Modern-day Murrow to Bush: “Shut the hell up!”
posted at 11:43 am on May 15, 2008 by Allahpundit
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As delivered it’s more like, “Shut! The hell! Up!” but I thought that’d scan poorly in the headline. I’ve written so many posts about these grotesque little spectacles of his that I’m plum out of things to say, but I thought I owed you the clip so here you go. The money line is in the very last few seconds; if you’re willing to sit through all of it, be on the lookout early on for how, and I quote, “Terrorism inside Iraq is your creation, Mr. Bush!” (The exclamation point is in MSNBC’s official transcript. Angry!) One nice touch in this one is the drumbeat of indignant “sirs” in the second half, Olby’s polite, old-fashioned (dare I say Murrowesque?) way of expressing contempt for his opponent — until his true nature gets the better of him and he unleashes that ridiculous final line.
For further reading, here’s the Olby Watch recap in which Johnny Dollar wonders how angry Olby would have been if Bush hadn’t given up golf. And here’s Ace’s post from yesterday anticipating this sort of entirely predictable, tedious left-wing meltdown and wondering what it is, precisely, that Barack Obama and Harry Reid have given up to express solidarity with the troops in Afghanistan. (Iraq is the bad war so they can’t be expected to give up anything for the troops stationed there.)
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Whip em up Olby, yell and curse and scream…that is what your viewers respond to…yeah, Olby you are the man…
right2bright on May 15, 2008 at 11:47 AM
This demonstrates the ultimate in disrespect for the Presidency. The man is completely unhinged.
His constant “Mister Bush” and “sir” are particularly loathsome.
fossten on May 15, 2008 at 11:48 AM
I sure wish Olberman would shut the hell up. What a douchebag.
kirkill on May 15, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Unforgivable. Yep, that’s Olbermann. Unforgivable.
HotJavaJack on May 15, 2008 at 11:48 AM
It’s one thing to disagree, to protest, or to argue. It’s quite another to spend 12 minutes virtually cursing out the President Of The United States Of America on television. I don’t care if Olby wants to bitch, piss and moan about policy etc, but he’s really crossing over a line of common decency here that MSNBC really shouldn’t ignore.
Tim Zank on May 15, 2008 at 11:49 AM
When Hank Jr. sang, “I’d like to spit some Beech-nut in that dude’s eye and shoot him with my old .45…”, he must have had someone like KO in mind.
Al-Ozarka on May 15, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Sounds like Olby’s rating are slipping again.
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GT on May 15, 2008 at 11:49 AM
I haven’t watched this yet, but I will, because the special comments are beyond parody. They’re hilarious.
Similarly pathetic but not quite as funny, former Senator Gary Hart called neocons Nazis in his HuffPo column today.
juliesa on May 15, 2008 at 11:51 AM
He makes me sick. How can he continue to spew his venom and hate. MSNBC has no credibility as long as they continue to employ such a fool.
kerrhome on May 15, 2008 at 11:51 AM
If he said ideological one more time, I swear I was gonna puke. I didn’t get through it all. He’s a tool.
Glynn on May 15, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Sorry. Just won’t watch the guy. Not here. Not anywhere. Not ever.
Rod on May 15, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Does this mean Olby’s a McCain supporter?
Weebork on May 15, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Yeah, ok, he’s an idiot, a hack, and a mostly empty suit. Still, you have to admit that, unlike most of the MSM, he doesn’t seem to pretend to any kind of objectivity or neutrality. He’s sort of like the NY Times without the fig leaf.
morganfrost on May 15, 2008 at 11:53 AM
I did learn one thing…that terrorism in Iraq was created by Bush, that there was no terrorism in Iraq before Bush. Saddam and his sons, I guess, were just misunderstood.
Wow, you learn so much from Olby.
right2bright on May 15, 2008 at 11:53 AM
I like the way the play button looks like a big piece of tape across his mouth, which is exactly what he needs. And if he were worthy of being listened to, (which he isn’t) pushing that start button would be like giving him a virtual punch in the face.
scalleywag on May 15, 2008 at 11:53 AM
Can someone teach that idiot how to pronounce words with the letter “L” in them? He’s not Tom Brokaw.
That is as annoying as his little squealing drug-addled diatribes.
benrand on May 15, 2008 at 11:55 AM
Why is Obbey always so angry? He’s such a dream-boat, with his perfect hair, super-smart glasses, and snazzy suits. Hey, he even coined the phrase “Good Night and Good Luck,” so he’s obviously and witty as he looks. So I ask again, with all the K-man has going for him….
“Why is he always so angry?”
ernie on May 15, 2008 at 11:55 AM
For God’s sake. They should yank this guys microphone. Would an FCC complaint be in order?
eaglesdontflock on May 15, 2008 at 11:56 AM
Stage 7 BDS highlighted for all psychoanalysts to see.
kirkill on May 15, 2008 at 11:56 AM
Can’t we just take this idiot outside and teach him some respect?
JoeAvg on May 15, 2008 at 11:56 AM
Ideawogicawl.
He’s wike Ewlmuh Fudd…
Wascally Wabbit!
benrand on May 15, 2008 at 11:56 AM
This guy is a festering unwrinkled penis. Ugh… not sure why people still bother with him.
upinak on May 15, 2008 at 11:57 AM
I cant watch the video - reading what he said was bad enough. This man (KO) has obviouly sold his soul to the devil because nothing else explains why this angry, talentless, Bush-deranged, hack is allowed on tv. Hopefully his head will explode.
HawaiiLwyr on May 15, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Remember the good news. GE owns NBC/MSNBC etc. GE stock is doing terribly. Their uber-lib CEO, Jeffrey Immelt, is in the hot seat, and likely to lose his job. GE is about to sell it’s over 100 year old appliance line due to the need for $. Unlike the NYT, GE is a truly public company. Don’t expect this insanity to prevail there forever. I expect GE to bail on NBC/MSNBC after the Olympics.
JiangxiDad on May 15, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Olby’s sanity has been suspect for years. There is absolutely no reason for this piece of trash to exist.
volsense on May 15, 2008 at 11:58 AM
What in the hell are all these moonbats going to do when Chimpy McHitler is gone? Where is all their hate and venom going to go? It’s like Olbermann and his ilk know they have to get their licks in now before their punching bag is taken away from them.
Of course, when Bush cancels the election and declares himself Emperor they will have plenty to talk about….
rockmom on May 15, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Dude. I went back and watched the whole thing and spit is actually flying from his mouth! Olbermann is the poster boy for BDS. He’s definitely afflicted.
HotJavaJack on May 15, 2008 at 11:59 AM
If it did there wouldn’t be much of a mess to clean.
scalleywag on May 15, 2008 at 11:59 AM
I mean, TWELVE FRIGGIN MINUTES????
Who the hewll runs that show?
LOL…he is a NUT!
LMAO!
CHICKEN SALAD!!!!!
UNDER THE BUS!!!
I am seriously LMMFAO.
BUILD A STATUE TO YOUR FIASCO!
PERLE!!! MISTER!!! (deep breath) SIR!!!!
LOL
benrand on May 15, 2008 at 11:59 AM
Journalism Have you seen MSNBC’s recent home page?
“BUSH INVOKES HITLER ON ATTACK ON OBAMA” right next to the video of O’Reilly and a caption of “When anchors (bleep) up”
The country is now, officially, out of control and the lunatics are in charge.
God help us all.
Skywise on May 15, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Olby actually posts on Kos, with MSNBC’s blessing. And some poor nobody at FOX gets fired for saying nice things to McCain?
Anybody remember Olby on ESPN SportsCenter? Man, he was funny, in a snarky, bitchy way.
misterpeasea on May 15, 2008 at 12:02 PM
My guess is because he is terminally flacid.
Tim Zank on May 15, 2008 at 12:03 PM
How long before he challenges Bush to a fight?
ronsfi on May 15, 2008 at 12:03 PM
thufferin thuckotash!
scalleywag on May 15, 2008 at 12:04 PM
Please Call NBC, don’t just sit there and poo poo this as another rant.
KBird on May 15, 2008 at 12:05 PM
is he obligatory or just a slow news day to be posting him..
I watched his you tube clip of the O’Reilly rant and couldn’t help wonder that he would do the same or worse in the same situation.. blank teleprompter and 30 seconds of air time to fill and having to wing it..
DaveC on May 15, 2008 at 12:05 PM
THAT shows the effects of brainwashing begetting brainwashing.
Terrorism inside America is your creation, Mr. Murrow /MSM.
A bit overstated, I know.
maverick muse on May 15, 2008 at 12:05 PM
If there’s any justice they’ll be too busy running around naked with chicken feathers tarred to them to talk about anything.
Darth Executor on May 15, 2008 at 12:06 PM
He was a lousy sports reporter then.
He is a lousy sports reporter now.
corona on May 15, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Did not watch it.
Do not want to watch it.
Heard Bush’s Interview, It was heartfelt. He walked off the golf course before finishing his round when he received news that a suicide bombing just occurred. He vowed not to return to golf because it would not seem right. Yeah I can understand why Olby would go into hysterics. He can not compete with a man of principle.
Guest1.1 on May 15, 2008 at 12:06 PM
That’s hilarious!
Glynn on May 15, 2008 at 12:07 PM
In 4th Grade I would have pushed him in the mud.
ronsfi on May 15, 2008 at 12:08 PM
And YOU Mr. Olberman are the hero of Al Qaida and Al Jazeera. Your words embolden all of our enemies and disgust Americans.
Other countries at least respect the office of the leadership. You can disagree if you would like, but I would appreciate if you understood that everyone isn’t free. America is free. But in Iraq, if you said this stuff about Hussein - well you wouldn’t because you’d be dead early. That is freedom. It isn’t a word, and everyone around the world doesn’t have it. Iraq has it now because of our military. You won’t recognize that, you won’t appreciate that, you despise American victory and the spread of freedom worldwide.
I can’t listen to it. It isn’t informative.
ThackerAgency on May 15, 2008 at 12:08 PM
The perfect metrosexual.
Glynn on May 15, 2008 at 12:09 PM
Olbertool is fun to watch.
Of course, no mention that “Mr. Clinton” said pretty much exactly what President Bush said about Saddam and WMD back in ‘98…long before President Bush was elected (oops, I mean stole the election, right Keith?)
Did Mr. Clinton “destroy evidence” too?
JetBoy on May 15, 2008 at 12:11 PM
It’s never too late to do the right thing. I can’t believe my monitor is still in one piece. This dolt shouldn’t be allowed to cover little league sports. Anyone have contact info for pmsnbc?
Les in NC on May 15, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Guest1.1 on May 15, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Thanks to pass that on for those who missed Bush’s interview.
maverick muse on May 15, 2008 at 12:13 PM
I’m with Rod. I will not watch this F clown. Not ever. Man I wish I had Fox Business on my cable system. I can hardly watch CNBC because I want to boycott anything NBC.
Hummer53 on May 15, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Ya know, I’m starting to think he may be somewhat biased.
SouthernDem on May 15, 2008 at 12:14 PM
If Keith Olbermann were an Olympic sport, he’d be rhythmic bombastics.
mymanpotsandpans on May 15, 2008 at 12:15 PM
He needs an “attitude adjustment, right on the top of his head.”
misterpeasea on May 15, 2008 at 12:15 PM
I can’t watch that tool. I still can’t believe he still has a show.
CP on May 15, 2008 at 12:16 PM
Olberman is just proof positive that pharmaceutical companys can make kool-aid tasteless and colorless. To expect substance is folly.
Rovin on May 15, 2008 at 12:18 PM
So in january 2009, the media will be all about how we should elevate the conversation and not criticize so much, right?
lorien1973 on May 15, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Yeah, me too. I don’t know what gave it away? His rage towards Republicans? Never having guests that don’t agree with him? Or the simply just taking cues from liberal blogs. I don’t know.
terryannonline on May 15, 2008 at 12:20 PM
I encourage you to watch at least the first half. His fury and his frothing is literal and over the top even for him. It’s as though Bush slept with his wife or something.
It’s really amazing to see and cannot accurately be described in words.
fossten on May 15, 2008 at 12:22 PM
Rovin, it’s in the elite brand bottle water.
maverick muse on May 15, 2008 at 12:23 PM
Hitler had Josef Goebbels and George Soros has Keith Olbermann. Olbergoebbels….
adamsmith on May 15, 2008 at 12:23 PM
The irony is, as with most liberals, he typifies that which he says he loaths. Can you think of a more smug, egotistical, know-it-all, loud mouth than Olberman? He is among the tops in that category.
He exemplifies the spitting mad, irrational, emotional liberal that so obviously thinks he is smarter than everyone else.
It must be nice to be so sure that everything you say is 100% correct. God bless you Olberman, even though you would probably spit in his face.
rhinoishere on May 15, 2008 at 12:31 PM
And yet MSNBC is qualified to teach the rest of us about bias in the media.
Well, when you’re satisfied with last place, things like this are OK.
Esthier on May 15, 2008 at 12:32 PM
With that butt of his I doubt he can be pushed over.
Harpoon on May 15, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Olbermann was only useful/entertaining when he called Greg Gutfeld the worser person in the world. Then Gutfeld, his Mom, and Levy mocked him mercilessly. I have noticed that Gut hasn’t been called the worst person in the world yet. I’m sure that he’s quite disappointed by that.
Otherwise, Olbermann is of no use to the real world.
mjk on May 15, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Even for Olby, this is over the top. But I’m starting to wonder if this isn’t more about fame and notoriety than it is about the political views he’s espousing. I mean, this guy has become a GOD amongst the nutroots community. Everyone needs a pathway to fame and Olby was merely remembered as “that guy who used to be on Sportscenter” before he seized upon the Bush bashing. Maybe he just recognized that it was his quickest ticket to stardom and folk hero status, so he took it.
I like that he snuck “reality-based” in there….
World B. Free on May 15, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Venezuela, they shut down any opposition in the media.
America, Bush sits by and lets this baseball card-collecting waste of flesh spew bile at the screen every night.
Yet who is the target?
MadisonConservative on May 15, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Olbermann is one sorry jackass . . . somebody needs to slap him up along side the head.
rplat on May 15, 2008 at 12:36 PM
right2bright on May 15, 2008 at 11:53 AM
Since the Olbys actually believe their cue cards, they truly can’t see past the MSM script. It is their reality. Altered state though it be, they WILL force it upon the world to accept.
Stunting MSM satellite data by boycotting their programs is reason enough to deny Olberman into our home. But our reason to refuse him televised entry is that he has no place in our abode other than snarking him online.
Beyond actively countering their banter with vital statistics, the MSM rationale neglecting to report thorough research or balanced perspectives can on the other hand be trumped by the audience neglect to watch and choice to ignore the MSM.
maverick muse on May 15, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Call his mommy.
Sounder on May 15, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Wow, so Bush created the intelligence that everybody else had, and shoved it down their throats? Bush, you sir, are truly powerful!!
Rick on May 15, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Olberloser has a recommended diary up on kos right now.
The kiddies over there just fawn over him
Sickening.
ArmyAunt on May 15, 2008 at 12:39 PM
This guy is so intellectually dishonest that I don’t know if he ever reads anything besides KOS and other left wing garbage.
The man is devoid of thought — a complete hack that has a platform from which to spew his nonsense…what does MSNBC think that this kind of rubbish promotes? Then they wonder why the country is divided — you have a left wing loon ranting and granting others like him the ability to voice themselves in anger, not in dialogue.
Mr. Olbermann, you’re an amoral hack — you really should be ashamed of yourself.
Richard Romano on May 15, 2008 at 12:42 PM
The war in Iraq is not about YOU, Mr. Olberman.
Your histrionics, libelous and unsubstantiated charges, and projections make you fit for a padded cell. Your selective recollection of historical facts reeks of agenda politics. Your fuming in self-righteous, self-indulgent diatribes is more fitting for a rubber-lined room to protect you before you succumb to apoplexy.
onlineanalyst on May 15, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Raging Bull ShlT
fogw on May 15, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Like diarrhea Olby too shall pass…
IntheNet on May 15, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Will somebody tell him how pompus he sounds….sir….LOL
Good old Olby. He is either at Bush’s throat or Clinton’s feet.
Thanks to MSNBC for having the spittal guard on the camera lens.
RobCon on May 15, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Ya, real serious journalism.
ikez78 on May 15, 2008 at 12:43 PM
I decided long ago that I would not watch his show or be a “Hit” that can be counted on you tube clips about Olberman. I can however gauge from the comments that he was his typical, egotistical, self righteous, holier than thou self. I can’t imagine his parents saying “Hey, did you see my son on TV last night? We are so proud of him, We taught him manners and respect, he does us proud” Better yet, “Grand Pa Olby, I was watching those DVD’s you made of yourself, and when I went to school and told the principle he was an idiot just like you told the president, they said I do not have to go to school for a week. What Reward did you get for telling the president that?”
What a standard bearer.
Guest1.1 on May 15, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Unfortunately the colostomy procedure was botched forced him to pass his feces orally.
dmann on May 15, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Wouldn’t it be truly scary if Bush or anyone else for that matter had the amount of power the left thinks he has? I always find it absolutely hypocritical that they blame one singular person for ails of the world while claiming to want a more collective society.
terryannonline on May 15, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Paranoia is indignant.
It looks like all his members are shrinking.
Entelechy on May 15, 2008 at 12:45 PM
This is how they thing Rush acts so they are trying to do what they think he does. They just don’t get it and never will.
RobCon on May 15, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Naw, that can’t be it, can it?!?
Perhaps it’s his refusal to refer to Bush as President. I may be wrong.
SouthernDem on May 15, 2008 at 12:51 PM
KO has only 2 bits..attacks on O’Reilly and attacks on Bush..He’s going to lose Bush in 8 months and He’ll never be able to drive the same level of hatred against McCain if he wins..and Obama/Clinton would be only A**kissed by him if they win..so he’s looking at a good chance that his ratings could nosedive next year because even his masters at Daily Kos will tire of him real quick..so that plus his little tantrum against MSNBC new wonderboy David Gregory could spell the end for the new “Murrow”.
mlong on May 15, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Sweet, he mocks Bill-O for his meltdown, proceeds to have his own little meltdown. I await the day he says “F$%K IT!” and storms off.
ThePrez on May 15, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Micheal Moore-oh..bot
Speakup on May 15, 2008 at 12:54 PM
Well, it seems like liberal blogs are having an meltdown over Bush’s remarks at the Knesset. So maybe today is the day!
terryannonline on May 15, 2008 at 12:57 PM
And…………
What was his point?
TroubledMonkey on May 15, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Well, didn’t Michael Moore teach us years ago the Saddam’s Iraq was a kind, peaceful place where the only worry was what kite to fly that day?
18-1 on May 15, 2008 at 1:00 PM
Don’t worry a President Obama will make sure the US more closely emulates the world community in this regard…
Of course, McVain already started us down that road.
18-1 on May 15, 2008 at 1:02 PM
If a wild boar shits in the woods and no one is there to smell it does it have a stench? Not to normal people but the moonbats at huffpo are , like, really giddy, fer sure.
This from the guy who cheered the Imus firing.
crashman on May 15, 2008 at 1:03 PM
He has:
Rick on May 15, 2008 at 1:07 PM
Keeping Olberdouche on the air is a gift…a gift that keeps on giving. He is the best object lesson, on television, in BDS (Bush Derangement Syndrome).
His show represents the poor level of quality programming available/produced by MSNBC.
eanax on May 15, 2008 at 1:14 PM
That frightens me too. Hatred like this doesn’t just dissapate. If McCain wins it won’t be a problem because the hatred will just transfer to him. But if Obama or Hillary win? That is a scary proposition.
crazy_legs on May 15, 2008 at 1:15 PM
If this douche is on any NBC football telecasts this year I am gonna be sorely pissed. To be specific, Dallas Cowboy NBC football telecasts. His douchery knows no bounds.
m0nkeyb0y on May 15, 2008 at 1:16 PM
What do you mean?
General consensus among bad guys..
Before 9-11: US army is invincible
After 9-11: US army can get bogged down for 7 to 10 years in a war without a clear victory. Leader of bad guys can get away with it.
In the weeks following the invasion of Iraq, when signs of the insurgency began to emerge in the destruction of Iraqi government infrastructure and widespread looting, the prevailing belief on the Arab street was that the US had a specific plan to allow those events to occur, to intentionally destroy Iraq. After the first Gulf War, America was seen as both smart and deadly effective.
Before 9-11, gas was cheap and joining a terrorist network was akin to joining a lost cause against an unbeatable enemy. Post 9-11, the bad guys have hope and actually believe that they are on the road to victory. If that isn’t an incredible recruiting tool, then what is? And who’s the real hero of al Qaeda?
bayam on May 15, 2008 at 1:16 PM
Keep in mind that this is D’Olbermann, who couldn’t keep a job at ESPN.
I R A Darth Aggie on May 15, 2008 at 1:21 PM
Read the transcript on NB earlier today. He is beyond unhinged and just a nasty person. I think TMZ has more credibility than this guy and MSLSD.
I wish someone would have a teleprompter malfunction during one of these rants, so he can get the Charles Barkley treatment.
Dubn8tr on May 15, 2008 at 1:23 PM
So far, this guy owns 1-9 in the top 10 moments of TV Douchebaggery.
# 10 is a tie between Cronkite, Rather, Matthews, Williams and Gregory.
wildweasel on May 15, 2008 at 1:24 PM
Before 9-11, gas was cheap and joining a terrorist network was akin to joining a lost cause against an unbeatable enemy. Post 9-11, the bad guys have hope and actually believe that they are on the road to victory. If that isn’t an incredible recruiting tool, then what is? And who’s the real hero of al Qaeda?
Ok, I have two questions for you:
a) what have you been smoking, and
b) where can I get some?
That’s a rather…ummm…what’s the word? rosy, yeah, rosy recap. How’s al Qaeda in Iraq doing these days? and al Sadr’s Mahdi “army”?
Join the Jihad! The Few, The Proud, The Dead! yeah, great recruiting slogan you got there…
I R A Darth Aggie on May 15, 2008 at 1:27 PM
What viewers?
sdd on May 15, 2008 at 1:27 PM
Good point. I think the handful of Newsbusters staff keeping an eye on him more than doubles his viewership.
fossten on May 15, 2008 at 1:39 PM
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