Countdown 2009 Whack-Job Jamboree
Keith Olbermann lists the most serious whack-jobs of 2009 including Sarah Palin, Orly Taitz, and Glenn Beck.
Restore the Air Travel Business, Reduce Security Theater
Quick Facts Featured Story Is aviation security mostly for show? Who Bruce Schneier (CNN) Excerpt Today, we can project indomitability by rolling back all the fear-based post-9/11 security measures. Our leaders have lost credibility; getting it back requires a decrease in hyperbole. Ditch the invasive mass surveillance systems and new police state-like powers. Return airport [...]
Olbermann: Countdown’s Favorite Things 2009
My thoughts on Countown’s Favorite Things special on December 28, 2009 as Keith lists Countdown’s favorite stories of the year. The Antics of Rod Blagojevich Governor Blagojevich tried to sell Obama’s vacant senate seat, and was eventually impeached. He’s also quite a potty mouth, “fucking golden.” But there were no women on the phone, according [...]
Air Travel Will Either Change or be Finished
After the events that took place on Northwest Airlines flight 253, I don't know what TSA should do. I understand their difficult position, but I've known from the beginning that if someone is intent on bringing an airplane down, they will probably find a way to do it. Security measures can be taken, but as you upgrade the security, you downgrade customer service.
Countdown: Health Care, Death Panels, Switching Teams, Jamaica Crash, and Levi Johnston
Thoughts on Countdown with Keith Olbermann for December 23, 2009. Lawrence O’Donnell is in again for Keith. Story 5: Health Care Bill Barack Obama is under fire for going back on the public option. He’s claiming he didn’t campaign on it. Lawrence points out that while it may not have been a slogan or a [...]
Countdown with Keith Olbermann: Carrie Prejean is Stupid
Thoughts on Countdown with Keith Olbermann for December 22, 2009. Lawrence O’Donnell is in again for Keith. Story 5: The Health Care Bill The largest union of registered nurses came out against the health care bill. On the other hand Republicans may be starting to actually give in so they can get home for Christmas. [...]
Countdown with Keith Olbermann, Sarah Palin is The Thrilla from Wasilla
Thoughts on Countdown with Keith Olbermann for December 21, 2009. Lawrence O’Donnell is in again for Keith. Story 5: The Health Care Bill The Senate now has 60 votes to pass a bill. Of course, it’s a crappy bill, but the Democrats in the Senate are good at passing crap. All the Democrats including Barack [...]
Countdown with Keith Olbermann, “He Who Rides the Tiger is Afraid to Get Off”
Thoughts on Countdown with Keith Olbermann for December 18, 2009. Lawrence O’Donnel is in for Keith Olbermann, again. I used to skip these episodes but since this happens more often than Keith Olbermann being present I’ve started watching. Story 5: Grand Obstructionist Party The title seems to suggest the Republicans are stopping the bill but [...]