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Laurian

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16. You should read the actual lawsuit (linked from the Politico story noted above).

Thu Apr 5, 2012, 08:21 PM

Apr 2012

I know it's just one side of the story, but Keith has my support. Especially interested to read about Current's poor treatment of David Schuster, another favorite of mine.

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Keith Olbermann files suit against Current TV [View all] MindMover Apr 2012 OP

Current is already seriously strugggling. If Time Warner pulls their contracts... hlthe2b Apr 2012 #1

+1 Auggie Apr 2012 #3

The problem is that trying to have leftist media is doomed from the start. harmonicon Apr 2012 #35

Dang it all. SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2012 #2

Why, why, why did Current offer Olbermann such a lucrative contract Laurian Apr 2012 #4

Why couldn't the Miami Dolphins ever give Dan Marino the team he needed to win the SB? nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #6

While I admire KO for his work.... anti-alec Apr 2012 #5

YES +1000! Why does someone making more than SamG Apr 2012 #7

So no one should ever act on principle? harmonicon Apr 2012 #36

What then is the purpose of a contract? BOTH PARTIES MUST.... SamG Apr 2012 #37

I have no "side" here. harmonicon Apr 2012 #39

"the argument that a rich person shouldn't file a lawsuit" SamG Apr 2012 #40

It's up to the court system to determine if the lawsuit is frivolous. harmonicon Apr 2012 #41

Didn't show up for scheduled work 40 times in year? For real? gtar100 Apr 2012 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author Bodhi BloodWave Apr 2012 #44

Yes, I agree with you BigDemVoter Apr 2012 #17

+1 jade3000 Apr 2012 #18

I guess the gloves are off. marble falls Apr 2012 #8

Keith, I love you... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2012 #9

Very incisive comment. SamG Apr 2012 #11

KO helped me through some the tough bush years -- but Jeeeeez, it's time to grow up. Hoyt Apr 2012 #10

I Agree with Keith! mckara Apr 2012 #12

I doubt he could work for himself without quitting or getting fired by himself Siwsan Apr 2012 #13

This is why you should always do a background check before you hire somebody tularetom Apr 2012 #14

I'm wondering if you read the lawsuit? I've read up through page seven, 1monster Apr 2012 #33

The lawsuit is his version of what went wrong. randome Apr 2012 #34

good luck finding another gig, chandelier.. frylock Apr 2012 #15

You should read the actual lawsuit (linked from the Politico story noted above). Laurian Apr 2012 #16

Ugh his ego takes up its own row on a plane. Fearless Apr 2012 #19

the comments cement my opinion of politico. eom ellenfl Apr 2012 #20

I have a couple of problems with Keith's attempt to find "justice". no_hypocrisy Apr 2012 #21

"After Being Enticed to Leave MSNBC" Huh? SadPanda Apr 2012 #22

We the People are the media now Mosaic Apr 2012 #23

and KO will be making the same money as we do as bloggers? I don't think he'll go for that. wordpix Apr 2012 #26

..and they were mean to me and... JNelson6563 Apr 2012 #24

Pretty snarky lawsuit high density Apr 2012 #25

poor Keith, million$ per year + not showing up for work = not enough for him wordpix Apr 2012 #27

The guy is a jerk, was a jerk and will continue to be a jerk. Beacool Apr 2012 #28

I have no problem with Olbermann sticking it to Gore; Keith spoke out against the bush admin far Tom Ripley Apr 2012 #29

Republicans will make Keith the face of tort reform alp227 Apr 2012 #30

I think the name of KO's company is, unfortunately, telling. Seeking Serenity Apr 2012 #31

"Empire?'' ugh, that says it all wordpix Apr 2012 #38

I like Keith but he needs to go away for a while ... bayareaboy Apr 2012 #32

Wow, a 5-year contract. Major Hogwash Apr 2012 #43