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Keith Olbermann's Fear of... You Know
The following is an interview with MSNBC's Keith Olbermann about his recent criticism of Hillary Clinton and her remarks regarding the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. (Video shown above.) Based on his performance in this video, Olbermann was recently cast as a gynecologist who chastises Erica Kane on All My Children.
My pleasure. I've always enjoyed reading The Huffington Post. Is Arianna coming by soon?
Uh... yeah. She'll be here. I think she's just out... getting her feet scraped. Let's get started, shall we?Of course.
I'd like to talk about your recent commentary on Hillary Clinton's remarks about RFK's assassination--Don't say that! Are you insane? What is wrong with you?
I'm sorry?Don't you understand that we are living in times of political and racial hatred? You cannot use that word in this America.
You mean "assassination"?I'm warning you! You're no better than Senator Clinton. I can't believe you would invoke a national nightmare in a time when there is a fear -- unspoken but vivid and terrible -- that our again troubled land and fractured political landscape might target a black man running for president!
Jesus. America scares the hell out of you, doesn't it, Keith?Just wait until your irresponsible comments set off some edgy, gun-toting, NASCAR-watching racist to murder Senator Obama and take away this battered nation's last chance at salvation! A nation yearning to breathe free -- silenced forever! Is that what you want?
Surely you don't believe that the word assas----Watch it!
...Sorry. The "A" word. Surely you don't think that alone would trigger an attempt on Senator Obama's life?All I'm saying is America is going through a faze right now. A seething, blood-thirsty, cross-burning, MSNBC-ignoring faze. Senator Obama's very life is in jeopardy and we all need to measure our words carefully. And when I say "we" I mean "you".
Aren't you and others in the media merely using this issue to not only force Senator Clinton out, but also drum up phony concern over Obama's safety?Barack Obama's safety should be of the utmost concern to everyone who cares about the future of this country. He is a black man. In America. Do I gotta spell it out? He lives in fear every waking moment of his life. If I were black, I'd be afraid to walk past a Bed Bath & Beyond for fear of running into Americans buying white sheets.
Look, Keith, just because you yourself receive numerous death threats...No, I... [Pause.] Yes, I get a few.
I'm told they're in the thousands.Well, when you've been on the air as long as--
Per week.I wouldn't know. I have someone read my mail.
The same person who tastes your food?Look, I don't see what this has to do with Senator Clinton's egregious comments.
I'm just trying to figure out why you think America is on the verge of a murderous rampage at the mere mention of assassination.I told you not to say that word! Christ, you are playing with fire!
By the way, what was that popping noise in the background during your TV rant? It occurs at 1:38 into the video. You even flinched. Did you think you were being shot at?Don't patronize me. This is a very real-- [Suddenly drops to the floor.] Aaaahhh! Hit the deck!
I just clicked my pen. What is the matter with you?Oh... Sorry, but I'm not used to being in a fly-over state.
I think the media is making a ridiculous interpretation of Hillary's remarks about RFK'S assas----Ah, ah, ah! Don't you dare!
Actually, I'm thinking of using another "A" word here. No wonder they booted your ass off ESPN. Take a hike, Murrow.
Fine. Tell Arianna I'm sorry I missed her. And tell her she still has my chafing-dish.
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