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Walter Cronkite: An appreciation

Despite what much of the immediate eulogizing suggests, the late Walter Cronkite did not become "the most trusted man in America" by always playing it straight.

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Olbermann on Afghanistan: Get out now
Source: msnbc.com

In a Special Comment, Countdown's Keith Olbermann argues that in the face political and financial opportunism, not to mention outright lies about the war in Afghanistan, and the stark historical warning represented by Vietnam, President Obama should make the change he promised du …

Health reform's human stories
Source: msnbc.com

'Countdown' senior producer Rich Stockwell shares his experience attending the free health clinic by the Association of Free Clinics in New Orleans.

Pope's Nazi past
Source: msnbc.com

While growing up in Nazi Germany, Pope Benedict XVI joined the Hitler Youth once it became mandatory.

'Worst Person in the World': Glenn Beck
Source: msnbc.com

The bronze goes to an unnamed would-be kidnapper in South Wichita, Kansas. A 23-year-old man tried to shoot his teenage victim, missed then jammed the gun back in the waistband of his pants the way all the cool gangstas do. That's when the gun discharged and struck him in the l …

A special comment about lying
Source: msnbc.com

The president of the United States - unbowed, undeterred and unconnected to reality - has continued his extraordinary trek through our country rooting out the enemies of freedom: the Democrats.

Health care reform: The fight against death
Source: msnbc.com

On Wednesday, October 7, Countdown with Keith Olbermann presents a full Special Comment hour on Health care reform: The Fight against death.

Countdown: Senators Opposed to "Socialized" Health Insurance Voted for "Socialized" Property Insurance
Source: Crooks and Liars

excerpt: "" As Keith notes, the Senators who hate the idea of a public option for health insurance sure didn't have any problem voting for a public option to protect the profits of insurance companies against too many flood claims.""

Countdown: Dan Savage on the Dangers of the GOP Pandering to the Religious Right
Source: Crooks and Liars

excerpt: ""Olbermann: How do they twist the idea of say, just pick a figure out of a hat here that Jesus Christ and the golden rule, taking care of particularly the sick and turn this into opposition to health care? In a sense if they're trying to emulate Christ, if they can …

Will Spongebob make you gay?
Source: msnbc.com

Two conservative Christian groups are attacking the cartoon character for allegedly being part of a "pro-homosexual video." Watch the video here.

Olbermann: Legislators for sale
Source: msnbc.com

In a Special Comment, Countdown\'s Keith Olbermann slams members of Congress��for acting more in the interests of their health industry campaign donors than their constituents who so clearly favor health care reform.

Walter Cronkite: An appreciation
Source: msnbc.com

Walter Cronkite: An appreciation

What motivated man accused of sending threats?
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Over the weekend, authorities charged 39-year-old Chad Castagana of sending threatening letters to media outlets and the homes of several public figures including "Countdown" host Keith Olbermann.

Fox News goes 10 for 10!
Source: Politico

Congratulations to everyone on the Fox News team. Obviously, it takes a total team effort to be the Leader on cable news. The best way Americans can honor the men and women serving overseas is to be informed about the issues confronting our country.

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