Yesterday we told you about Keith Olbermann's stab at responsible journalism, wherein he noted all the sudden (or not so sudden) coincidences of major news stories breaking, each taking some heat off the previous one.

Last night, he took to the airwaves on Countdown again (as he did last Thursday) to school viewers viewers on how well politicos and their handlers game coverage — and Jossip's own Intern Wendy filed this report.

Why do I love Countdown With Keith Olbermann? Let me count the ways. Michael Jackson Puppet Theatre. Oddball. The Worst Person in the World. But most of all? While other shows cover the missing white coed of the week, celebrity breakups, or are just too damn scared to criticize Dubya & Co. for fear of being branded "unpatriotic," Countdown has gone after stories that need to be covered.

Intern Wendy's full rant, after the jump.

Earlier: Keith knows counting
Related: Bloggerman [Keith Olbermann's blog]

Why do I love Countdown With Keith Olbermann? Let me count the ways. "Michael Jackson Puppet Theatre." "Oddball." "The Worst Person in the World."

But most of all? While other news shows cover the missing white coed of the week, celebrity breakups or are just too damn scared to criticize Dubya & Co. for fear of being branded "unpatriotic," Countdown has gone after stories that need to be covered.

Last night's report on "The Nexus of Politics and Terror" is a perfect example. Olbermann offered a "top ten list" (13, if you read his blog) of negative events for the Bush administration, which were subsequently followed by a terror alert.

At first, it did seem like a series of coincidences. By the time Olbermann finished, though, even the Karl Rove couldn't have spun his way out of this one.

Former Homeland Security Undersecretary Asa Hutchinson came on to offer the usual "party line," but even he didn't really sound convinced about what he was saying.

Undoubtedly Ann Coulter, Pat Robertson and the "Spongebob is Gay" folks will be making piñatas in the shape of Olbermann's head, and smacking those suckers to bits. Why? Because Countdown did exactly what good programs are supposed to do: entertain, inform, but also make you think.

The show's superb writing and willingness to cover controversy without fear will always make it a standout. And a little "Puppet Theatre" doesn't hurt, either.