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Illumina Drathiran'ar 11-07-2010 01:54 AM

Re: Olbermann ethics lesson, what not to do
 
Keith Olbermann, today's worst... person... in the wooooooooooooorld!

SpiritWarrior 11-07-2010 09:11 AM

Re: Olbermann ethics lesson, what not to do
 
I do love his Bill O voice, even though it really doesn't sound like Bill O.

SpiritWarrior 11-07-2010 09:12 AM

Re: Olbermann ethics lesson, what not to do
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Cerek (Post 1243625)
<font color=plum>The only reason I can see for such a policy would be to avoid the appearance of any partiality or conflict of interest. However, as you mentioned earlier, this isn't Matt Lauer or Katie Couric. Olbermann has never pretended to be objective, nor was he supposed to be.

Whether we agree with the policy or not, though, is a moot point. The point is that the policy does exist and Keith decided, for whatever reason, to ignore or violate that policy. He didn't do anything illegal and I really don't think even his critics would be surprised or offended by his donations. The most difficult thing for him, I believe, will be showing the proper amount of contrition to his bosses and then delivering the obligatory public apology. Regardless, this will blow over in a day or two and he'll be back on the air within 1-2 weeks most likely. </font>

Yes.

Felix The Assassin 11-07-2010 09:59 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SpiritWarrior (Post 1243622)
You forgot the "If" at the start. For example: "If forming sentences are too complicated for you then, move along." :D

The "If" is not required. The sentence formed was fully functional. It also appears you "missed" that meaning as well.

Here is yet another crayola draw for you. By your response of confusion, you do not understand the subject, therefore, "it's too complicated for you, move along". Wet clean up in aisle "SW". ;)

SpiritWarrior 11-07-2010 11:51 AM

Re: Olbermann ethics lesson, what not to do
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Felix The Assassin (Post 1243633)
The "If" is not required. The sentence formed was fully functional. It also appears you "missed" that meaning as well.

Here is yet another crayola draw for you. By your response of confusion, you do not understand the subject, therefore, "it's too complicated for you, move along". Wet clean up in aisle "SW". ;)

If you think "It's too complicated for you then, move along" is fully functional, then you really do need to be in school. Ask one of your teachers.

Felix The Assassin 11-07-2010 10:16 PM

Re: Olbermann ethics lesson, what not to do
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SpiritWarrior (Post 1243634)
If you think "It's too complicated for you then, move along" is fully functional, then you really do need to be in school. Ask one of your teachers.

Mindful again of your adolescent job as a bed pan changer apprentice in Ireland, it is understandable you have not fully grasped the English language. In so much as your inability to grasp the American dialect, I therefore chose small words to fully enunciate your affliction, in hopes of making it easy for you. Liken to the article you failed to grasp, this also has gone above your reach.

SpiritWarrior 11-08-2010 08:22 AM

Re: Olbermann ethics lesson, what not to do
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Felix The Assassin (Post 1243636)
Mindful again of your adolescent job as a bed pan changer apprentice in Ireland, it is understandable you have not fully grasped the English language. In so much as your inability to grasp the American dialect, I therefore chose small words to fully enunciate your affliction, in hopes of making it easy for you. Liken to the article you failed to grasp, this also has gone above your reach.

Clear win for me again. Too easy.

Timber Loftis 11-09-2010 03:00 PM

Re: Olbermann ethics lesson, what not to do
 
As Jon Stewart said, it was a stupid rule, but at least it was poorly enforced.

Bungleau 11-09-2010 03:57 PM

Re: Olbermann ethics lesson, what not to do
 
Apparently, in additional updates, Olbermann found out about his suspension when it was announced to the media, and also indicates that he was unaware of the no-contributions rule, while also stating that it has been "inconsistently applied".

Quote:

"You should know that I mistakenly violated an inconsistently applied rule—which I previously knew nothing about—that pertains to the process by which such political contributions are approved by NBC," Olbermann wrote.
Quote:

It's pretty incredible that Olbermann learned of his own suspension only after MSNBC blasted out a short statement to reporters Friday afternoon.

SpiritWarrior 11-10-2010 10:47 AM

Re: Olbermann ethics lesson, what not to do
 
He's back, with a somewhat humorous explanation an apology and a big thank you for all his support. I can't help but like him - funny but humble at the same time.

I am of the same opinion as Jon Stewart, of which he shows a clip 4 mins into it.





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