In Defense of Keith Olbermann

As reported in the Huffington Post and other outlets, MSNBC has been beset by internal battles. A shame, in the wake of the unity they clearly felt after Tim Russert's tragic death.

In the midst of this public implosion, Keith Olbermann has been pilloried in some circles for being an over-the-top egoist. To which I say, "Thank $#@&ing God."

It takes balls of steel to speak truth to power. To call out the tawdriness of our discourse. To reveal the lies and switchbacks.

Let's not forget that a mad-dog Republican, Rupert Murdoch, owns a major broadcast network (FOX) and the nation's top newspaper (WSJ), not to mention a fleet of other media outlets. It's yet another sin of the Bush Administration that Murdoch's rise has gone unchecked.

Only a rampant egoist would have the heart & gut to stand tall against the machinations of the crap-pumping machines of politicos and sold-out, souled-out pundits.

Plus, he's funny.