Blogging about political stuff really helps me to process it. It also gives me something to do other than simply get frustrated by literally everyone involved. So a while back I started blogging while watching Countdown with Keith Olbermann.
Today was the first day after the holiday break and during the first story I started getting bored. While I am a Democrat and a liberal, another thing I like to do is point out Keith’s own propaganda, because he certainly does have it. Right off the bat, though, Keith was trying to blame the Republicans for everything and it seemed even more important to him than doing anything else. As an exaggeration, someone could say, “…and that’s how we can all help the poor people of the world eat.”, and then Keith would say, “But don’t you think it’s the Republicans that really cause starvation?” On tonight’s show he was so random that he was even confusing his guests.
Don’t get me wrong, the Republicans are behaving like douche bags presently. But the Democrats are behaving like pussies. And worst of all, Keith Olbermann is going crazy.
I don’t watch the news to hear someone say my side is good and the other side is bad. I watch the news to find out what’s going on, and I wouldn’t mind just a little backstory so I can understand what’s really happening. Which leads me to the next problem. Keith’s show is an hour regardless of whether or not anything happened that day. When nothing happens, Keith rants about Rush Limbaugh or the Republicans.
I don’t need this. It provides no benefit to me, I’m a busy business owner, and I don’t have time to watch Keith Olbermann throw a childish tempter tantrum.
So, now I’m lost again. I’m not sure how to get my news, maybe fast forwarding most of the show or just watching The Daily Show because at least that’s funny. But Keith Olbermann is just as bad as the conservatives, and just as frustrating to watch.