STOP with this destructive lawsuit.
LEARN from what went wrong.
REBUILD your career as a service to the Progressive Cause, hopefully with Al Gore.
ENLIST Congressman Alan Grayson as a Mediator.
STOP hurting the Progressive Cause!!!!!!!
Dear Keith,
With regards to the Matter of Current v. Olbermann, I think you are TOTALLY TO BLAME. (Ok, I am editing this 'totally' part. But each of you carry a LOT of blame and the most successful way to repair this is to look at YOUR part as if you were totally to blame.) My opinion is not so much based on the specifics of the case, as it is on some general observations.
DX (Diagnosis:)
1. Regardless of what you think Current TV, did or did not do via their contract, your behavior as it has been reported in the press, smacks of the renowned 2000 election wrecker, Ralph Nader.
And this is what I mean specifically. I think that Nader had an Achilles heel that I have no doubt was manipulated to the high heavens by the Republicans to split the Democratic vote. His ego. He oozed of ego when he was interviewed when he was running and was asked if he was a Democratic election spoiler. Of course he denied it. He could not see beyond his own ego.
And the rest was history.
Keith, respectfully, if you had problems with Current, not showing up for work and now throwing a lawsuit counter to their dismissal suggests that you did not attempt to solve whatever problems you had with them in an adult manner. Rather you let you ego walk off in a passive-aggressive huff.
I liken this to Nader, because he was dominated by his ego as well and could not see the consequences of his actions. It was all about him and not the people whom his actions would affect. YOU SEEM TO BE OBLIVIOUS OF THE IMPACT OF YOUR JOB ACTION on the Progressive Cause. Wake up!
2. You are tweeting and going on guest shows as the aggrieved person here in a personal grudge match. How self-centered of you? Please understand that you achieved a national, almost media statesman level, which you have now squandered. You forget that you were so successful because in the dark night of the BushCorp usurpation, you spoke truth to power for a suffering nation.
It was your message that elevated you to this status. You forget that. It wasn’t YOU, per se. And so, for better or worse, you became the spokesman for the progressive cause, which you know so well is struggling for its life. Yet, you continue, in this matter with Current, to treat this as another of your own temper tantrums?
Get a Grip! This is not about you or your ego. This is about a nation that needs your voice. We don’t need your ego, by the way.
3. Do I need to spell out the huge battle that is going on for our democracy right now? Do I need to spell out how the neocon reich-wing is battling for the minds and hearts of the vote with lies and manipulation? Do I need to spell out all the civil liberties and way of life and protections that are threatened? I trust I don’t. The Progressive Side desperately needs to make our case and bring the truth the mainstream. We know that the FoxBots won’t listen, nor the religious reich, but for everyone who can, it is desperately important, that we do. With Citizen’s United we are hugely on the defensive. We need to push back and push back hard. But most importantly of all: WE NEED TO PUSH BACK SUCCESSFULLY.
And for that pushback we need YOU. We need you desperately to rehabilitate yourself and get back in the saddle of being a great spokesperson for the Progressive Cause. Don’t throw your genuine talent away in a temper tantrum. (Truth be told, I have a hunch that you are deeply hurt down deep. But that’s no excuse for behaving like an 11 year old.)
WHY ARE YOU GIVING UP? We desperately need you TO NOT GIVE UP.
RX: (Prescription> Solution)
1. OK, enough with this pissing match with Al Gore. Walk back from that and use this debacle as an opportunity to rebuild Current and the relationship with Al. I’m serious about this.
3. Withdraw your suit from Current (contingent on them doing likewise,) and agree to mediation on the particular issues between you. I suggest that Congressman Alan Grayson assemble a mediator’s team. He’s got a big enough personality and is a straight shooter, to stand up to both you and Al.
4. Present all the particulars of what you see will make Current and your show not only a hugely successful media outlet, but also a real help to the Progressive Cause. Let go of the Grudge Match! Get down to business again!
5. Be humble. Admit your mistakes. Stop seeing this as a personal matter and realize that this is a national matter. Use this an opportunity to bring your voice for truth and democracy back from the ashes of this mess. Let this be the time that you didn’t burn your bridges! Learn a spiritual and psychological lesson here. Its not too late to make Edward R. Murrow proud.
Let the Phoenix Arise.
This is Easter Sunday, which promises RESURRECTION!
Respectfully,
Sea Turtle
See:
Open Letter to Al Gore
URGENT Letter to Cong Alan Grayson
UPDATE:
Keith, I want to make is crystal clear that I have great respect for you and hope for you. I think that you have a lot to offer and the intent of this letter is to ask you to do your part to repairing this mess, so that we can continue to benefit from your media presence.
We need you, Keith.