It was difficult to stomach Keith Olbermann's feigned outrage a few years ago when the Republicans used images of the 9/11 attacks appropriately at their national convention. To Keith, this was too much.it was exploiting tragedy for political gain.
When do you suppose we'll hear Keith criticizing this - shall we say, a bit more obvious - exploitation:
There has been no shortage of individuals and institutions that have sought to capitalize on the shootings in Tucson. Add Vermont senator Bernie Sanders to that list.
This afternoon Sanders sent out a fundraising appeal, seeking to raise money to fight Republicans and other "right-wing reactionaries" responsible for the climate that led to the shooting.
He writes:
Given the recent tragedy in Arizona, as well as the start of the new Congress, I wanted to take this opportunity to share a few words with political friends in Vermont and throughout the country. I also want to thank the very many supporters who have begun contributing online to my 2012 reelection campaign at www.bernie.org. There is no question but that the Republican Party, big money corporate interests and right-wing organizations will vigorously oppose me. Your financial support now and in the future is much appreciated.
A staffer in Sanders' campaign office confirmed that the letter went out today.
The left (yes, Sanders is an independent.but that's because the Democrats are not far enough left for him) is simply disgracing itself in unimaginable ways.
