside activities may find that these activities jeopardize his or her standing as an impartial journalist because they may create the appearance of a conflict of interest,”

Um…who thought he was an “impartial journalist” before finding out about the donations?

No one. He was who he was. No one had to wonder which way he leaned. That’s the absurdity of the situation.

 

[gamewell45]

286,000 viewers per show—like I said five viewers maybe? Do know how small those numbers are for TV?

Thank you that makes my day man.

Well, your post could be interpeted as being misleading. And while you may consider 286,000 viewers “small”, think about this for a minute; thats over a quarter million veiwers for a 15 minute block average. While he may not have the numbers of his counterparts on the conservative television network, nonetheless they are still impressive for a liberal oriented talk show.

Don’t forget, laughing is good for the soul; glad I made your day; you sure are easy to please then most in here.

 

[gamewell45]

From the article:
“Anyone working for NBC News who takes part in civic or other outside activities may find that these activities jeopardize his or her standing as an impartial journalist because they may create the appearance of a conflict of interest,”

Um…who thought he was an “impartial journalist” before finding out about the donations?

He’s not a journalist, he’s a comentator; much like Rush Limbuagh. However since he works in the News Division, he is covered by the policy.

 

[Morwenna]

Next to go, “Tingle-legs” Matthews.

LOL!

 

[gurneyhalleck1]

The Catholics who are Republicans FIRST, Catholics a distant second…

That’s actually a very valid point in relation to this forum. The posters who will disagree with your comments will likely be those same posters who somewhow manage to inject politics into non-political threads.

 

[rlg94086]

He’s not a journalist, he’s a comentator; much like Rush Limbuagh. However since he works in the News Division, he is covered by the policy.

Yes, I understand. I just think it’s funny that they hold their commentators to such a requirement. I found the wording funny, as it applies to Keith Olbermann.

Personally, I think he shouldn’t have been suspended. As A Fortiori 33 said, it is absurd.

 

[Via_Dolorosa]

LOL!

He’s probably staying because he changes his position every other day. You never know what is coming out of this guy’s mouth. Plus, he likes his position at MSNBC and makes quite a chunck of change at his job. He’ll go which ever way the wind blows.

 

[markbrumbaugh]

I’m just shocked that NBC has such a policy to “avoid the perception of bias”. Who are they kidding?

 

[ConcernedApathy]

Comcast is a right leaning company.
Comcast is completing their acquisition of NBC.
Comcast’s Phil Anschutz called MSNBC’S Phil Griffin and demanded Olbermann’s head.

That’s the math of this nonsense suspension.

 

[stanmaxkolbe]

Thank you for your astute analysis. I hope the light of Christ helps me understand the meaning of your statement.

 

[A_Fortiori_33]

Comcast is a right leaning company.
Comcast is completing their acquisition of NBC.
Comcast’s Phil Anschutz called MSNBC’S Phil Griffin and demanded Olbermann’s head.

That’s the math of this nonsense suspension.

Makes sense to me.

 

[stanmaxkolbe]

Well, your post could be interpeted as being misleading. And while you may consider 286,000 viewers “small”, think about this for a minute; thats over a quarter million veiwers for a 15 minute block average. While he may not have the numbers of his counterparts on the conservative television network, nonetheless they are still impressive for a liberal oriented talk show.

Don’t forget, laughing is good for the soul; glad I made your day; you sure are easy to please then most in here.

Yeah that’s cool but I think I’ve had that many views on my MySpace page that I don’t use anymore yes I’m joking again.

I’m just saying MSNBC doesn’t have the rating and that’s a fact.

Where is the conservative television network? Don’t’ say Fox News they show both sides—I don’t see that with the other networks.

BTW; my first post was a joke.

 

[didymus]

From the article:
“Anyone working for NBC News who takes part in civic or other outside activities may find that these activities jeopardize his or her standing as an impartial journalist because they may create the appearance of a conflict of interest,”

Um…who thought he was an “impartial journalist” before finding out about the donations?

MSNBC is at least as impartial as Fox News[sic].

Speaking of which: The Wrap:

However, Scarborough is guilty of the same sin. The “Morning Joe” host donated $4,200 to Oregon Republican Derrick Kitts’ failed 2006 campaign for a U.S. House seat.
MSNBC did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Across the political pundit aisle at News Corp., Hannity – conservative yin to Olbermann’s liberal yang – has been an active contributor for several election cycles.

This year, Hannity gave $5,000 to Rep. Michele Bachmann’s (R-Minn.) political PAC and $4,800 to New York Republican John Gomez’s unsuccessful congressional race.
In the past, Hannity also gave $4,200 to Jeanine Pirro’s 2006 New York senate campaign. Under pressure from New York Republican elders, Pirro ultimately dropped out of the race to challenge incumbent Hillary Clinton.

All of those donations, took place while he was a News Corp. employee.
News Corp policy does permit employees to make donations in a personal capacity. Fox News has long said it considers Hannity, similar to Bill O’Reilly and Glenn Beck, a host not a news anchor or journalist. A search of federal campaign disclosures found no Fox News on-air journalists such as Shepard Smith to have made contributions or donations.

 

[rlg94086]

MSNBC is at least as impartial as Fox News[sic].

Speaking of which: The Wrap:

See? Fox’s policy makes sense. They differentiate between commentators and journalists.

 

[rlg94086]

Comcast is a right leaning company.
Comcast is completing their acquisition of NBC.
Comcast’s Phil Anschutz called MSNBC’S Phil Griffin and demanded Olbermann’s head.

That’s the math of this nonsense suspension.

Is that fact or conjecture?

 

[curlycool89]

Is that fact or conjecture?

Oh, we all know it’s pure conjecture. On the other hand, I’ve seen much crazier leaps of logic on this site that that one.

 

[lil_flower_luv]

Oh please, please don’t tell me some Christians on here are defending Keith Olbermann or MSNBC! His ratings…? Wha…?

They all sat around the table on election night whining, cackling, you name it. I flipped the channel from CNN/FOX just to see what a sorry state they were in. These liberals preach tolerance, but boy, they can never practice it. THE END.

Another reason to pray for these sad, lost people!

 

[1voice]

You’re kidding that’s going to upset what; five viewers maybe.

Does anyone really watch that channel anymore?

Heck Keith could go to NPR and still talk the same garbage. I hear there’s an opening now.

 

[didymus]

See? Fox’s policy makes sense. They differentiate between commentators and journalists.

So on Fox NEWS ?] the whole line-up is commentators (the evening news excepted): Beck, O’Reilly, Hannity, Huckabee, van Sustern. The only actual journalist I can think of is Niel Cavuto.