This viewer, like so many others, has no problem with the length or frequency of Mr. Olbermann's 'Special Commentaries’ that have been but a small counterpunch to the tirade of fanatical and ignorant right wing blasphemy that has been foisted upon the public by the worst of Americans in both the political and media sphere. He is rather to be saluted for his restraint given the known crimes and misdemeanours of those who are the subjects of his unequivocal words.

I for one would challenge the author to find any other media personage who has spoken out so directly and forcefully about the extreme narcissism of the previous administration and its lackey’s refusal to acknowledge those times when the emperor and his court had no clothes.

To speak truth to power entails a courage seldom found in the blasé pool of talking heads who have come to dominate MSM. The blogosphere is a much easier realm for pointed critique’s and sharp rejoinders but to be so bold on the big tube takes a big man with a clear conscience and we see Mr. Olbermann as a sterling example of what is best about the fourth estate when it is functioning as it should in the public interest!

As a Canadian I am easily prompted to comment on the current American angst as we have 'lived' with socialism for many years. Up here we view it as "Capitalism with a Human Face" and are heartened by its results. America even at its most left-leaning moments has never truly embraced the concept of the responsibility of the many for the individual.

Mind you I have always admired the heroic in the "American Story" and nothing approaches the heroism of the 1930's when America under Roosevelt took a moment to tend to its people and their greater needs rather than just submitting to the cold grasping claw of hell bent capitalism.

I truly hope that the current economic catastrophe will give rise to a resurgence of the 'American Spirit' that was so predominantly brought forth in the great works and stronger social legislation of that time by Roosevelt and his team of 'Quasi-Socialists'.

After the previous administration .... After the previous administration .... After the previous administration .... After the previous administration .... PATIENCE!!!!

One would think that one has to have evidenced a little more 'working time' for this new administration before such aspersions as 'Zombie' need be used in any reference to the new 'Team' and what may come.

This short but pointed ditty by Mr. Sirota appears to be a slightly premature critique though in fairness to the author it does serve a purpose in pointing out some realities about a number of personnel deployed early in the fray .....

On the other hand if we are truly given to 'hope' then we must perforce give some time to President Obama and the new crew to see what comes ... so yes ... a bit of 'patience' is called for ..... ESPECIALLY After the previous administration .... After the previous administration .... After the previous administration .... After the previous administration ....

There is a time when one can sense that a man has reached the end of that fragile tether on the sublime that we all call ‘the present reality’. I greatly fear that good citizen Keillor has finally lifted the lid on the lutefisk once too often for indeed we can all agree that the smell coming from DC is akin to a slightly 'off' kettle of fish and he feels so worn as to want a brief respite from the fray. Dalliances such as this ditty are evidence of a war weary warrior seeking some solace in separation and subsidence.

Sir Garrison thy comments are beginning to range in the manner of a weary man who knows that he must speak of the extraneous if only to avoid the pain of dealing with the obvious.

We need not speculate on the fate of Washington outcasts good sir ... nor upon their second career options ... Dig deep Garrison for though thou art tired the actual battle against the forces of darkness is but yet in the stages of early maneuvers.

Let Bush be Bush … now hold fast the tiller against the ’ scurrilous’ likes of Steele, Pence, Cantor, Boehner, Price and the yet undead McCain.

This is no time to wander into the dalliance of such diversions as prognosticating on possible second acts .... it is rather a time to gird thy loins for the coming true test of wills in the battle to save the country from the dark and sinister forces arrayed against the citizenry who though bloodied are still capable of plunging their crude spears through the heartland of America.

We wish thee well oh tired and noble defender of the chivalrous cause and we also wish thee a stout heart and second wind in order to lay low the new surge of the Neo-Con ’Monsters of Mordor’.

The Hobbit of the country are worthy of your second …. Indeed your third effort.