Olbermann suspended indefinitely

[SeattleUte]

People do such stupid things. Did he think no one would find out? God help me from this kind of hubris. You can google someone and find out how they donated. At least Eliot Spitzer didn't use a credit card.

[NorthwestUteFan]

Except he is suspended "without pay."

Perhaps. If he is back in a week I will stand by my assertion.

Then again, perhaps MSNBC is tired of snark and sarcasm replacing actual thoughtful discourse and needed a convenient excuse to clear the books.

I will be doubly surprised if MSNBC actually hires a minority to a prime-time slot (and NO, Rachel Maddow does not count as a minority).

[NorthwestUteFan]

At least Eliot Spitzer didn't use a credit card.

He could have paid by check. That worked (not so well) for Springer...

[NorthwestUteFan]

If the first amendment is relevant at all I've got a lot more studying to do.

Corect me if I am wrong, but as I understand it the 1st Amendment solely applies to the government passing a law banning his speech, but NOT to a private company determining what speech is allowed in the workplace.

We can't be put in prison for saying things, but our employers are within their fire us for speech.

[UtahDan]

I'm too lazy to do the research, but how do contributions to campaigns function in the context of the first amendment? There's got to be a ton of relevant case law

What is up with your avatar and the title above it?

[il Padrino Ute]

Olberhack should be allowed to donate to whomever he wants to donate, but I think it's hilarious what has happened to him.

[old_gregg]

What is up with your avatar and the title above it?

The two are unrelated. It would make me a lot more interesting if i was a skinhead, but the avatar is rancid, the soundtrack to my youth.

[creekster]

the soundtrack to my youth.

Ummm, I think you are still in your youth.

[frank ryan]

The two are unrelated. It would make me a lot more interesting if i was a skinhead, but the avatar is rancid, the soundtrack to my youth.

Let's Go is still one of my favorite albums. Viva Bay Area punk rock!

[Bjorn Turoque]

Maybe MSNBC is figuring out a way to get rid of him without having to buy out his contract.

[New Mexican Disaster]

The two are unrelated. It would make me a lot more interesting if i was a skinhead, but the avatar is rancid, the soundtrack to my youth.

Hey I had white and delightsome first. I think.

[il Padrino Ute]

Hey I had white and delightsome first. I think.

I'm pretty sure you did. Camleish is trying to gravy train off you.

[NorthwestUteFan]

I was flipping channels last night and learned something surprising.

Apparently MSNBC defines the word 'Indefinitely' as meaning 'Three Days, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (for on-air Talent with M-F shows)'