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Peter Hartquist, Emeryville CA — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:29:52 GMT

"Fight or Flight: That Iraq has eclipsed the current presidency; that it will dominate the race for the next one -- we all already knew, and all too well. How much -- we might not have guessed. Last month was the deadliest month for Americans there in more than two-and-a-half months." months? perhaps you mean years?

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Dug Morganton, Ga. — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:34:21 GMT

These stories are all relevant, Keith, but, I depend on you above all the other talking heads on MSM to deliver the news. More important than Paris's time in the "Big House", more phony "terror" threats and most all the rest of the Headlines is the Tim Griffin-John Conyers-Greg Palast connection. How long are y'all gonna ignore the absolutely stellar work that Greg is doing? The guy actually has 500 of Karl's "missing" e-mails, which he turned over to Conyers last week. Hopefully you already knew this.If so, where's the story? If not, YOU"RE WELCOME!

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Independent, Texas — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:45:17 GMT

Well hell. I guess Countdown decided not to take my challenge that they omit any reference to or story about Ms. Hilton and her ilk for a whole week. If only the prison stint under discussion was 180 YEARS for Cheney, Rowe, and, THE DECIDER.

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Bill in Chicago — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:47:59 GMT

Great review of all the phony propaganda this administration has spewed over the past six years. However, in addition to raising false flag after false flag, they have also deliberately covered up and concealed evidence of the real culprits behind Al Qaeda and 9/11. You mentioned the 28 pages that the administration redacted from the Joint Congressional Inquiry into the events of 9/11; 28 pages devoted almost entirely to detailing the links between 9/11 and Saudi Arabia. Well, that is just the tip of the iceberg: www.asecondlookatthesaudis.com

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TJ DiLorenzo, Delray Beach, FL — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:54:21 GMT

Regarding the Nexus of Politics and terror. Yes, it has been plainly obvious for a long time that whenever the Bush administration is in trouble a sudden "terror attack/scare/warning/outbreak/etc., ensues. What has not been discussed is the fact that it has been six years since the 9/11 attacks. How is it possible that in six years our government cannot make the USA, its borders, cities and monuments secure? In a country with unlimited means we cannot secure our nation? If another attack does happen, add it to Bush's long list of incompetant acts as president.

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Tammy Martin — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 01:00:48 GMT

Your story about the Nexus of Politics and Terror reminded me yet again of why I "dislike strongly", ok, hate the Republicans and George Bush. Thank you!!! Not to mention, O'Reilly.

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Bob Pensacola — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 01:01:57 GMT

There is always a federal snitch. They have no money, weapons or sponsors but they have a plan on the back of a Bud label. The first may have been the South Florida History professor exonerated on all charges by a jury and I'm sure he ended up suing somebody for somehthing. Then there's the color coded threat from hell but we don't know where the threat is or who or what it is and if we knew we couldn't tell you unless you were of course already dead strangled with your duck tape beneath your Christmas tree. The Red Coats kicked down the doors of the Sons of Liberty at 4 am and shot the insurgents dead. The Christians burned Native American insurgents and religious non-conformists alive. The Nazis kicked down the doors of the French Underground insurgents at 4 am and shot them dead. Nixon shot four Kent State Student rebels dead at point blank range. Now, Republicans have ordered our soldiers to knock down the doors of Sunni insurgents and shoot them dead in the night to steal this oil reserve with a revenue sharing law giving Big Oil seventy percent, reconfiguring OPEC and controlling development and production of the second largest oil reserve on the planet. When the Klan was hanging slaves from Live Oaks, Southerners didn't have to do too much door knocking down to do. It still comes naturally to many of my brethren and stopping this ordained self righteousness is slow business, not unlike chemically bombing colored folks off their oil and telling them you've got their best interest and the best interest of their oil at heart. The deafening silence is the rest of the world not rushing to our aid as we bathe in the bloodletting of Republican greed. It would not surprise me in the least for them to stage a false attack against an electrical grid for instance in the desert where they could plant evidence. Nothing a Republican would do would surprise me. Our troops are begging us to bring them home before they die for this oil theft. GROW A SPINE AMERICA AND STOP THE KILLING ONE WAY OR ANOTHER.

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Dawn Marine Mom, Oceanside, CA — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 01:02:06 GMT

What was the connection between (even if only coincidence, lol) was it the Police Chief of NYC and a fox reporter??? I may have to wait for transcripts, but if anyone remembers....please post. Thanks,

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carol durham, spartanburg, s.c. — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 01:06:00 GMT

Wonder why Keith Olbermann showed John Edwards scolding Hilliary Clinton and Barack Obama for not showing "leadership" when they cast their votes against the spending bill at the last minute and without having announced previously how they would vote BUT fail to show Obama slapdown of Edwards? I have never known Keith Olbermann to be so blatantly unfair. Guess he received the memo as did Craig Crawford, Chris Matthews, George Will and all the others. Alas! If I cannot trust Olbermann.........

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Anne Beck Flynn, Maple Shade Nj — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 01:10:12 GMT

Keith: If I was not already happily married, I would be outside the studio to give you a big hug and kiss--I have been saying to just wait for it everytime something derogatory about the Bush Administration makes the news, and everytime, old Georgie does not disappoint me! On top of that, I had just finished a discussion with my husband about the fact that the whole plot senerio of blowing up a pipeline from JKF to Allentown Pa is not possible, and my favorite news anchor goes and says the same thing. Do you need a research assistant or anything? THANKYOU for being a defender of the Constitution, even if it does mean you will get audited for the rest of your life. We need you to keep saying what you do just to remind the rest of the robots out there who do not have a single thought in their empty brain...that serious crimes are being commited under the banner of GOVERNMENT in DC everyday.

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Anne Beck Flynn, Maple Shade Nj — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 01:10:15 GMT

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Sue; West Allis, Wisconsin — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 01:27:27 GMT

Hey Keith - you forgot the terrorist bozos who's plot took up days of the news cycle during the early days of the US Attorney scandal or pehaps it was during the Libby guilty verdict or maybe the Rove email scandal ..... I get all these scandals and their subsequent "lets get the media off the story " events mixed up - you know - the ones who wanted money from the federal agent so they buy shoes and uniforms for their team.

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Susan, Winter Park, Florida — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 01:31:44 GMT

Your history of the White House's use of fear to manipulate the citizenry by manipulating the news cycle makes me worried that when it gets too hot in Iraq for Bush to repeat his demagogic rants about staying the course, the White House may very well stage another terror threat to justify staying in Iraq. And we can all count on it, there will be another terror threat just before the election, and it will be a doozy. Who in the news media is going to not only investigate these threats in a timely manner, but make the cooked up stories front page news and and headline news on the talking heads programs. Your reporting on the scandalous lies they told, and the evidence that they were lies was mostly news to me. Were these stories buried to placate the corporate masters? Where is the investigative journalism that is the antidote to demagoguery? (Besides Keith Olberman, that is).

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Tru M., Cleveland, Ohio — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 01:42:58 GMT

Excellent work on updating the Nexus of Politics and Terror, Keith. Did I play some small role in inspiring this update with my earlier comment on wondering whether this latest one just before a Democratic debate was a coincidence or not? I'd like to think so. And let's not forget it's right before the Scooter Libby sentencing too! Oh yeah...Either way, welcome back, and now let's get on that voter caging thing, OK? And don't forget the Dictator Directive! We still haven't heard about it!

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Krista Swisher, Indianapolis, IN — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 01:52:45 GMT

OK...I normally give a rat's *** about Paris Hilton or any other "celebrity" flavor of the day. But, after the brilliant exhaustive sobering "Nexus of Politics & Terror" update, I welcomed a bit of comic relief. A person much wiser than me said, "If we didn't laugh, we'd all go insane." Cut Keith and COUNTDOWN's producers a little slack.

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Steve Turner Cedar Falls Iowa — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 01:53:44 GMT

#1. It's not her Daddy's Hilton. #2. If it's going to Paris, stick a file in it, too. #3. They spent the last six months watching 'Goldfinger". #4. I'm no expert but the term 'Cherry Bomb' comes to mind, that is, if yer' Cherry Pickin'. #5. Just when Dubya let's it leak that we're in it for a thousand years. Does he mean a "Reich" or sumpthin'?

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David Britt, Columbia SC — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 02:01:07 GMT

Tonights "Nexus of Politics and Terror" segment was amazing! I sat there with my jaw on the floor. Thank you Keith for putting this together.

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Larry Beck Denton, TX — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 02:03:16 GMT

Great piece about the nexus of politics and terror. Oberman does us a great service by connecting the dots with these alleged terrorists plots the administration puts on display for us about the time their numbers in the polls are suffering. Clearly the administration is great at going after the nut-cases and blowing their "plots" out of proportion to the seriousness they attribute to them.

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Karen in Philadelphia, NY — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 02:03:33 GMT

Keith, thanks for reporting the Fox News link reguarding the JFK airport plot. None of the other networks mentioned it and the Nexus of Politics and Terror are always so eye opening. I appreciate all you do for calling out the cowards and making them accountable for their misdeeds. You always speak so eloquently for the American people and we thank you.

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Charles, Boulder Creek, CA. — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 02:15:02 GMT

Must agree with Indy/Tx Keith. Today on CNN 2 male reporters were discussing the Hilton incarceration; one pro, one con. Panning back to the female anchor, she was holding an opened newspaper in front of her face. After a slight, pregnant pause she lowered it stating: "oh! sorry gentlemen; I was just catching-up on some 'real' news. Give it a rest PLEASE for the duration of her stay. Then, after 3 weeks of monochrome orange she'll be in the throes of SWS (Schiaparelli withdrawal syndrome); will have had no access to '72 Chateau Neuf-du-Pape, but rather Tang and should be errr ... sufficiently 'randy' to give you something substantial to cover. It will be a 'break-out'evening for her (no pun intended) and given past inclination, she'll likely film it before you do.

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MK — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 02:25:54 GMT

Loved the review tonight! Keith, you are brilliant! I forgot half the stuff you brought up, guess that is what "they" want us to do. Keep up the good work. You are my hero. MK

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C A, Tuscaloosa, Al — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 02:26:41 GMT

No current Presidential candidate has the foggiest as to what they would do about the Iraq conflict if elected, Democrat or Republican. As stated many times, the curtains on the debates came down as of the November elections, and there is no confusion about what the American people want. (1) fund those troops currently in Iraq with the money and supplies neecessary to keep them viable and (2) quickly develop a plan and implement the same to get our troops out of harms way (either via bringing them home or redeployment). It has been 7 months since the November elections. I see no plan to redeploy, the Dems and Bush argued over the funding,the Dems wanted to tie funding to other spending, then to holding a non-viable Iraqi government to benchmarks, and then timetables that exceeded a year or more before our troops were redeployed. Bush and company wish to stay the course. There is no leadership. Where are specific plans that might take an evening of brain-storming to successfully redeploy our troops. I don't want to hear we need first to decide what we are going to do (Independent - smile). I want to see some detailed specific redeployment plans that any monkey with some sense could come up with. Again, as the debate continues 14 more American kids lose their lives to an enemy they never saw, they could not fight, they could not defend themselves against. It is disgusting. It is a crime against humanity what we are asking our young military personnel to do. Perhaps not in a court of law, but in the court of care and concern for your fellow human beings, I have to agree with Pam, San Pedro. Bush and Cheney are guilty of the worst violations of human decency (a disregard for the senseless loss of American and innocent Iraqi lives).

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Steve, Ladera Ranch, California — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 02:27:53 GMT

All and all Keith is doing a great job at keeping some of the viewers hanging on, because most halfway intelligent, reasonable people know that our current administration and their partners in crime have been shall we say "Less than honest with us". And most of the main stream media takes that ridiculous view as if they're not sure if bush is telling the truth or not, and this leads the average viewer extremely turned off to the talking heads, even Chris Matthews looses it when he implies that we still have a great law abiding government. Reasonable people know the government did 9/11, and they also know that Keith knows, but we also know that Keith would loose his job if he mentioned it in any way shape or form. So we look at Keith from time to time, wondering how he’s gonna handle issues such as Rosie's comments or Charlie Sheen. If Keith implies that the governments impossible theory is true then he runs the risk of loosing all credibility with his viewers, but if he says anything to "Let the cat out of the bag" MSNBC will make him the next Imus. So it's interesting to see Keith's reaction to those questions that come up now and then. We know that he knows that we know that he knows. It's beautiful. Sad story and sad state of affairs, but at least we know who knows.

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Erik Weinberger, Woodland Hills, Ca. — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 02:56:02 GMT

Does anyone have a transcript on the number 3 story? That was brilliant

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Jamie, Chula Vista, CA (currently NC) — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 03:04:36 GMT

Ya know, I wish the DICK and George (and all the rest of their war mongering lapdogs) could have been sitting on my brothers back porch this morning. As our weekend has dwindled down and my siblings have slowly left, a few of us watched the news about 14 Americans being killed in Iraq. Two of my sisters and I looked at each other then looked at John. I wonder how many people know what it's like to see silent tears running down their brothers cheeks, knowing that his wife is already there and that he will soon be departing for that hell hole. I wonder how many people have heated 'debates' with their loved ones about this war, but the heated debates are heated not because of opposing view points, but because of the absolute fear of losing their brother or sister in law. I know for some of you that it may seem like the war in Iraq is the only thing I think about-not true. However, my 8 brothers and sisters are my best friends, my confidantes, my heroes. I can't explain how I feel-and if you've never felt it yourself, then you will never understand. I'm scared-scared like I've never been before. John has been to Afghanistan and Iraq already, so I don't know why this is different. Maybe because the tactics of the unknown enemy are ever changing and there seems to be no safe place in Iraq anymore. Maybe because with the deployments of two my bros and my sister in law, that it's almost like Russian roulette. I don't know. I do know that there is no measure of victory in Iraq. I do know that 14 MORE Americans are dead. I do know that there are people who will continually support the president and his failed policies in Iraq and Afghanistan, and I do know that I just want this all to end and for my family to be whole again. PEACE!

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Peter Aleff, Vineland, New Jersey — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 03:11:42 GMT

Great job, Keith, to point out the suspicious coincidences between terror alerts and political setbacks for king George. No need to weara tin hat to see the pattern. You could even have added the recent headline-hogging public scare about the drug-resistant-TB carrier who was going to fatally infect two continents. Now it turns out said carrier was never contagious and had been told so by the CDC, and that the entire story appears to be due to incompetence at the CDC. In an article on News-Medical.Net titled "The real villain in TB jet flying case is the ...?" (http://www.news-medical.net/?id=25977) the writer concludes: "The actions of the CDC are questionable and raise the suspicion that by invoking the first federal quarantine order in forty years, which requires the signature of the President of the United States, that there was some other motive involved. The quarantine order was lifted over the weekend accompanied by little if any major publicity. However, Mr. Speaker remains confined to a Denver hospital under an isolation order from the state of Colorado and the public must be forgiven for suspecting this is yet another case of 'overkill' given the repeated assertions of the 'experts' at the CDC that he was non-infectious even before treatment." You pick which among the many ongoing scandals this bogus international health alert may have been meant to crowd from the screens but it sure did a good job while the scare lasted.

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Tru M., Cleveland, Ohio — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 03:19:40 GMT

Um, Steve, I think you assume too much. I don't think there's any reason to assume anyone else's belief in tinfoil-hat 9/11 theories unless and until they state them outright. What Keith's doing with "The Nexus of Politics and Terror" is simply pointing out how interesting it is that there always seems to be a new "terra alert" or announcement of a big "terra plot" foiled right around the time the White House most needs to distract the public from its troubles or from the actions of Democrats. And that it's worth all of us being skeptical because, in the immortal words of Todd Rundgren, "You cried wolf once too often!" Way more than once, actually! Making you wonder just how dumb they really expect us to be...

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Independent, Texas — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 03:19:44 GMT

Ditto to Erik's question: I'm stuck in the hinterlands w a dial up (can't do streaming) and no TV access to MSNBC. Can I get access to this "Nexus" thing? Also - the damdest thing: Wasn't getting blog updates for hours so I turned off the browser all together. To do other work later, I turned it back on and gave this blog a try and, behold, bunches of blog updates. Is this a problem in my system or fortuitous timing when I tried again?

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Sue; West Allis, Wisconsin — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 03:24:10 GMT

Dawn from Oceanside - the Police Chief is the daddy of a Fox (Faux) News reporter (can I really call them that - they really aren't reporters - maybe "propaganda specialist" is a better title) according to the segment on Countdown.

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Frank Finnegan Collingdale Pa. — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 03:25:35 GMT

I would love to have a copy of the nexus.

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Steve, Ladera Ranch, CA — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 03:33:15 GMT

The problem with the government is that they are merely puppets of military industrialists who are making fortunes at the expense of dead Iraqi's and dead American soldiers. Think about, Haliburton's stock went up over 3,000% since we began this illegal and immoral war. So what the heck are the lives of 3400 ++ American soldiers, and hundreds of thousands of Iraqis worth in compariosn to 30 times on your money. That's why some people call it blood money.

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Independent, Texas — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 03:47:19 GMT

Never mind - unless it changed from one item to the next, the "Nexus" text is in the link provided in the "The Plot Thins" item. When I first tried to bring that up in my browser, the tab was labeled with the word "video". Under this arcane dial-up I'm forced to use, I can't recieve a video so I turned the tab off without waiting to see what the link was. The next time I was more patient and let the page display to reveal the text. Sorry for taking your time on this.

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Don Oubre, Paulina, Louisiana — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 03:57:03 GMT

Erik Weinberger, Woodland Hills; You can get the transcript tomorrow, on countdowns homepage just click on transcripts & scroll down to Kieth Olbermann June 4th, it takes about 24 hr's to appear.

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Don Oubre, Paulina, Louisiana — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 04:08:04 GMT

Erik just do what Independent said didn't see it there thank's Independent.

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Sue; West Allis, Wisconsin — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 04:15:01 GMT

Folks who want us out of Iraq - watch how fast we leave as soon as the Iraqi Parliament passes the Oil Sharing Agreement (should be called the Oil Stealing Agreement). This agreement is the #1 Priority of BushCo and gives the lions share of Iraq's oil to foreing (read OUR) oil companies for 30 years and only about 8% to the Iraqis themselves. BushCo will no longer talk about staying there to establishfreedom, democracy, stabilization, "fight em there", etc. It's gonna be "adios Iraq" with the speed of light. KEITH - if we really can't have the Bush Dictator Story can you at least have Greg Palast or John Conyers on to discuss the vote caging operation that Rove and his Injustice Department coven were doing? The some of missing emails that the Judiciary Committees have been trying to get were sent to the wrong place and ended up being forwarded to Greg Palast. He just turned them over to John Conyers, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. Further reading at ..... gregpalast.com ...... enjoy.

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Rolf Hokland, Everett, WA — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 04:22:15 GMT

The great coverage that Countdown has produced on the Gonzogate scandal suggests that this might be just what Keith is looking for. I have not been yet convinced if Gregg Palast is a conscientious investigative reporter or a tabloid sensationalist, but this story should be both worthy and easily vetted. I hope, if Mr. Olbermann or a member of his staff reads this, this story will be investigated and, if accurate, reported. http://www.bradblog.com/?p=4594

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Don Oubre, Paulina, Louisiana — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 04:35:50 GMT

John, Phila: Looks like C A was right, and well-- you were wrong! Kieth did mention Congressman Jefferson being indicted. Kieth also informs the american people about Monica Goodlings admited law breaking, & how many of our brave troops have died in Iraq, somthing you won't hear from Fox, but then Michael Reagan thinks the american people shouldn't be told anything.

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FreeDem — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 04:45:51 GMT

Bush has declared that he will be Dictator the next time there is a terrorist plot, but these guys were less "terrorists" that Brownie was a "FEMA director". The Dictator on demand story, and the "caging' Of Timmy Griffin, and all the "Timmyclones" still in office are the real story. If Paris had half the gumption her father had, she would recognize a cash cow when she was slammed in one. The profit margins are way higher, and you can get away with skimping on all the amenities you charge outrageously for. That little private "Hotel" business is also a much neglected topic. Any of these would have been better than what was on the case. I love your work Kieth, but all that money looks like it is dulling your edge.

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Don Oubre, Paulina, Louisiana — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 05:31:19 GMT

Independent, Texas; I to am still on dial up, but still can listen to the sound on the video clips, it only takes a minute or two, the video is still, but i can hear the broadcast fine with a pause here & there, have you tried that? I hope to have high speed in about 2 weeks.

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Lee Ellett, Camarillo, Calif. — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 05:46:12 GMT

RE: The Worst Person in the World. Keith, would you or your producers get over what ever it is between you or them and Bill O'Reilly? This constant harping about him is sophormic at best and just plain childish.Yup, he is over the top sometimes but I'd rather listen or ignore his rantings than listen to your childish whinning about how evil he is. Grow up and grow a pair would you please? It's hard to tell who is the bigger dope you or Bill as you both slant way to far to one side or the other. Move on!

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Linda, Pittsburgh — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 06:07:09 GMT

You might also check truthout.org tomorrow. They usually provide a text version and a video version of KO's special comments and stories like the one tonight showing the nexus between politics and terror. They also run Greg Palast regularly as well as other thoughtful writers not seen or heard in mainstream media. If Palast has those emails, I am dying to see them.

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B. A. Buddusky — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 06:08:06 GMT

carol durham, spartanburg, s.c., ahhh you hicks from south carolina always vote for the same republican conservative guys anyway and Have done so since Barry Goldwater and being pissed about Kennedy, LBJ and, Civil Rights.The only decent leader and senator and political brain out of that state in the past 50 years has been Earnest "Fritz" Hollings. He called this mess on the way out of the Senate in his "who's going to pay for the war speech of 4/2004".You all are so afraid of change your still living behind the fear and resentment of the Civil rights movement.There are probably some white hoods stuffed sway in some closets still down there some where.And I am betting you don't really care about that issue anyway.You just another ho hum "cack a lack" run of the mill Carolina Republican.We call em "Graham Crackers" as in Lindsey.Yes and do know these things from experience.I worked in your factories for the "slave coolie wages they paid cause that' all they had for a lot of folks being elected with I brought industry to South Carolina.Damn right you did cheap labor was like about $1.25 or $1.55 an hr back 1965 then in some factories.Yeah them northern union busters were moving down there left and right.Emm Hmm.I lived with share croppers the upgrade from slavery,yeah lets criticize Kieth Olbermann and Countdown.Get the plank out of your own eye sister and be gland you still have freedom of speech without having a cross burnt on you lawn or being beat to hell for your believes.Don't you? Or is that still the status quo in some parts? And by all means keep voting for the same old shit out of fear,because it after all it's safe and warm and by all means CHANGE might give you some of your DREAMS.The one thing we can count on is not to count on S.C. ever changing.I am not gonna go into here.You haven't got it from brighter minds than mine.Keep making that big money for those big benefits and sending your children to their wars and patting one another on the back for being such patriots,without ever knowing what the hell just happened.Carolina is a beautiful state but it's stuck in the past.

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Independent, Texas — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 06:14:53 GMT

Don Oubre - That is the way video works for me as well but I am too impatient to wait through the pauses. They can last for as long as a minute sometime!! I have no hope of high-speed except for one satellite company that charges based on downloads. I don't even know how to deal with that. It is way more expensive too. I checked it out because I really would like to watch Countdown.

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Steve, Ladera Ranch, CA — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 08:17:30 GMT

Um, Tru M. Maybe on the surface people "pretend" to believe in the fairy tale that a man in a cave was able to suspend the laws of physics on 9/11 and cause the WTC buildings to do impossible magic tricks, such as collapsing at free fall speed, but when they are honest within themselves they know the laws of gravity and reality are permanent. Yes, as hard as it may be to accept, the laws of physics are even more RELIABLE than the word of your president. Have you ever heard the term "Actor"? I know this might be a little deep for you, but sometimes politicians and even talking heads put on an act, they pretend to be something when they are not, they pretend to be great leaders and great saviors who only care about the welfare of the citizens, but in reality they are very selfish and greedy, taking bribes and kick-backs from lobbyists and other financial backers. It's true there are many people, even adults who seem to be stuck in tele tubby land, where life is simple and everything the president says is true, and in this great fantasy land all true american republican christians are good, heaven bound people and everyone else is headed for hell in a hand basket, because narrow is the way and they interpret that as meaning narrow minded. But in this place we call reality, or the real world, we know that the laws of physics, gravity and reality don't change. Presidents and congressmen and other disingenuous individuals may come and go, but the laws of reality are here for ever. And that is why I said "REASONABLE" people. Maybe I should have included halfway intelligent people that are still able to think for themselves and do complex math equations like 2 + 2 = 4, even though your president has some people convinced that 2 + 2 = 17. They even try to label people who go by true science and the laws of physics as being tin foil hat people, but in reality it's the mindless followers of this corrupt regime that are apparently wearing the preverbal tin foil hat. Now let me give you another clue about how reality works regarding Keith, and why he's pretty popular, (at least for now) It's because the mass public has become so disgusted with the lies and total corruption on the part of the media that people in masses are turning their televisions off and going to the Internet. Trying to find out the skinny on main stream news is like asking OJ Simpson's lawyer to give an unbiased account of what really happened. It's called a conflict of interest. How can you expect the main stream media to reveal some of the truth about the real criminals, when the real criminals are sponsoring their networks? So people in large numbers realize you simply cannot get anything remotely honest on any television news outlet so they turn to the Internet. Also the main stream news is really peeeeing people off to no end, because it's obvious how they've betrayed the public trust by only airing things that are approved by their masters. And so to keep some of their viewers they had to give them a little truth, not too much, they could never do that, but they give them just enough to restore a little confidence in their audiences, they give us Keith to satisfy our craving for some truth, even a tiny bread crumb of truth will be great in this dry land. It's rich in Buuuuuullll puckey, but it's so dry in the field of truth that seeing Keith come on and speak is like your in the desert, dying of thirst and you find a canteen with some water in it. Your so grateful to quench your thirst you don't really care if the water is perfect or not, as long as it’s wet you'll drink it, but the stuff on Fox news and other places on MSNBC come right from the sewer so you know better than to digest anything from there. And that's the way it is, good night and good luck!!! www.iwilltryit.com

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R. Northern California — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 09:06:18 GMT

Speaking of Greg Palast, I too thought he was a great investigative reporter...but did anyone read that he thinks 9-11 truthers are tinfoil hat wearers because he "saw the video of the plane hitting WTC 7"? WTF???

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parishogfan — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 10:14:15 GMT

Could we make this required reading for The decider, etal? (we can provide someone to read it aloud to him, someone who has a basic knowledge in word comprehension) Do you think they could grasp the concept that WE grasp the concept of fear-mongering? Or are they like the little kid who when he closes his eyes thinks that he disappears (or bushspeak misundisappears)? It'll be tough to impeach-- Gonzo's making up the rules as they go along. Damn!

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Marcie M. Musser, Largo, FL. — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 12:08:30 GMT

I am a voice among many, the common people, who see that the military complex has a firm grip on the executive branch and it will falsify intelligence and stop at little to keep it’s killing machine alive and well. This complex which benefits economically must be contained and commanded by the larger majority which are not willing to sacrifice innocent lives for economic gain. The empty value of economic gain is poised to rear it’s ugly head in environmental degradation which will not discriminate it’s wrath of death and destruction. It will be the great equalizer. The time to fight it is now and the military complex had better be redeployed to manage the catastrophic events about to unfold. Weaponry in this fight is useless. In lieu of such pressing matters I can not bring myself back to the minor injustices I wish I could correct for the sake of our future generations. Suffice it to say that America’s founding fathers had great insight and it’s directives should not be in such a contemporary contempt. Hypocrisy stems from the deviation of that original intent and brings shame to our great nation.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, Al — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 12:45:37 GMT

Don: So good to see you again my friend.

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H P Boston — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 13:08:28 GMT

Kieth you are the best. As soon as I hear rhe beat of the drums of yet another TERROR PLOT I know it is the usual bs from wh. This one is a doozy IT should be called "THE OVER THE HILL GANG". How stupid can these people be who feed us this BS , how can any one take anything they say as true. The terriost in the wh is to be feared the most. PLease, Please do not stop talking about Gonsouless, we need to get that abomination of an AG the hell out of power. Keep him in the crosshairs(if only we could load the gun) with the brown, stinky stuff he wears so well.

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Andrew (Columbia, SC) — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 13:16:19 GMT

Keith, I'm a big fan of yours, but I've gotta break with you on story #4--using box cutters to hijack airliners isn't necessarily a "sophisticated" terror plot either. While it's feasible to suspect the timing of these plots as a critical journalist (and given the constant lies of the Bush Admin.), I think it's borderline irresponsible on Countdown's part to take such an aggressive stance so shortly after the foiled JFK plot. Great Worst Person segment last night, though, one of your best yet.

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Heidi, Miami, Forida — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 13:42:03 GMT

Well there is finally somebody who's is willing to tell it like it is. Took long enough but at least Keith did. He is the only one who is willing to say it like it is. And he is doing it to both sides. Which makes him even more credible in my eyes. Every time there was a treat I shook my head because I knew nothing come of it. It is almost like a broken record. Here is the bad part about all of this: if you call wolf to many times nobody will pay attention when the real wolf is coming. Isn't it interesting that we took Saddam out because of the ethnic cleansing he did? What is the difference now? Isn't there still ethnic cleansing except even more than before? So what did our soldiers die for? It's interesting how as bad as Saddam was Iraq is a whole lot worse now under us.

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barb g albany ny — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 13:51:02 GMT

yeah, a one minute line abt cong. jefferson.... um, and where is the followup to the dictator directive... just sayin

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Michael, Philadelphia, PA — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:20:48 GMT

Mr. Olbermann, I absolutely loved the connection between alerts and "arrests" and bad news for the administration. However, your staff missed a bunch. These wannabe terrorists that couldn't blow up a balloon that they have been arresting lately are usually poor suckers that got set up by our gov't and then the loyal Bushies sit on the news until the timing is right, sounds like Rove's handiwork. Also, I found it incredibly "coincidental" that prior to the first debate there was that "hot" news release about the terrorist plotters I think in Saudi Arabia. Interesting that they sat on the story for nearly SIX MONTHS before releasing it, "conveniently" right before the first Democratic debate. When will we impeach these criminals? Where is the oversight? Congress should be subpoenaing all phone records and e-mails concerning each of these "terrorist" arrests and prove to the public the crass manipulation of this administration.

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John , Phila — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:35:27 GMT

Sorry Don, but CA was wrong , Paris got more attention and Keith did not demand Jefferson's immediate resignation. A slight mention does not cover the bias from PMSNBC. Now, many on here are stating that they don't want to know of any terrorist plots , so why is Michael Reagan wrong in what he says. Either you want to know or you don't care. You can't have it both ways. If you don't care then it doesn't matter if the gov't tells you or not. I can tell you one thing , if terrorist plan an attack on NYC - keep it quiet cause we don't care. But id Phila. is in their sights, hell yeah I want to know.

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DCohn, Cleveland,OH — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:36:54 GMT

KO, great show and history of Nexus of Politics and Terror. Just watching it makes me ill but it puts things into perspective and only you can do that. You look great with the tan and look rested. I get a little miffed when people criticize you for your tan or what not, who cares. Thanks for having Craig Crawford on last night, POL is such an excellent book that I hope you can actually have him in your studio to go over it more especially on his comments on rewards. I saw him on Joe and felt he did much better because he was flying solo and not dealing with a crumpy Pat Buchanan or an arrogant and rude Mr. Lizza. Peace, Denise

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Amy C., NC — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:39:03 GMT

I like to laugh and roll my eyes at our professional laughingstocks (Britney, Paris, American idol contestants, etc) as much as the next person, but I also wish that we could pause on them occasionally to maybe report on someone actually doing some good in the world, especially after stories like the Nexus of Terror. After segments like those my trust and hope for humanity is usually hitting rock bottom, so a story on Paris Hilton is just salt in the wound. In fact, more often than not I skip the number 1 story. As a suggestion, I would love it if Countdown could balance and counteract that pessimism created from the previous 4 stories with more positive stories as the number 1, even if they take more work to find and research (although I think you could use trashy celebrity news intermittently while your reporters work on something nice). I think hearing about the true heroes in our world today would be pleasantly different from what you normally see in the news and it'd be a hell of a lot more interesting.

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Michael, Florida Gulf Coast — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 15:20:19 GMT

While I don't agree with the handling of Iraq, or where our recources are going to fight islamofacsism, clutching at coincidences and impying that the war on terror does not exist and my fears are being infuenced by the government is irresponsible journalism, even if you inform us that it might be only coincidence. If you don't have enough facts to fill up airtime don't say you are just asking the questions that should me asked snd go out and dig for some truth. Next thing you will be spouting 911 actually was government orchestrated. Your show is the mirror image of the O'rielly factor. I agree with some of your views but sometimes you are so far left as he goes so far right it makes have to roll my eyes and laugh and hope not to many people take you seriously. I know you hate the administration (I certainly didn't vote for him) A little less soap box and a little more investigating would be nice.

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scott henderson nv — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 15:31:33 GMT

Steve, Ladera Ranch, CA (Sent Tuesday, June 05, 2007 4:17 AM) Do tell Steve, which laws of physics were violated on 9/11? Talk about tin foil hats, your’s is probably made of platinum.

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Bob Pensacola — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 15:40:48 GMT

The first time I heard Greg Palast's name was Democracy Now reporting his story about the Energy Task Force secret meeting in which he interviewed Pete Carroll, (spell) a former Shell CEO who said the invasion of Iraq was discussed and the subsequent privatization of its oil resources, to which Palast said, Big Oil disliked. Palast said Big Oil didn't want the stigma of stealing this oil, and also they profit from OPEC prices. The burr beneath the Conservatives saddle is the embargo of 72 and 73 which they classify as threatening our national security so they justify slaughtering hundreds of thousands of Iraqis to control an oil reserve they say is crucial to our survival except they won't say it. They just stand on a pile of dead bodies and wave the flag. I don't know about Palast's report about 9-11 but he was on target about Big Oil and why we are militarily occupying a sovereign state to force a new oil law giving Republican corporate sponsors their untold riches. Truthout reported last month millions of barrels of Iraq oil are missing but our corporate media hasn't touched the story. We have to cure this government like a syphilis. I suggest another party, a Populist or Progressive Party and we have a place to put our money where our mouth is. There's probably more than ten million members of progressive organizations created since 9-11. We have witnessed the power of truth and the internet. I would rather lose and fund a person who believes in my core values than someone who repeatedly lies to me, murders for money and oil and rolls over faster than my Lab. People want change. People want an alternative and Americans have not only a responsibility but a duty to replace or reform this government when it becomes corrupt according to the US Constitution. We need to take our energy away from the Democratic Party, poste haste. Adios Republican Light.

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Independent, Texas — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 15:41:05 GMT

Michael- I am a devoted fan of Countdown but I,too, was a little worried about this. I do believe that there is too much "coincidence" between the recent alerts and political need. As one blogger put it, they are at the risk of crying wolf too often. However, the flip side of that is if we start promoting any conception that the risk is not real. A conundrum that smarter people than I will have to solve.

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Bob Pensacola — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 15:43:38 GMT

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LA, Seattle — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 15:48:03 GMT

Keith - Once again you bring the Nexus of Politics and Terror to light in last night's broadcast. Here we are again with the smoke and mirrors administration. As thousands are dead and wounded in Iraq and the numbers are climbing as the surge proves to be just as bad idea as most said it would be, this administration keeps pushing their politics of fear. We have more and more of our men and women in uniform and innocent Iraqis dying by greater numbers as this war rages on and they attempt to convince us that we should be ever fearful of the McGyver-like terrorist who is trying to blow up aircraft with a combination of hair gel, lipstick and the little plastic thingies on the end of their shoe laces. Then we have a GOP rep in Arkansas that believes all we need is another 9/11 terrorist attack and everyone will love GW again. WTF??? If that were to God-forbid happen, how is that a good thing for this administration? The administration of "We are fighting them over there so we don't have to fight them here" and "Our diligence is the reason we have not been attacked again since 9/11"? Why should this administration fear another attack anyway? Will the Bush daughters be shopping in the mall or flying on commercial aircraft or riding the subway when there is a REAL attack? Will those in Congress be working in their offices when the truck bomb in the parking garage explodes? Once again the only victims of a REAL terrorist attack will be the everyday Americans and those in Washington will only use the attack for political purposes. Wars are always started by people that will never have to suffer the terrible consequences that it brings.

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Mark, Denver — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:00:06 GMT

Michael you don't get it. Bush used this retic and tactics so many times that people with a brain just turn it of. They keep saying if you republican you for life, if you democrat you for dead. Here is my problem with this: Isn't under Bush who is a republican that the body count keeps going up? So correct me if I am wrong but how is that for life? How can anybody take them serious anymore? And I don't mean in the USA alone but around the world? We now become the ones seen as bullies. How can you say you bring democracy around the world? Even if we have to do it by force? Wouldn't that make us what we fighting against? Nobody sees the Irony here?

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C A, Tuscaloosa, Al — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 17:10:40 GMT

Woah John Phila: I never said that Keith would demand Jefferson's immediate resignation. I said that I believed Keith would mention Jefferson's indictment on his show. Don't put words in my mouth. And so what if Jefferson may get a little less attention on Keith's show then say that fine upstanding citizen Tom Delay. Why does it shock you that this occurs when it is obvious Keith leans to the left. He certainly does not hide it. Just like Hannity or Brit Hume (a news anchor), John Gibson, Bill O'Reilly, Limbaugh and others lean to the right and they don't hide it. What is the big deal. If you don't like what Keith reports and how he reports it then change the channel to Hannity, Hume, Gibson, O'Reilly, whoever and quit criticizing Olberman for being and reporting exactly where exactly he would agree he leans, to the left. That's like me criticzing Hannity or Hume for spending more time blasting those on the left than on the right. What's the point? They obviously lean to the right so what do I expect (except compared to Keith they are idiots), but they can't help that. Must be something from birth. At least Keith does not have noted as a caption under his show "Fair and Balanced". I would like to see keith add a caption to his show that says UnFair / Unbalanced At Times But Sane Most Of The Time.

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Linda Reed Tampa Florida — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 17:26:29 GMT

Thanks so much for the Nexus report. We are not being manipulated only by fear. Has anybody noticed the National Enquirer quality of news reporting since Bush has been in office? Think of all the women that have gone missing since 2000: Chandra Levy, Elizabeth Smart, Lacy Peterson, The Runaway Bride, the girl in Aruba and now Kelsey. What about the funeral of Ronald Reagan, how long was that on the news??? The other news rag items that have been used to distract us: the Astronaut love triangle, Anna Nicole Smith, Brittney Spears, Lindsey Lohan, Imus, the TB scare. Geez Liz Taylor and Richard Burton never got this kind of air time!!! Where are the real reporters/journalists? Why is Barbie and Ken giving us our news these days???

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Sue: West Allis, Wisconsin — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 18:01:22 GMT

Linda in Tampa - you are singing my song. Add to that how the 24 hour news channels can only seem to cover 1 story at a time. All runaway bride, all the time, for example. Then another story comes along that knocks that one off and, there they go again covering that story endlessly until it's replaced by yet another story that will get 24 hour coverage. THAT is the reason that the BushCo Fear Flag raising tactic works. It is the only thing that gets covered whether it's legit or not and it knocks anything else off the air. We need media that covers the NEWS! All the news. Not just one stinking story covered to death. MSM ratings are going DOWN as more people, sickened by what you rightly call the National Enquirer News as well as single story only coverage, turn to the internet to find out what's really going on. Why do I get more information about the the daily life and troubles of Paris Hilton than I get about Iraq, or the politicalization of the Injustice Department, etc. MSM needs to wake up or they will go the way of the dinosaurs.

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John. Phila — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 18:09:40 GMT

CA, I agree. Keith just needs to say he is unfair and unbalanced and stop leadings these people into taking his every word as news. He picks out which stories he covers, does not have a guest with a counterpoint , and adds his commentary as if he has the only point of view. Not journalism, not even entertainment, only foolishness that deserves the low ratings he gets.

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Don Oubre, Paulina, Louisiana — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 18:11:48 GMT

John, Phila; Come on John! Can't even admit your wrong on a simple statement, have to spin your own word's, of "won't see", into not enough coverage, did not ask for his resignation. I quote you "breaking news- congressman Jefferson indicted- won't see that on Kieth Olbermann's Show tonight" well we saw it that's all i'm saying, you were wrong! that as they say is that. As far as the terrorist plot's go, when the right of the people to know is used against the people in the form of fear, just for political purpose's are political advantage this is what happens. We all here know the possibility of another terrorist attack in america is very likely, more so than ever since our occupation of Iraq. Why is Michael Reagan wrong?, because he fear's "We The People" the Administration fear's "We The People" why? if what you are doing is in the best interest of "We The People" then why fear the People? When Michael Reagan said Bush should shut down the media, he was not talking about Bush's voice are the voice of the Administration in the media, he was talking about the voice of "We The People" in the media. You said it your self, you want to know about terrorist plot's, it would be and advantage, we all would have liked that advantage, but when the Bush Administration used terror for political advantage, they stoll that advantage from all of us. Thank's Don

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Joey Ramirez — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 18:17:27 GMT

Dear Mr. Oberman, I applaud the strength of you and your network for airing last nights broadcast about the Nexus of Politics and Terror. Keep the flame burning. Strengthen neutrality in the media and for heavens sake keep asking why Washington fails to find Osama bin Laden.

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Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 18:18:17 GMT

John , Phila - Keith, in his position, I believe cannot or should not "DEMAND" a resignation; however, we can and I have!! I demanded his resignation MANY times and PRIOR to the November 2006 elections. In addition, Michael Reagan is a domestic fanatic who just last week stated, "if I were George W. Bush, I would shut the press down so the Americans would now see what was going on in Iraq every night on their televisions and the lack of support for the war would decline." Question John, do you support the First Amendment to our Constitution? If you do, then I don't feel you or anyone who supports and loves our Constitution should in any way, shape or form channel Michael Reagan, as he feels it’s just “FINE” to do away with the First Amendment and shatter our Constitution!!

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C A, Tuscaloosa, Al — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 18:30:36 GMT

John-Phila: If you are going to suggest that Keith admits to be unfair and unbalanced at times then perhaps you might suggest that those on Fox also take off the Fair and Balanced caption and put UnFair and UnBalanced at times as well. Fair is fair John. If you can't do that and if Fox won't do that then why should Keith.

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Countdown Fan — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 18:46:09 GMT

Countdown, is it possible that you can update this blog more frequently. Dialogue is so important and it seems lately that posts do not show up for hours. It is troubling at times as I feel it defeats the purpose of the GREAT blog.

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Provenance — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 19:04:01 GMT

Ben Bernanke's statements that the US economy is right on track should cause a stir of concern which it has done with the stock market. Auto sales are down, increased importing is up, and the economy as a whole should be suspect. Afterall, when the big boys who control the mergers and acquisitions have completed this round, what is to keep this supposed great economy from falling? It certainly is not the public at large as in most other studies because this economy isn't being maintained by the spending public but rather by Wall Street machinations only. GM, Ford, and Chrysler are shot. Big spending on other diposables is down and until Wall Street is completed, the US economy will not be tossed out. I am of the intention that Bush is trying to spend the next administration into a recession. If it is democratic, then complete pandimonium will occur. I am not sure how Bush can differentiate between the same, but he is betting on taking all the marbles when he ends his term. The game is up with this reactionary Ologarch and not a moment too soon!

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Don Oubre, Paulina, Louisiana — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 19:31:22 GMT

C A, Tuscaloosa, AL; Thank's it's good to be making a few post again. I'll send and email today before i head to work a few hour's from now, look for it Thank's again my friend!

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George, Hammonton, NJ — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 19:47:11 GMT

Scott...world renown expert on Global Warming...read the work by Steven E. Jones, physics professor at BYU...read his take on the Twin Towers collapse...I realize your science won't agree with his, but read his report...interesting stuff...you will reject his findings because of your large brain, but read his work with an open mind...if you can...keep up the good work on global warming...maybe the majority of the real scientists around the world one day will finally agree with you and Glenn Beck...here is an example of Dr. Jones work...enjoy..."Building 7 was not hit by a plane and yet it collapsed in 6.6 seconds, which is .6 seconds quicker than it would take an object dropped from the roof of the building to hit the floor. This violates fundamental laws of physics, unless the building was brought down by explosives."

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C. Orjansen Moorhead MN — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 19:56:57 GMT

From Okla City to WTC bombing 1, to WTC blasting 2, to Anthrax, to terrorists named Mouhamid anything in a car trunk,to suicide bombings, to Katrina response, to shoe bombs, to school shootings, to TB, bird flu, etc., deadly disease in your and your pets food. After about five minutes of listening to it I say one thing, "It's a test folks, only a test." Some people are willing to exploit the mayhem to further their cause. The question is, what's the cause? And by the way, this is a well doc'd theory, goes back thousands of years. The problem comes when you know you're being fooled, but haven't figured out why. Nexus.

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Marsha Welch, Scottsdale, AZ — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 20:24:33 GMT

I just want to say that, no matter who sube for him, no one can deliver like Keith. His piece, "Nexus of Politics and Terror," was terrific. I do have one concern. Countdown has many intelligent, informative commentators and reporters on the show. I cannot understand where Craig Crawford fits in. He panders and smirks whenever he's on. Countdown and Keith can do better.

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Prison For Libby!! — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 20:26:48 GMT

What's up with this blog today? No updates for hours??

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Maria — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 20:37:34 GMT

The Nexus was probably the most sobering thing I've seen on your show. It got me to thinking that we need to bring back Civics classes to the public grade and middle schools. Our kids need to know what kind of democracy they live in so they can build the one they want to keep. Thank you, Keith, for eveything.

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Matthew Prime, Toronto, Ontario — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 20:41:47 GMT

Mr. Olbermann, your first rendition of the Nexus, back in the late summer of 2005, had 13 coincidences but contracted the presentation of the list to ten so as to discuss the matter with Asa Hutchison (sp?). This time, you say there are thirteen. Are these the same, or are there as many as sixteen?

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Linda, Pittsburgh — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 21:07:56 GMT

RE: John's complaints about Keith and countdown: One reason I like Countdown is that Keith doesn't have 2, 3, 4 guests all competing for time to spout talking points. There are plenty of shows like that all over cable. If you like that, watch them. I don't, myself, have time to waste listening to political operatives spinning either the Dem or Republican line. Keith devotes significant time to 3 or 4 big stories and follows those threads through, week to week, and across longer stretches of time. This is a critical gap in news coverage, which in most cases gives almost no space and or time for perspective or connecting stories. Keith has a clear perspective and you know what it is, but often guests disagree with him or offer more complex perspectives. I read many, many articles from across the political spectrum and feel that, most times, Keith and his staff do an excellent job of both focusing on stories and developing them in some depth. If that is not what you want to see, use the remote. That's what it's there for. I know because I cruise past FOX shows every day.

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Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 21:34:50 GMT

Linda, Pittsburgh - As always, great analogy and also, thanks for the GREAT (and very funny) last line!!

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E. Kelley, Buffalo, NY — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:52:37 GMT

The Nexus between politics and terror tentacles to all facets of our lives. The War in Iraq is NOT A BLUNDER, but PURPOSEFUL QUAGMIRE. We blogfolk struggling to pay escalating energy and health costs (the intentionally orchestrated homeland quagmire] have understood this for years. Read "What if Our Mercenaries Turn on Us" http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2007/06/03/1638 by Chris Hedges, regarding Blackwater, a corporation that exemplifies "privatization of war" and "hands an incentive to American corporations, many with tremendous political clout, to keep us mired down in Iraq." In addition, Blackwater recently "announced it was creating a private intelligence branch called “Total Intelligence.” Ten to one they are connected with the recent "surge" in terror "plots." It is not unreasonable to suggest “Total Intelligence” would be interested in any means to ensure their company’s growth and power. The oil and pharmaceutical companies are literally writing our legislation. Why not Blackwater too? Someone powerful in the media needs to expose which and how many congressional and Department of Injustice personnel, elected & appointed officials have direct campaign finance or other ties to Blackwater. The information is readily available online and has been for some time, though I can’t say the “internets” will be an open forum much longer.

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bhattathiri — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 01:01:03 GMT

The Nexus between politics and terror will cause terrorism. As long as there are politicians who compromise the interests of the country only to gain/fulfill their personal interests, there is no hope of being a truely democratic country.

When the Laws are strict, punishment is swift and harsh, the administration who imparts/relays the govt to the people are faithful, you can set right all the loopholes of the systems.

When there is fear of strict punishment for wrong doing...no one dares to do it... Also, educating the people about their rights and priveleages, we CAN transform world.

People should change their attitude towards blinding following the 'so-called' leaders, who dont know how to 'lead by example'.

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F.Fernando Garcia — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 03:53:42 GMT

Keith thank you for your insightful and pertinent commentaries. George bush needs to put his enormous ego aside and do what is right for the country and it's citizens. He is a narcissistic meglomaniac who doesn't care about any one or anybody. The country needs to take the government back and bring him and his administration to justice. Thank you Keith.

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jane lloyd, carson city,mv — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:26:47 GMT

DEAR KEITH , YOUR COMENTRY TONIGHT WAS ANOTHER BREATH OF FRESH AIR..THANK FOR ALL YOU DO TO KEEP OUR COUNTRY FREE .. BUSH ETC. ARE ALL CRIMINALS AND HAVE US CRAZY WITH FEAR OF WHAT THE HELL THEY WILL DO NEXT...I TRIED TO CALL FINESTIEN AND SHUMER[MS]ALL DAY FRIDAY AND TODAY... I BELIEVE THEY WERE AVOIDING THE PUBLIC... THANK YOU AGAIN... YOU ARE MY HERO... JANE LLOYD

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Pearl Crayton, Natchitoches, Louisiana — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:14:49 GMT

Thank you for voicing your opinion about the "accomplishments" of our "esteemed" leader, George W. Bush. Most people in the news media seem to be AFRAID to tell the truth about this "man" or to even question his policies. When we seek and know the truth it will make us free. It is refreshing to hear you voice opinions that are both brave and sensible. I pray that God will bless you and keep you in His care always.