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On the subject of George W. Bush’s commutation of Scooter Libby’s 30 month sentence and Keith Olbermann’s searing indictment of the President, MediaBloodhound saidbest:

It is a journalist’s job to hold leaders accountable for their actions. Especially if leaders are breaking the law. Repeatedly. Or taking actions to cover their tracks. Repeatedly. Olbermann’s special comments have received so much attention because of their eloquence, passion and sharp observation, but also because, even during the most felonious and bungling administration in our nation’s history, similar utterances of truth and justifiable outrage remain rare in our mainstream media in general and even more scarce on television.

If you haven’t seen it yet, you have no idea how good it is:

Yes, it is Keith Olbermann’s job to speak truth to power, and I too understand the significance of and celebrate this moment. But it is our job as a people — each and every one of us — to hold our government accountable. For too long, we have ignored our rights responsibilities to stand up and be counted, to make certain our voice is heard. We must let them know that we are now watching, and we are not at all happy with what we see.

As you might imagine, I have some ideas on how that might be done. More soon.

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