Kudos to Kieth Olbermann for his level headed reporting of this tragedy.

[Beelzebud]

He has repeated many times that there is no reason to think it's terrorism related, and that work was being done on the bridge.

No fear mongering, no BS, just the facts as he knows them delivered in a calm forthright manner.

At least we have one good talking head on TV.

[SeattleGirl]

1. Been watching Countdown, and I quite agree.

Keith is one person who won't go around screaming terra, terra, terra, unless he has damned good reason to do so.

[babylonsister]

2. He's doing an outstanding job. nt

[Bluebear]

3. A stellar job. Just the tone we need, what a newsman. nt

[malaise]

4. Keith is really good

calm and professional.

[BlooInBloo]

5. Yup - much better than DUers running around screaming TERRORISM!!

[Beelzebud]

8. I can't blame them. They've been conditioned to think terror before anything else.

[BlooInBloo]

11. You and I differ on that then.

[Beelzebud]

12. No we don't. I'm disgusted by it too, however I understand why they think like that.

Not condoning it, just saying I understand how that mindset takes hold. When our government threatens us with terror every day, it's not a surprise that people see something bad happen and assume terrorism.

[BlooInBloo]

13. Yah we do. I typically blame people for their missteps, even if I understand them.

[Beelzebud]

14. Fair enough. :)

[bdamomma]

19. that is how they are sowing the seeds of terror, and terrorism.

[bdamomma]

18. exactly.

everyone seems to be a bundle of nerves. But thank god for Keith.

[NMDemDist2]

6. I just commented to hubby what a good job KO is doing n/t

[Rick Myers]

7. He's doing a great job!

This is horrible! When it happens so very close, it's surreal...

[graywarrior]

9. He has a calming effect.

[bdamomma]

23. he does and he has that effect.

[Faygo Kid]

10. Cronkite.

I can give no higher a compliment.

[Lex]

21. That's what I was thinking.

Total Cronkite-esque.

[MichaelHarris]

15. I'm watching

MSNBC and Fox at the same time. I'm waiting for Fox to say, "Witnesses say they saw a Muslim doctor, posing as a pizza delivery guy, carrying backyard propane bottles, driving a Jeep."

[bdamomma]

16. yes, thank goodness for Keith, but God, I am so angry

what is happening with our aging infrastructure, I know no money is being used to fixed these aging bridges, and hell, pipes in NY that need to be replaced.

[Rue]

26. That was my first thought too.

I may be idealistic, but I sure hope this attracts some kind of attention to the infrastructure issue. All the guns in the world won't help us if we can't get around our own country without fearing for our safety!

[sandnsea]

17. I'm glad he's on

He's doing a great job. I was immediately struck by his demeanor and the memories of what the news is supposed to be.

[Lex]

20. He is a total professional and it shows.

nt

[Bluebear]

22. "If the baseball game continuing is insensitive...."

See, that was a good insight. This man is the best.

[Berry Cool]

31. He's thinking about the traffic logistics. Smart. n/t

[bdamomma]

24. Keith the calm voice of reason.

[dancingme]

25. Keith proving he can anchor a breaking tragedy

as good as any Brokow, Williams, Gibson, Rather or Jennings.

[BlooInBloo]

27. Get rid of Katie Couric. Put Olbermann in. Watch ratings SKYROCKET.

[Beelzebud]

28. Yeah for real. If they were smart, thats what they would do.

[DeepModem Mom]

29. K&R!

[SoCalDem]

30. and the boobs at Fox are probably feverishly preparing their new banners

BRIDGE OF DEATH: TERRORISM?

RIVER OF DOOM: AL QAEDA CONNECTION?

COLLAPSING CATACLYSM OF CONCRETE: TERROR PLOT?

TERROR ON THE BRIDGE: IT CAN HAPPEN IN YOUR CITY

[jgraz]

32. The guy has been brilliant

Calm, articulate and informative. Some of the best extemporaneous coverage I've seen.

[mzmolly]

33. I am in the Twin Cities area and have been watching MSNBC

because Keith's coverage has been excellent. Abrams is doing ok as well.

[dflprincess]

37. Me too

though I flip over to WCCO once in a while.

[mzmolly]

39. LOL, me too. Still waiting to hear from friends.

Am worried and listening to Keith as I type. Hope all is well with you and yours DFL Princess.

:hi:

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

34. Especially when compared to FAUX's breathless reporting asking for videos and pics.

KO had a lot a pertinent information at his fingertips and remained focused on that which was relevant.

Cogent observation and reminders of our shared experiences before this.

on edit: removed smiley, the proximity is sobering. As always.

MKJ

[Stinky The Clown]

35. Allison Stewart .... some months ago .......

She was sitting in for Keith, as I recall ...... that plane with the stuck landing gear was circling either LAX or John Wayne, preparatory to making possibly hard belly landing.

She was cool and calm and completely in charge. She calmly reported the facts and never once resorted to speculation or hyperbole. She interviewed 'experts' and cut in with facts as they were known.

The plane, as it happened, landed safely, albeit with a busted nose gear.

Watching Keith tonight is literally the next time I have seen that quality of reporting.

Good on air reporting used to be the norm. Now it is rare.

Aaron Brown on the morning and in in the immediate aftermath of 9/11 comes to mind as a quality on air guy.

[BattyDem]

36. Keith has done an AWESOME job!

He's calm and informative. He's reporting the FACTS - not rumors or speculation. He makes it very clear when information is unconfirmed and updates us as soon as he gets confirmation.

Keith Olbermann ... proving once again that unlike the "newsmodels" on the other cable news networks, he is much more than just a pretty face. :loveya: :patriot:

[Feron]

38. I agree...

His reporting was excellent and I was really impressed.

[pacalo]

40. Kick for Keithy-Baby.

[librechik]

41. keith is super with breaking news

he seems to excel at everything he tries (in broadcasting)