Keith Olbermann calls out Media Blackout on 'Occupy Wall Street' Protest

Keith Olbermann pointed out Wednesday night on Countdown that the major newspapers had been ignoring the five-day-long "Occupy Wall Street" protests, but would have scrambled to cover a similar-sized tea party protest.

"Why isn't any major news outlet covering this?" he asked. "If that's a tea party protest in front of Wall Street about Ben Bernanke putting stimulus funds into it, it's the lead story on every network news cast. How is that disconnect possible in this country today with so many different outlets and so many different ways of transmitting news?"

His guest, author Will Bunch, suggested the disconnect was caused in part by the news networks being out of touch with the pain of the 25 million Americans who are unemployed.

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• media hypocrisy
• media blackout
• Keith Olbermann
• Occupy Wall Street
• Wall Street protest
• New York Protest
• Banker Bailouts
• Wallstreet Criminals
• Banker Fraud
• Trillions to Banks
• 2009 Bailouts

[kn9ioutom]

@oscarashes GOP SENATE FILIBUSTER RULES KILLED ALL REFORM !!!

[darkwarriorkane]

@06281957 trying to fix the damage of said lie. Bin Laden is dead Iraq is over stem cell research has restarted healthcare passed gays can serve openly that's a good amount of things done. What lies has he told if I may ask? I'm not being a smartass I honestly want to know.

[Yarrick2k5]

@WhiteTrashBarbarian you might also want to drop the 'herr derr liberals' attitude and trying to insinuate your opponents as being unproductive. It really just highlights your immaturity.

[Yarrick2k5]

@WhiteTrashBarbarian You didn't object anything. You just characterised all OWS as 'take 3 months off to camp, do drugs, and have sex in public? Sorry I forgot harass the "pigs"' whilst I've met some of the protesters here in the UK down at the stock exchange there have been an array of people from many walks of life. There are even WW2 veterans and Nobel laureates in and supporting the movement. People who have done more than us two combined. So this proves you wrong.

[WhiteTrashBarbarian]

@Yarrick2k5 Nobody said they didn't have the right to protest. I encourage idiots like you everyday to express yourselves in this wonderful free society. What seems shocking to you is that someone objects. I'm curious do you know what the words you use mean? You liberal foot soldiers are so cute. Goodbye now some of us have to be productive today.

[Yarrick2k5]

@WhiteTrashBarbarian What issues that must be dealt with then? I take valid criticism with respect but what you originally called them i had no respect for. They have the right to protest, and to keep the issue of crony capitalism and it's cancerous effect it has on society and politics open. And it's a little sad to see your self masturbatory egoism.

[WhiteTrashBarbarian]

@Yarrick2k5 Funny how I was regarding you as a rash. Something annoying and really of no consequence, but still needs to be dealt with. As to OWS there are series issues that need to be dealt with, but the people camping out and playing drums in the street have the worst solutions. It's a simple fact they're easily ignored and nothing will be changed. I think I yanked your chain, so I do believe I accomplished something besides educating. All and all I feel pretty good.

[Yarrick2k5]

@WhiteTrashBarbarian I did say i wouldn't respond but sometimes ignorance and stupidity must be challenged. I was originally serious since the whole OWS movement and what it's trying to highlight is quite a serious issue. But you lack of seriousness and attempts at slander reveals your flaws both as a person and in your original statement. I've made my point quite clear a number of times now. And please, i have itches more bothersome than this little silly discussion.

[WhiteTrashBarbarian]

@Yarrick2k5 Yes and you said you would stop responding, but it seems I'm bothering you, but I have better things to do with my time. As to my attempt are you serious? lol you make mistakes in every post. Takes away from whatever point your trying to make my unwashed friend.

[Yarrick2k5]

@WhiteTrashBarbarian Non sequitur after non sequitur. You have nothing and all you play is the internet tough guy act. Lets not forget that humourous attempt at being a grammar nazi.

[WhiteTrashBarbarian]

@Yarrick2k5 The more resistant you are the more I think I hit it on the head. I don't have time for a psychological survey to know your a loser though. So go away, but work on your spelling and grammar. lol So brave online.

[Yarrick2k5]

@WhiteTrashBarbarian Also you regularly assume the 'type' of person i am. I put forward to you to name which Myers-Briggs type indicator i am them. If you name the one i am then I will concede and accept that you know what kind of person i am. Otherwise if you're wrong or don't do this then you might as well be glad that i can't bitch you across the internet