Olbermann’s on a full burn recently
Tuesday, September 12th, 2006
Crooks and Liars » Keith Olbermann’s Special Comment on Bush
Even longer than usual. He had a lot to say.
This commentary, and this excellent flashback by Joe, stir in me the memory of how I felt, how the country felt after 9/11. I am conflicted: I want to immerse myself in that, the feeling of connectedness, of a people stricken but united, of my natural cynicism put aside for something greater. On the other hand I need to forget about it right now, because I’m at work, and thinking how the potential of that unique moment in history was entirely cheapened and squandered is literally making my eyes water, and if I consider it for too long I’m going to be weeping at my desk.
