http://youtube.com/watch?v=79bxVgzgKkQ

Why doesn't this guy get as much coverage as O'Reilly?

The absolute ownage in that segment was brutal, it actually made me feel bad for Bush.

12/12/2007 9:42:07 AM

wow that was pretty smooth. i don't usually like pundits, even olbermann, but someone really needs to put bush and his administration back in their place, as servants of the american public.

12/12/2007 10:17:05 AM

My favorite was the chicken little comment...

12/12/2007 10:20:05 AM

Olbermann is an idiot...a sarcastic smart ass who is only popular amongst the extreme left wing loonies...

which explains alot

HAHAHA...what a freakin moron...he tries to act like he is just an outraged citizen...he gives himself away when he talks about things like "string pulling puppets" and talks about Reagan being the same thing...he is emotional and thats why you people like him..but he has nothing to say at all

AND PICK YOUR POISON OLBERMANN...God he is an idiot....in one second he goesfrom calling Bush a stupid moron...and in the next he talks about Bush being an evil conniving machiavelian genius.....which is kieth??

[Edited on December 12, 2007 at 10:47 AM. Reason : asdf]

12/12/2007 10:41:07 AM

I think most people either really like Olbermann or really hate Olbermann

I like him when he's talking about sports but once he goes off on his tangents I'd rather flip the channel

12/12/2007 10:47:49 AM

God...its comical....

There is so much hatred and anger in his words...he has no cred whatsoever

and I know i know..."if your not outraged you arent paying attention"...whatever...

[Edited on December 12, 2007 at 10:52 AM. Reason : asdf]

12/12/2007 10:50:19 AM

Don't pretend he's any worse/better than ANY of the right wing pundits, they're all fucking loons. Olbermann just knows how to troll the videonetz.

12/12/2007 10:52:10 AM

no..but its his 15 min monlouges of pissed off idiocy that make me not be able to stomach him..

12/12/2007 10:53:06 AM

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"Why doesn't this guy get as much coverage as O'Reilly?"

probably cause he's on the lamest cable news station on the air

Why doesn't anybody or any show on MSNBC get any coverage

12/12/2007 10:53:48 AM

As opposed to hours of monologues by Limbaugh, Hannity, Ingram, etc.?

12/12/2007 10:54:08 AM

well..they have talk radio shows big guy..

12/12/2007 10:55:48 AM

Olbermann speaks for the majority of Americans. Our idiot president is trying to start another war, and you are beating up on someone with a strongly worded response to prevent it? Would you prefer he write some kind letter that no one pays attention?

12/12/2007 10:57:37 AM

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"Olbermann speaks for the majority of Americans."

No, he doenst...that makes the rest of the comment not needed

12/12/2007 10:59:30 AM

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"Olbermann speaks for the majority of Americans"

why do the majority of other tv shows get higher ratings

12/12/2007 11:00:06 AM

What, like on Hannity or Oh Really?

Its because the conservatives focus on one or two news outlets (mostly Fox News, Bloomberg), whereas more centrist and progressive commentators are spread out over many different outlets (CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, NPR, PBS, Independant Media). Its easier to get higher aggregate ratings if you command a certain segment of the market.

I would posit that centrist and progressively minded news organizations (and their viewers) are more discerning in diversifying their news coverage. Their opinions are also probably more likely to be based on concrete evidence, other than anecdotal evidence (i.e. story telling).

[Edited on December 12, 2007 at 11:11 AM. Reason : .]

12/12/2007 11:08:53 AM

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"Their opinions are also probably more likely to be based on concrete evidence, other than anecdotal evidence (i.e. story telling). "

watch that video again chief

12/12/2007 11:12:07 AM

so why do you think Olbermann "speaks for the majority of Americans"?

I'll tell you why...because you personally agree with a lot of what he says, therefore from your own personal perspective, he speaks for the majority, aka, you agree with him

12/12/2007 11:13:31 AM

I think he speaks for most Americans in that nearly 70% disapprove of his job when you look at approval ratings, and nearly half support impeachment. He certainly seems to be going against the will of most Americans. I will remind you that Clinton left office with over a 60% approval rating, even after impeachment proceedings.

http://www.drudge.com/archive/96262/poll-46-favor-bushs-impeachment

[Edited on December 12, 2007 at 11:24 AM. Reason : .]

12/12/2007 11:22:14 AM

do you honestly think ~150,000,000 people want Bush impeached?

12/12/2007 11:25:19 AM

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"Olbermann is an idiot...a sarcastic smart ass who is only popular amongst the extreme left wing loonies..."

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"HAHAHA...what a freakin moron..."

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"he is emotional and thats why you people like him..but he has nothing to say at all"

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"God he is an idiot"

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"There is so much hatred and anger in his words...he has no cred whatsoever"

Did he punch your mom or something?

And were you planning on actually addressing his argument at some point?

12/12/2007 11:32:44 AM

nah...i dont need to....he is a raving lunatic...

plus...there is no argument...he just has an absurd opinion...thats all

[Edited on December 12, 2007 at 11:39 AM. Reason : asdf]

12/12/2007 11:39:12 AM

Yeah, you mentioned that

12/12/2007 11:40:21 AM

so why did you ask?

12/12/2007 11:44:26 AM

so you have nothing to say against what olbermann is saying. you are just attacking the messenger and not the message

12/12/2007 11:49:46 AM

no...im attacking both

12/12/2007 11:51:23 AM

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"you are just attacking the messenger and not the message"

welcome to what happens whenever I post in TSB

12/12/2007 11:51:57 AM

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"no...im attacking both"

Are you?

Where?

12/12/2007 11:54:17 AM

See above

12/12/2007 11:55:21 AM

Oh god, is trikk trying to contribute again?

12/12/2007 11:55:44 AM

Also...olbermann thinks he is like...speaking for the people...crying outrage or some crap like that...and no one watches his show...thats why he irritates me...

his message is not one that resonates with any large number of people

12/12/2007 12:07:41 PM

so when are you going to attack the message?

12/12/2007 12:20:21 PM

i'm guessing no one saw the youtube clip when it actually aired on his show

12/12/2007 12:23:50 PM

you are right, because I'm not watching TV at night.

12/12/2007 12:27:22 PM

Doesnt his show come on around the same time as O'Reilly's show? How does you not watching TV at night answer God's original question?

12/12/2007 12:31:07 PM

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"his message is not one that resonates with any large number of people"

Olbermann's message doesn't resonate because he uses logic, reason, and rational thoughts to make his arguments. He doesn't yell, wave his arms or talk in sound bites, like O'Reilly, Hannity and Rush do.

The public unfortunately has made it abundantly clear through the popularity of Fox News and talk radio that they would rather watch drunken monkeys yelling at each other than listen to rational, if maybe dry or bland, discussion. We all know that. Decisions and opinions in this country are based on the emotion generated by 5 second sound bites, so the more sensational you can make a sound bite, the more response you will get from it.

12/12/2007 12:47:59 PM

Olbermann's commentaries are pretty sensationalist

12/12/2007 12:50:51 PM

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"so when are you going to attack the message? "

isnt the thread about the messenger? please stick to the topic at hang....jeez

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"Olbermann's message doesn't resonate because he uses logic, reason, and rational thoughts to make his arguments. He doesn't yell, wave his arms or talk in sound bites, like O'Reilly, Hannity and Rush do. "

watch that video again chief



[Edited on December 12, 2007 at 1:20 PM. Reason : asdf]

12/12/2007 1:18:03 PM

^^ Your arguments are pretty... wait, you'd actually have to have an argument for it to be anything. Seriously, discredit anything Olbermann said or stop making yourself look like a dumbass.

^ trik, if you honestly don't agree with atleast some of the things Olbermann said you lack the capacity for rational thought and should probably just kill yourself.

[Edited on December 12, 2007 at 1:21 PM. Reason : ]

12/12/2007 1:19:58 PM

He has no credit to begin with..he is a blithering idiot who rants and raves the current thread titles at democraticunderground.com...

hes an moron

^SIGH...ohhh ....good one

[Edited on December 12, 2007 at 1:22 PM. Reason : asdf]

12/12/2007 1:21:05 PM

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"Olbermann's commentaries are pretty sensationalist"

But they're sensationalist in a totally different way than O'reilly & Co.'s are.
Don't act dumb - you know what i'm talking about. O'Reilly and those guys literally scream and yell, flail their arms and get red in the face trying to make their points. For whatever reason, people seem to like watching this spectacle occur.

Olbermann sits calmly behind a desk delivers 15 minute monologues, sometimes raising his voice or changing his tone to demonstrate outrage or frustration. Some of his messages may be sensationalist, but his method of delivery is not. Audiences respond to delivery over message. Style over substance - that sort of thing.

12/12/2007 1:23:22 PM

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"watch that video again chief"

i can't..... youtube is blocked at my office
i'm making my comments on previous Olbermann video's i've watched. maybe he finally blew a gasket in this one? i don't know - maybe it's about time someone did.....

12/12/2007 1:25:01 PM

trik, I am going to straight up tell you. You are a fucking idiot. You should be banned for trolling because that is all you are doing. You are adding nothing to this thread except for stupidity. Specifically state what it is about Olbermann's rant that is untrue or shut the fuck up, because you're pissing people off who actually want to talk about this. Just because you don't like the guy doesn't mean everything he says is wrong.

12/12/2007 1:26:17 PM

He didnt blow a gasket O'Reilly style (who is also a blithering idiot)...

Its olbermann's feigned righteous indignation that I cant stand....

"MRRRRR. PRESIDENT!!..HAVEYOU NO SENSE OF DECENCY"

he makes me want to throw up...



^ohhhhh...another good one....thanks for telling me little guy



[Edited on December 12, 2007 at 1:28 PM. Reason : asdf]

12/12/2007 1:27:05 PM

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"O'Reilly and those guys literally scream and yell, flail their arms and get red in the face trying to make their points"

i wouldnt know

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"You are a fucking idiot"

suspend IMStoned420

12/12/2007 1:33:15 PM

Dude, seriously. He makes a very good point and you have come up with anything to discredit ANYTHING he has said. NOTHING. Part of being an adult is admitting someone else is right, even if you don't like them, little guy. You have clearly stated that you don't like the guy and it's obvious that it's affecting your judgment.

Olbermann didn't blow a gasket. The gasket has been blown for a long time. He's just getting fed up that complete fucking toolbags like trik cannot see that the president is driving our country into the ground. Keep living in your dream world where Bush isn't one of the worst presidents of all time. And personally, I'm getting fed up with complete fucking toolbags like trik as well.

^ You know what, I don't even care. I'm not wrong here and if a 1-day ban is what I get for calling out your pathetic ass it's well worth it.

[Edited on December 12, 2007 at 1:36 PM. Reason : ]

12/12/2007 1:33:37 PM

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"Its olbermann's feigned righteous indignation that I cant stand.... "MRRRRR. PRESIDENT!!..HAVEYOU NO SENSE OF DECENCY""

well, i've seen that in nearly every other Olbermann video i've every seen.
Is he pompous? yes
Self righteous? sure
Conceited? probably
On message? definitely

i guess that's the way liberals choose to argue. Conservatives, on the other hand, just prefer to make up cute nicknames for their foes to try to get laughs - defeatocrats, flip-floppers, cut-and-runners

12/12/2007 1:36:01 PM

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"i wouldnt know"

so you've never seen or heard anything from Bill O'Reilly, Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, Michael Savage?
likely....

12/12/2007 1:37:17 PM

cute little names like...the bushies? repugnicants? repugs? like that???

Ok..well...all im saying about his presentation is he is an asshole...and it pisses me off how self-righteous he is when he is just a mouthpiece for the insane left...

are you fed up with me yet?

[Edited on December 12, 2007 at 1:39 PM. Reason : asdf]

12/12/2007 1:38:57 PM

^^no i dont watch their shows

contrary to your completely incorrect assumptions, not everyone who thinks olbermann is a tool follows your competely inaccurate and offensive stereotypes

12/12/2007 1:39:00 PM

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"cute little names like...the bushies? repugnicants? repugs? like that??? Ok..well...all im saying about his presentation is he is an asshole...and it pisses me off how self-righteous he is when he is just a mouthpiece for the insane left..."

WHAT IS HE WRONG ABOUT? NO CARES IF YOU THINK HE'S AN ASSHOLE. HE'S RIGHT. STFU. YOU ARE THE REASON PEOPLE THINK CONSERVATIVES ARE STUPID.

[Edited on December 12, 2007 at 1:41 PM. Reason : ]

12/12/2007 1:40:10 PM