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Special Comment Tonight

Posted: Thursday, December 06, 2007 3:10 PM by Countdown
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Tonight at 8p ET tune in to Countdown for one of Keith's Special comments regarding the revelation that the President knew about the possible suspension of an Iranian nuclear program in August.

***********UPDATE*********

Excerpt after the jump.

A bright man, or an honest man, would have realized no later than the McConnell briefing that the only true danger about Iran was the damage that could be done by an unhinged, irrational Chicken Little of a president, shooting his mouth off, backed up by only his own hysteria and his own delusions of omniscience.

Not Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Mr Bush.  The Chicken Little of presidents is the one, Sir, that you see in the mirror.

And the mind reels at the thought of a Vice President fully briefed on the revised Intell as long as two weeks ago -- briefed on the fact that Iran abandoned its pursuit of this imminent threat four years ago -- who never bothered to mention it to his boss.

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Right on Keith!  Boy do you have guts.

Ron in Milwaukie

Ronald Bastiani Milwaukie Oregon (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:05 PM)

I appreciated Keith's Special Comment tonite Dec. 6. re BUSH You GO BOY. I wish that passion could be contagious through this country like a flu bug. Keep up the good work. You, single handedly, got me off CNN to MSNBC... although I'm not sure what came first: the chicken (CNN getting lame) or the egg (MSNBC getting Olberman).

I would love to backtrack to Keith's earliest days and catch up with all his special comments. Keep up the good work.

Diane Marino (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:05 PM)

Fomiating Keith. Don't quit your day job because "you sir" are no journalist. "You sir" are no patriot either." Your rage and accuracy leaves all responsible Americans to wonder how you get to "rave on so that Americans might know you mad."

"You sir" have no American decency!

John Graff (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:05 PM)

Mr. Olbermann, your special commentary tonight showed a bravery and resolve that has been missing from the mainstream media for an unprecedented amount of time. Thank you for your directness and honesty, not to mention your incredibly well researched case. This, hopefully, will inspire more reporters, pundits, and organizations to take up the sabre of truth and responsibility that has been so sorely lacking in recent memory.

Cheers

J. Barnes, Denver, CO (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:06 PM)

Dear Keith, GOOD FOR YOU!  GOOD FOR AMERICA!  If I were your Mom I'd be so proud of you.  I don't think even Bush could have mis-interpreted  you tonight. Keep up the special commentaries.  God bless you. Paula Graham, Glen,NH

Paula Graham Glen, NH (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:06 PM)

I caught the tail end of Keith's Stupid comment and was not disappointed.  He is the STUPIDEST IDIOT I have ever seen on TV.  He has no factual credibility on anything that comes out of his diarrhea filled mouth. Keith O is a coward because he won't have anyone on his show that could put him in his place.  He is NOT FIT to be a News broadcaster.  Oh, wait, he's not.  Dan Abrahms is the same way.  That why MSNBC's ratings are what they are.

Mark, AZ (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:08 PM)

Regarding Special Comment of 12/06/07. Absolutely the most perceptive political analysis to date. Proves that we, as a people, through the voice of Keith Olberman, not only know of the Machiavellian character of Bush but also the Rasputin-like presence of Cheney and reject both.

Mary, St. Louis, MO (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:08 PM)

Go Keith! I'm glad even conservatives are saying Dubya and the rest of the admin have no credibility!!! Finally. For years I've been wondering whether they're on something that would allow them to believe all the lies and propaganda that come out of the White House.  Finally.

Linda (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:08 PM)

Keith, for the bennefit of the country please go away. You are a partician hack and nothing more. You are a small minded man that has no business misleading the American People. I watched your show and you should move to Iran. I can not stand how disrespectful the media is to the president You are helping the coming civil war that will rip this country apart. Plus if Iran gets the Nuke you and all those in the media should be sent to jail. HAVE A @#$# DAY.

Phil, Gresham, Oregon (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:08 PM)

Well said Keith, well said.

Geoff Daubney, Long Beach,CA (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:09 PM)

Keith,  unlike the Iranians your comments tonight were enriching.  God Bless...

Beaver Dam, Wi (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:09 PM)

Amen!!  It's time that the 'idiot-in-office' be held accountable for the mess he's made of this country. It's the same BS rhetoric he sold about Iraq.  The pressure needs to maintained -- impeach the moron and his handler, Cheney!

Rita Place, Kamuela, HI (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:10 PM)

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU SIR...
YOU ARE A TRUE AMERICAN HERO!!  YOU REPRESENT MY COUNTRY AND THE INTELLIGENT AMERICANS WHO VOTED FOR AL GORE & JOHN KERRY.  FACTS ARE FACTS AND YOU HAVE THE GUTS TO SPEAK THEM FOR THOSE WHO HAVE A VOICE, HEART AND CONSCIENCE.  YOU, SIR, ARE A TRUE PATRIOT IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD!  MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Kathee Graves, Victorville, CA (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:10 PM)

APPLAUSE!  APPLAUSE!  APPLAUSE!
My husband & I just watched breathlessly as the truth finally surfaces.  Bush & Cheney (1st) should be impeached, removed...tried for war crimes & be forever remembered in INFAMY! We deserve better...those who have served, are wounded, and have died in many conflicts...deserve better.  God bless America!  God bless Keith Olbermann!  

Mrs Jan Basara (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:10 PM)

I was cheering your Special Comment, about the incompetent called  Bush.
I have a bad feeling this country is finished and these idiots are nailing the coffin shut.
Thanks for your courage in laying out the facts for us.

John Bullister (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:11 PM)

Thanks, Keith, for your courage and fearlessness! Everyone in the media gives this lying, warmongering imbecile in the WH a free pass. He should have been impeached a long time ago. He and Cheney should both be sent to The Hague and tried for war crimes. What they have done to this country is unconscionable.

Gloria G., New Orleans, La. (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:11 PM)

bravo, keith--this is the sort of work the founding fathers must have expected of the fifth estate--who else has done half as much as you have to hold this terrifying administration's feet to the fire of truth. Keep it up, sir!

Patricia Selby, Bainbridge Island, WA (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:11 PM)

Thank you Keith, I couldn't agree more that we are being held hostage by fearmongers and lies. These men should be made to answer for their betrayal of the American people, not to mention the corruption of the constitution.

Elizabeth DuVall Newport, RI (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:11 PM)

Thank you,
Keith for your Courage and God Bless you

Henery Shreveport,La (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:12 PM)

Keith, you are a hero. You say what most of us have been saying for a long time. Please continue because we don't get any worthwhile analysis from anyone else. Thank you!!!

Lorraine, NYC, NY (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:13 PM)

I just caught your Special Comment on countdown..and to you Mr. Olbermann I say...

THANK YOU !! somebody finally had the balls to speak up about the idiot that we have running this country.

If more of us would get up off our butts and speak up they way you did tonight this country would not be the laughing stock he has made us.

Melody McAulay, Plymouth ,Ma ( Born and Raised a Texan unlike Sir Bush ) (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:13 PM)

Thank You.

David - In (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:13 PM)

YEAH! This is exactly the reason that my 85 year old mother who has been a Republican her whole life is now questioning. Way to go Keith!

Neil, Indianapolis (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:14 PM)

Keith:
I applaud you sir. I applaud and marvel at the stones you showed tonight calling the president exactly what he is, "a liar." I sit proud and refreshed when I watch your show and I feel the America I knew some years back. You have given me the opportunity to enjoy honest news once again. For all of the above and so much more let me thank you. We, as American's; I as a viewer are in your debt for your honesty, wit and shall I say "stones". Thank you sir.

Jerry Sheffield Chowchilla, CA (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:15 PM)

AS ALWAYS EXCELLENT CAN HARDLY WAIT FOR YOUR BOOK

EXCELLENT JOB KEITH SO GOOD TO HEAR THE TRUTH

jOSIE caifornia (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:16 PM)

Tonight was your best show yet. My husband & I watch you every night.  You say everything we think. Way to go Keith, keep it up.

Beth Talis, Holland, PA (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:16 PM)

Oh my god! I'm inspired and encouraged by your comments this evening Keith! I've seen Edward R. Murrow reincarnated tonight! Thank goodness someone is finally saying out loud what the rest of us all know! Congratulations Keith! Ya think the dems will start impeachment proceedings now? ... me either!

Thank you, your writers and the people at MSNBC for your courage and the seeds of truth this evening! Keep it up!
Sincerely, a fan of truth!

Susan P. sandwich, Il (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:16 PM)

Keep it up Keith . There may be hope for this messed up country yet. You make me proud.

guy kline, osage beach ,mo (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:16 PM)

Bravo - I am grateful every day that you are there to report with intelligence and knowledge.  The entire administration needs to go - impeach these people.  The Congress needs to act now.  It is a pleasure to listen to you, Mr. Olbermann.  Mitt Romney's speech fooled most everyone - thanks for hearing the the bigotry in it (as did your guest).  Perhaps you should consider a presidential run - you are one of the few who understands the constitution.  You have my vote.

Karen Luttenberger, Great Barrington, MA (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:17 PM)

Tonight has been your Edward R. Morrow moment, Keith. You should be proud. I certainly am proud...of you. You give me hope and confidence, once again, in the media this nation must have access to for the ability to rise above the disease of chaos and lies you describe with such clarity. Kudos MSNBC, for providing Mr. Olbermann's avenue of communication.

A. Oldham, Fort Worth, Texas (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:17 PM)

Just wanted to say, That was a wonderful commentary. He is a liar about Iran, the same as He lied about Iraq, to take us to war and kill some of our best. I think impeachment is in order for him and the vice president. Keep up the good work Keith, you are the best!!!!!!!

Judy Hill, Woodsfield, Ohio (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:18 PM)

Again, thank you so much for standing up for the constitution and our country in your comment tonight, 12/6.

Thank you especially for not backing down.

And, please...hold the dems' feet to the fire also!! They've done nothing about this, thinking that some other issues are more important than an evil/incompetent administration that is torturing people!!!!

Thank you, Mike Gilmour.


michael gilmour, huntington beach, ca. (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:18 PM)

carol w.
 the pinhead segment is from a different show on a different station. i watch it for the laugh FACTOR.
it is bill o so funny!

joe okc (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:18 PM)

OUTSTANDING!!  Way to go, Keith! Your 'special comments' tonight were astounding, and so point-blank factual.  Thanks for saying what so many of us would like to say to Mr. Bush.  Thank God for freedom of the press!

Mary Lyda (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:18 PM)

great respect fopr you Sir.

Mohamed (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:19 PM)

Great comment.  If we could just get people to act on what is going on with our  government.               Thank you.

Elsie Purvine Salem Oregon (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:19 PM)

Olbermann does it again. His and Bush's comments are both not the complete truth.  He (Olbermann) needs to get a real life.  I just erased MSNBC from my TV's channel changer, because I can't impeach Olbermann, but I can eliminate him from my life.  He is a bold face liar and insighter of the impeachment histeria.  

Bush and Ollberman are from different worlds. Bush realty, Olberman imagination gone wild.

Barry Evans, Healdsburg, CA (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:19 PM)

Bush could spit the lie right into your eyes, and those that don't want to believe he is lying, just won't no matter what. Fools.

Robert Cadalso (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:19 PM)

Keith:  My hands are sore from applauding your Special Comment tonight--once again.

You're the greatest, Keith.  You are.  And you're the most honest, genuine, truthful, objective, unbiased and knowledgeable broadcast journalist out there today.  I'd write to you every day if I thought you gave a care.  Tonight, I just couldn't stop myself ... you were TOO TOO TOO TOO right on, factual, real, genuine and amazing.

My entire family and I will never miss one of your broadcasts, and we believe SO MUCH in you! ... and we will never understand why your MSNBC cohorts--like today how Chris Matthews abdicated the truth--can continue to promulagate the Bush-Cheney manufactured truths of lies, distortion and deception.

First, Mitt Romney is a big fat, phony, political liar!  He looked today like a poor excuse for a crying and pathetic George Hamilton.  He is violating everything Article 6 of the Constitution stands for ... he actually SAID that he'd lead the nation ACCORDING TO HIS RELIGIOUS BELIEFS! That is NOT what our founding fathers prescribed in the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. The Mitt Man is making this stuff up as he goes along.  And--by the way, I can't believe that Chris Matthews has turned out to be SO frickin' gullable in this regard!--he's convincing some of the media.  

Why didn't anyone interview the first woman who said that Romney was violating the Constitution with his remarks, and leaving out a whole sector of the nation by his focus on Christianity and religion?  She was right on ... and she was never-to-be-seen-again.  I think her super was "On Belief.com" ...

Anyhoo--Keith--you are the greatest.  I've been watching you since Day One of your broadcast, and have known since that moment that you were my hero.  You continue to that day ... and, in fact, surpass my greatest expectations for heroism, honesty, truth, justice and the American way.

Sorry for the cliche.  But I mean it.  And SO SO SO SO SO many people who watch you every day BELIEVE it, right along with me.

Thank you, sir.  Thank you for all you do to bring light to the truth every day for every American.

Thank you.

dawn donohoe

dawn donohoe (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:20 PM)

Thank you for your editorial tonite.  My family has long believed in the goodness and moral authority of this country.  It's what has made us a good people.  You are quite correct it that goodness has been trashed by this president.  Thank you for being a Truth Talker.

Jim, Bainbridge Is. WA (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:20 PM)

Thank you again, Keith for calling a spade a spade! Bush has lied and lied and you have exposed all his lies in your Special Comments. We also were finally thrilled to hear your comments tonight on the real Romney speech. Yes, it was not only you and your guest who caught the actual meaning of Romney's words - there were 2 more out her in cyberspace who caught on as Romney spoke this morning - yet all other commentators all day long have been fawning over Romney's "magnificent" speech. Thank you, thank you for being the man who stands up and tells the truth. There is no "truthiness" with you - we watch every night the Best Journalist and Most Courageous Journalist in this country. You get the award, Keith.

Anne & Wally Miller, Concord, MA (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:21 PM)

Keith
Not to bring religion into it but.....
Amen - Every Verb, Noun and Adjective.
You nailed this one, and I respectively disagree with you a lot of the time.
Thanks for getting my blood boiling.

Rick - Tampa Fl. (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:22 PM)

Hmmm, let's have a "twofer" impeachment...Bush/Cheney!

Deb, Columbus, GA (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:25 PM)

thank you, keith.  your're the best.  

lottie stone (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:25 PM)

Kieth is the only one on television that I would take
any notice of.  He is right on the news, and especially our infamous president bush, note, I used]
small letters, which is how I feel about him.  He has
cost us our precious men and women, closing in one
almost four thousand dead, and the Lord only knows
how many injured and maimed.

We must only hope that the duration of his term is
kept on minimum death and maiming.

He has cheated us out of the last almost eight years of a President that would be worthy of that title,i.e.
Kerry.  It must be noted, that the Supreme Court of
the United States, elected him, which goes against
our Constitution. The Supreme Court does not elect
our Presidents WE, THE AMERICAN PUBLIC DOES!!!

Frances A. Wheeler, Nevada, (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:26 PM)

In a time of news fog on crucial, self-evident, crises of judgement in this administration, Keith helps us keep our sanity.  Thank you.

Bill Lavery, Saline, Michigan (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:26 PM)

Mr. Olbermann, you are tops in our book. Thank you for your outrage, your conviction, your courage to stand up, nationally, always, for all that is right for this country and for rightfully scathing that which is not. We watch you every night. You are the one person we can count on to do that. You, sir, are an honorable man. Keep it up!

Vickie Long (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:26 PM)

You go Keith,you are RIGHT ON ABOUT BUSH! Thankyou for your honesty!

Marti lammers (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:27 PM)

Keith, THANK YOU! Your 12/6 Special Comment's passionate summary of facts provided logical support for, AND spoke to, the outrage and disgust MANY of us have been suffering since November 2000. I applaud you!

Carolyn Genier, Mechanicville NY (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:28 PM)

Oh Keith, you rocked it!  That you so much for your commentary.  Shake off them haters...you know what you're talking about.  I just want to gag every time I hear someone like Bill O'Reilly go on the defensive for Bush...so I know there are people out there that don't agree with you.  But you are so RIGHT ON.  It just amazes me how loyal some of these people are to Bush and the Republican Party.  Can't they see he's nothing like a 1960's Republican?  People have to wake up!

Leslie, Houston, Texas (Sent Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:28 PM)



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