Olbermann’s book advertised only on liberal blogs
posted at 6:15 pm on October 2, 2006 by Ian
A few months ago, MSNBC’s Keith Olbermann wouldn’t admit that he was a liberal:
“I find myself currently aligned, not in the sense of having membership, but being in the same part of the ballpark as a lot of liberals,” says the host of MSNBC’s “Countdown.”
In April of this year, liberal blogs such as Crooks & Liars (which Keith’s book is being advertised on), former astrology site and liberal powerhouse MyDD, and AlterNet got their panties in bunch and started an uproar because advertisements for the movie United 93 appeared on conservative blogs and not liberal ones. John Amato at Crooks & Liars gets credit for noticing the U93 ad slant.
However, none of these bloggers, including Amato, is complaining that Keith Olbermann’s new book, “Worst Person in the World,” is only being advertised on liberal blogs. Below you will find screenshots of the ad on liberal blogs such as Daily Kos, Crooks & Liars, and Talking Points Memo:
What, no love for Hot Air, Keith? When we post your oh-so-special comments, we probably triple your reach.
Apparently, Keith’s not a liberal–just like Crooks & Liars and other liberal whiners are not hypocrites.
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I know that imitation is the best form of flattery, but couldn’t the a–hole come up with something original?
Entelechy on October 2, 2006 at 6:38 PM
If Edward R. Murrow wasn’t an admitted liberal then Keith can’t be one either.
’cause they’re like the same person and stuff.
Massengill.
Rosetta on October 2, 2006 at 7:30 PM
What a dolt. Love the cover of his book. Did Keith or his publicist actually rubber stamp this hilarious cover and title?
The WORST Person in the World, with a picture of Olby standing right next to the big bold letters! Too funny. I particularly like the word “Worst” and his name at the bottom of the cover “Keith Olbermann” – both in bright red text.
Sending an unintentional subliminal message there Olby-wan?
fogw on October 2, 2006 at 8:41 PM
What a tool. I notice he has O’Reilly on the cover. Is he obsessed with Bill O’Reilly or what? Geez. I wonder if among his list of contenders, Keith the Humanitarian deemed people like Kim Jong Il, Robert Mugabe, and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad among the actual “worst people in the world” or if he just stuck to his short-sighted hackish list of political targets?
CP on October 2, 2006 at 9:28 PM
See also:
They’d have an easier time passing as balanced if they’d reflect it in their promotional efforts.
Mark Jaquith on October 3, 2006 at 2:15 AM
Keef Uberdork is a world class buffoon and dancing marienette for moronic liberals. If this idiot believes only half of what he reportedly spews (I wouldn’t watch his show on a bet — it would constitute torture for legitimate Americans), he’d be a confirmed dingbat of the first order.
Keef Uberdork is like the kid that wouldn’t shut up — constant need for attention, even as the world knows a long walk off a short pier awaits this mullet.
Spider Dan on October 3, 2006 at 7:58 AM
And on Hot Air, where you guys pay him way too much attention. Maybe if you ignore the twit he’ll fade away. He must be giddy with the attention Hot Air gives him.
roninacreage on October 3, 2006 at 8:44 AM
After reading the excerpts on Amazon, I predict by April this book will be in the remainder bin at Borders selling for $8.99. Right next to Farenheit 9/11. The book is dull, repetitive, unfunny, mean-sprited, negative through and through with no ultimate redeeming message that I could fathom. But hey, the nuts will eat it up.
I am going to laugh if the NY Times bothers to review this “masterpiece.”
Mallard T. Drake on October 3, 2006 at 1:17 PM