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Old 11-02-2010, 01:56 PM   #121
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The Dems are getting kookie with the paranoid talk. It is just like the GOP Soros talk. The SC did ruin campaign finance but, the real problem is a lot of us voted for Obama in hopes that he'd work across the aisle. Now he'll have to but, the GOP primaries may have given us a bunch who can't work with people of different beliefs. Now we are staring at 2 years of full on asshattery.
The grid lock is about to start in full earnest. Now the burden is on both parties and both Houses to find compromise and make things work. One party is no longer responsible. Both parties will have to make compromises to get the job of the people done. Time will tell. But certainly no one should be fooled to think that progressive liberals are just going to throw partisan bills at the House and wonder why they don't pass...
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Old 11-03-2010, 11:19 PM   #122
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I'm thinking that the republicans want the continual tanking of our economy for the next two years...how else are they gonna get the presidency in 2012.
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Old 11-05-2010, 02:45 PM   #123
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Wasn't sure if I should start another thread on this ... Then I figured Olbermann didn't deserve one - soooooooooooooooooooo

Olbermann suspended by MSNBC
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MSNBC host Keith Olbermann has been suspended indefinitely without pay for making political campaign contributions to three Democratic candidates last month, MSNBC president Phil Griffin said in a statement Friday afternoon.

"I became aware of Keith's political contributions late last night," Griffin said. "Mindful of NBC News policy and standards, I have suspended him indefinitely without pay."

Politico first reported Friday morning that the host of "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" gave $2,400 apiece in late October to Kentucky candidate Jack Conway and to Arizona Reps. Raul Grijalva and Gabrielle Giffords. The donation to Grijalva came on the same day the Democratic incumbent appeared on "Countdown," Politico reported.

Conway lost his race against Tea Party favorite Rand Paul. Grijalva was declared the winner in his race late Thursday, and Giffords's had remained too close to call after Election Day.

Olbermann said in a statement to Politico: "I did not privately or publicly encourage anyone else to donate to these campaigns, nor to any others in this election or any previous ones, nor have I previously donated to any political campaign at any level."
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Let it be said that I don't like Olbermann at all. I do watch some of MSNBC - Chris Matthews is cough/tolerable/cough and Maddow is usually ok. I do enjoy Morning Joe.

Off the cuff, I think its probably a good decision. But again I really think the guy is jerk so...

Just seems to be a bunch of journalists/hosts/whatever getting canned lately. I'm trying to figure out the connection and who they all pissed off. (conspiracy theory)
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Old 11-05-2010, 03:02 PM   #124
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Meanwhile, Rupert Murdock is bankrolling the repubican party. Different standards for different organizations.
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Old 11-05-2010, 03:28 PM   #125
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Irrelevant. He doesn't host a news show nor is he a journalist.

Why didn't you use Soros as an example?
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Old 11-05-2010, 04:41 PM   #126
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Scarborough is a better counterexample. He did the same thing as Olbermann, and has a newsy opinion show like Olbermann, on the same network as Olbermann, and didn't get suspended.
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Old 11-05-2010, 10:21 PM   #127
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He told his boss first as per the rules put forth to him/them.
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Old 11-06-2010, 06:47 AM   #128
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If Olbermann had incorporated himself and given through one of those secret "Love America Long-time Foundation" fakes, would he had to have reveal he was a contributor?
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Old 11-06-2010, 07:53 PM   #129
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Irrelevant. He doesn't host a news show nor is he a journalist.
He and all his companies only bankroll Republicans. Then his company called Fox News calls itself 'Fair and Balanced'. At what point does a liar not deserve respect?

Fox New is not a source of news. It is a propaganda machine. So many Fox News people are in an entertainment division. Not part of a news division. Therefore Fox News reporters and commentators can spin stories according to the political agenda - with cover. All part of the purpose of Fox News - propaganda for a political agenda.

Olbermann is part of a news organization. Therefore he must conform to higher standards that include no political contributions.

Fox News employees openly contributed $thousands to Republican candidates. But they are 'Fair and Balanced'?
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Old 11-06-2010, 11:21 PM   #130
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But Comcast and NBC don't want to piss off the newly elected regime right now.
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Old 11-06-2010, 11:37 PM   #131
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But Comcast and NBC don't want to piss off the newly elected regime right now.
Neither Comcast (Xfinity) or NBC have political agendas. Neither are driven first and foremost to empower the 'right' party.

Comcast does have a market agenda. To subvert net neutrality for higher profits. To protect a duopoly created by the George Jr administration. A duopoly that has eliminated free market competition in communications. And cause the United States to fall drastically in the list of best broadband countries.

If that is Comcast promoting the Republican party, it is not for ideological reasons. It is simply a company whose profits are important; the product irrelevant - something dirty that Comcast must also do to build more skyscrapers.

Meanwhile, Murdoch needs us to all vote for the 'right' party. Just as all Italians must also vote for Berlusconi to 'save' Italy. Silvio Berlusconi's communication empire also promotes his political aspirations for same 'Fair and Balanced' reasons.

Does a political agenda promote interests of the company? Or does a company exist to promote the political agenda?
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Old 11-07-2010, 12:04 AM   #132
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A look at campaign finance disclosures for several organizations shows that Phil Anschutz, content partner with Comcast, donated large sums of money to the First Amendment Alliance, one of the largest outside groups targeting Democrats in the 2010 midterm elections.

The Anschutz Corporation, wholly owned by Phil Anschutz, gave $50,000 on 9/24/2010 to the First Amendment Alliance. The two candidates targeted by the First Amendment Alliance? Jack Conway and Michael Bennet.

Keith Olbermann gave to Jack Conway's campaign along with Raul Grijalva and Gabrielle Giffords.

In addition, the Anschutz family donated $169,900 to Republican candidates and committees during the 2010 election cycle, according to Open Secrets.

Additionally, Comcast Corporation has contributed $125,000 to the Republican Governors' Association in the 2010 cycle (as of 9/30/2010).
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Old 11-07-2010, 09:22 PM   #133
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He and all his companies only bankroll Republicans. Then his company called Fox News calls itself 'Fair and Balanced'. At what point does a liar not deserve respect?

Fox New is not a source of news. It is a propaganda machine. So many Fox News people are in an entertainment division. Not part of a news division. Therefore Fox News reporters and commentators can spin stories according to the political agenda - with cover. All part of the purpose of Fox News - propaganda for a political agenda.

Olbermann is part of a news organization. Therefore he must conform to higher standards that include no political contributions.

Fox News employees openly contributed $thousands to Republican candidates. But they are 'Fair and Balanced'?
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Irrelevant. He doesn't host a news show nor is he a journalist.

Why didn't you use Soros as an example?
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Old 11-07-2010, 11:15 PM   #134
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He'll be back Tuesday.
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Old 01-07-2011, 06:55 AM   #135
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Justice is served, but they should have fired her...

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The NPR executive who sparked a public outrcy in October by firing journalist Juan Williams is resigning from her job, the organization announced Thursday.
Ellen Weiss resigned as senior vice president for news on the same day that NPR's board of directors completed its independent review of the dismissal of Williams. The directors recommended new internal procedures for personnel decisions and disciplinary action.
The board expressed confidence in CEO Vivian Schiller's leadership but voted to forgo her 2010 bonus because of "concern over her role in the termination process." Schiller drew criticism in November for saying Williams should keep his feelings about Muslims between him and "his psychiatrist or publicist" -- comments that she later apologized for.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011...liams-resigns/
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