Keith-!OMG!-Olbermann - Transcript/Video - From Tonight's Slam Of Rummy

[kpete]

TRANSCRIPT: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6210240/

(snip)
That, about which Mr. Rumsfeld is confused is simply this: This is a Democracy. Still. Sometimes just barely.

And, as such, all voices count -- not just his.

Had he or his president perhaps proven any of their prior claims of omniscience — about Osama Bin Laden’s plans five years ago, about Saddam Hussein’s weapons four years ago, about Hurricane Katrina’s impact one year ago — we all might be able to swallow hard, and accept their “omniscience” as a bearable, even useful recipe, of fact, plus ego.

But, to date, this government has proved little besides its own arrogance, and its own hubris.


edit to include VIDEO (Crooksandliars):
http://www.crooksandliars.com/2006/08/30/keith-olbermann-delivers-one-hell-of-a-commentary-on-rumsfeld/

[MelissaB]

1. Dang! That was fast!

:kick:

[Coexist]

2. Awsome! You know they had that one ready to go!

[kpete]

27. Brilliant

[Jazz2006]

3. K&R nt

[MoseyWalker]

4. Thanks!

In the mood I'm now in, I almost love you as much as KO!

Damn that was the best!

[Jack Rabbit]

5. Well said, Mr. Olberman

We do indeed face a new kind of fascism.

[civildisoBDence]

91. A kinder, gentler fascism

A thousand points of blight.

Satire as thick as a president's skull

[goddess40]

6. His my hero

I was going to say something smart about wishing we has some in the dem party that held his morals but I know we do - they just don't get the air time.

I've said it before and here I go again, I have the best Senator and Congressmen in the country - Feingold and Obey!

[d---mad2]

103. I agree Goddess Feingold and Obey are the best

I live in N. Calif. and Boxer and Thompson aren't bad either.

But it's awesome to have someone like Keith O. in a primetime slot, give the

Bush cabal a, BIT OF THEIR OWN.

[fed-up]

7. thanks from those of us w/out a TV and on dial-up....GO KO!!! n/t

[Kolesar]

8. It was so long my inlaws started yakking during the Edward R Murrow part

She said "it sounded better when Murrow said it". I said "shut up"

[babylonsister]

11. I said "shut up"

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :spray: :spray: :spray:

[NastyDiaper]

71. I tivo pause and join the gossip..

.. unpause when you have their attention again.

Small chunks for an ADD nation.

[babylonsister]

9. Wow, that must be a record in speediness! Thanks, kpete! nt

[pooja]

10. It up on his blog as well... he is hopping the ratings go off the roof

or he will be off the air.. did you see how pissed off he was... this man is willing to risk his job to get this message out... e-mail like mad---that was the best thing I've seen on MSM in a long time.

[bdamomma]

12. thanks for the truth that seems to dying in this country

Keith.

[BrklynLiberal]

13. KO was truly inspiring tonight. thanks for the post kpete.

[me b zola]

14. Holy cow that was great!

Keith! :applause:

[Hekate]

15. Thank you! That was fast!

:hi:

Hekate

[KT2000]

16. Excellent! and thanks for posting

the link to the transcript.

[malaise]

17. The opening sentences were also very important

The man who sees absolutes, where all other men see nuances and shades of meaning, is either a prophet, or a quack.
Donald H. Rumsfeld is not a prophet.
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You see Rumsfeld and the rest of Bushco are fugging fascist quacks - the emperor and his goons are naked, exposed, and KO has delivered the ultimate and definitive commentary on their complete and utter inversion of reality. There is nothing left to be exposed. The game is over. Absofugginglutely brilliant.

[DURHAM D]

18. Tape is up at Crooksandliars. eom

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

21. That's the word everybody has been looking for. Thanks.

http://www.crooksandliars.com/

[AntiFascist]

25. Whoa, that was powerful!!

The simple, overiding fact about Rumsfeld and his cronies, as KO pointed out, is that they are profiting tremendously from the current state of affairs, that which leaves the average American in a state of fear and confusion. Keep that in mind every time you see them in the spotlight, applauding each other, laughing and smirking. This is the essence of the approaching fascism that we have to worry about.

[MissWaverly]

19. Here's a FDR quote on security vs freedom

Olbermann is right, it comes down to freedom, freedom of dissent, freedom of speech, freedom
of the people to pick their own candidates, freedom of the press...freedom which has been
shouted down or repressed too frequently lately in this country to our loss.

...By an impressive expression of the public will and without regard to partisanship, we are committed to the proposition that principle of morality and considerations for our own security will never permit us to acquiesce in a peace dictated by aggressors and sponsored by appeasers.

We know that enduring peace cannot be bought at the cost of other people's freedom. In the recent national election there was no substantial difference between the two great parties in respect to that national policy.

http://www.libertynet.org/edcivic/fdr.html

[lonestarnot]

20. Keith is a brilliant STAR!

[Flying Dream Blues]

22. Wow. This is just amazing. We should be seeing this much more...

Hopefully we will, soon.

[MoseyWalker]

23. Kick because every American needs to read this

I hope this thread gets the honor of being the longest one ever.

This is special.

thank you again!

[KatieB]

24. FANTASTIC dressing Down

Get ready America - we're taking our country back!

[TahitiNut]

26. Excellent! I saw it on Bloggerman and see you did too.

Outstanding!

[Clark2008]

28. Thomas Jefferson is applauding from his grave!

"Difference of opinion leads to enquiry, and enquiry to truth; and that, I am sure, is the ultimate and sincere object of us both. We both value too much the freedom of opinion sanctioned by our Constitution, not to cherish its exercise even where in opposition to ourselves."
--Thomas Jefferson

[Divine Discontent]

29. K & R!!!!

be sure to sign the thank you thread in GD-Politics, I sent the link to [e-mail] & [e-mail] for him to see all the love for speaking the truth, which is INCREDIBLE for him to do on a major news channel reaching millions - I'm so proud of him.

thanks kpete

[Bette Noir]

38. thanks

for making it easy to let KO and his employers know how much we appreciate his courage, and passion. I've already sent off a couple of notes.

KO was *superb*! I haven't heard such a passionate defense of freedom of speech and thought in my lifetime.

[xiamiam]

99. i absolutely aree...in my lifetime, i have never heard a journalist

stand up with such an impassioned, intelligent plea and demand for us to think...Bravo to Keith...

[Divine Discontent]

112. well thank you, & you're not alone in that final thought! :) n/t

[Erika]

30. Keith was eloquent and moving

No wonder Faux/Bush news is headed toward the toilet.

[nam78_two]

31. Just saw it

GO OLBERMANN!

:yourock: :yourock: :yourock:

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[FightingIrish]

32. Eloquent, powerful and convincing.

Oh for a leader with the clarity and honesty of KO! If anything should be required viewing, this is it.

[Sherman A1]

50. Agreed

Not much more one can offer, I think he summed it up all too well.

[vanboggie]

33. MSNBC email addresses

I just wrote Countdown at [e-mail] and Viewer Services at [e-mail].
On edit - KO email is [e-mail].

Keith needs our support after that heroic commentary. Please take a minute to write.

[Erika]

36. Just did so. Thanks. n/t

[The Wizard]

83. Just sent this to MSNBC

K.O. is the best newscaster in broadcast media. You are lucky to have him. When the history is written of this era, Keith Olbermann will stand out as the voice that stood up against the slide toward fascism. Bravo Olbermann and bravo to MSNBC for taking the lead in restoring democracy and the constitution for which it stands. And when the pictures of Bill O'Reilly preforming oral sex on Don King get published Keith will be there to take Bill's disillusioned audience. Oh, one more thing: the part about oral sex on Don King is fake, but try to get that image out of your head. You can't, can you?

[Selteri]

96. My emails

When I watched the commentary yesterday the first time I was moved and deeply touched that a broadcast had the bravery to stand up against the bullies and those who would tell us not to question. not to think, but to believe them and do as we are told rather than exert our rights that we should all see the invisible robes.

His words were stirring and powerful enough that I have chosen to keep an archive on my DVR to show my friends who missed it either for working or being unable to afford cable. Thank you for again making the voice of the people known, many of us are good, decent people who feel as though we have been trapped into a nightmarish administration that sees the American people as nothing more than another resource to be exploited.

To countdown

I must compliment your station for having a brave soul like Kieth Olberman who is willing to speak directly and clearly against those who bully and demean any who dare speak against them. Having someone of his mettle on your network is commendable.

to Viewerservices


Well done. Nothing more than summarize the magnificent job you did for the American people when you gave your opinion at the tail end of your broadcast. I look forward to sharing it with my friends.

To KO

[morffin]

34. Really sad

Sad thing is how much KO stands out ... in a TV universe dominated by empty suits like Brian Williams, KO shines like a star. He should be just another voice exposing the goverment on OUR airwaves...instead his courage and outrage stand alone.

Thanks Keith!

[Just-plain-Kathy]

46. Well said morfin...

Isn't it sad liberal hosts on TV are usually considered "comic relief"?

Keith, Keep showing us your crazy Popsicle-stick puppets mixed in with truth, and we'll always be loyal viewers!! Thank you!! :patriot:

[shraby]

35. Keith Olbermann Rocks!!!!!

He gave Rummy a dressing down the way only true journalists can! Go Keith and don't let up till the cows come home.

[orleans]

37. this was brilliant. so ballsy--god, i hope he keeps his job!

(thanks keith!)

[madrchsod]

39. he is no longer fit to be the secretary of defense

he has insulted the people who fought ,suffered, and died for our freedom of speech. our right was written into in the constitution by our fathers of this nation because they feared just what is taking place today.

[et in Arcadia ego]

40. Holy Moly..

Someone get this guy a cigar..Talk about REAL Truth to Power..

Unwavering respect to this Man among mice.

BRAVO, BRAVO, I SAY!!

[ProudDad]

41. Just when I was lamenting

the absence of people like Edward R. Murrow, here he is!

I feel a little better. At least a tiny piece of the American TV audience is getting a truth.

[roguevalley]

42. brilliant writer, our Keef. :) Give him some love here>:

Also,. write his bosses.

[e-mail]

[Disturbed]

43. Eloquent,, angry and 100% correct.

KO is a great man.

[ProudDad]

113. I did

Here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x2023073

[swimmernsecretsea]

44. Tonight, I took a breath. I exhaled. It felt good.

I felt a little less tension, and a little more hope. How strange.

What I wrote to Olberman:

I have not your eloquence, and I am, as many Americans are, sometimes a spectator to the events of our nation, but not always. In my life, I have done what I could, participated when possible, and contributed when I was able. Tonight, I must thank you for your words on the broadcast. It is rare indeed to hear such forceful words. It seems everyone is afraid anymore. This brings me such despair for our country, as the Constitution was written so that the citizens of the United States wouldn't have to feel that fear. What you said tonight needed to be said, and moreover you said it beautifully. You'll have my gratitude more than you'll ever know.

[bling bling]

45. Wow. Just.....wow.

I'm not sure which emotion I feel more strongly right now: relief that KO is calling the administration OUT and speaking to Americans about what the fuck is happening to their country; OR that KO seems to be one of the very few to do this.

There's a lot of journalists who have a lot of redeeming to do. They have been complicit and whimpy in the face of the most dangerous anti-American administration in U.S. history. It's too late for them to erase the impact their complicity has had on hundreds of thousands of families here and throughout the world. But for the sake of their souls they need to pull their heads out and speak to the American people as Olbermann did and tell them what is REALLY going on. They've got two paths. Their current path will have history shaking their heads and remarking at how shameless and embarassingly the American media was when we needed them most. The other path will have history crediting the media with helping to stop the fascist PNAC neocons.

I fear it's out of control for now. We can't count on the corporate media for anything worthy anymore. It's probably going to get a lot worse before it gets better. God have mercy.

[malaise]

47. Kick for anyone who missed KO n/t

[Skidmore]

48. KO--handing the administrations butt to it

one cheek at a time.

Excellent!! Well done!! Truthsaying at its best.

[Drewskie]

49. had to watch that twice... good stuff (nt)

[Blue Gardener]

52. Glad I taped it

It's a keeper.

[NewJeffCT]

51. Thank you Keith

I wish he had 10 times the audience he does, or 100 times.

[xchrom]

53. a TKO from KO. k&r

this administration is on a blitzkrieg to control history for the next few weeks -- and i HOPE that olberman's speech is just the first of many from others to fight for History.

the administration is seeking to put out the lights -- the lights by which the american people can learn and read the truth -- and then letting that truth motivate their tongues.

here's to keith olberman!:toast:

[PurpleChez]

54. Awe Inspiring!

[liberal N proud]

55. Keith is our Edward R. Morrow

Even though he claims not to be at that level. Last night, he achieved that level.

Thank you for being there Keith.

[Seabiscuit]

69. Thinking the same thing: he's the Edward R. Murrow of the 21st Century.

I'm amazed the corporate whack-jobs on MSNBC haven't fired him yet for his outspokenness.

[LeFort III]

56. That was unbelievable

For so long I have turned away from the MSM. They have been inept and complacent at every turn since Bush became president, choosing to show us other news whenever they could. Missing white girl, or...there was a fire in a house downtown, or...hey everybody, look...a three legged cat! All the while Bush and his zombies dropped turds on the Constitution and molded the America I knew into something sinister and unwelcome around the world.

I have been watching Keith for more than a year, not all the time, but he has been at least some reason to hope that somebody besides Jon Stewart was paying attention. I am overjoyed beyond words to see Keith make this powerful statement, even more so that he didn't crack a joke in the middle of it, diminishing it's tone.

Four years ago this would have been equivalent to his resignation. Now, I hope, the bosses at MSNBC will try something new. They might find that this demographic of people who want to hear this kind of talk might be big enough to make some money from, and they won't just kick Mr. Olberman to the curb. God knows it's all about money these days.

[freedomburn]

57. Wow!!! Just wow!!! Inspirational! I always liked him, but now, respect!

[rainy]

58. While you are watching rate it at the bottom, it's been freeped

[AlFrankin]

59. Mr. Rumsfeld is confused

About time someone spoke up against these basdids

[Time for change]

60. WOW!!

:wow:

This is so great! Is this the first time in recent memory that a mainstream journalist has hinted that our country is approaching Fascism?

I fear for Keith's life.

[johnlal]

61. That was an excellent speech.

Hopefully, it will be remembered in history as a time when someone from the television media stood up and cried "ENOUGH!".

[Grateful for Hope]

62. This brought tears to my eyes

I am so grateful that we have KO on our side. Thank you for posting this, kpete.

[katinmn]

63. Speaking truth to power. That was great

Sending my comment to Keith O now!

[chelsea0011]

64. The true appeasers

http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2006/08/31/the_true_iraq_appeasers/

[Harry Monroe]

97. Indeed!!!

Everyone forgets how the very architechts of this war "sucked" up and appeased Saddam Hussein in the 1980's. Here's a little reminder of Rummy "appeasing" Saddam back in 1983:

http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB82/index.htm

BTW, why not post the article from Boston.com and start another thread?? We all need a reminder of how much bullshit and hypocrisy emanates from Rummy.

[QuettaKid]

65. WOW.

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

[NastyDiaper]

66. Rummy's War on the Treasury, and the Truth, KO'd.

Here's hoping middle america understands the importance. /bravo keith

[Vinca]

67. I bow down to Olbermann. It was brilliant. nt

[DallasNE]

68. I Saw That

This is exactly the the type of hard hitting comeback that is required when confronted with such garbage as Rumsfeld spewed out.

Indeed, Bush has borrowed the playbook of Neville Chamberlain --- another "upstanding" conservative and Nazi sympathizer. Bush applies his brand of conservatism with the grace of Joseph McCarthy.

Who will be the one to stand up to Bush and ask "have you no shame". Even KO stopped just short of posing that very valid question.

[foreverdem]

70. Loved it!

Wow! How powerful that was! I found myself yelling, you go Keith!

[shaniqua6392]

72. Awesome speech from KO!!!

I saw that last night and it brought tears to my eyes. There is hope for our America.

[Toots]

73. Finally a sane voice in a world gone nuts.

Also liked his question to Rush Limbaugh, "They give you food stamps?"

[CardInAustin]

74. Very impressive....

Very impressive indeed. Good historical perspective. I like the fact that he stands up without popping off.

[snappyturtle]

75. WOW! K&R

I was on DU when KO spoke out and I actually stopped reading here and I think my mouth fell open. On to writing everybody at MSNBC and KO.....I hope we look back at this event and see it as THE turning point in getting our country back.

[Buzz Clik]

76. Tom Toles on Rummy:

[Annces]

77. beautiful n/t

[Mr. Mojo Risin]

78. Let the Revolution Begin

Lets take our country back. The proper way. Elections.

[WinkyDink]

81. I kind of liked it when I read about revolutions, back in the day.

American, French, Cuban, Romanian, even the ill-fated Peasants' Revolt with Wat Tyler.

Made me understand what a true patriot is willing to sacrifice.

[oc2002]

79. I saw that, OMG, That was the best editorial with all due honesty, QFT!

QTF- Quoted For Truth.

That was sweet!

[emald]

80. wow, just wow

someone finally said the truth, out loud and on the air. Thank you KO, at least there is one on air person who can speak truth to the lie that is our country right now.
Kudos to KO

[ArmchairMeme]

82. MSM

Keith Olberman's speech in regard to Rumsfield's is the encouragement that this country needs. America is at a very low point and that is when hopeful statements have the power to turn things around.

This might even become a profitable departure in the status quo for MSM. They do go where the majority of the opinion is headed.

[ninkasi]

84. Absolutely the best

I admire his courage, and the truth he is willing to tell, in spite of the viciousness of the current regime to anybody who stands up to them. I wish we had many, many others like Olbermann, God knows we have far too many of the Bushies getting the air time.

[FearofFutility]

85. Last night I watched V for Vendetta

and then came to DU where I saw many threads about KO. The powerful message of V and the uncomfortable parallels with the nightmare we are living coupled with KO words reduced me to tears. I hope that his powerful words give others the courage to speak the truth. Stay safe, Keith.

[WinkyDink]

86. Okay, I read the transcript. I don't think it is quite as trenchant as

the posts here led me to believe. I thought the Murrow quote was just okay, and I had assumed KO was explicit in calling out Bushco as fascists; he wasn't. He said, No, YOU'RE the Neville Chamberlains.

Also, this phrasing---"But variations of it have faced our forefathers, when men like Nixon and McCarthy and Curtis LeMay have darkened our skies and obscured our flag. Note -- with hope in your heart — that those earlier Americans always found their way to the light, and we can, too."---was weird.
Edited to say: I think I just "got" this! That KO wanted to use the term "forefathers" to allude to the time when revolution was a GOOD thing, but then invoked the MODERN names of Nixon et al. to remind us that EVEN WE IN MODERN TIMES have been known to have resolve and TRUE patriotism.


I DO salute KO; in my house, we call him "Da Man"!

[FearofFutility]

88. It seems to me that he was pretty explicit

"The confusion is about whether this Secretary of Defense, and this administration, are in fact now accomplishing what they claim the terrorists seek: The destruction of our freedoms, the very ones for which the same veterans Mr. Rumsfeld addressed yesterday in Salt Lake City, so valiantly fought.

And about Mr. Rumsfeld’s other main assertion, that this country faces a “new type of fascism.”

As he was correct to remind us how a government that knew everything could get everything wrong, so too was he right when he said that -- though probably not in the way he thought he meant it.

This country faces a new type of fascism - indeed."

[WA98296]

87. Thank God for KO (and TIVO), finally got to see it at 2 this morning...

Keith Olbermann, YOU are awesome!

[npincus]

89. it was stunning-- an oratory masterpiece.

[spinbaby]

90. Youtube has it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoWT9BX0UaQ

[The Deacon]

92. The Last Time I Felt This Way About A Commentary Was...

...when Keith took Bill O'Reilly to task for twice saying that American G.I.s were the killers at Malmedy rather than the victims.
I've already emailed the transcript to all my family & friends - unfortunately a case of preaching to the choir (Grandaddy was a New Deal Democrat, Daddy was a Democratic Precinct Captain & my generation has tried to keep the tradition alive.)
Now off to send Keith messages of support.

[geardaddy]

93. Bam!

Take that, gruppenfuhrer Rumsfeld!

[intaglio]

94. Remember to rate it on the MSNBC site

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6210240

The star rating right at the bottom under the comments click the star

[Batgirl]

95. I'm so grateful for his smarts and backbone

A fact-based rant complete with insightful historical references. Even though I stay fairly well-informed when it comes to the shenanigans of the Bush admin (thanks to internet news sources obviously) I felt KO's remarks added clarity to my perceptions. Compare the intelligence of what he said, and the restrained passion with which he said it, to what passes for commentary by the rightwing blowhards who've been dominating public discourse for several years now. On the one hand we have someone using his public platform to speak like a thoughtful human being and patriot. And on the other hand we have the same old cast of characters delivering their same old tired insults toward critics of Bushco, on the level of not-particularly-bright preschoolers -- "liberals are Saddam-loving poo poo heads."

I hope this extraordinary video is remembered the next time someone starts a thread here pitching a fit because KO likes to devote some of his programming to sports coverage, or otherwise behaves in a way indicating that his show does not air on DUNBC.

Rock on, Keith.

[xxqqqzme]

98. AND. at the beginning of the

program he had Howard Dean on, for the very first time, affording Howard an opportunity to respond to herr rummy's remarks.

The only other times I've seen Keith this pissed is when he slammed colutergeist for the '9/11 widows enjoying it' remark and after the big giant head lied about Malmady, the second time. His indignation is eloquent and powerful.

Jon & Keith, sanity being broadcast 5 times a week.

[stepnw1f]

100. About Time Somebody Says It Like It Is!!!

Frickin fascists want to play Orwellian mind games... thank you Keith!

[mkb]

101. Terrorism Must End By Thoughtfulness, Not Reaction

     Politics or Baseball, what should we focus on in this
world?
     Well, for those who are good natured and love baseball
and "understand" its meanings, I suppose you should
contiue making sense of things with the passion you have. 
Hopefully people could play baseball in a well adjusted world
where people are happy and healthy.  I add that I used to pay
more attention to sports than I do now, and Olbermann used to
be a sportscaster who made me "stew" with his
delivery, you know, a "STEW ART".  Damon appears to
be one too, although for different reasons.
     Making sense of the world, for those of us who are
focusing more on politics, requires making value judgments
based on our knowledge and method of thinking.  For those just
"catchng on" or maybe taking interest in making
things improve for everyone and themselves, you should
remember what Senator George Mitchell once said, that
"everyone has value."  You should keep that in mind
as you work to make things better in whatever way you think is
best.
     There are usually not easy answers to the questions we
have, but I think you have to try to make progress and act on
it the best way you think.  You can't be faulted much for
having good intentions.  Hopefully, your ablity to understand
and make good decisions will advance over time.  I think it
depends on how much you are focused on making sense of things,
despite all the forces that are resisting you doing that.  I
think beginners and intermediate learners need to put more
emphasis on the phrase "better safe than sorry" than
people who really understand things well, and are trying to
help.  There are times when we all have risks to take, but
taking more time to be as confident of what you're doing is I
think a good idea. 
     Of course critical to what is being said is the issue of
terrorism, which only to me underscores the importance of
learning.
     Being ignorant of facts can lead many to believe that the
"terrorists" are the greatest danger we face, rather
than the very powerful interests that govern our society.  It
can seem like the "safe" choice to make, to focus
only on terrorism, but that is because uncovering the bigger
picture probably hasn't taken place.  To me, because I have
done a considerable amount of reading and digging for truth,
it is "safer" to try to work for peace and stop the
tyrants that I believe control our lives, than to support them
in their agenda.  Remember that they monitor your behavior, so
think about that before acting.  I think it demonstrates that
the more you learn and think, the better choices you will
make.  Learning more will probably tell you that it IS safer
to oppose the most powerful and dangerous threat, which I
believe is instigating the upheaval.  Of course, it's hard to
be certain about things, I just think making the best effort
you can is a good idea.  Hopefully, by doing so, you will help
us and future societies live good lives.  Wishing you well in
your efforts.

[LuckyLib]

102. FYI for those who only read the transcript -- a classic example of,

in this instance, the power of the spoken word over the written. I sent MSNBC the following:

Keith Olbermann’s commentary on Rumsfeld was outstanding. FINALLY the conversations we’ve been having in our homes and workplaces are seeing the light of day. We have all pretty much given up on mainstream media (corporate media) – the lies, attempt at false “balance” and right wing nuttiness has just been too much.

Then this commentary. Speaking truth to the naked Emperor. Yes. We want to hear more. Talk to the millions of disgusted, angry, frightened Americans who believe their government has been highjacked by a moron and his cronies. It you don’t talk about it now, you will be taken by surprise at the polls in November.

[lebkuchen]

104. DOD: AP ‘mischaracterized’ Rumsfeld’s speech in report

This was in today's Stars and Stripes. Soldiers calls to their representatives must have spiked after Rummy's bizarro comments.

*****************
The Defense Department took the unusual step Wednesday of posting a statement saying an Associated Press story had “seriously mischaracterized” aspects of a speech made Tuesday by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.

The AP had written that Rumsfeld had “likened critics of the U.S. war strategy to those who tried to appease the Nazis” and that Rumsfeld portrayed the administration’s critics as suffering from “moral and intellectual confusion” about what threatens the nation’s security.

The DOD asked the Associated Press for a correction.

The AP softened its story in later versions, saying that Rumsfeld “alluded to critics of the Bush administration’s war policies in terms associated with the failure to stop Nazism in the 1930s” and added that “ides to Rumsfeld said later he was not accusing the administration’s critics of trying to appease the terrorists but was cautioning against a repeat of errors made in earlier eras.”

http://stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=39719

[Pacifist Patriot]

105. Very rarely do media personalities made me cry.

That was beautiful!

Is there a transcript of Rummy's words anywhere?

[swimmernsecretsea]

106. I googled one for you, although I'm sure it's available elsewhere.

The site link is the Official Stars and Stripes page.

http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=39720

[Pacifist Patriot]

107. Thank you.

[MethuenProgressive]

108. "...all voices count, not just his."

Not in Rumsfeld's AmeriKa.

[Mr_Spock]

109. Hubris

One word with so much meaning.

[Danascot]

110. My email to [e-mail]

"The confusion is about whether this Secretary of Defense, and this administration, are in fact now accomplishing what they claim the terrorists seek: The destruction of our freedoms, the very ones for which the same veterans Mr. Rumsfeld addressed yesterday in Salt Lake City, so valiantly fought."

Thank you for Mr. Olbermann's courageous op-ed on Rumsfeld's fatuous speech. The administration and their GOP enablers have done incalculable damage to the nation in a time when we needed real leadership to face real problems. It will take years for us to dig ourselves out of the hole they have dug us into. The nation needs to throw these bums out. If enough people hear Mr. Olbermann's message, we can make a start.

[Tekla West]

111. Very Good

Awesome commentary, rocked my world, there may yet be hope.