It's a Jungle out there!

Forget about using the link below to reach MSNBC!   I tried it, it took me to a page where you could choose which program you were commenting on.   I chose "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" and sent in the letter below.  Five minutes letter it was returned to me as being "undeliverable."   So evidently they've already taken down  box for his program at MSNBC.   I  forwarded a petition from BoldProgressives.org via email to some family members and friends, and it didn't make it to anyone ... don't know what is going on there.   Anyway, here is a link to a petition that worked for me:

http://act.boldprogressives.org/sign/petition_olbermann/?source=auto-e&referring_akid=2630.297888.O-yvi8

The whole thing is passing strange, and for once the overused term "outrageous" applies precisely.   What ever is going on has me flummoxed and greatly upset.  Keep your eye on this piece of news and see what develops.   If I can post from where I will be visiting, I will.   Otherwise ... see you December.   Meanwhile, keep the faith!   

My parting shot:  A pox upon Faux News and all their cohorts!

Write to MSNBC ... Facebook correction

Here is my note to MSNBC.   There is a feedback page:... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10285339


"Reinstate Keith Olbermann immediately with an apology.  It is within his constitutional right to make political donations in the forthright manner in which he did so, with full disclosure and no indication on the air as to who he supported.   If his show is not back on the air within one week, I will boycott MSNBC forever and I had been viewing it nearly 24/7.   What in the world is wrong with you?   Comcast won't want to merge or buy a channel with no viewers, which is what you will have if you don't rectify this unconscionable action immediately."



The Facebook petition is under "Let's Bring Back Keith."

AVENGE KEITH OLBERMANN!

According to Alternet, MSNBC has suspended Keith Olbermann without pay for making personal political contributions to three democrat candidates.    Two Republican broadcasters on the same channel have been making contributions to Republicans (Joe Scarborough and Pat Buchannan).   Comments on Alternet suggest that MSNBC is getting ready to merge or sell out to Comcast and is pruning their "tree" in preparation.   What a "revolting development."   I tried to post the following on Alternet, but couldn't get it to work, so am adding this blog before leaving on our trip tomorrow.   Whatever you can think of to do in Keith's behalf, please go for it.  This is just terrible!   They say there is a "Bring Back Keith" site already up on Facebook, so try that for starters.   Here is my comment to Alternet.  I will be going to Facebook next and will be watching for petitions, etc.   Write letters to MSNBC.  I fully intend to do that ASAP.   Turn off the TV (after seeing what, if anything, is said about this on MSNBC tonight).   This is Friday, so we will only get one chance to watch the evening programming.  Turn on your DVR if you're going out.

"The Comcast takeover prospect is extremely frightening.  If MSNBC is prepared to give up Keith, then I am more than prepared to give up MSNBC.   Are there no democrat billionaires to set up a new broadcasting network?  Perhaps the airwaves are already "bought up" by the corporatocracy.   Perhaps it's time to considering emigrating.  If I were younger, I would do just that.   This country could collapse overnight if malfeasance like Keith's suspension is allowed to stand.  This action demands the strongest reponse it is possible for progressives and democrats to deliver to MSNBC!  Avenge Keith!   Demand his reinstatement.   BTW, between NPR and MSNBC's recent actions, it looks like our fair and relatively truthful, if not totally unbiased, media outlets are in grave danger of extinction.  Unbiased news is already down the tubes.  Freedom of the press ... ??? ... the Constitution is being shredded before our eyes ."

GO WEST, GRANDMA, GO WEST!

Headed that way (by air) for the month of November to visit my oldest daughter, Danna, and her partner, Denis, in Las Vegas, and then to Albuquerque (Rio Rancho) to spend Thanksgiving week with my youngest daughter, Dawn, her husband, Mark, and granddaughters, Jordan and Ingrid.  Taking the AmTrak back to Newton, KS where my husband, Lou, and I will be met by a "middle" daughter, Delaine.   Will spend a night with her family in Derby, KS, and then driving the van back home to pick up our little dog, Doc, at the vet's B & B.   Probably will not be posting anything during this  "planes, trains, and automobiles" hiatus, but will get back to the "washtubs" in December.   Have a wonderful, beautiful November ... one of the most glorious months of the year (if you don't include the election) !!!