Sep 21, 2007
I'm just watching Keith Olbermann, back on MSNBC's Countdown, after
several days of being down and out with appendicitis ... It's
good to see him back on his show.
I by no means agree with all of Keith's positions and remarks. I
especially didn't like
his caustic attack on 24 last year, his shots at Bill O'Reilly
sometimes are over the top. (But see my blog post about O'Reilly's
site giving away "Please Don't Taze Me, Bro" bumper stickers -
a new low, even for O'Reilly.)
But whatever Keith's flaws, he offers a unique and much-needed
commentary. Not only because it generally comes from the left
(which I don't always agree with, either), but because it is sharp,
outrageous, fresh and funny.
Alison Stewart does a good job as Keith's regular substitute, but
you can see Keith's special contribution right there. Alison's
content is the same as Keith's, her delivery is fine, but I laugh,
gasp, or get angry maybe one out every ten times I do when watching
Keith Olbermann.
Welcome back, Keith, and keep up the good, infuriating work.