Glenn Greenwald writes about a deal that seems to have been brokered 'twixt Fox News and MSNBC to tone down the attacks some on each channel have hurled at the other. In particular, says Greenwald, Keith Olbermann has toned down his mentions of Bill O'Reilly in light of this new understanding.
That might not sound improper and if it had been done for the sake of civility, it might even be admirable. But Greenwald says it was done because the invective seemed to be harming the corporate interests of the respective parent companies. One wonders if when he returns from vacation — this Monday, I believe — Mr. Olbermann will feel the need to prove he is not a signatory to this deal.