Glenn Beck: Remember when Olbermann said that he doesn’t vote lest he appear partial?
posted at 9:01 pm on November 5, 2010 by Allahpundit
I feel guilty about kinda sorta defending Olby earlier, so here’s my bid to atone. One footnote to the previous post: He’s not the only cable news host to drop a little coin on political candidates now and then. Hannity and Huckabee have also done fundraising and/or donated, although as Howard Kurtz notes, Fox News wisely distinguishes between its commentator crew and its journalist crew on that score. But then, that’s the point of Beck’s bit: If you’re going to rant against the other team every night, own it. Please, no more Murrow-esque professions of avoiding the voting booth in the name of objectivity when you’re on the air five hours a week screeching about wingnut fascists and the racist dystopia they’re about to impose on America. A little honesty goes a long way. Click the image to watch.
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Maybe Olby doesn’t vote. Maybe he just donates. ???
I think they ought to pull the plug on that entire station because they’re a bunch of f-ing idiots, but that’s just me.
I imagine their rates were as high as they were on election night because people tuned in hoping to catch sight of an exploding head.
Oink on November 5, 2010 at 9:04 PM
Oh no…it gets worse!!
canopfor on November 5, 2010 at 9:04 PM
Of COURSE Olberdork is a hypocrite. (Sidebar question. I’ve never heard Beck’s radio show. Is Beck’s sidekick always trying to take over the mic like that?)
Warner Todd Huston on November 5, 2010 at 9:06 PM
I wish he would vote because having him appear partial is way better than having him appear in totality.
Have you ever seen this guy’s lower half? It’s not pretty, I’m told.
FlameWarrior on November 5, 2010 at 9:06 PM
Fox’s policy that differentiates between commentators and true journalists is the right way to go.
Meanwhile, far-left NBC and its far-left corporate parent General Electric are proof that you can have your head so far up your ass that you need to open your mouth to see where you’re going.
CatchAll on November 5, 2010 at 9:07 PM
Well, at least PMSNBC has Keith Olbermann to provide that touch of Murrow-esque objectivity….
Oh WAIT…
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
NO THEY DON’T!!!!!
::cue music::
Happy days are here again, No more Bathtub Olbermann No more Bathtub Olbermann, Happy Days are here againnn..
Sekhmet on November 5, 2010 at 9:10 PM
I wouldn’t be surprised if Olby doesn’t vote, but it has nothing to do with being impartial. That’s called lazy.
The Expert Knows
HAExpert on November 5, 2010 at 9:10 PM
I’ve often debated with my brother Joey_G who is the bigger buffoon Keith Olbermann or Glenn Beck. Sadly we could never come to a definite conclusion. They are both so mind rumblingly arrogant and impossible to watch, it just wasn’t worth the effort. Didn’t watch the clip, I still have a soul.
Tommy_G on November 5, 2010 at 9:12 PM
How did anyone every mistake Olbermann for a journalist?
That’s the real question.
profitsbeard on November 5, 2010 at 9:12 PM
It’s all about ratings. KO’s ratings have been consistently in the toilet, but MeSsNBC doesn’t want to admit that no one watches, so this is their excuse to broom him.
CurtZHP on November 5, 2010 at 9:12 PM
If he doesn’t vote…
… then why is he so pissed off at the outcome of elections?
… Oh, wait!
Seven Percent Solution on November 5, 2010 at 9:12 PM
glad to see Allah come around.
seriously Allah, how could not believe in God after this wonderful news of Olby getting tossed to the curb.
Daemonocracy on November 5, 2010 at 9:13 PM
I think Beck’s radio show is great, when I get the chance to listen here and there. Pat and Stu (Beck’s “sidekicks”) usually go back and forth with each other.
ddrintn on November 5, 2010 at 9:13 PM
Campaign Finance Reports and Data
http://www.fec.gov/disclosure.shtml
canopfor on November 5, 2010 at 9:14 PM
Isn’t it the essence of Olby that he won’t own it. He’s a lying hypocrite along with all of his fellow travellers, which include the global warmanists. He wouldn’t be Olby otherwise. Hypocrisy and hubris is his bread and butter. He’s a narcissistic, drama queen who believes the crap he spews…he’s dishes it but can’t take it. That is the left defined. He is what he is…he can’t be any other way. As the left goes, so goes Olby…so his departure at the the hands of his lefty bosses is very sweet…and IRONIC!
AUINSC on November 5, 2010 at 9:17 PM
I could TOTALLY hear Pat’s voice there. Well done.
That clip is my all time favorite. Pure comedy gold.
fossten on November 5, 2010 at 9:18 PM
Olbermann ‘Leaned Forward‘ so far, he fell off the network!
catmman on November 5, 2010 at 9:20 PM
Actually, this is the only time I listen anymore. The sidekicks inject relevant facts with humor. Sorry Mr. Beck, but your unending hawking of your products and constant telling me, a Believer,to get on my knees is wearing thin.
Dingbat63 on November 5, 2010 at 9:21 PM
Isn’t Mr. Olberman just comic relief to our side? It’s not like we don’t know he’s full of it. And his side believes him to be ethical regardless of what he does so he’s not hurting anyone. I don’t watch him but I enjoy when he is made fun of so I will miss that.
Cindy Munford on November 5, 2010 at 9:22 PM
mikeyboss on November 5, 2010 at 9:23 PM
Olberman really ought to take up running for liberal political seats as his next gig. He has the temperament and lack of basic character to fit right in.
jeanie on November 5, 2010 at 9:26 PM
Yep.
Hey, what ever happened to the mandatory station posting required by the FCC about listerner/viewer comments?
I always thought, ostensibly, that was to hold these types feet to the fire for the privilege of using OUR airwaves.
Of course, I don’t watch enough broadcast tv to be up to snuff on the current state of the debate.
What, there’s no debate?
OkieDoc on November 5, 2010 at 9:31 PM
Pat, Stu, & Glenn together form a complicated ballet of humor, news, & opinion. You should hear Pat’s impersonation of Arlen Specter and the spirit of Michael Jackson. It’s priceless.
mizflame98 on November 5, 2010 at 9:34 PM
it’s time for Ben Affleck to revive his portrayal of KO. This is a thick, deep mine of comedy gold that is **oh so ripe** for the pickin’
ted c on November 5, 2010 at 9:36 PM
So,does that mean Joe Scarborough is in the clear,because
he gave to both parties?!
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Hall of Fame ► Media
Joe Scarborough , 47 (bio)
MSNBC host; US Congressman 1995-2001
http://www.newsmeat.com/media_political_donations/Joe_Scarborough.php
canopfor on November 5, 2010 at 9:37 PM
Right Scoop is the best place to “watch” clips of Beck’s radio show.
d1carter on November 5, 2010 at 9:38 PM
But his ratings are the highest on the networks. So……. What does that tell you? Something is afoot.
stvnscott on November 5, 2010 at 9:38 PM
Looks like Chrissy was donating too,except he’s
biased,all of it went to the Democrats!!
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Hall of Fame ► Media
Chris Matthews , 64 (bio)
MSNBC
http://www.newsmeat.com/media_political_donations/Chris_Matthews.php
canopfor on November 5, 2010 at 9:40 PM
He hasn’t made a donation in 4 years. the statute of limitations probably ran out on those.
mizflame98 on November 5, 2010 at 9:42 PM
So what is the big deal about this? Did someone think that he was impartial? Who was this person?
The only way a person would think he is impartial is if they had nevercome to America… and did not know english… and never even heard the name Olberman.
jeffn21 on November 5, 2010 at 9:43 PM
canopfor on November 5, 2010 at 9:37 PM
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He hasn’t made a donation in 4 years. the statute of limitations probably ran out on those.
mizflame98 on November 5, 2010 at 9:42 PM
mizflame98: Got ya,went back to their donations and all
were over four years ago!:)
canopfor on November 5, 2010 at 9:45 PM
I’m not going to kick Keith Olbermann when he’s down because that guy is hanging from a thin pharmaceutical thread …
He’s unbalanced – hope he doesn’t end up like David Carradine.
Well – we all make our own beds I suppose. KO has to sleep in the one he made.
Wonder what he’ll do now? NPR?
HondaV65 on November 5, 2010 at 9:48 PM
No doubt the same people who mistake O-Bambi for the most intelligent Prez we’ve ever had.
GrannyDee on November 5, 2010 at 9:49 PM
I was talking about Joe Scarborough’s donations; not Matthews.
mizflame98 on November 5, 2010 at 9:49 PM
Hmm … looks like Olbermann may not have been the only one at MSNBC making political contributions … hmmmmmmmmmm
HondaV65 on November 5, 2010 at 9:51 PM
Looks like those donations to a dem are from Charles Scarborough.
stldave on November 5, 2010 at 9:53 PM
Telling your employees that they can’t donate is a infringement on the rights just as if they said they couldn’t vote.
I just think donations should be public info.
esnap on November 5, 2010 at 9:56 PM
AP,
Scarborough donated too.
John on November 5, 2010 at 10:04 PM
Ruh roh!
ted c on November 5, 2010 at 10:05 PM
MSNBC is not a FCC licensed Broadcast station, they are a cable only station.
And guys, it has been sold to ComCast. The funniest part, is that Phil is going to stick ComCast with the bill for Olby’s contract buyout.
Exit question: What will ComCast do to when they take over? Clean house or double down?
barnone on November 5, 2010 at 10:06 PM
NBC/Universal is a privately owned company. If Olbermann had a problem with this particular clause, he could have refused to sign the contract.
mizflame98 on November 5, 2010 at 10:11 PM
Kind of makes me feel icky that I dated him for so long …
carl todd hand on November 5, 2010 at 10:18 PM
Another Alan Grayson.
joeswampy on November 5, 2010 at 10:18 PM
Dude. I hope you were quoting someone else.
mizflame98 on November 5, 2010 at 10:20 PM
I do believe that he was dating Laura Ingraham for a while.
Mirimichi on November 5, 2010 at 10:52 PM
LOL, some sleeper cell HA accounts activated or what?
Del Dolemonte on November 5, 2010 at 11:09 PM
Ha! I haven’t watched MSNBC for years – except clips on the internet. But I did actually turn it on on election night for this very reason…lol
Cheesestick on November 5, 2010 at 11:19 PM
O.K. I guess I slept through that portion of the usurpation.
When or better who was the arbiter of this notion of not reapportioning consideration to the rights holders?
OkieDoc on November 6, 2010 at 1:06 AM
No, you know what? I’d rather play slug bug, 2010 style.
In order to offset the carbon credits and JOBS we’re ALL
gonna receive from the next big give (all your shit) away
program we all gonna get 2fitty everytine we frog each
other when we see a VOLT!!!!!!!
Oh, chit I be boke.
And sore….
OkieDoc on November 6, 2010 at 1:17 AM
What’s hilarious is that with all the lefties’ boycotts of Glenn Beck, it looks as if Olbermann might be the one going off the air. LOL
ddrintn on November 6, 2010 at 1:42 AM
I’m still of my original opinions, which are two separate arguments.
Fist, to decide this is a problem you must have the following assumptions:
1) MSNBC has Policies and Standards
2) These Policies and Standards apply to Olbermann and other MSNBC commentators.
3a) This is the FIRST violation of these Policies and Standards
or…
3b) This is the most significant Violation of these Policies and Standards
I’m having trouble believing any, much less all of these assumptions.
The second problem I have buying this.
Presume you find out Olbermann is a liberal supporter who will donate to and support liberal candidates openly.
What percentage of the population now has a different opinion of Olbermann than the one they started with? You’re within the margin of error of 0 aren’t you?
Did he lose anyone he had? Really? This is the straw breaking the camel’s back?
I’m not going to miss him, I never watched him, and the vids/quotes I saw indicate I wouldn’t have been a fan… but I still don’t get a real or meaningful reason for the firing.
gekkobear on November 6, 2010 at 2:12 AM
Beck and his crew are at the top of their game when mocking politicians. Their best impersonation is AlGore’s lisp -
“essss-youuu-veeee . . .”
LMAO
BigAlSouth on November 6, 2010 at 6:59 AM
I’ve listened to that clip like 4 times now. It gets a little more awesome each time. :D
Much as I love Glenn though… he rides the edge pretty close himself to be making fun of other people getting pulled off the air.
And I’ve all but given up watching his show. It’s become an exercise in depression. While I can appreciate following a train of thought out to its end conclusion, no matter how absurd… it’s all you can do not to hang yourself by the end of the program. lolol
Murf76 on November 6, 2010 at 8:54 AM
Ratings from 8-11P on election night:
MSNBC CNN Fox
1,945,000 2,423,000 6,957,000
According to my SEC education math, MSNNC had less than ONE-THIRD the ratings of Fox. Gotta be racism straight up!
johnboy on November 6, 2010 at 8:58 AM
The more I think about it, the more I think that this is Comcast cleaning house before they take it over. They may want to follow a more balanced model and actually make money. Plus they don’t want to look like the bad
guy by firing Olby.
jeffn21 on November 6, 2010 at 9:10 AM
This is funny. He’ll always be Keith “I don’t vote” Olbermann. I liked the line about him having Acorn vote for him in several states. LOL
Blake on November 6, 2010 at 9:53 AM
Keith Leaned Forward and Phil stuck it in.
SurferDoc on November 6, 2010 at 10:33 AM
Truly funny. Maybe this is why he’s really not coming back. Too humiliated!
AnninCA on November 6, 2010 at 10:35 AM