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Olbermann suspended - donated to three Democratic candidates
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snowwolf777 Offline
#1 Posted: Fri, Nov 5 2010, 2:24 PM EST
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MSNBC suspended "Countdown" host Keith Olbermann Friday after the news that he donated to three Democratic candidates.

Politico reported Friday that Olbermann gave the maximum individual donation of $2,400 to three candidates in Tuesday's election: Arizona Reps. Gabrielle Giffords and Raul Grijalva and Senate hopeful Jack Conway, who lost in Kentucky to Republican Rand Paul. (Grijalva appeared on Olbermann's "Countdown" on Oct. 28, the same day the host donated to his campaign; Conway was last a guest in May).

Olbermann, in a statement to Politico, said that he "did not privately or publicly encourage anyone else to donate to these campaigns nor to any others in this election or any previous ones." Also, Olbermann said he had not "previously donated to any political campaign at any level."

But the revelation raised clear ethical issues.

Olbermann, a liberal commentator, gives his opinions each night on the air. But NBC News editorial staffers -- like journalists at most news organizations -- are forbidden from giving to political candidates. Also, Olbermann anchored election coverage Tuesday night without disclosing that he'd given to candidates who were running for office.

It's ironic that Olbermann gave to political candidates after criticizing Fox News because its owner, Rupert Murdoch, gave $1 million donation to the Republican Governors Association. "Fox News has put its money where its mouth is," Olbermann said in an August segment that questioned the network's impartiality.

In October, Olbermann again raised the issue of Murdoch's donations, during an interview with Democratic Rep. James Clyburn. Olbermann asked whether there was "a legislative response to the idea that there is a national cable news outlet that goes beyond having a point of view and actually starts to shill for partisan causes and actually starts to donate to partisan groups of one party."




Wow - Bathtub Boy is a liberal. Who would have guessed? I think he needs to get back on the air just long enough to demand that his 5 Countdown to No Ratings viewers blister NBC with emails demanding he resign - for the good of the network.

Dancing

HockeyDad Offline
#2 Posted: Fri, Nov 5 2010, 2:44 PM EST
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It is shocking and horrifying to see a member of the media caught in such biased antics.
DrafterX Offline
#3 Posted: Fri, Nov 5 2010, 2:56 PM EST
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I still can't beleive it.... Mellow
HockeyDad Offline
#4 Posted: Fri, Nov 5 2010, 3:06 PM EST
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I am almost outraged.
ZRX1200 Offline
#5 Posted: Fri, Nov 5 2010, 3:14 PM EST
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I don't like Odermann, but he should have the right to donate just like everyone else. If PMSNbc wants a policy it should be that employees make public their contributions and if a conflict of interest arises on a story or interview make it known.
I'm sure PMSNbc if FULL of differing opinions and would not be embarrassed at all with the records being public.
jackconrad Offline
#6 Posted: Fri, Nov 5 2010, 3:15 PM EST
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He sucks but has a right to spend his money for things he considers the right cause.
DrafterX Offline
#7 Posted: Fri, Nov 5 2010, 3:17 PM EST
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jackconrad wrote:
He sucks butt gas .






LOL


DadZilla3 Offline
#8 Posted: Fri, Nov 5 2010, 6:55 PM EST
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NBC News editorial staffers -- like journalists at most news organizations -- are forbidden from giving to political candidates. Also, Olbermann anchored election coverage Tuesday night without disclosing that he'd given to candidates who were running for office.

It's ironic that Olbermann gave to political candidates after criticizing Fox News because its owner, Rupert Murdoch, gave $1 million donation to the Republican Governors Association. "Fox News has put its money where its mouth is," Olbermann said in an August segment that questioned the network's impartiality.

In October, Olbermann again raised the issue of Murdoch's donations, during an interview with Democratic Rep. James Clyburn. Olbermann asked whether there was "a legislative response to the idea that there is a national cable news outlet that goes beyond having a point of view and actually starts to shill for partisan causes and actually starts to donate to partisan groups of one party."

So Olberman knew the rules about political donations and broke them...after slamming Rupert Murdoch for doing the same thing.

Hey Keith, I hear NPR has an opening.
HockeyDad Offline
#9 Posted: Fri, Nov 5 2010, 7:17 PM EST
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Rupert Murdoch makes the rules.
wheelrite Offline
#10 Posted: Fri, Nov 5 2010, 7:18 PM EST
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Olberman is RickAmaven and Helen Thomas' **** love child...
wheelrite Offline
#11 Posted: Fri, Nov 5 2010, 7:21 PM EST
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**** = Basssturd
rfenst Offline
#12 Posted: Fri, Nov 5 2010, 7:27 PM EST
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The guy signed an employment contract and agreed to certain restrictions and terms in exchange for his job and pay. It appears he violated the contract in a major way. I have no problem with them firing his ass if they want to. This is NOT a First Amendment matter; it is a private breach of contract issue between the parties. Serves him right. There is no way I can imaging that he didn't know he was breaking an important rule.
donutboy2000 Offline
#13 Posted: Fri, Nov 5 2010, 7:37 PM EST
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Yet another example of the Democrat Culture of Corruption !
fiddler898 Offline
#14 Posted: Fri, Nov 5 2010, 8:10 PM EST
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Someone honest enough to admit it? That sure leaves out Beck, Hannity, Limbaugh and their ilk.
wheelrite Offline
#15 Posted: Fri, Nov 5 2010, 8:10 PM EST
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rfenst wrote:
The guy signed an employment contract and agreed to certain restrictions and terms in exchange for his job and pay. It appears he violated the contract in a major way. I have no problem with them firing his ass if they want to. This is NOT a First Amendment matter; it is a private breach of contract issue between the parties. Serves him right. There is no way I can imaging that he didn't know he was breaking an important rule.



Dude...

It gave NBC a way to cut him loose.His ratings sucked and the new owners would've canned him anyway...
jackconrad Offline
#16 Posted: Fri, Nov 5 2010, 8:34 PM EST
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12 RFENST, You of all people should realize you can not impose any illegal restriction by any contract..
donutboy2000 Offline
#17 Posted: Fri, Nov 5 2010, 10:07 PM EST
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fiddler898 wrote:
Someone honest enough to admit it? That sure leaves out Beck, Hannity, Limbaugh and their ilk.


Where is your proof?

Olberman became "honest" after he was caught red handed.
jpotts Offline
#18 Posted: Mon, Nov 8 2010, 5:43 PM EST
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fiddler898 wrote:
Someone honest enough to admit it? That sure leaves out Beck, Hannity, Limbaugh and their ilk.


I don't think any of them signed an agreement that they wouldn't donate to a political party.

So...ummm...your point being?
rfenst Offline
#19 Posted: Mon, Nov 8 2010, 5:56 PM EST
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jackconrad wrote:
12 RFENST, You of all people should realize you can not impose any illegal restriction by any contract..



Jack,

There is nothing here that was illegal. Employee free speech is not protected by the First Amendment!
Besides, employers CAN resrict employees' speech!
wheelrite Offline
#20 Posted: Tue, Nov 9 2010, 7:28 AM EST
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When Comcast(The new owner of NBC) takes over all the Commie Libs there will be on NPR
jackconrad Offline
#21 Posted: Tue, Nov 9 2010, 10:11 AM EST
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19 - Um, Bob

" FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION--SPEECH AND PRESS


Adoption and the Common Law Background

Madison's version of the speech and press clauses, introduced in the House of Representatives on June 8, 1789, provided: ''The people shall not be deprived or abridged of their right to speak, to write, or to publish their sentiments; and the freedom of the press, as one of the great bulwarks of liberty, shall be inviolable.''1 The special committee rewrote the language to some extent, adding other provisions from Madison's draft, to make it read: ''The freedom of speech and of the press, and the right of the people peaceably to assemble and consult for their common good, and to apply to the Government for redress of grievances, shall not be infringed.''2 In this form it went to the Senate, which rewrote it to read: ''That Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and consult for their common good, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.''3 Subsequently, the religion clauses and these clauses were combined by the Senate.4 The final language was agreed upon in conference.
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JonR Offline
#22 Posted: Sat, Nov 13 2010, 12:59 PM EST
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olbermann? Which one is he, I get him confused with madd-ox, the one with black hair is so manly and the one with glasses is so ****gy. I am so confused.



d'oh!



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