Chris Hayes blew off MSNBC

[Donnachaidh]

from his latest tweet:

"OK: I'm not filling in on Countdown tonight because I didn't feel comfortable doing it given the circumstances."

THAT is INTEGRITY!

[madmax]

1. Go CHRIS!! Now this man has my loyalty and respect. nt

[LawnLover]

3. An episode of Lockdown anyone? nt

[malaise]

8. A boycott could lock them down

:D

[NYMdaveNYI]

38. OOOOH I HOPE IT’S THE ARIZONA MAXIMUM SECURITY EPISODE!!!! nt

[Qutzupalotl]

59. I haven't seen that one enough!

I wanna be a prisoner when I grow up!

[NYMdaveNYI]

61. I cant wait for the “Caught on Camera” marathon!

I cant wait to see that episode where a car goes through some donut shop in Oklahoma!!!

[Trocadero]

62. but how can we be sure the inmates are making political donations to Democrats?

[NYMdaveNYI]

79. You’re right....

that prison inmate in California with the shaved head and the swastikas etched all over his body must have donated BAZILLIONS to Barbara Boxer!!!!!!!!!!!!!


SUSPEND HIM TOO

[txlibdem]

82. We're all half way there already

I believe that if Dubya hadn't clamped down on Cheney in the last 3 years or so he (Cheney) would have gone ahead with his planned coup. I may be reading some of the facts wrong but I believe that Cheney was on the cusp of staging a coup. If I am right, Dubya actually saved America by shutting Cheney down in the waning years of his administration. Think on that for a minute...

Now the psycho right has the House and a good head of steam for 2012. The same players who would have helped Cheney overthrow the government are still in place today. The fascist coup is coming. All the signs point to it as far as I can tell. They control the media, they control the money supply, they control the elections now (apparently), they control the agenda. Time is the only variable: when will they set the ball rolling.

Remember people, when the fascists make their move we must gather our arms and 2nd Amendment rights and head to the congress and the white house to protect our Democracy! The psychos will have Generals and soldiers on their side so we cannot expect a Slurpy Summit. Lock hands and lock and load to protect our elected leaders... Also protect your state gov't offices if you can but priority one is to protect the federal government and "the button" must stay out of right wing hands. I encourage all patriots to learn what they have to know in the coming fight against fascism. You may be the last line of defense.

Gulag America is one psycho right winger away from happening. Their slogan for you and your children will be: Arbeit Macht Frei.

[molly77]

86. txlibdem

I think you are right about bush reigning in cheney in his second term.

Of all the people in bush's administration who were , to me , fascist...I liked bush the best.He had an innocent quality at times that I never saw in cheney , rumsfield and the rest.

[txlibdem]

93. Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong

I will go to my grave firmly believing that Cheney was one phone call away from starting a fascist coup in America. I believe that if Bush had kept quiet or gone along, the country would have been a far different place today. Cheney, in my view, is evil incarnate.

[Jackpine Radical]

89. And my slogan is "Arbeit macht müde."

BTW, 2nd Amendment solutions aren't solutions. Somehow, the idea of going against a phalanx of tanks with my deer rifle has little appeal.

[txlibdem]

94. Tienanmen square, the 1960s peace marches, Ghandi, etc.

You have the power of persuasion. When each of those young soldiers stand there facing you and the psycho generals are telling them to shoot a fellow American, he or she will look you in the eye. It is up to you to reach out to him or her and tell him we are brothers, that we both know who the real enemies of America are, ask them to stand with you against tyranny.

But that is a personal choice for you. If you don't mind the fascists staging a military coup and killing all who have opposed them in their Kristallnacht reign of terror then feel free to stay at home. There will be another patriot who will stand in your place to protect the President and the Congress, to protect our Democracy.

Make no mistake, if guys like Cheney are pulling the strings the blood will flow. We need only to swing the tide of victory to the side of Democracy, to the side of the people.

[NotThisTime]

35. +1000

[molly77]

85. Chris Hayes, I love you.

Good to see the loyalty everywhere for Keith Olbermann.

[Bozita]

2. He's an intelligent, well-informed guy who happens to be a class act

He did the right thing.

[malaise]

4. Bravo Chris

Fuck GEM$NBC

[LSparkle]

5. Actually, Griffin retracted his offer because Hayes had made donations

"The Place For Politics" doesn't want hosts who donate to
POLITICAL campaigns. It'd be funny if it weren't true.

[RamboLiberal]

10. Chris tweeted that his donations were not the reason he is not hosting

[Luminous Animal]

14. It amazes me how this kind of disinformation get propagated let alone started.

It wouldn't surprise me to see the same disinformation posted on DU many times over today.

[RavensChick]

56. He has something no one else has in this crisis:

a conscience.

[K8-EEE]

No CH says the donations he made pre-contract were not an issue

That he just didn't want to do it under the circumstances.

[Luminous Animal]

13. Source?

[nadinbrzezinski]

15. I am betting that is cover from Griffin

because the WSJ was the one to run that story

[Luminous Animal]

17. I'm pretty sure it never happened. No source, so at this point it is nothing but mere gossip

and speculation.

[nadinbrzezinski]

21. And people need help connecting dots

who owns Comcast? FOX

Who owns MSNBC? Comcast.

Who owns WSJ? Fox...

Do I need to include crayons?

:-)

[Luminous Animal]

24. I have no idea what you are talking about.

The post you responded to made a claim that Griffen withdrew his offer to Hayes because of Hayes' political donations.

I respond that there is no evidence of this. (In fact, Hayes tweets the opposite: "My not hosting tonight has *nothing* to do with several donations I made to two friends *before* I ever signed an MSNBC contract ")

And you respond with nonsense.

[nadinbrzezinski]

25. The "nonsense" is that people cannot connect

the dots as to WHY the WSJ ran that story.

Read again what I wrote. I thought you knew that nonsense.

Have a good day.

[Luminous Animal]

27. I've asked for a source that Griffen withdrew his offer

because of Hayes' political donations (which Hayes directly refutes and is, by they way, the topic that I am discussing and nobody has provided me with one.

If you have any source that supports the accusation that Griffen withdrew the offer to Hayes because of politics, please post it.

If you want to put forward the theory that Olbermann was suspended because of the Comcast deal then go ahead but that is not what I was discussing and that is why your answer TO ME is nonsense.

[glitch]

26. She was seems to be adding to your post, not challenging it. nt

[Luminous Animal]

34. Uh no.

Because she says this, "I am betting that is cover from Griffin" which refers to the unsubstantiated accusation that Griffin withdrew his offer to Hayes. Which leads me to think that she is taking an un-sourced rumor at face value and drawing conclusion and in the process propelling totally false information.

I do understand her point about Comcast but it has nothing to do with me challenging people to stick to the truth of Hayes' refusal to stand in for Olbermann and if there is any evidence otherwise, to provide it.

[TheWraith]

58. Get your facts right. Fox doesn't own Comcast.

Comcast is a publicly traded company. It's owned by shareholders. And Fox doesn't own the Wall Street Journal, they're both owned by NewsCorp.

[TBF]

74. NewsCorp vs. Comcast

founded by Rupert Murdoch he is still their Chairman and CEO (http://www.newscorp.com/management/board.html)

FOX and WSJ - both owned by Murdock. FOX is where low information folks get their news, while old school republicans follow the WSJ. I also read the WSJ quite often - it's the best way to know what they (the capitalists) are up to.

Ralph J. Roberts founded Comcast (http://www.comcast.com/corporate/about/pressroom/corporateoverview/corporateexecutives/ralphroberts.html). His son Brian is currently running the company (http://www.comcast.com/corporate/about/pressroom/corporateoverview/corporateexecutives/brianroberts.html). The only reference I find to politics in his bio is "was a founding co-chair of Philadelphia 2000, the nonpartisan host committee for the 2000 Republican National Convention".

About Comcast owning 51% of NBC (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34247302/ns/business-media_biz/)

If anything it looks like Brian Roberts would like to build the same kind of empire Rupert Murdoch already has. I doubt they are working together on anything.

[jgraz]

18. If that's true, Cenk is also screwn

He admitted to donating to Feingold on-air.

[11 Bravo]

31. OK, that is false. Chris Hayes has said that it's false. Want to take the time to delete it?

[DURHAM D]

6. When will we hear from David Shuster?

Speaking of David - where is he? Did he get another job?

[HipChick]

11. Phil has his handcuffed effectively

until his contract runs out

[RamboLiberal]

23. He's still under contract till end of December

Hope if Griffin offers him he says no. If the fill ins say no to Griffin he is screwed.

[WA98296]

7. Good move. WHO has the balls to take KO's seat?

stupid.

[WillyT]

9. Way Ta Go, Chris !!!

:patriot:

:kick:

K & R !!!

:hi:

[spanone]

12. wow npr already announced he was the fill-in...

they said he had made contributions too, but he's not a m$nbc employee

[DandalfTheWhite]

16. Looks like Thomas Roberts is his

replacement tonight. Never heard of him. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Roberts_%28news_anchor%29

Source Politico: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1110/44734.html

[RamboLiberal]

20. Guess they had to go to the practice squad

[nadinbrzezinski]

22. He is in the morning

and he will have a hell of a time filling those shoes

[katnapped]

36. Do we even know

If he'll be hosting "Countdown" or will they just stick him there as a regular nighttime news program?

[Justitia]

30. he's their daytime news reporter - pic inside

[AlbertCat]

53. pic inside

He's good looking.







Should we send him death threats?









(I'm joking!...OK?)

[Justitia]

57. he's VERY good looking. And his nudie pics are all over the internet, trust me...

....I've looked! and looked! ;-)

Not his fault, no one else would take the gig (which is good!), so they gave it to their low-on-the-totem-pole newsreader who made the mistake of hanging around after lunch.

[gkhouston]

65. Oh, he's that spokesmodel they put in Shuster's slot. Blech. n/t

[dgibby]

60. He's one of their in house journalists.

Has a segment on MSNBC everyday. He had to announce why Keith wasn't there, but you could tell he was very uncomfortable with the circumstances.

[Major Hogwash]

19. Bring in the Cryptkeeper for a few nights! He was mad as hell this week.

He was spitting spittle even more than usual about "them damn cigarette lawyers".

LoL

[mod mom]

28. Chris Hayes: Why I'm Not Filling In On Olbermann

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/t/chris-hayes-olbermann-msnbc-countdown_666757572329473.html

[pacalo]

29. That's integrity. I respect Chris Hayes for that decision.

With that said, who will reveal herself/himself to be lacking Chris' principles?

[MissDeeds]

32. Kudos to Chris

Nice to see someone willing to sacrifice money in favor of principles!

:thumbsup:

[City Lights]

33. Chris Hayes ROCKS!

:toast:

[Richlu]

37. Go Chris!

I've alway liked it when he was on-air. Now I know why!

[Stellar]

39. K&R

Big ups to Chris! :thumbsup:

[Slit Skirt]

40. this is what we need...the progressive community showing

their muscle

[BootinUp]

41. Solidarity! MSNBC will rue the day! nt

[David Zephyr]

42. K&R. Solidarity.

!

[Old Codger]

43. Alright for sure. N/T

[SteppingRazor]

44. I thought Thomas Roberts did a pretty good job filling in though.

Good to see that guy back in the saddle somewhere.

[Enthusiast]

70. I didn't watch and I won't watch. nt

[im1013]

45. Awesome!

He just scored some serious brownie points with me!!

:toast:

[goldenstar09]

46. I Think I'm In Love....

LOLOL! GO Chris my new hero! :)

[proud patriot]

47. Way to Go Chris

You da man ! :yourock:

[BrklynLiberal]

48. Few and far between these days..A man of principle.

[jwirr]

49. Thanks Chris for standing with KO and all of us.

[JDPriestly]

50. Chris Hayes is a hero.

But what if some right-winger takes the job? What will we do then. Will Fox have the last laugh?

[Enthusiast]

72. They can do that right now,

if they wish.

[pattmarty]

51. Damn right! Something very few "conservatives" have.

[pattmarty]

52. They had an empty headed pretty boy filling in tonight and I was..............

...........so uncomfortable watching him NOT trying to make an ass of himself. I actually felt a little sorry for the guy getting thrown to the lions.

[JenniferJuniper]

55. He was so.....CNN

[provis99]

63. yeah, the poor guy was a bland, whitebread dude.

Probably a local anchorman around the NY area who had to do it because of his contract.

[RavensChick]

54. Chris, you got balls!!!!

Good for him!!!!!!!!!

[ProudDad]

64. Good man -- and a great host... (n/t)

[farmboxer]

66. That takes balls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Chris!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's time to get a petition and send it to the idiot double standard of MSNBC!

[sabrina 1]

67. K&R

[rainlillie]

68. Did anyone else know that Chris's wife works for the Obama administration?

I'm glad Chris stood up to TPTB at MSNBC. Makes me like him even more.

[Dr.Phool]

87. He always mentions it on air, if there is a perceived conflict of interest.

[Enthusiast]

69. Chris, you have my deepest admiration.

I hope MSNBC comes to their senses.

[TomClash]

71. Being cynical

He's not an MSNBC employee so he won't lose his job over it. Still, he's probably blacklisted from that network now, so it is still a significant sacrifice.

I've always like that guy.

[Waiting For Everyman]

73. Good on Chris! I wonder if others were asked and said no too?

He not only has character, it took guts too to say it publicly.

[polmaven]

75. Absolutely fantastic!

Good for you Chris! Lets see if others follow your example!

[julian09]

77. boycott, they only understand ratings

especially in that prime time slot; sponsors will quit or demand reduced rates.

[polmaven]

80. I have already made that decision.

I will turn the channel for the 8pm-9pm/11pm-12midnight time slots until Keith is back in place.

[PatrynXX]

76. He stood his ground better than Rachel and I'm impressed.

I normally have considered him a bit on the shy side. Oh did he give MSNBCFOX a new one.

I checked for half a second to see who was hosting Countdown, have no idea who he is. Must have been hard to find a host. Now if Keith was working for NBC News it might be different. Ie Juan Williams not checking to see where he dropped a ball. But Keith doesn't. He's on MSNBC.

Now the right thinks the channel is a joke. Obvious now. Before hand it was a given, but we really have no way to combat their BS now :(

[madokie]

78. Isn't he with the Nation?

I like Chris Hayes

[lupinella]

81. I LOVE YOU, CHRIS HAYES!

I've always loved him & followed him. He now has a permanent fan who will actively support his undertakings.
Kudos & Huzzah, Chris.:toast:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

83. K&R

Way to take a stand Chris! :yourock:

[RayStar]

84. Manning up

Thank you Chris.

[90-percent]

88. Solidarity

I wondered if the MSNBC Prime Time Line up would have displayed some solidarity and collective bargaining by walking off their shows on Friday in support of Keith. My viewpoint is that Lawrence and Rachel got their shows in part due to the generosity of Keith giving them exposure and guest hosting on his show.

The nice thing about rules in America and the American workplace is that the rules are usually selectively enforced. If you like somebody, you look the other way at their infractions. If you have a beef with an employee, you enforce all the rules to the letter and persecute the selected person for doing something that probably everybody else has done at one time or another.

I wonder if Rachel and Lawrence had staged a "walkout", if there would even be a liberal prime time line up on MSNBC next week? Management and the ruling class do not like to be made to look like fools with a defiant work force!

I hope Keith reviews all the rules that apply to him and does not jeopardize his "shining beacon of hope for Democracy show" for risk of braking them again some time in the future.


-90% Jimmy

[Clyde39]

90. Kudos to Chris Hayes

A man of integrity!

[laughingliberal]

91. K & R nt

[defendandprotect]

92. Good for Chris!! May it will inspire others ... !!??