Keith Olbermann: "Cold Blooded Killers" Comment

[jays2474]

The thing that I cant stand about Olberman isnt that I completely disagree with him politically.It is that the guy is an asshole.He actualy thins he's intelligent.He is to the left what Oreilly is to the right.A small difference though that bill o would not ever insult the troops.To be fair niether would 99.9% of the left wing media.But in OLbermans mind he is really smarter than anyone out there.Even his fellow leftist

[Silvertaker]

Quoted from your video description: "Even if we take Keith Olbermann at his word, that US troops are not what he meant, his meaning is still clear: That US troops have a leaders that are guilty of war crimes." <-- yes, and? That much is and has been obvious since we began the illegal invasion of Iraq. Do you actually question the truth of this fact? If so, just stop commenting until you educate yourself.

[texasvanity]

@truthfromabove,

..Continued

I think it is clear that you wouldn't know a terrorist if one kicked you in the nuts and then bought you a drink. I think it's clear that you don't know what I am grateful for or what has shaped my mind. Your friends were killed by whomever decided to do it. You'll never know, and they'd still be alive if bush hadn't signed the order to send them there. It is clear you are one of bush's athletic supporters, and that makes you look really silly. That's it.

[texasvanity]

@truthfromabove,

What you think means absolutely dick as far as I'm concerned. You're certainly entitled to your opinions but they're like assholes, everybody has one and they all stink. I learned of honor and duty in the Corps, and the Iraq war was and is not honorable by any measure. I didn't agree with gw bush's government. I do not respect anyone who killed civilians, in uniform or otherwise.

[capevideo]

Liberal wind bag. Just check out the ratings. MSNBC is in the tanks because of a-holes like this.

[dev1953]

Where is the football commentary?

[snookaholic95]

Our troops fight for our safety and sacrifice their limbs, or lives;only to come back and be treated like dirt. Minorities get top notch health care while a U.S. soldier gets poor treatment. How dare this moron call them cold-blooded killers, as they fight the groups that want to destroy America.

[texasvanity]

snookaholic95, get real will you?

You know damn well that our troops are not protecting us from any real threat in Iraq. Saddam Hussein had no WMD's and was in no way connected to the 9/11 attacks. Only the dumbasses who voted for bush believe that drivel.

If anyone destroys America it will be ignorant ass conservative/republicans.

[snookaholic95]

texasvanity, of course that makes sense. they just somehow are shot "not protecting us from any real threat."

[texasvanity]

The overwhelming majority of casualties within our military are the result of IED encounters and not gunshot wounds. Those IED's are planted by people who do not want our troops occupying their country under the false pretense of saving the world from terrorism. Also, those IED's planted in the gound in a country 7,000 miles away from the US is not a threat to you or me, here at home.

Our troops are dying for a bullshit religious crusade and oil, period.

[truthfromabove]

the dumbass people that voted for Bush are the majority, and they re-elected him. So STFU. Liberal fag

[texasvanity]

@truthfromabove,

The dumbass people who voted for bush, which I'm sure includes you, were brainwashed by the lies of the criminal redneck administration. The only reason that assclown got elected is because his brother was governor of Florida. They stifled any opposition to bush's criminal, racist, white Christian crusade into Iraq for oil, by callin us "un-American" and saying that we were somehow "helping the terrorists."

[truthfromabove]

I feel bad for you. I dont know where you get your info from, but of the two of us it is pretty clear who is brainwashed.

but if you want to name call...... you are a liberal, gay fag, America hating, tree hugging, baby killing, transvestite.

That sums up the Democratic party right? just as much as your republican thoughts.

[texasvanity]

@truthfromabove,

I can tell you where I DON'T get my information from, and that's FOX false news. They are a bunch of lying , right-wing nuts who know that their viewers are stupid enough to believe the lies they tell. If you have some proof that refutes my claims about the Iraq war being a buch of bullshit, then post it. Otherwise close your hole.

[truthfromabove]

Lets look at the facts leading up to the decision.1st Saddam showed he is the kind of person that would undoubtedly use WMD ex; He killed around 40K Iranians and Kurds in the 80s. 2nd our intelligence along with our 2 greatest allies (Britain and Israel) believed he posses WMDs.3rd when asked if we could go in and check, Saddam acted shady and stalled(the actions of someone hiding something). Now in hindsight was it the wrong decision? yes, but A democrat could have made the same wrong decision.

[texasvanity]

@truthfromabove,

Ok youngster, lets do take a hard look act the FACTS prior to the lies about and invasion of Iraq. 1st Saddam undoubtedly showed that he was a the leader of a country who was at war with Iran at the time and used what means he had to fight the war, including chemical weapons supplied by the USA. 2nd our intelligence was completely fabricated, and lied about by Britain and Israel because they supported a hasty invasion without proof of WMDs.

[truthfromabove]

The U.S. has always sold weapons to countries fighting our enemies. (Both Democrats and republicans) What info was fabricated? show me a legit source that says all three countries made up info? they might have all the info they needed but i dont remember anyone saying they had proof of fabricated documents. And Saddam did deny Inspectors some what and claimed they were U.S. spies. Did bush want war? i think so, but where was the democratic party to go against him? they didnt say shit at the time

[texasvanity]

@truthfromabove,

That the US has always sold weapons to any country with the money to buy them from us, including our so-called enemies is testament to the folly of US foreign policy. We've created all our enemies since the end of WWII. I don't have to provide any proof of fabricaterd intelligence on Iraq having WMD's. The fact that our troops have been there for 7 years and haven't come across anything remotely resembling a WMD is proof enough.

[texasvanity]

@truthfromabove,

The Democrats who voted for the use of force in Iraq only did so because they were lied to about the reasons for going to war, by bush. They thought they were voting for legitimate intel. After that, the republicans labeled anyone opposed to the bullshit war as "unAmerican" and "helping the terrorists." bush even ignored the war protesters.

[texasvanity]

@truthfromabove,

One last thing. We here in the US will not benefit from lower gas prices as a result of the Iraq war, because that wasn't the point of starting it. The point was profit for bush and his oil corp buddies. The war benefitted the CEO's of oil corps and defense contractors like the redneck, Christian crusader Erik Prinz, CEO of the murdering Blackwater company, or the head of Hallibuton(Chee-nee) and KBR. It's sad you aren't smart enough to see this, but most republicans aren't.

[truthfromabove]

You obviously are stuck in your mind set, which leads me to believe there is no real reason to keep this argument gong, but one thing, you need to watch who you call murderers. I had a lot of friends at black water, and they were not murderers, some of them were murdered and bodies were violated. You need to quit with the way you talk, when i meet people like you in person and i tell them my stance they usually dont have the gull to call my friends murderers.

[texasvanity]

My mindet on this matter is shaped by the facts about the war in Iraq. It was and is a bullshit lie. There's no proof otherwise. If you have some proof that defies my position, please post it? If you know your friends aren't murderers then I obviously wasn't talking about them. Your friends were killed by people who had likely lost loved ones to US bombs, brutal house raids, or checkpoint and convoy shootings. Think about that.

[truthfromabove]

What i think is you are a ungrateful American, that didnt learn anything in his time in the Corps. You should be ashamed of yourself and the fact that you represent the uniform. You dont have to agree with the Gov. But the slandering of troops you do would even make that slut Polosi step back. I think it is clear you are a terrorist supporter, and that makes you my enemy and Americas enemy. Your mind is shaped by stupidity and hate. My friends were killed by terrorists, thats it.

[texasvanity]

@truthfromabove,

We can fundamentally disagree on this and be done with it though. I am a Marine and most people I meet are rather shocked to learn that I fully do not support the Iraq lie or anyone serving there voluntarily. Nothing they're doing or have done in Iraq is protectimg me and mine from any real threat. Any who have served and died there did so not in vain, but at least for corporate profit. People disagree with me and leave it at that, you have the gull to do the same.

[texasvanity]

@truthfromabove,

Continued...

3rd, the UN weapons inspectors were assigned to check Iraq for WMD's but were pulled out by the bush crime family before they could conclude that there were no WMD's. Saddam complied with the weapons inspectors but bush was afraid they would conclude that there were no WMD's and kill his plans for invasion. Remember how bush spent the entire year of 2002 trying to make a bullshit case for war in Iraq?

[truthfromabove]

So now it is to you, notice i didnt have to say my personal feelings about the Democratic party (90% of your arguments are opinion). I put down what was believed, was our intel wrong? yes, but so was our 2 greatest allies, that doesnt happen to often. but it did, you can claim oil all you want, but we have not benefited in oil from being over there at all yet. Prices have only gone up. I would honestly like to hear a good thought out argument back.

[texasvanity]

@truthfromabove,

You saw the end result of re-electing tht piece of shit bush didn't you? When he left office our economy as well as our reputation throughout the world were in ruins. This bullshit lie of a war in Iraq did it all. Fuck bush, his whole redneck, criminal cracker ass family, and any American out there who was ignorant enough to have voted for his bitch ass.

Now piss off, conservative, chickenhawk cunt

[dannicus617]

Keith Olbermann is the biggest phony ever

[stormtiger39]

olberman is full of shit,he meant what he said.He can burn in hell alongside pat roberson.

[amnah10000]

I agree with him!!

[lou737]

This guy is pure white trash. Low grade moran.

[steelersguy74]

He wasn't referring to soldiers, he was referring to the contractors who are abusing Iraqi civilians (like Blackwater) whom Bush subsidized with OUR tax dollars!

[smowkdaddy]

Olberman, you are a cold blooded b^^^h! Your a disgrace to America!

[cocobear33]

keith olbermann is a fucking moron , he sucks and his ratings prove it , not a lot of people take this fool serious , he does nothing but spew the same bull shit everyday

[rukadore]

HEY! Don't call Keith Olbermann a moron. You've offended every moron in the country.

[chieuhoi88]

waterboarding is torture?!? i'm sorry but no actual physical pain is involved its an entirely psychological method of frightening the subject into thinking he may die which is tantamount to a back rub for terrorists who are willing to blow themselves up to kill innocent civilians and military targets alike without regard,go fuck yourself bitch if one of these so-called victims of torture got a hold of you you'd find urself in a basement somewhere getting beheaded in front of a video camera.

[streetswell]

Talk to me when someone subjects you to simulated drowning.

[Sinist3r666]

forget simulated drowning if any of the terrorist groups could get their hands on you, think more along the lines of video taped beheading, a version of chinese water torture is a gift comparatively.. it's war, most of you pansy asses can't handle what real war is, why don't you pick up a history book detailing any conflict from this century to battles detailed in some of the earliest history including the bible(fall of jericho), you'll see war is not pretty but it is what must be done to win..

[streetswell]

I love it when right-wingers get so tough and patriotic from the safety of their CPU. Chickenhawks like you never seem to get it that we're supposed to be better than the people we fight. If we abandon our values the minute they are tested, we abandon everything that makes America worth fighting for.

[Sinist3r666]

I spent 16 months in iraq, and served my country in the army for 12 years, I have more toughness and patriotism in my left pinky finger than you have in total. We need to win the war, not take the 'moral high ground'. It's people like you that decry dropping the atomic bombs on Japan saving tens of thousands of american casualities and ending WWII or fire bombing of Dresden which crushed German war industry but killed 40,000. Is all that terrible? Yes but it's WAR, terrible things happen.

[Sinist3r666]

I'd rather see terrorist heads roll, so these fuckers see what happens to them when they mess with america, and decide to never do it again. You rather hold their hand and play pattycake with them. That's why people like me defend your freedom and people like you sit back in america, commiserating the plight of the poor terrorists who want to destroy you, your family, and your freedoms.

[nzhelo]

it seems that no matter how much fire power america has they still cant win there war of terror. Look at the american war in vietnam. Locals 1 America 0

Dude you are pushing water up hill with a rake. When will you people realise that this is a war that is not ment to be won. The only people that are winning are your fat cat private contractors. Do you think its their family getting killed for their own self wealth.

Your buddies are dying for no reason

[streetswell]

Al-Qaeda never had a better recruitment tool than the Abu Ghraib photos. Plus, the recently released torture memos show pretty conclusively that such tactics as waterboarding weren't even that effective in terms of mining information.

[nzhelo]

The bible is only a story dick head.

"why don't you pick up a history book detailing any conflict from this century"

And they all involve the war mongering empire of America.

Freedom, you have no idea what freedom is

[cimed8085]

An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind...

[skeeter23451]

KO is a loser..he has problems with voices in his head....take yer prozac KO they will go away...such a hateful attitude...God Bless OUR troops..and KO..Don't quit yer day job!!

[joshatkins94]

"Even if we take Keith Olbermann at his word, that US troops are not what he meant, his meaning is still clear: That US troops have a leaders that are guilty of war crimes."

Um... he is.

Bush ordered waterboarding

Waterboarding = Torture

Torture = War crime

It's really pretty simple: he defied the founding values of America, and broke US and international law.

It's time to prosecute.

[odengren4487]

he is antiamerican. part of the left wing idiots the ex soviet marxist call them. boycott this news channel.

[n66178]

the person who made this video took his words way out of context, obviously. don't you love it when people twist words around to hear what they want to support how they feel?

[good4fx]

People wake up!!! Keith Olbermann is the real patriot who has the guts to stand up to all these crooks who call themselves patriots and kiss the butt to whomever pays them

[crazyed4]

How can you say this guy is a patriot. This asshole needs to be deported. It's fuck-heads like Olbermann who don't have the guts to do what these people he calls cold-blooded killers. Because of them he can sit on his fat-ass and trash America anytime he feels like. Yeah, patriot may ass.

[parker2041]

What a douche bag.

[bluesmoke9]

I do like how KO puts "special comment" on the screen when he go's off on a rant. It always makes he think it's a "special comment" from the back of a "short bus."

[assman1998]

Haha yeah, I think he should wear a white bike helmet while he goes on these ridiculous rants.

[bluesmoke9]

I can't tell if KO is just trying to jack ratings with the crazy statements he makes or if he actually believes them. I'd stick to sports if I were him.

[yurriah]

all claims with zero evidence! Thought and extreme left are an oxymoron.

[klrdotorg]

How many examples of Keith Olbermann being an overbearing hypocrite do we need to see? His well written, clearly enunciated dramatic rants have one problem - the foundation is based on pure crap.

[billy040555]

FBI can't tie Bin Laden/Al-queada to 9/11 So why Afgh/Iraq? oil/opium for the Elite! American troops are not dieing for freedem but for profits.America hasn't been in a true war since 1812 that wasen't set up by the bankers for profits.

[j996693]

I agree war detroys peoples morals and lives killing someone never leaves your mind. but I wouldnt call any ameican soldier a cold blooded killer thats too strong of a word.But his words are the truth like or not.

[Urbania05]

Please.

[gamingeagle19]

But on closer look, his wording also suggests that these "cold-blooded killers" further their agenda. It almost sounds like he was saying that the troops kill civilians in order to further bush's and others plans. But considering he also defended Rosie when she definitely insulted the troops maybe it's how he really feels. He's still an asshole.

[gamingeagle19]

He's most likely referring to the politicians but that is still too far. To say that we have murdered innocent civilians just to further political goals is just horrible.

[timdaughte]

Everything Olberman said is accurate. We created this mess. We will be tried as war criminals. Bush is responsible. Impeach.

[Urbania05]

Inept.

[Gandhus]

"Mr. Bush at long last has it not dawned on you that the America you have now created includes cold blooded killers who will kill people to achieve their political objectives. They are those in or formerly in your employ who may yet be charged some day with war crimes."

Reading (and listening) Comprehension Quiz

Q. - Who are the 'killers' in the quote above?

A. - THOSE IN OR FORMERLY IN BUSH'S EMPLOY WHO KILL PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR POLITICAL GOALS.

This quote does not refer to US troops.

[j996693]

I just noticed that if your employed the troops would be getting paid.

[woodstockSJ]

hey gurnsi, if you don't feel comfortable to stand behind our troops, you are more than welcome standing in front of them.

[GurnSi]

Hey GRUNT: should I call you a TRAITOR+COWARD?

While you oaf HIDE in Iraq at the taxpayers' expense, the Constitution is being GANG-RAPED

You DESERTED

BUSH and Neocon-Nazis whoop it up at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., thanks to you yellowbelly

You swore to uphold & defend the CONSTITUTION

A CHIMP's order cannot be legal

But you redneck hillbilly shitferbrains gullible asswipe RETREATED

You must only obey legal orders

You FAILED in your duties

Your DUTY was to tackle Nazi INSURGENCY in the White House

[GurnSi]

Military men are DUMB - STUPID ANIMALS to be used as pawns in foreign policy

THEY know what you are

Now you know the Neocons are laughing at you

Wake up!

Only YOU don't know what you are!

Words of HENRY KISSINGER, Conservative Hawk; ex-Sgt US Army; US Secretary of State 1973-7; National Security Advisor 1969-75; reported to Pulitzer Prize journalists Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein by General A.Haig, "The Final Days",1976,Ch.14

WE know what you are: gullible cannon-fodder they want OUT of USA ;-D

[GurnSi]

Why should some poor slob want to risk his life?

All you have to do is tell them they are being ATTACKED, and denounce peacemakers for lack of PATRIOTISM and exposing us to DANGER

People can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders: that is easy

Common people don't want war

It's a simple matter to drag people along, whether it's a DEMOCRACY, REPUBLIC, fascist dictatorship or communist

It works the same in any country [USA too]

Leaders determine the policy

-Nazi boss Goering,Nuremberg '45

[hogsonquads]

yea fuck you keith olbermann! You dont like them fighting for your freedom then get the fuck out and move to iran were theres no freedom!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[n8dross]

Convert or die that soldier said it perfectly! Fuck Keith Olbermann!

[63action]

Think you need to listen to brain-dead rant again. Here are a few clues to help you along, Blackwater is a company. "Merciless mercenary" refers to people, most of whom are former U.S. military. And of course, when we are hunting for OBL in Afghanistan, Saddam would do his utmost to help us out in Iraq. I'm sure you are a genious in your own mind so all these should be easy to figure out.

[z8it]

He clearly did "meant" Blackwater .

The clue was the "merciless mercenaries" comment Einstein.

Big difference between getting OBL in Afgan. and occupying Iraq.

So, I think that YOU are

"lying liked a weasel to get away from backlash of his stupidity."

"liked" ...really?

[scarecrow027]

That's why they call it PMSNBC. Keith O's just mad because he's not replacing Jay Leno.

[Alentonsus]

he's not talking about US troops u idiot...

[catcherinred]

Terrorism in Iraq is now Bush's fault? HAHAHA this guy is a fucking retard.

[jjoshaugh]

Before Bush's invasion, No Al queda or terrorism training camps in Iraq.

After bush's invasion and Bush's "Plan" of dissolving all the police army and governmental infrastructure and watching what happened, Iraq is crawling with both.

[z8it]

He's talking about those lawless, murdering bastards in Bush's private army - BLACKWATER !

You lying treasonous Son of a bitch!

I just hope there's enough rope left when justice is served to hang Collaborators LIKE YOU!

[63action]

No he did not meant Blackwater. He would have said it the first time......the "eloquent orater" that he is. The coward didn't even have the balls to stand behind what he said, lying liked a weasel to get away from backlash of his stupidity.

[PoliticalssIdiot]

The troops, as well as Cabinet. Bush is Commander In Chief after all. The troops are deployed by him as well as Petraeus and other US Military Commanders.

[richardhutnik]

Who are in Bush's "employ"?

[GstateBALLER925]

his administration... the troops are not employed by him, they are under military orders.

[jcraider31]

Who do you think gives us our orders? THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF, or as your boy Olby would say Idiot in chief. Thats the thing people like you don't understand. When you insult our president your insulting our boss, that is why you can't have it both ways with the "I support the troops, I just don't support this war".

[GstateBALLER925]

well you dont make the rules. if we want to support the troops, but not the war, we have that option. that is why we live in america. that is why i dont get some people... why do they want to dictate other peoples opinions? if we want to think a certain way, let us. its none of your damn business. i live in america, and im aloud to have an opinion about this war, and it doesnt mean i hate the troops.

[miswart]

Context? When did he associate "cold-blooded killers" with TROOPS. I missed it. Perhaps you could transcribe his piece so I can see the verifiability of your statement that Keith Olberman called the troops "cold-blooded killers."

[SuperFlyNB]

He is talking about the Administration and Blackwater...not the TROOPS...Keith has had nothing but respect for troops put in harm's way. He has repeated this over and over again... And as usual, Keith is right

[NeoAriaKokoschka]

His remarks are indicative of BlackWater, their shooting of Iraqi civilians, and "Bush administration" for exporting these blood suckers under the banner of US to engage in such acts. Translation: He was NOT referring to the US troops in any shape or form.

Talking about anatomy of smear campaign. I can care less if you put forth a constructive criticism of his garbage show, but you keep quoting out of context and we'll flag your channel to oblivion.

[sebroadie]

Keith was talking about the pentagon and Bush's administration, not the troops. Pay closer attention.

[humanedomain]

wait .. confusion here

hes reading from a script so he is quoting someone w/ that "cold blooded killer" line?

ah i cant keep up w/ all the news and fake news anymore

an honest reply plz / thx! ^^

[PoliticalssIdiot]

Is Dick Cheney the cold blooded killer? Keith Olbermann should explain.

[shoogie06]

B.S. Complete B.S. Bush is doing a horrible job. Why do people still defend him. The economy is shit. We're in quagmire in Iraq. He never caught Bin Laden. He didn't even really try. Taliban is gaining power in Afghanistan. And he wants to start shit in Iran! And your critical of Olberman. He's one of the few trying to get the troops help and not just sending wounded soldiers back into combat. He's talking about Bush and his Cabinet, not the troops.

[digibal235]

I saw this. It never occurred to me to associate "cold-blooded killers" with the troops. I took it to mean, Rumsfeld, Wolfawitz, Chenny, et. al.

Why does the right, so hate the troops that when the phrase "cold-blooded killers" they automatically associate it with them?

Pretty telling.

[w0033944]

With respect to "ponyboy316", that's a very blunt comment, and, of course, soldiers are expected to refuse to commit war crimes if they are able to.

Of course, every right-wing commentator is jumping on Olbermann in the knowledge that gullible right-wingers will be convinced by their accusations about his motives.

[nanquan491]

God bless the troops!

[cetnikz]

actually ponyboy313 if you remeber the Nuremberg trails it was ruled by London Charter of the International Military Tribunal that "The fact that a person acted pursuant to order of his Government or of a superior does not relieve him from responsibility under international law, provided a moral choice was in fact possible to him." Remeber the Americans and Brits used this against nazis down to the common private in the army.America would not let this happen who will stop them

[bgtrocchia]

He wasn't calling US troops the killers, although fighting is a soldier's job. He was referring to the Bush Administration's support for its own agenda even at the cost of innocent lives.

[ponyboy316]

Soldiers follow orders, even the smart ones, regardless of how illegal, immoral or unethical the orders are. Blame then falls on those who issued the orders.

[ponyboy316]

Ummm, hate to break it to you but... Cold blooded killers are exactly what soldiers are TRAINED TO BE! Olbermann was then wondering what Bush was thinking sending these highly trained killers into another country. What do oyu think soldier are supposed to be? Negotiators? Diplomats? Lawn-care workers? Animal control? They may bee your sons and daughters, and now they are trained to slaughter other people's sons and daughters. Deal with it.