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Oh, Countdown with Keith Olbermann carts a cardboard cutout of Keith onto the show to report from Cooperstown, complete with a "vacation" beard, and we are supposed to buy that there is no problem in MSNBC World.
Where is Olbermann? That is the question enquiring minds want to know. They've been claiming he's on "vacation". Didn't Keith just take a "vacation" back in late June or early July? How many "vacation's" does Keith get? And, while we are at it, what kind of health care coverage does Keith have? Hey, now that I'm on the subject, does Keith own stock in private health care? Maybe that's why he's on "vacation"...hmm?
Why do I think Keith's "vacation" is really part of a much greater conspiracy? Because his "vacation" just so happens to coinside with the week where the major topic should have been health care. (I say "should have been," because the actual hottest topic this week was the raging debate over Prof. Gates and the Cambridge Police Department, but I digress).
I think MSNBC via NBC via GE via...the kingpins of the health care industry, silenced Keith. Yes, they sent him on "vacation". But we were beginning to get suspicious, so tonight they either put a cardboard cutout of Keith on camera or they brought out the real Keith, but obviously drugged and held captive.
Also, has any one noticed that Pat Buchanan surfaced again on MSNBC this week? Hmm. The Liberal Lion Keith is on "vacation," but Pat Buchanan just happens to be available to tout the virtues of Sarah Palin and far right ideas? Give me a break.
And why is Rachael so happy looking? Did anyone else notice how she gleefully rooted for Howard Dean guest hosting of Countdown? I think Rachael might be in on this too. What kind of health care coverage does she have?
Keith, I've disagreed with you many times, but I still watch you faithfully, well, at least the first 30 minutes of the show, after that I find your silly talk rather boring, but I do believe you believe in what you believe. And I believe we needed your voice this past week more than anyone else's. You alone could have debunked all the GOPer glob and Blue Dog dog dirt better than anyone else. We need you back Keith!