"There's gambling at Rick's Place? I'm shocked, shocked, I tell you." --Casablanca

Hell, I'd be shocked if Olbermann didn't make those contributions. He put his money where his punditry is (was).

"Can YOU say double-standard like some here?

Bill D, I don't think double standard is the apt comparison, here. Each medium has its own rules, regulations, and standards which may or may not be the same as another outlet. This suspension is a double standard only if MSNBC is not internally consistent in meting out the same punishment for similar offenses within their own organization.