Keith Olbermann, the Last Newsman Standing

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The Last Newsman Standing
In the cesspool that has become our mainstream media, one man has stood up for democracy: Keith Olbermann

September 18 2006
Counterbias.com
by Douglass J. Griffin


In a time where dissention is viewed as “appeasing the enemy” or “abetting the terrorists” by the people in power, the citizenry they were elected to serve needs a voice. In a time where true journalism has been replaced with ruling party talking points and sensationalized entertainment, there appear to be no champions of democracy in America’s Fourth Estate known as the mainstream media.

If I were referring to Nazi-era Germany or the Cold War-era Soviet Union – that’s Russia for those who weren’t born or don’t remember – this would not be a surprise nor news. I am, of course, referring to the United States of America and the dismal excuse we have for what serves as our news media today. A news media that seems to believe the whereabouts of Baby Suri (Cruise) is more important than, say a president who continually lies about the lies he told to take this country to war. In better times – read all eras previous to the George W. Bush presidency – the media served as a watchdog for corrupt politicians and public figures. Why, even a president lying about an extra-marital blow job was fair game in a not-so-distant past.

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[babylonsister]

1. Very nice, Mr. Griffin, and we DO appreciate him! nt

[gademocrat7]

2. Keith is our Edward R. Murrow.

[Tarheel_Dem]

3. Thank you Mr. Griffin, and I couldn't agree more......n/t

[sarcasmo]

4. Kick to the top for the evening crowd.

[samsingh]

5. show his video segments to your friends.

[waketheherd]

6. A long way from ESPN

Olberman has found his calling that's for sure.

Murrow would be proud.

[Rhiannon12866]

7. Excellent article! Thanks! Keith is just the best!

The lone voice for truth on cable news...:patriot: