Posted on 11/07/2010 6:33:06 PM PST by Beaten Valve
You know all that talk about whether Keith Olbermann would ever be back on MSNBC?
Well whoever speculated about that (me) was totally off – Olbermann will return to Countdown Tuesday night. From Phil Griffin, President of MSNBC:
After several days of deliberation and discussion, I have determined that suspending Keith through and including Monday night’s program is an appropriate punishment for his violation of our policy. We look forward to having him back on the air Tuesday night.
So basically he was suspended for two shows, and four days (counting the weekend). That seems like an amazingly short amount of time for what was called an ‘indefinite’ suspension. As you can imagine, we’ll have more on this tomorrow…
(Excerpt) Read more at mediaite.com ...
Why?????
Thank goodness for our side. Harry gets re-elected, Pelosi is the minority leader and Olbermann is back on the air.
We need to continue to have a “Leftist/socialist” face on this bunch.
For many, this was the first time they heard of him. Mission accomplished.
Better the enemy you know than one you don’t.
MSNBC could’ve replaced him with a smooth, urbane, well-spoken, clean, light-skinned...uh...wait a minute...that’s right...that one’s already president.
Most definitely agree that this is to drive up ratings. MSNBC’s ratings are in the toilet and will do anything to attract viewers.
Pure publicity stunt indeed!
>>Both viewers will be ecstatic. <<
LOL!
What would they do without Olberman’s parents watching anyway?
It really does not matter what was going on behind the scenes. The leadership at MSNBC now looks like they cannot stick to a decision.
This is a really bad move for a business. I don’t care if it was a stunt or not. It looks really bad in the business world.
Honestly if you wanted to bury MSNBC. This is the best thing that could have happen. It’s on par with Nancy Pelosi wanting to be reelected as minority leader.
“Um, we reviewed a week of his tapes, his donations were paltry compared to his commentary”.
Cunning stunt ...
I figured that “indefinite” would end up meaning “short”.
So much for their ethics policy.
It was sweet while it lasted.
Olberman should have held out for a raise and an apology. Apparently he pwns MSNBC.
Awww..bummer.
Bejeweled kneepads?
Uhhh... I didn’t even realize he was “suspended”.... article says nothing of why, either. Someone explain in 25 words or less, please?
The Kos Krazies are taking credit for forcing MSNBC to put him back on the air.
The debacle with Chris Hayes probably didn’t help, either.
NBC bends over for a bunch of looney leftwing extremists at Kos and the DUmpster.
“a bunch of looney leftwing extremists at Kos”
Sadly, the chances that the Editor-in-chief of your local paper, or the General Manager of your local news station is Kos Krazy
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