I have not watched Countdown with Keith Olberman in quite a long time. Mostly due to scheduling and partly to do with his overreaching and over the top approach. That said, I think he has genuinely said what he feels and not simply acted as a College Football Cheerleader. I was very pleased to see his most recent special comment toned down, but precise on facts. For in this case the facts tell the story and the story needs no embellisment. This "controversy" reminds very much of the hoopla the fanatical right stirred up this time last year re: the President indoctrinating our school children. Somehow, our children survived unscathed and maybe a few of them were inspired. The right has moved on from that battle (never seem to bring it up anymore) to fresher concerns. Like slicing and dicing the Constitution they so claim to love and telling a religious group where they can and can not learn to cook and play basketball. Take a look.
I have often said that Libertarians generally have the purest form of political philosophy. I don't agree with it, but it easy to be consistent. Keep gov't out and honor private property. Libertarians and small c conservatives should be on the front lines of fighting back the xenophobia that is currently on display. "All muslims" are no more responsible for 9/11 than "all Catholics" are responsible for molesting little boys. We don't demand that churches be built more than 4 blocks from any playground.
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Not to try to take credit for something as mind. The Catholic Church playground thing has been referenced elsewhere Daily Show / The Daily Dish etc.
I haven't had time for Keith lately either...but this is well said. I was asked a few days ago what I thought about this. I had a similar statement to your "all Muslims" and "all Catholics" argument. I just don't get the hatred and false fear.
On the other hand, when the imam of the proposed ground zero mosque says America is responsible for 9-11, then we all should pay attention.
@hbl that is not what he said. Be kind enought to provide full quote.
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