Olbermann suspended

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Olbermann Suspended Indefinitely for Political Contributions
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/olbermann-suspended-indefinitely-for-political-contributions/

"I became aware of Keith’s political contributions late last night,” Griffin said. “Mindful of NBC News policy and standards, I have suspended him indefinitely without pay.”"

CNN is reporting it also. Maybe he can hang out with Dan Rather over in the yellow room.

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Shouldn't he be allowed to spend his personal money in any way he wishes?
(it's Friday night, and this spoon is burning a hole in the pot)

Yeah, I know, it's company policy, and he's an annoying loudmouth. But I wonder if Rush gave any money to candidates?

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

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Shouldn't he be allowed to spend his personal money in any way he wishes?
(it's Friday night, and this spoon is burning a hole in the pot)

Wendy P.

People should only be able to contribute if they do it anonymously from overseas and ONLY if it goes into Norsefire causes



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Right - a few thousand dollars compared to how many million did Fox give to the Republicans?

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Right - a few thousand dollars compared to how many million did Fox give to the Republicans?

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That is different





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Gotta ask -- what's that logo? Your hubcaps?

Wendy P.

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The reason for the rule is obvious. I'm not sure if he's in trouble mainly because of the contribution itself, or mainly because he violated that part of the rule saying he had to get The Boss's advance permission. Don't fuck with the boss.

Here's an article that says Joe Scarborough, Anderson Cooper and Sean Hannity have also made political contributions (No; two Wongs don't make a White), but unfortunately it doesn't say whether they did so with their employers' advance permission. I'd like to know that, for comparison's sake.

http://www.thewrap.com/media/column-post/keiths-got-company-hannity-scarborough-made-political-donations-too-22312

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Gotta ask -- what's that logo? Your hubcaps? Wendy P.

Looks like a way to crucify 2 guys, yet save valuable space. The Ikea of cricifixes, if you will.

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Gotta ask -- what's that logo? Your hubcaps?

Wendy P.

Norsefire.


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The reason for the rule is obvious. I'm not sure if he's in trouble mainly because of the contribution itself, or mainly because he violated that part of the rule saying he had to get The Boss's advance permission.

Here's an article that says Joe Scarborough, Anderson Cooper and Sean Hannity have also made political contributions (No; two Wongs don't make a White), but unfortunately it doesn't say whether they did so with their employers' advance permission. I'd like to know that, for comparison's sake.

http://www.thewrap.com/media/column-post/keiths-got-company-hannity-scarborough-made-political-donations-too-22312

I'd think Scarborough would be the most interesting example. Isn't he on the same network as Olbermann?

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I'm surprised that the suspension is legal. In Canada it would not be. I could see where networks would say OK to give to one party and not to another. Employers should go to prison for that kind of infringement on democratic rights.

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I'd think Scarborough would be the most interesting example. Isn't he on the same network as Olbermann?

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Gotta ask -- what's that logo? Your hubcaps?

Wendy P.

Its an homage to Guy Fawkes Day and V

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Norsefire.


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Thanks Jakee


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I did a little reading, and Fox doesn't have the same policy of requiring reporting of contributions as the MSM do.

I think it's the reporting (and being generally obnoxious) that's gotten Olbermann, not the contribution. At least from what I've read. He has to report as a possible conflict of interest.

Of course, as a commentator rather than a reporter, I'm not sure just how great the conflict really is.

Wendy P.

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Olbermann has pissed off his boss before. This may have been the straw.

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Recently, Griffin responded to that sentiment by telling New York Magazine,“Keith doesn’t run the show.” He added, “I do a lot of things he doesn’t like. I do a lot of things he does.”

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as a commentator rather than a reporter, I'm not sure just how great the conflict really is.

...which makes me think it's a lot about disrespectin' the boss.

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I did a little reading, and Fox doesn't have the same policy of requiring reporting of contributions as the MSM do.

I think it's the reporting (and being generally obnoxious) that's gotten Olbermann, not the contribution. At least from what I've read. He has to report as a possible conflict of interest.

So Scarborough did report his contributions? MSNBC should really get clear about that to avoid looking like complete hypocrites.

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He knew the rules; he should have known better.

If others, working at different places, don't have that rule, they are free to make contributions. Personally, I think that they should have the rule, but they don't have to follow one they don't have.

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if he as a Cornell grad he wouldn't be suspended !

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Shouldn't he be allowed to spend his personal money in any way he wishes?
(it's Friday night, and this spoon is burning a hole in the pot)

Yeah, I know, it's company policy, and he's an annoying loudmouth. But I wonder if Rush gave any money to candidates?

Wendy P.

Rush Limbaugh doesn't claim to be an unbiased news source, nor does he represent anyone other than himself.

He's also an entertainer, not a newsman. He'd be the first to tell you that if asked.

I find it noteworthy that when controversies like this come up, Limbaugh is often the first entity cited for comparison (aside from "Faux News", of course).

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Gotta ask -- what's that logo? Your hubcaps?

Wendy P.

Looks like 1/2 of her new Nordic brassiere...

Hey Jeanne, just kiddin' now - ya know I love ya.

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In my book this is simple Karma. Couldn't happen to a more deserving fellow.

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