I think it every American’s sacred duty to follow this link and listen to Keith Olbermann’s latest “Special Comment.” If you want an all-too-clear glimpse into one half of our political system’s current derangement, Olbermann’s rant provides it.
Watch all ten minutes of it. To do this, you may need a co-worker to put you in one of those Hannibal Lecter-like get-ups so there’s no way you can get at your computer. But trust me: you’ll be a better and wiser person for having watched the whole bloody thing. Personally, I found it like driving by a car-wreck – I wanted to look away but couldn’t. Be forewarned – it goes on seemingly forever.
My favorite part of the whole exercise is how he fancies himself a latter-day Murrow. I also find myself wondering about the reaction of his production staff after he unleashes one of these embarrassing stem-winders. Is it all bootlicking, or does at least one staffer have the guts to say, “Ah, boss? I know you really want to be the 21st century Murrow but the spittle flying and all doesn’t really put you across in a particularly dignified manner.”
Elsewhere in the blogosphere, Allah and Inside Cable News are fighting the good fight, patiently explaining how Olbermann has gone too far. It’s 8:22 in the morning – too early for me to pile on. But I think Olbermann’s “Special Comment” testifies eloquently to his and his fans’ “issues” and requires little elaboration.
Oh, and needless to say, the Kos Kidz love it. My favorite Kos Kid komment is, “Keith has now jumped to the top of my ‘If only I could have him for one night’ list. Honestly. He bumped down Viggo and Clooney (which I didn't think possible.) Actually, they're all equal. But right now, tonight, Keith on top.”
You’re going to vote in November, right?
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