As I've noted before, I have bad thoughts. My bad thought for today -- shortly after I heard of the passing of the admirable and distinguished Tim Russert:
"I'll bet deep in the heart of that skanky pants weasel Olbermann he's plotting how he can swing into Russert's shoes when he's not worthy to lick them. There will probably be some crocodile tears tonight and then a casual couple of 'chance' meetings with NBC execs just after the funeral. Then he'll get his agent to call and raise the issue. Maybe even get some bloggers to start a campaign.... And there will be nobody at NBC to say, 'How dare you, sir? Apologize, sir!' Yes, it will be Countdown time for Keith."
Like I said, a "bad thought."
But all bad thoughts have their close cousins in the minds of men and, lo and behold, the denizens of the Daily Kos: NY Post: Tim Russert Dead of Heart Attack are already on the job:
"I don't want to see MS-NBC putting Chris "Tweety" Matthews in the Meet the Press catbird seat, just so he can run for Specter's PA senate seat like a good Republican. Meet the Press had enough Republican insider from Russert.One hope the powers that be at NBC are not quite that depraved, but with Russert gone, NBC may be fresh out of honor and integrity. If so, why wouldn't they appoint the "Worst Pants Weasel in the World?" Posted by Vanderleun at June 13, 2008 5:55 PM | TrackBack"Let's see Olberman running Meet the Press."
If you have a black cat, keep it indoors. Or at least away from the TV. The ghouls & grave robbers are out in force tonight.
Posted by: Gagdad Bob at June 13, 2008 6:19 PMI'd rather see them bring in somebody smarter and with more journalistic integrity than Keith. You know, like Dan Rather.
Posted by: Rich Fader at June 13, 2008 6:59 PMDeck Chairs. Titanic. I hope NBC does turn "Meet the Press" into a comedy farce. Bankruptcy is too good for them.
Posted by: Fat Man at June 13, 2008 8:58 PMBrokaw, for once, nailed it:
"Russert was authentic."
And so few in the journalistic, ahem, profession these days are.
Posted by: Yanni Znaio at June 13, 2008 9:37 PMI used to work for News. The smart move for NBC would be to just not have MEET the PRESS anymore.
Then fill the slot with a similar format and new name, scout for a good male and female pair to cover human interest stories...then in the fall fire the womun...
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