We are all pissed off about this.
I think adding important information as soon as we discover something new is valuable. We need to dig deeper, before they start letting every single progressive go from the airwaves.
Bad enough that the Repugnants have seized control of the House with big Corporate money.
This is just the beginning of them sweeping the truth out the backdoor is we don't stop them in their tracks.
OLBERMANN SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY WITHOUT PAY
The network policy notes that the restrictions are necessary, because political activities may "jeopardize [employees'] standing as an impartial journalist." But therein lies the point -- those who watch Olbermann are well aware of his politics. Psst -- no one considers him "impartial."
Besides, if we're going to be sticklers for such things, I can't help but notice that Joe Scarborough has also contributed to like-minded candidates -- identified on his disclosure forms as an MSNBC host -- and Pat Buchanan has been writing some campaign checks, too. Neither faced suspension. (For the record, I don't think they should be punished, either.)
And just to reinforce the contrast, let's also remember that News Corp made multiple undisclosed donations to the Republican Governors Association, totaling at least $1.25 million, in addition to a $1 million contribution to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for its pro-Republican election-year activities. Fox News has helped GOP candidates raise money on the air; Fox News personalities are featured guests at Republican fundraisers; while other Fox News personalities continue to help generate financial support for Republican candidates now, even after the elections.
And Olbermann has been suspended indefinitely without pay for $7,200 in donations? Granted, NBC News and MSNBC are legitimate news outlets with professional standards News Corp and Fox News lack, but regardless, it's a reminder that today's punishment far exceeds his fairly inconsequential infractions.
Joe Scarborough and Pat Buchanan can write checks, but Keith can't?
So...it begins...the end of progressive TV News on MSM. Double standards.
We must not let them et away with this, so I am boycotting the station, but sure hate doing it to all of them...like Rachel, Ed and Lawrence.
But, money is the only thing those rich bastards and shareholders understand, and when they start losing it...that is when they pay attention.
Must boycott the whole thing, because just doing one doesn't work.