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Title: Olbermann death threat powered letter made fun of by Murdoch’s NY Post
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Published: Sep 27, 2006
Author: John Amato
Post Date: 2006-09-27 20:22:36 by tom007
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Olbermann death threat powered letter made fun of by Murdoch’s NY Post By: John Amato @ 11:05 AM - PDT Submit or Digg this Post What would the conservative media be saying if Limbaugh was sent a letter like this? The NY Post: "POWDER PUFF SPOOKS KEITH" Keith Olbermann flipped out when he opened his home mail yesterday. The acerbic host of "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" was terrified when he opened a suspicious-looking letter with a California postmark and a batch of white powder poured out. A note inside warned Olbermann, who’s a frequent critic of President Bush’s policies, that it was payback for some of his on-air shtick. The caustic commentator panicked and frantically called 911 at about 12:30 a.m., sources told The Post’s Philip Messing. An NYPD HazMat unit rushed to Olbermann’s pad on Central Park South, but preliminary tests indicated the substance was harmless soap powder. However, that wasn’t enough to satisfy Olbermann, who insisted on a checkup. He asked to be taken to St. Luke’s Hospital, where doctors looked him over and sent him home. Whether they gave him a lollipop on the way out isn’t known. Olbermann had no comment. You can be sure that it would be front page news for The Post with pictures of Limbaugh going to the hospital–including interviews with the police and anyone one else they could find to make a statement. Then there would be a tidal wave on FOX News–you know the drill. This is a new low for the right wing media of this country. Since Keith didn’t go public with the story, obviously he was doing what the police wanted and made sure not to cause a scene. He took the correct measures to ensure his safety as anyone of us would. It’s an outrage that in these times, a public figure would get a threatening letter and take it seriously, and then the right wing media would make a joke of it. Paula Froelich only serves to encourage the wackos on so that they’ll continue this behavior. What a total disgrace. Here’s a public email if you want to send Paula your thoughts paula.froelich@nypost.com (please show more class than Paula) I wonder if Keith will be speaking out about this tonight? (update) David Neiwert "Just in case the folks at the Post have forgotten, what they’re describing here — sending threatening letters through the mail — is a federal crime. Not only that, but fake-anthrax letters are widely recognized to be a form of terrorism, since they clearly "piggyback" off of the still-unsolved anthrax attacks of 2001Olbermann and the terrorists"…read on" Oliver has more… Filed Under: Countdown/Keith Olbermann, Right Wing Stupidity, Media Criticism Trackback | Permalink | Comments | Spotlight | EMail This Post September 27th, 2006
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#1. To: tom007 (#0)
Oldbendover most likely sent it to himself.
He addressed it alright, with class, as always.
Bush: Worst President Ever
I think that it is only a matter of time before some right wingnut actually does attempt to knock off a high profile Bush critic. The more fear and hate crowd is getting more scary by the day. Richard W.
His commentary here:
Bush: Worst President Ever
I don't think that is likely. He shot down the deceitfully inaccurate New York Post story with class and Savior Faire. I like this guy, and I am glad he is around.
There have been thin velded threats of physical violence to that exact effect on the local talk radio circuit here in Colorado Springs.
thanks jl
"If there’s another 9/11 or a major war in the Middle-East involving a U.S. attack on Iran, I have no doubt that there will be, the day after or within days an equivalent of a Reichstag fire decree that will involve massive detentions in this country." - Daniel Ellsberg Author, Pentagon Papers I like what he says, I dont like the guy. Never have.
Everyone working for the mainstream media deserves one of these letters. If there was no MSM, there'd be no lies promulgated in living rooms.
Oldbendover is an opportunist, playing whatever song the public wants to hear.
Me, too. He may have bent over in the past, I don't know. But right now he's standing tall and tossing brickbats like a solid American. Plus, he sees what we see, the destruction of America. He sees clearly and speaks up. That's enough for me.
the law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal bread.
Well and aptly named art thou, Cynicom. The truth is that Olbermann, flawed though he may be, opportunist though he may be, is telling the truth about Faux Snooze and the incompetent boob in the White House. It is refreshing to hear.
the law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal bread.
Thanks for that. I couldn't get the video, but I read the transcript.
the law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal bread.
You're right. All we'd be talking about in living rooms is the daily "truth" from Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity. What a cupcake of a world that would be.
the law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal bread.
hell, somebody at the Post probably sent it.
"I woke up in the CRAZY HOUSE."
No. No one in the media or in any other job "deserves" an anthrax letter. You see, in the United States we like to think we are free to say what we like without fear of death threats from neo-Nazi thugs. The butthead who sent this letter deserves to go to jail. But he probably won't because he is a coward who hides behind the anonymity of the US postal service and he probably sent this letter (and the story from Olbermann seems to indicate that other MSM newsmen got similar letters) from an anonymous drop box. You may not remember, as you were probably a child then, but people actually died from anthrax letters shortly after 9-11. They DIED. Since you are probably only about sixteen (I mean God help us if you are older than that and still can say something so reckless and irresponsible), you've probably never dealt with the death of a loved one or a father or of a child. You don't know what a miserable tragedy a death caused by murder can be. So perhaps you should be forgiven your ignorance. But not your hate. Your hate is the product of a choice YOU made to be the way that you are. So you will fling invective at me and insult me and bluster, like a zoo animal flinging shit at the glass; but you will not apologize for saying that death threats are okey-dokey with you. You are as incapable of a sincere apology as you are incapable of introspection. So good luck with your life. You will probably never be happy in the absence of someone else's misery, but that's their burden, I guess.
the law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal bread.
Back in 2001, anthrax letters were sent to various figures in the press, as well as to members of Congress. (Most of the letters sent to the press didn't contain real anthrax, but obviously the one sent to photographer Robert Stevens did, because he died.) I wonder if those earlier letters were meant to intimidate the media.
Katrina was America's Chernobyl.
Thank you. If you checked my posts, you will see I agree with WHAT he is saying, that does not mean I have to like the man. If you are old enough to remember Murrow in the late 1930s, early 1940s, it would be easy to understand.
A bit sanctimonious today are we???? When you desire to become personal, you lose all credibility. Climb down from your pulpit.
You only need one live round to make people deeply reluctant to play Russian Roulette, I suppose. I wonder about those letters myself. Pretty good intimidation tactic. Weren't some sent to congresspeople, too?
the law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal bread.
You've read enough of my posts to know that I am ALWAYS sanctimonious. As for the "personal" aspect of my response to what was posted, you read the post that inspired it yourself. It was worthy of any HFB on LP. I actually edited my response to tone it down, and still from you I get "sanctimonious"... I'm here from LP because Christine has offered a place where personal insults and the like are avoided and we treat each other with respect. Bearing that in mind, I responded with as much respect as the original post could bring out in me.
the law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal bread.
Blue, you are not true to your own espoused creed on this forum. Anyone that has read your posts knows that full well. No one attacked you here, no one. Anyone is free to say what they like here, so you say, as long as it does not disagree with your views or opinions. Again, when you become personal, it impresses no one, interests no one, and it does damage to your credibility. Your choice, attack everyone in sight or attack their viewpoint, there is a tremendous difference.
This tactic is getting old. If you object to the message, tell us what is wrong with the message. The purpose behind our obsessive and nutty attack on the messenger is obvious. You insult us when you use this shopworn tactic in such a clumsy way.
Insult you? Memory does not recall ever posting to you? As for "us", any others are free to speak for themselves. Shopworn tactic???? Now that is original. Perhaps you might be inclined to answer the question I posed to blue, do you recall Murrow of the 30s and 40s???? If you do not, then like blue, you cannot understand what I am saying about Olbermann. Being insulted by what you do not know or understand is indeed a problem.
Memory does not recall ever posting to you? As for "us", any others are free to speak for themselves. Obfuscation. You know very what I meant - as does everyone else here. Your silly games are tiresome.
The guy said that "everyone in the MSM deserves" an anthrax letter. My espoused creed, whatever that might be, doesn't allow for me giving that kind of statement a pass. While you are correct that the poster did not say "You, Bluedogtxn, deserve an anthrax letter"; it was an endorsement of anonymous thuggery and the suppression of political dissent. You say that kind of thing in front of me and you are going to get spanked, to the extent I can let fly. Respecting a person and loving a person does not mean not rebuking him; in the strongest terms if necessary. You may disagree that strong terms were called for, but that's an opinion we're going to have to split on. I wish Angelspawn nothing but peace, the same as I wish on anyone, but that doesn't mean I play nicey nicey in the face of an outrageous comment. I live by my own rules, too, to the extent I have them. You get nasty/personal with me and I won't go running to no moderator (and I never have), but I won't sit there silent, either. Wishing anthrax letter on a group of strangers. Sheesh. What are you going to defend next?
the law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal bread.
Get real. You got called on your tactic. Live with it. Asking people if they listened to some radio broadcast in the 1930s just makes your tactic more obvious.
Do you know what you meant??? Tiresome? I do not ever recall reading any of your posts or posting to you. Silly games, well then address the original article, Olbermann. I would be glad to discuss the gentleman with you, with civility of course.
Yes. And so do you. And so does everyone else here. You can cut the Bsdey style tap dance now.
Get real. Cut the Badeye style tap dancing. You attacked the messenger without suppport. You made the allegations. It is up to you to support them. I'm wise to your game here.
Irrelevant diversion. Get real. Do us all a favor and cut the silly disinfo tactics.
I guess I missed where you asked me that question. Seems to me you pretty much limit the pool of folks "qualified" to respond to people who were alive and cogent during the 30s and 40s. That's a pretty narrow pool, and as I wasn't alive yet (and had another 30 years to go before I would be) I'm not in it. I recognize that you are well-aged and have mucho experience; but I suspect that even your cognitive and analytical functions were not fully engaged during the 30s and 40s; and aside from that, just how well did you know Murrow? You heard him on the radio, or was he a buddy? Even those of us born too late to have heard him live can listen to a tape or watch a movie. Aside from that, we're talking about Olbermann, not Murrow. I never said he was Murrow. I recognize that his "good night and good luck" is a tip of the hat to Murrow. I also recognize that at least in this moment he is telling the truth. If you pay attention to the media these days, you start to recognize that is a thing both rare and transient, so you ought to pay attention.
the law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal bread.
No you wouldn't. Get real. You have had many opportunities to do this. You have NEVER availed yourself to them. On each occasion you have chosen the disinfo tactic of attacking the messenger. You then whine like you do above when called on it. Use the search function on Obermann's name if you don't believe me. I did.
That is very interesting. It also proves that you have never read any of my posts, and know absolutely nothing about my views, opinions or discussions I care to enjoin. I must say that is mutual. However, I assure you, I will read your postings from now on, as a matter of interest. Badeye??? Baddy thinks I am his worst reoccuring nightmare. Being on his hit list is a badge of honor.
Tip of the hat??? It would be nice if that were his only intent. Olbermann or someone is trying to mold him into a modern day version of Murrow, not just a hat tipping. Even his tone of voice and delivery has been couched to be Murrow. It is a MSM effort to subtlety sway opinion and the masses accept it. I agree with the message, what he says, just stop leaning on Murrow to prop up the credibility. As for his Murrow quotes, there is a college link that has the quotes and Olbermann started at the top of the list. I never liked Murrow because he led the fight to destroy McCarthy and at the time many in government knew McCarthy was right and Murrow was leading the communist offensive.
Cut the crap. It proves nothing and you know it. And so does everyone else on the board. I have seen you use this same disinfo tactic in the past in precisely the same circumstances. Unsupported attack on the messenge. Just do a search on Obermann's name. You are always there. I have also seen you called on this tactic in the past. In each case you squirmed, whined and tap danced exactly as you are doing here. Again, cut the crap. It is not working. Everyone here is wise to your tactic. It didn't work before, it doesnt' work now and it won't work in the future. If you disagree with Obermann's message, tell us why and support your argument. Spare us from your underhanded disinfo tactics. Many people here left LP to get away from this.
Reading comprehension is a great attribute. I might suggest you start on post 1 til now and see how many times I have said I agree with what he "SAYS". I do not like Olbermann.
Don't insult me and the other people on this board. We are familiar with your tactic here. Of course you say this. It is part of the game. 'I bsicially agree with the message, I don't want to alienate the audence that I must hoodwink, .... but .... the messenger is a ______ and not to be trusted so you good people must make a judgement on the value message.' Pullllleeaase.
As long as you care to not add anything to the discussion, there are solutions to your perceived insults. Bozo or like on FR and LP, ask management to ban me.
Hitting a little close to home? I also like the way you go out of your way to mention 'Obermann' and 'communist' in the same post. Sort of like Fox News constantly using 'Saddam' and '911' in the same breath.
Back when I was causing the bots real headaches on TOS2, I got a letter in the mail with a note that read, "Time for you to die, devil man." And since it showed up at my public address from my website, I figure it was a Zionist shill or one of the other bots who was responsible. No white powder in the envelope, though. (I know if the culprit is reading this, as they often monitor our site, I'm sure he, she, or it, is having a chuckle over finally finding out that I was not in the least perplexed by such childish behavior.) Now, I may have had a lady or two call me a "devil" while we were contemplating the events which may have just transpired, but that is the only time I suspect a bot of calling me anything similar, though they have tried their best to label me all sorts of malicious things in the past. Just goes to show what happens when you don't let up. ;0)
“The tendency of democracies is, in all things, to mediocrity, since the tastes, knowledge, and principles of the majority form the tribunal of appeal.” James Fenimore Cooper
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#2. To: tom007 (#0)
#3. To: tom007 (#0)
#4. To: tom007 (#0)
#5. To: Cynicom (#1)
#6. To: Arete (#3)
I think that it is only a matter of time before some right wingnut actually does attempt to knock off a high profile Bush critic. The more fear and hate crowd is getting more scary by the day.
#7. To: justlurking (#4)
#8. To: Ferret Mike (#5)
. I like this guy, and I am glad he is around.
#9. To: tom007, Cynicom (#0)
#10. To: AngelSpawn (#9)
If there was no MSM, there'd be no lies promulgated in living rooms.
#11. To: Ferret Mike (#5)
I like this guy, and I am glad he is around.
#12. To: Cynicom (#10)
Oldbendover is an opportunist, playing whatever song the public wants to hear.
#13. To: justlurking (#4)
#14. To: AngelSpawn (#9)
Everyone working for the mainstream media deserves one of these letters. If there was no MSM, there'd be no lies promulgated in living rooms.
#15. To: tom007 (#0)
#16. To: AngelSpawn, aristeides, tom007, Cynicom, all (#9)
Everyone working for the mainstream media deserves one of these letters.
#17. To: bluedogtxn (#16)
#18. To: bluedogtxn (#12)
Well and aptly named art thou, Cynicom.
#19. To: bluedogtxn (#16)
You see, in the United States we like to think we are free to say what we like without fear of death threats from neo-Nazi thugs.
#20. To: aristeides (#17)
I wonder if those earlier letters were meant to intimidate the media.
#21. To: Cynicom (#19)
A bit sanctimonious today are we????
#22. To: bluedogtxn (#21)
Bearing that in mind, I responded with as much respect as the original post could bring out in me.
#23. To: Cynicom (#10)
Oldbendover is an opportunist, playing whatever song the public wants to hear.
#24. To: Minerva (#23)
You insult us when you use this shopworn tactic in such a clumsy way.
#25. To: Cynicom (#24)
Insult you?
#26. To: Cynicom (#22)
Blue, you are not true to your own espoused creed on this forum. Anyone that has read your posts knows that full well.
#27. To: Cynicom (#24)
Perhaps you might be inclined to answer the question I posed to blue, do you recall Murrow of the 30s and 40s????
#28. To: Minerva (#25)
You know very what I meant - as does everyone else here. Your silly games are tiresome.
#29. To: Cynicom (#28)
Do you know what you meant???
#30. To: Cynicom (#28)
Silly games, well then address the original article, Olbermann.
#31. To: Cynicom (#28)
Tiresome? I do not ever recall reading any of your posts or posting to you.
#32. To: Cynicom (#24)
Perhaps you might be inclined to answer the question I posed to blue, do you recall Murrow of the 30s and 40s????
#33. To: Cynicom (#28)
I would be glad to discuss the gentleman with you, with civility of course.
#34. To: Minerva (#30)
I'm wise to your game here.
#35. To: bluedogtxn (#32)
I recognize that his "good night and good luck" is a tip of the hat to Murrow.
#36. To: Cynicom (#34)
It also proves that you have never read any of my posts, and know absolutely nothing about my views, opinions or discussions I care to enjoin.
#37. To: Minerva (#36)
If you disagree with Obermann's message,
#38. To: Cynicom (#37)
I might suggest you start on post 1 til now and see how many times I have said I agree with what he "SAYS". I do not like Olbermann.
#39. To: Minerva (#38)
Pullllleeaase.
#40. To: Cynicom (#39)
As long as you care to not add anything to the discussion, there are solutions to your perceived insults.
#41. To: tom007 (#0)
(Edited)
Keith Olbermann flipped out when he opened his home mail yesterday. The acerbic host of "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" was terrified when he opened a suspicious-looking letter with a California postmark and a batch of white powder poured out. A note inside warned Olbermann, who’s a frequent critic of President Bush’s policies, that it was payback for some of his on-air shtick.
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