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62. Agreed, and sorry to see KO go. But he didn't do the GOP coverage, so when Current TV says:

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Apr 2012

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Current has a fundamental obligation to deliver news programming with a progressive perspective that our viewers can count on being available daily - especially now, during the presidential election campaign.

Keith let down his end of the deal. He gave reasons, said things were not good enough, etc., but Current TV lost out on that opportunity. They could not afford to not have someone during later this year.

I really enjoy KO's style on MSNBC, and his support for OWS and other causes. He was no more abrasive to me than the RW pundits. He seemed to have had traditional Democratic Party values in his heart and was honest, I believe.

He has made a lot of money and has a full private life now. What he was expecting of a network that doesn't have the same resources as other cable news shows, IDK. Current TV has been struggling to get enough venues. What is didn't need was to continue missing out on these regular political events.

Olbermann really wanted a chance to do his show, his way, all the time, you can't do when you are working for someone else. I thought that he was the most powerful addition to Current TV. But I disagree strongly with KO attacking Current TV. Because the RW loves this and it's not helpful to the left.

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Al Gore: Why We Fired Keith Olbermann [View all] Bozita Apr 2012 OP

Now THAT is how you make a classy statement. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #1

I Love Olbermann liberalmike27 Apr 2012 #14

Agreed. Myrina Apr 2012 #49

Agreed, and sorry to see KO go. But he didn't do the GOP coverage, so when Current TV says: freshwest Apr 2012 #62

I think he was expecting to be the "big cheese" center of the universe CBGLuthier Apr 2012 #75

that's really weak bigtree Apr 2012 #2

If only Keith had some sort of past we could learn from. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #3

Olbermann has lawyered up tularetom Apr 2012 #6

Gore still has his network bigtree Apr 2012 #13

...and millions of dollars. XemaSab Apr 2012 #18

Yeah, and what a reputation it is tularetom Apr 2012 #19

at least three of those networks don't deserve defending against Keith bigtree Apr 2012 #21

he quit NBC, according to Rachel Maddow and it;s reported that he was negotiating to be released bettyellen Apr 2012 #24

He's got a great reputation with me. A problem with authority? Hissyspit Apr 2012 #25

Perhaps he could obliviously Apr 2012 #47

Maybe a Web Video Blog liberalmike27 Apr 2012 #53

wish he'd take this change with more dignity. Voice for Peace Apr 2012 #28

and many millions of dollars... dionysus Apr 2012 #61

I think the operative sentence is this one: Warpy Apr 2012 #20

I figured his absenses played a big part in the firing bigtree Apr 2012 #23

Yes, it was pure corporate obfuscation Warpy Apr 2012 #41

Petulance is not an attractive quality for an adult. SoCalDem Apr 2012 #50

I think that is where it is at also. There have been many absenses. We were told jwirr Apr 2012 #45

exactly. the letter says absolutely nthing. a tiny press release. robinlynne Apr 2012 #26

Actually, Gore was careful not to say that. snot Apr 2012 #66

In an integrity pissing match, Gore has a water cannon and Olbermann can't even carry a water pistol CBGLuthier Apr 2012 #76

This doesn't really tell me much at all. Not sure what to think. nt Quixote1818 Apr 2012 #4

I wonder, too. CTyankee Apr 2012 #11

Same here...says nothing,really, about the split. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2012 #12

Same here - leaves me saying "huh?" polichick Apr 2012 #17

Keith is clearly a pill to work with as echoed by many of his former colleagues. AtomicKitten Apr 2012 #5

true mdmc Apr 2012 #9

... Exen Trik Apr 2012 #7

Too late. Google is watching you... freshwest Apr 2012 #60

People will read into this whatever they want aint_no_life_nowhere Apr 2012 #8

It boils down to this quaker bill Apr 2012 #10

KO may be a prima donna and a PITA... Deep13 Apr 2012 #15

Deep 13 LoisB Apr 2012 #30

Translation: Nevernose Apr 2012 #16

I think KO is looking for a bigger spotlight for his ego Life Long Dem Apr 2012 #22

I'm shocked that Keith Olbermann is difficult to work with. He always seems so mellow and laid-back. Ian David Apr 2012 #27

Hang on a second. Bladian Apr 2012 #63

They knew what they were getting when they hired him. Ian David Apr 2012 #65

Which is why SATIRical Apr 2012 #77

Unfortunately, you may be correct. n/t Ian David Apr 2012 #79

They'll love Spitzer. He won't rock the boat too much Justice4allofus Apr 2012 #29

Considering Spitzer's past... regnaD kciN Apr 2012 #35

Spitzer did far more about reining in corporate power cali Apr 2012 #38

A spot on post that bolsters your credibility! JNelson6563 Apr 2012 #52

it has nothing to do with rocking the boat, Current's problem was Keith not showing upfor Work JI7 Apr 2012 #55

I'm afraid much of the rest of the Current line-up is a snooze. Vinca Apr 2012 #31

One thing youse seem to have forgotten about Olbermann meow2u3 Apr 2012 #32

"Philosophical Differences"... KharmaTrain Apr 2012 #33

It's like Keith has been in a slow motion nervous breakdown. SunSeeker Apr 2012 #34

If only Gore had put as much effort into contesting the Supreme Court's decision re: Gore v Bush nt Cheap_Trick Apr 2012 #36

like fucking what exactly? Do tell. cali Apr 2012 #39

Gore fought it all the way to the Supreme Court Canuckistanian Apr 2012 #43

Yeah, he should have called for armed revolution! Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #64

Um, how do you propose he should have contested a SCOTUS decision? NYC Liberal Apr 2012 #68

Being fired means he can land somewhere else besides the top guest on .... marble falls Apr 2012 #37

I don't get it - the title of this piece doesn't correspond to its content at all. Fool Count Apr 2012 #40

"As we move toward this summer's political conventions and the general election in the fall,... Hatchling Apr 2012 #42

I don't think we have heard the last of Keith. He will surface somewhere. totodeinhere Apr 2012 #44

"Speak truth to power." originalpckelly Apr 2012 #46

classy statement. reading between the lines, Al was saying... IamK Apr 2012 #48

Nice statement pretty much says it all ... KO doesn't "play well with others". Raine Apr 2012 #51

That really doesn't explain anything JonLP24 Apr 2012 #54

Explains every thing. Tripod Apr 2012 #59

I'm guessing "respect, openness, collegiality, and loyalty" are not K.O.'s strong points... Amerigo Vespucci Apr 2012 #56

They're not Joel Hyatt's strong suits, either, Amerigo. Hyatt is a co-signer of Gore's letter. pacalo Apr 2012 #70

Didn't know that... Amerigo Vespucci Apr 2012 #71

Joel Hyatt has much history with really ugly terminations, including one of the landmark Bluenorthwest Apr 2012 #57

I am done with current newfie11 Apr 2012 #58

Another possible explanation... rwsanders Apr 2012 #67

"Respect, openness, collegiality, and loyalty to our viewers." Frankly, I want to gag pacalo Apr 2012 #69

Love KO and will always repect him... tex-wyo-dem Apr 2012 #72

It's very obvious what happened... dsharp88 Apr 2012 #73

I have a feeling that it is not that Current is a "smaller" operation. I have a feeling that they Hissyspit Apr 2012 #80

And the hate radio kings A wise Man Apr 2012 #74

Look for Olbermann To Be on Russia Today or Al Jazeera Yavin4 Apr 2012 #78

This really says very little... Spazito Apr 2012 #81

Olbermann will lose to Al in a public opinion poll every day of the week. His history Pisces Apr 2012 #82

I am really disappointed in Keith. Flame away - I don't care. But the truth is jillan Apr 2012 #83

A have to agree. Ganja Ninja Apr 2012 #85

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Apr 2012 #84

Aw kctim Apr 2012 #86