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23. Threatening to kill people isn't cool. Hell, they'll TOS ya HERE for that!

Fri Apr 6, 2012, 04:39 PM

Apr 2012

We haven't lost any ten million dollar chandeliers here at DU as a consequence of that kind of thing, but a few dim bulbs have gotten the boot from our esteemed establishment for just such behavior!

Olbermann allegedly threatened -- in a fit of likely hyperbole -- to kill certain employees, one of whom identified problems with Michael Moore's appearance on the show and another of whom leaked a photo of the "Countdown" set to the press.

I guess the non-disclosure and non-disparagement portions of the contract were the least of his problems...!

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Keith Olbermann Countersued By Current TV [View all] Freddie Stubbs Apr 2012 OP

wasn't he on doctor ordered sabbat hunter Apr 2012 #1

Yes. GoCubsGo Apr 2012 #5

Exactly but of course EVERYTHING is Keith's fault. Justice wanted Apr 2012 #8

It is never Keith's fault, every media company he has worked for has fired him without reason krawhitham Apr 2012 #10

ESPN, Fox Sports, MSNBC and now Current leftynyc Apr 2012 #15

I've lost all respect for KO. I used to watch him all the time on MSNBC almost RKP5637 Apr 2012 #17

Al Gore gave the order each time. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #28

i have an alcoholic friend.. frylock Apr 2012 #12

Yeah, I really prefer Ben Affleck's version of Keith Olbermann more than the KO version of KO. IndyJones Apr 2012 #20

Haahaha I had to go look it up! BootinUp Apr 2012 #29

Hi-fucking-larious XemaSab Apr 2012 #32

OMG that WAS funny! MADem Apr 2012 #43

How long does laragytis last? Incitatus Apr 2012 #33

A lot of throat issues that can lead a person unable to speak. My friend had trouble with Justice wanted Apr 2012 #35

Hey, just another stupid Keith defender here. My issue was the production values. calimary Apr 2012 #47

I hear exactly what you are saying. I have voiced the same things that pissed you off on other Justice wanted Apr 2012 #49

Divorces are usually contentious dixiegrrrrl Apr 2012 #2

It wasn't so much the smashing of the glass, NYCGirl Apr 2012 #3

Threatening to kill people isn't cool. Hell, they'll TOS ya HERE for that! MADem Apr 2012 #23

Such a fine observation of creating reasons to complain. Mira Apr 2012 #27

I employ people and if someone smashed a glass mug in our workplace wordpix Apr 2012 #37

Olbermann is going to lose one more time. tabatha Apr 2012 #4

Seems like Keith could use a good therapist - hope he gets one. polichick Apr 2012 #6

Keith was told that he was to do election night coverage for super tuesday and if Botany Apr 2012 #7

Agree!!! KO definitely needs a bit of help IMO!!! n/t RKP5637 Apr 2012 #18

Yes, that really hurt Current's credibility for reporting. I expect things went bad after that. freshwest Apr 2012 #31

Yah, this is going to get ugly. a kennedy Apr 2012 #9

i can't imagine people are lining up to hire a guy who is suing his former employer.. frylock Apr 2012 #14

I would like to see Randi take the spot. n/t davidwparker Apr 2012 #16

Sure, Randi is much more stable. Ian David Apr 2012 #19

LOL! mucifer Apr 2012 #22

Spitzer has it, so I thought. nt MADem Apr 2012 #24

For now, yes. But, he didn't make it on CNN and really needs to go back into politics. Randi davidwparker Apr 2012 #30

No, no, no! MADem Apr 2012 #40

Yep, it will be used against the liberal/progressive cause. And as RKP5637 Apr 2012 #26

Billo needs to watch his falafels. He's only a perverted phone call away from renewed ridicule. MADem Apr 2012 #42

Dude needs to get a grip; get over himself. Lil Missy Apr 2012 #11

I really liked Olbermann when he was on MSNBC and did not see him on Current TV, but chiffon Apr 2012 #13

Now, his wasted career is decomposing into enabling the right. alp227 Apr 2012 #21

Fortunately, CURRENT is still in the "GROW" stage. MADem Apr 2012 #25

That countersuit is a joke. If Current TV were concerned about Olbermann's absences Fool Count Apr 2012 #34

How exactly do you know no warnings were given? onenote Apr 2012 #36

Having read that complaint, the very first paragraph of it (point 1. of The Nature of Action Fool Count Apr 2012 #38

Are you an experienced attorney? onenote Apr 2012 #44

You are guessing right. I am not an attorney at all. In fact, I have not been inside Fool Count Apr 2012 #45

They had non-disclosure/non-disparagement clauses in their contracts. MADem Apr 2012 #41

This whole thing is bad for both jzodda Apr 2012 #39

I remember, during the 2008 election coverage WeekendWarrior Apr 2012 #46

Bite me, Keith. jeanmarc Apr 2012 #48