Countdown with Keith Olbermann - MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE HAS MOCKED THE DEAD OF 9/11 - 2.14.23

MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE HAS MOCKED THE DEAD OF 9/11 - 2.14.23

02/14/23 • 37 min

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EPISODE 133: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN

A-Block (1:43) SPECIAL COMMENT: To try to score cheap political points about the downing of the Chinese Spy Balloon, Marjorie Taylor Greene stood before an Idaho Lincoln Day Dinner and defecated on the memory of the dead of 9/11 and the heroes of Flight 93. She actually claimed that the argument that shooting it down over the mainland was "bullshit" because "Do you guys remember on 9/11 when an airplane crashed in Pennsylvania? A jetliner? Remember that? It didn't kill anybody on the ground! It killed everyone on board! But it didn't kill anyone on the ground!" She must resign from Congress immediately, or be expelled, because even for her this is disgraceful and intolerable.

B-Block (15:17) IN SPORTS: The "temporary" Extra Innings Ghost Runner becomes permanent. Baseball has always survived the idiocy of those who run it, as evidenced by the new research of how the old Washington Senators preferred Jim Busby to some guy named Mickey Mantle (22:50) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Bono and U2 get in bed with a guy using illicit Facial Recognition technology; The College Board talks big, does nothing, to Ron DeFascist; The backlash over 'The Black National Anthem' at the Super Bowl. Moron Benny Johnson not only says it should be illegal, but asks what if there were a 'White National Anthem.' Have I got a surprise for Benny.

C-Block (29:45) EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY: Daniel, in Texas (30:45) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: It is now exactly 43 years since the masters of UPI Radio got the rookie - me - drunk at the 1980 Olympics and then sent me to cover the Men's Downhill in the -50 wind chill of Whiteface Mountain. I somehow got myself there, but I did not get all my equipment with me and boy was THAT a surprise.

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BURST BALLOONS AND BURSTING TRUMP BOMBSHELLS 2.13.23

EPISODE 132: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN

A-Block (1:41) SPECIAL COMMENT: We'll get Breaking Balloon News out of the way: four in eight days IS a lot, but our ability to recognize them grew exponentially after the first one, and experts suggest the Pentagon has been flummoxed by unknown aerial craft for years. Meanwhile, Trump's newest Classified Documents crime may seem trivial but is extraordinarily important. Giving docs to a campaign staffer to scan into a laptop and a thumb drive is a textbook violation of 18 US Code 798 (a) "DISCLOSURE OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION." And it raises a peck of new questions: why did CNN identify the staffer in a tweet, then delete the tweet without explanation? What do you mean the staffer they named spent time studying in Russia? Was the laptop attached to the internet? Were the classified documents transferred to ANOTHER computer? What was the thumb drive for? And honestly, couldn't Trump's newest new newer lawyer come up with a better excuse for Trump having the classified documents folder in his bedroom than "he liked to use it to cover the light on his phone that used to interrupt his sleep?"

B-Block (18:36) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: My gun rights are more important than your physics, said the late gun rights advocate to the MRI staff. Matt Gaetz invites the wrong Vet. And Chris Licht's latest idea to save CNN is: Charles Barkley doing the news. (23:13) IN SPORTS: Not only was the Super Bowl decided on a penalty that they might as well have called "Defensive Sneezing," but those gambling ads are going to make outcomes like this look worse and worse. Plus one of those commercials seems to have purloined my catchphrase; Fox again finds the worst ex-baseball player to join its baseball show; and ESPN - and I - mourn our veteran producer Barry Sacks.

C-Block (32:45) EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY: Theodore, in St. Louis (33:40) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: YOU think the Super Bowl controversy is that lousy holding call with 1:52 left. Today in Washington, the political media thinks the Super Bowl Controversy is the fact that President Biden didn't do an interview with Fox for the Pre-Game Show! As somebody who hosted that show AND a presidential inauguration in a span of thirteen days, I can tell you that the politicos have no clue how unpopular politicians who inject themselves into sportscasts are. I came thisclose to having to do "that" interview in 2009 and I tried to get them to just cancel it. The President who does not a news interview on Super Bowl Sunday but instead puts $100 Million of the nation's money on a series of prop bets and does an interview about THAT will get himself re-elected.

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AN ECONOMIC CIVIL WAR - TO STOP MASS SHOOTINGS 2.15.23

EPISODE 134: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN

A-Block (1:42) SPECIAL COMMENT: We are owned by guns, and our only way out is Economic Civil War.

Why does this supposedly sophisticated nation abide the ritual sacrifice of our children to insane gun owners? Because it makes other people millions of dollars. And when we cross a milestone where one of the Michigan State student-survivors is also a Sandy Hook survivor and at least three of them are also Oxford High student-survivors, we must attack the Gun Lobby, the Death Lobby, the Republican Death Party, and the Red States that harbor these terrorists with the only weapon they fear: Money. The Blue States keep the Red Ones from going bankrupt tomorrow and starving by next week. Let's use it. We must force our Blue State governments to stop contributing money to the Federal Government unless the Red States meet our demands about guns, the disproportionate House and Senate that codifies it, and the bought-and-sold Supreme Court that protects it. The Red States survive on State-to-State Socialism and you know how they hate Socialism. And the constitutional basis for an Economic Civil War? Why, the 2nd Amendment. After all, we are trying to protect "the security of a free State," aren't we?

B-Block (18:40) POSTSCRIPTS TO THE NEWS: Special Counsel squeezes a Trump lawyer, Feinstein to retire, Nikki Haley is the next contestant, and Flaco the Eagle-Owl is not really a "zoo escapee" any longer. (22:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Why lookee here! It's Elon Musk, Elon Musk, and then Elon Musk! He really fixed Twitter so his tweets would "win"? What a twerp!

C-Block (28:00) EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY: Joy and Easy, sisters in New York (29:10) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: Many have dreamed of it, but only one of my 438 past bosses actually threatened to kill me, and chased me around the studio to prove he was sincere. The saga of the premiere of "Rita Cosby Tonight" and the man who actually thought I was sabotaging it (as if anybody needed to), MSNBC president Rick Kaplan.

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Countdown with Keith Olbermann - MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE HAS MOCKED THE DEAD OF 9/11 - 2.14.23

Transcript Summary

In this intriguing episode titled "Marjorie Taylor Greene Has Mocked the Dead of 9/11", the speaker delves into the controversial actions of Marjorie Taylor Greene and the urgent need for her removal from Congress. Highlighting Greene's disrespectful mocking of the victims of Flight 93 and her status as a "9/11 truther," the speaker passionately argues that she lacks intelligence and should be immediately ousted from both Congress and the United States. Despite their strong condemnation, the speaker expresses skepticism regarding the House Committee on Homeland Security taking any substantial action against Greene. In addition to discussing Greene, the episode covers various news topics, such as the singing of the black national anthem, changes in baseball rules, and an old article criticizing Mickey Mantle. With a mix of informative and thought-provoking content, this episode offers a compelling insight into the controversy surrounding Greene's actions and raises important questions about her place in Congress.

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Marjorie Taylor Green has mocked the dead of nine eleven.

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She is human filth. She must be removed from Congress immediately.

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MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE HAS MOCKED THE DEAD OF 9/11 - 2.14.23 Top Questions Answered

Why should Marjorie Taylor Greene be removed from Congress?

Marjorie Taylor Greene should be removed from Congress because she has mocked the victims of 9/11 and shown disrespect towards the tragedy.

What comments did Marjorie Taylor Greene make about the Chinese spy balloon and Flight 93?

Marjorie Taylor Greene made comments about the Chinese spy balloon and Flight 93, using them as examples of her ignorance and insensitivity.

What criticism has been raised against Marjorie Taylor Greene for using 9/11 as a political punchline?

Marjorie Taylor Greene has been criticized for using 9/11 as a political punchline, which is seen as disrespectful and insensitive to the victims.

Why is the House Committee on Homeland Security being criticized?

The House Committee on Homeland Security is being criticized for not taking action against Marjorie Taylor Greene and her disrespectful comments about 9/11.

What is the permanent implementation of the extra innings rule in baseball?

The permanent implementation of the extra innings rule in baseball is a rule change that aims to speed up games by starting each extra inning with a runner on second base.

What criticism is Bono facing for having a residency at a venue owned by James Dolan?

Bono is facing criticism for having a residency at a venue owned by James Dolan, who uses facial recognition technology at his facilities.

Why is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis facing criticism?

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing criticism for banning the College Board's African American Studies AP course, which is seen as racist.

What decision does the College Board regret regarding the Florida Department of Education's comments on African American studies?

The College Board regrets not immediately denouncing the Florida Department of Education's comments on African American studies.

Is the College Board planning to remove AP courses from Florida or take strong action against Governor DeSantis?

The College Board is not planning to remove AP courses from Florida or take strong action against Governor DeSantis.

Why did Benji Johnson suggest it should be illegal to have a separate national anthem by race?

Benji Johnson suggested it should be illegal to have a separate national anthem by race because he was upset about the performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the Super Bowl.

Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner, the white national anthem?

The Star-Spangled Banner, considered the white national anthem, was written by Francis Scott Key, who was a slave owner.

Who promoted the white national anthem in the early 20th century?

The United Daughters of the Confederacy promoted the white national anthem in the early 20th century.

What mishap did the host of the podcast episode have while covering the Winter Olympics?

The host of the podcast episode shares an anecdote about covering the Winter Olympics while still drunk.

What resolution was reached regarding the mishap of forgetting to bring cassette tapes to record interviews?

A resolution was reached when another reporter lent a micro cassette machine in exchange for an introduction to a colleague.

What are the two punchlines mentioned in the podcast episode?

The two punchlines mentioned in the podcast episode are the host telling his boss about the incident years later and the story still being retold by another reporter.

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