Olby: Why do Laura Ingraham and Mark Levin hate the troops?
posted at 12:45 pm on May 20, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Perfectly predictable but worth posting anyway just to keep this feud going. Doubtless Ingraham and Levin will have plenty to say this afternoon.
Three things to watch for. First, note his claim that he had a line in there initially specifying that “cold-blooded killers” meant Bush’s cabinet and the Pentagon, but that he took it out before airtime. That doesn’t jibe with what he said on dKos about the writing process in this case, though. Johnny Dollar explains.
Second, the business about how “cold-blooded killers” does apply to some administration officials but not to others, like Colin Powell and possibly Bob Gates, only complicates the problem described in my last post about distinguishing the bad guys from the good. Powell and Gates were more reluctant than Cheney and Rumsfeld to go to war but they weren’t so reluctant as to quit in protest of it. Does that make them … warm-blooded killers? Presumably U.S. troops are excused on grounds of duress, since those who were in the service at the time of the invasion had to either fight or face prison for desertion. What about the guys who later re-enlisted? I assume they’d be excused as having re-upped less out of support for the war than out of loyalty to their comrades — but in that case, how about those who actually are vocally pro-war, like Greyhawk? Does he qualify as a “cold-blooded killer” or is he off the hook too thanks to the Absolute Moral Authority forcefield that prevents the left from criticizing even warriors who support the mission lest they risk political blowback for doing so? There’s no logic here, any more than there is in lefties who refused to enlist to fight the war they support in Afghanistan calling righties chickenhawks for refusing to enlist to fight the war they support in Iraq. It’s expedience dressed up as principle.
Finally, re: his accusation that Ingraham and Levin perceive him as blaming the troops only because they themselves blame the troops (consciously or otherwise), does he really want to play that game? Treating criticism from one’s opponents as a case study in projection? He’ll find a lot of willing participants on our side, especially when it comes to race; why, we won’t even have to leave MSNBC to find examples. Exit question: If Kayo’s such a stalwart troop-supportin’ mensch, how come during the early stages of the Haditha story he was so eager to minimize the good work of 130,000 troops in the field by playing up the questionable actions of a very few? Quote: “the incident for which the entire war may ultimately be remembered.”
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Keith, didn’t anyone ever tell you it is not nice to project your psychosis on others?
Branch Rickey on May 20, 2008 at 12:49 PM
This prick is too insignificant to warrant so many posts.
MadisonConservative on May 20, 2008 at 12:50 PM
i’m starting to get as sick of KO’s face on HA as I was of RO’s face on HA. ack. ack ack.
DrW on May 20, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Olby’s face belongs on each sheet of a roll of toilet paper. But then again, why give the moron the extra publicity?
pilamaye on May 20, 2008 at 12:52 PM
Well, Olby, I think what you are doing is wrong, illegal, morally reprehensible and killing thousands of innocent people but I support you. See how stupid that sounds?
trubble on May 20, 2008 at 12:52 PM
What are the MILBLOGS saying about this Olby incident? The only way OLBY gets taken to task for this outburst against the troops seems to be if the troops and families of soldiers rebel against the network. Can that happen?
I feel Olby has crossed a line here and someone needs to go above his head to network managers. His condemnation of this nation’s finest makes me sad.
IntheNet on May 20, 2008 at 12:52 PM
That throbbing bloodvessel on the temple is looking like it needs a stent.
Better stop lying for a few weeks, Olby.
Even the organism rebels at some point.
profitsbeard on May 20, 2008 at 12:54 PM
tool.
bernzright777 on May 20, 2008 at 12:54 PM
Two words.
Lying Putz
That is all.
fogw on May 20, 2008 at 12:55 PM
First he kisses them, then smacks them.
Must be all that squinting and the desperate look of determination.
Another spesful smegma comment froth Oberloony
Kini on May 20, 2008 at 12:55 PM
Olbermann is a POS. End of Story Period.
Listening to this a$$wipe makes me want to choke the absolute crap out of him…
Levin and Ingram do not hate Troops or Soldiers!
While listening to the Oblerdork, and becoming more and more ticked off by listening him 3 way his use of “Cold Blooded Killer” on Troops insignuating “WE” are insurgants and should be charged with war crimes!
I wonder what Obler-wrinkle would do if Webb (D) smacked the absolute crap out of his bulldog, jowled, slobbering and spitting that has a cavity on the bottom right side of his mouth and using the “TROOPS” as propaganda for his absolutely uninformative and low ratings show!
Ugh, I am ticked… excuse me while I go find someone with a nicotine cancer stick!
upinak on May 20, 2008 at 12:57 PM
A lobotomy could really help this
manguy.abinitioadinfinitum on May 20, 2008 at 12:57 PM
If it wasn’t for HA, I would never see this tool anywhere and that would be a very good thing.
redrock on May 20, 2008 at 12:59 PM
He is learning from Obama the master manipulator. Say anything and they believe you. The more outrageuos, the more believable.
faraway on May 20, 2008 at 12:59 PM
Can’t remove what doesn’t exist.
SPCOlympics on May 20, 2008 at 1:00 PM
Typical white woman.
Akzed on May 20, 2008 at 1:02 PM
I think Olbermann’s lack of coherence is due to the fact that his main message is rage. It’s the only consistency this guy has.
Slublog on May 20, 2008 at 1:02 PM
I thought he was the lunatic fringe.
sdd on May 20, 2008 at 1:03 PM
I think he needs to use the term, “Mister Bush” more.
World B. Free on May 20, 2008 at 1:05 PM
He was given a special VIP tour of the new Yankee stadium the other day. One more screw-up like that, and I become a Mets fan.
JiangxiDad on May 20, 2008 at 1:06 PM
Why is this idiot still on tv?
HawaiiLwyr on May 20, 2008 at 1:07 PM
Olbermann again?
My collie says:
The two-minute hate may have to be extended indefinitely.
CyberCipher on May 20, 2008 at 1:09 PM
My guess is that they will put another idiot simular on. That is if they got rid of him.
upinak on May 20, 2008 at 1:11 PM
I have to disagree. I have far too much respect for my excrement.
It looks like the failed, ESPN jock-sniffer is getting all mad. That’s a very good thing. I can’t wait for his head to explode.
OhEssYouCowboys on May 20, 2008 at 1:13 PM
Olby = POS
& not worth the energy to type even that small formula.
Griz on May 20, 2008 at 1:16 PM
What will Olby do if Obama does get elected? He can only do so much butt kissing before the ratings dip even lower than they are now. The only people that watch his show are the lunatic left, which watch for idiotic rants like this one. I guess he’ll spend his time going after talk radio and conservative bloggers (and anybody else that dares to criticize the Messiah).
Rick on May 20, 2008 at 1:19 PM
P.S. The failed, ESPN jock-sniffer is getting way too much publicity on HA. HA is giving him too much exposure. I think that his near-exploding-head - on HA - should be a thing of the past.
OhEssYouCowboys on May 20, 2008 at 1:19 PM
We could dream but it won’t happen. I keep “Hope” alive though!
upinak on May 20, 2008 at 1:21 PM
OT: Kennedy diagnosed with malignant brain tumor.
MadisonConservative on May 20, 2008 at 1:23 PM
Dude has lost it. Dude is insane.
CynicalOptimist on May 20, 2008 at 1:25 PM
It has just come out that the same Red Sox fan who secreted a David Ortiz jersey into the new Yankee Stadium foundation (which they found and removed) also buried a 2004 American League Championship Series program elsewhere in the new construction. He’s not saying where.
Del Dolemonte on May 20, 2008 at 1:28 PM
Olberkind is still a Kind.
Entelechy on May 20, 2008 at 1:28 PM
May Fenway get termites.
JiangxiDad on May 20, 2008 at 1:30 PM
It will be much more fun to see what Olby does when McCain is elected. I’m invisioning a literal head explosion.
Rovin on May 20, 2008 at 1:31 PM
Why not go see?
baldilocks on May 20, 2008 at 1:36 PM
It will be such fun watching Olbermann get his butt handed to him by a woman. When Laura is done with him Olbermann won’t even be able to get porn stars to give him a mercy screwing.
RobertInAustin on May 20, 2008 at 1:36 PM
What are you trying to do AP? Elevate this guy to super delegate status? I think you need a felony conviction for that.
Just A Grunt on May 20, 2008 at 1:38 PM
I saw this tool at a spring training game last year. It took tremendous self-restraint for me not to tell this jackass what I thought of him (I think my girlfriend dragging me away helped too ;) )…..but then I realized that’s what people like him do.
kcluva on May 20, 2008 at 1:41 PM
I feel for the guy, I may disagree with him on everything, but I feel for the guy.
Now lets see if he will put his life where his mouth has been all these years.
Will he remain in the United States to receive his healthcare, or will he opt to go to Canada or England to get socialized healthcare? Let his life be an example to what greatness socialized medicine will be to the struggling working masses.
RobertInAustin on May 20, 2008 at 1:41 PM
I wonder what Dr Sanity will have to say about this. She’s taking a break from blogging for the time being, however. For those who haven’t been to her site, she’s a good window into the leftie and islamonazi mindset.
bikermailman on May 20, 2008 at 1:42 PM
Another great night for Olby…..and the dozen or so viewers he has.
wildweasel on May 20, 2008 at 1:42 PM
I feel real compassion for Kennedy, esp since it’s something like this. Boortz had a good comment yesterday though, Mary Jo Kopechne (sp?) is still dead.
bikermailman on May 20, 2008 at 1:43 PM
O/T
LOL - just kidding; Brooklyn Dodgers Fan here ;-D
Branch Rickey on May 20, 2008 at 1:43 PM
Also known as “normal people.”
highhopes on May 20, 2008 at 1:45 PM
Wait…they do that?
James on May 20, 2008 at 1:45 PM
You think apart from money this guy would ever get a free willed indulgence from one of them?
RobertInAustin on May 20, 2008 at 1:47 PM
I smell weenies cooking.
whitetop on May 20, 2008 at 1:48 PM
I’d love to see him on Laura’s show, or the other way around. It’d never happen, because he knows she’d mop the floor with him. Something about a duel of wits, and him being outgunned.
bikermailman on May 20, 2008 at 1:50 PM
What comes around goes around, Biker. Everyone assumed it would be some alcoholistic type death. I guess some things weight heavy on the mind now.
upinak on May 20, 2008 at 1:50 PM
More like he would be bringing a knife to a gun fight.
RobertInAustin on May 20, 2008 at 1:51 PM
AP are you trying to make worst person? I can hear Olby now, “a shut-in who goes by the name Allahpundit”.
chief on May 20, 2008 at 1:54 PM
Olby keeps going further and further off the deep end to cement his following among the far left, and his red meat rantings have pumped up his ratings a bit in the past year, though he’s still way behind Fox News.
The problem is the success in getting the netroots to tune in and boost his Nielsens is a double-edged sword, since the higher his ratings are the higher the profile of his more and more lunatic rants are in public. It’s like the crazy uncle unlatching the drop-down stairs and descending from the attic right in the middle of the family having guests over for dinner — GE may not care if a small core of loyalists know and love Keith, but they don’t want the world to know they allow this stuff on basic cable and therefore appear to be de facto endorsing what he says.
jon1979 on May 20, 2008 at 1:55 PM
Oh lets go further.. LOL.
“No one knows this man’s identity, yet it is rumored he is always looking for the next cool item and is a gadget who-are! The right-wing neocon blogging-shere’s loves and admires as well fears this Allahpundit.”
Ok someone take it from here.
upinak on May 20, 2008 at 1:56 PM
Allah, let’s move Olbey to the rear burner and get some fresh raw meat.
This is like clubbing baby seals. Sure, its fun for the first few hundred but after that what’s the point.
I think what I’m talking about is deminishing returns.
Surely something must be going on out in Berkley…..god, anything but another Olbey post.
moxie_neanderthal on May 20, 2008 at 1:58 PM
Aside from the intellectual disparity and the fact that Olby either vomits or hides when he has to actually debate someone with ideas counter to his own, he also doesn’t deal very well with women he’s formerly dated. Send Laura across Sixth Avenue from the Fox studios to 30 Rock to face Keith would be like throwing garlic at a vampire (though I don’t believe vampires normally hide in the bathtub or ralph after exposure).
jon1979 on May 20, 2008 at 2:01 PM
Until Keith Olbermann has someone on his show who disagrees with him, then he’s not to be taken seriously.
Sean68 on May 20, 2008 at 2:08 PM
If he calls the higer ups KILLERS he is calling the troops KILLERS. He cant get around that try as he might.
TroubledMonkey on May 20, 2008 at 2:11 PM
What a piece of trash…oh wait, I can hear his reply to that already…
“Obviously, you are referring to me as trash, because consciously or unconsciously you see yourself as trash, and I cannot be held responsible for your inadaquacies”
What a genius…
charlie36r on May 20, 2008 at 2:13 PM
Only if the Left Wing tools in the MSM have anything to say about it.
From now on, I’m just referring to Olbertwit as KPOSO. (or Olbertwit)
kirkill on May 20, 2008 at 2:13 PM
Really though, how does such a childlike character get his own show??? - I guess if you hate Bush enough, can comb your hair, and think saying “Mr. Bush” is fun, you too could have your own show on NBC.
charlie36r on May 20, 2008 at 2:17 PM
Keith Olberdouche pronounces that Wogic.
benrand on May 20, 2008 at 2:18 PM
Why do you keep posting this idjit here? We know he is whacked. Every minute of his show is similar ignorance.
What is the point?
Anyone here surprised?
iam7545 on May 20, 2008 at 2:19 PM
He’s not your “guy”, pal.
connertown on May 20, 2008 at 2:21 PM
I can do without Mr. Olbermann ever “supporting” me. Thanks.
major john on May 20, 2008 at 2:22 PM
Memo to Olberdouche: Laura and Mark Don’t hate our troops.
Hence, their NEVER having had to get back on air asap and
explain what it was they “really meant to say…” in the form of one sorry-ass non-apology apology to them.
So leave the ‘projection’ analysis crap to your psychotherapist, jagoff!
Teddy on May 20, 2008 at 2:24 PM
Yesterday, during a commercial break in The Factor, I switched over to this pus-bucket proclaiming Ollie North, The Woorrsst Perrrrson in the Wooooorrrlllld.
Hell…He’s not fit to lick the shoes of Ollie North.
franksalterego on May 20, 2008 at 2:27 PM
So, to change the subject. The cancer of American politics, has finally caught the disease himself.
Kennedy has brain cancer…which alone would elicit distasteful remarks, but prayers be with him and his family.
right2bright on May 20, 2008 at 2:27 PM
Doesn’t he look a little like he’s putting on weight? Must be all that stress eating…
Spanglemaker on May 20, 2008 at 2:29 PM
I gave up trying to untie the mental pretzels Olberdouche must go through to justify his weird opinions. I, just, don’t, care!
4shoes on May 20, 2008 at 2:29 PM
There is an old saying:
Dont’t fight with a chimney sweep. You both will get dirty and the chimney sweep likes it.
The worst thing you can do to Olby is ignore him.
Laura and Levin will cut him down to size in their own fashion.
RobCon on May 20, 2008 at 2:32 PM
I never pictured Rosie O’Donnell saying something and then running to the internet to gawk at reaction, but I picture Olbermann doing just that (and enjoying this website the best).
Marcus on May 20, 2008 at 2:35 PM
You are TOO kind. I bite my lip, and ask God to forgive my thoughts.
This might be the only way to get him out of office though.
kirkill on May 20, 2008 at 2:36 PM
Yeah, and its name is Keith Olbermann
Big John on May 20, 2008 at 2:48 PM
Has anybody noticed that the Bush administration has declared war on NBC News? It should have been done five years ago but, better late than never I guess.
Harpoon on May 20, 2008 at 2:49 PM
ugh strike of the red lasso again. Weird.
upinak on May 20, 2008 at 2:51 PM
KO doesn’t need to be lobotomized, he needs to be loBATomized with a Louisville Slugger.
gunter on May 20, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Laura Ingraham dated this guy? ewwwwww
Anyhow, I don’t know how any of you can watch him. ewwwww
funky chicken on May 20, 2008 at 3:02 PM
OH YUCK, thanks Funky … my lunch is now non-edible! I hope you were kidding!
upinak on May 20, 2008 at 3:10 PM
I hadn’t heard that; but, if she did, it’s quite an indictment. Might it, also, be behind their little scuffle?
I, also, heard that Ann Coulter dated Bill “Short-Shit-Syndrome” Maher. If true - another indictment.
Anybody?
At any rate, I don’t care for either.
OhEssYouCowboys on May 20, 2008 at 3:11 PM
Ted Kennedy was diagnosed with a malignant Olbermann.
benrand on May 20, 2008 at 3:27 PM
Someone needs to inform Herr Olbermann that its US troops that work at the Pentagon. He just slandered them specifically and directly.
p0s3r on May 20, 2008 at 3:31 PM
Flashback to Jan. 11 and this Hot Air post of audio of Laura and Major Garrett discussing (slamming) Keith on her show. Ingraham’s horrific admission of going out with Keith (roughly similar in terms of punishment to Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn enduring time within the Gulag Archipelago) is contained within the audio.
jon1979 on May 20, 2008 at 3:34 PM
Words of civility that would properly describe this “newscaster” escape me. What a self-righteous tool.
Tim on May 20, 2008 at 3:34 PM
Laughable.
Is Olby our new Rosie? To tell the truth, I think I liked Rosie more, if only because there was usually some Hasselback on the screen as well.
VolMagic on May 20, 2008 at 3:40 PM
I think I’ll go take an Olbermann and wipe my Obama.
sdd on May 20, 2008 at 3:41 PM
Why do I have this feeling that Allah is waiting for Mark say something before posting something new?
Let me get my chest waders out if I have to wait till 2 PM my time. Which is in little over 2 hours.
upinak on May 20, 2008 at 3:43 PM
Here’s my Special Comment: Get over your Olbermann obsession.
AZCON on May 20, 2008 at 3:43 PM
“highest respect for our military” What a blithering pig.
oakpack on May 20, 2008 at 4:03 PM
… you kidding? More like a sling-shot to a gun fight! HA!
MsUnderestimated on May 20, 2008 at 4:06 PM
yeah, I am resisting bad thoughts with prayers for him and his family. Not easy since he advocates the death of innocent babies in the womb; believe me.
Branch Rickey on May 20, 2008 at 4:06 PM
NSFW Olbermann should wear this.
Conservative Gunman on May 20, 2008 at 4:20 PM
Right. He meant the “warmongers at the Pentagon,” and the “trigger-happy” Americans (mostly former troops) who work for Blackwater. He certainly didn’t mean the troops. Only Laura Ingraham, Mark Levin and the rest of us conservatives hate the troops.
Excuse me, I’ve got to go join some of my fellow right-wingers at our Code Pink demonstration outside the local recruiter’s office. Hope they can feel the love.
morganfrost on May 20, 2008 at 4:26 PM
Hey Olberman if you advocate for soldiers causes then LET THEM WIN!
And quit using your soapbox to try and lose the war at home.
Chakra Hammer on May 20, 2008 at 4:32 PM
Traitor… Someone fetch me a rope
Viper1 on May 20, 2008 at 4:35 PM
I don’t know how that jerk lives with himself.
If ever a man needed and deserved a serious bitch slapping, it would be him. A few minutes with me and a rad hose would do the world good.
Syd B. on May 20, 2008 at 4:37 PM
Olbermann is an absolute and complete moron.
Does he even know who makes up the Presidents Cabinet?
Is he saying the following people are “cold blooded killers” ?
The Secretary of Education
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs
The Secretary of Health & Human Services
……
You get the point.
What a liar and bafoon.
Did you catch his bit that you can “Google it” and start enriching uranium!
This pile of incompetence an ignorance doesn’t even know that there are difference in levels of uranium enrichment.
About the only thing of substance regarding Olbermann are his silk suits and even they are lightweight.
186k on May 20, 2008 at 4:38 PM
Nah, more like a thesaurus (for the logic-challenged)…
Mr. Doberman, tear down your massive (but unwarranted) ego!
onlineanalyst on May 20, 2008 at 4:40 PM
Hello hello.
Echo echo echo.
saved on May 20, 2008 at 4:58 PM
Olby’s “accusation that Ingraham and Levin perceive him as blaming the troops only because they themselves blame the troops (consciously or otherwise), does he really want to play that game? Treating criticism from one’s opponents as a case study in projection?”
Indeed. This is the reason I just surf by MSNBC, the projection is so predictable and ‘knee jerk reflex’ on the part of maroons like Keiff-O.
Olby has arrested development, we should pity on him…not.
Christine on May 20, 2008 at 5:02 PM
Um, Allah? I don’t know if that is the most obvious statement of the day or the greatest understatement.
srhoades on May 20, 2008 at 5:11 PM
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