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Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:26:18 GMT

WOW!! A brilliant "Special Comment" and now Michael Moore??!! You are spoiling me Keith; as I believe Michael Moore is a genius!!

His analysis pre-Iraq was also dead on!! This should be a great interview!!

KUDOS & PEACE!!

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O J — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:30:28 GMT

Today

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jen,il — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:31:09 GMT

Talking about rush only encourages him.

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Larry Charleston, SC — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:34:26 GMT

When are the liberals going to stop bringing these kids (even though she is 18 and should know better) as experts on Global Warning ? Losing our food ? Our homes ? Why , are the igloos melting ? Get real, she was a another joke that backfired. But I will say she made more sense than Al Gore ! Maybe he should relinquish his Nobel Prize to this little Eskimo !

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Laura in Los Angeles — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:38:08 GMT

More hot air from the gasbag Limbaugh..oh no. Waiting to see Michael Moore and what he has to say..love astronomy..can't wait for this one..and the death figures from Iraq is just too sad for me.

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Kevin, Lincoln, NE — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:03:26 GMT

Larry Charleston, SC (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 3:34 PM)

Why is it that neocons go after children like pit-bulls go after a slab of meat? Is it because they sense vulnerability? I wonder if a child survivor of the bridge collapse in Minnesota (which remains mostly forgotten by now) were to petition for money to repair and maintain bridges, would neocons attack and blame this kid for it?

At this rate, all the democrats need to do is trot out an easy target for the republicans to attack like rabid dogs, and when it comes election time, the republican party will have dug itself into such a deep hole that it would never get out of.

Really, what do neocons have against kids?

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Krista Swisher, Indianapolis, IN — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:04:07 GMT

"The comedian" having his head where the sun don't shine is old news; and, I may be in the minority among most here, but I don't like Michael Moore but will be watching anyway. And, maybe another planet that can sustain life? Hells bells, don't tell anyone where it is, or it'll be FUBARed up, too, in infinite ways!

Once again, tell your senator how you want them to vote on the Mukasey nomination:

http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/

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Miranda Petrillo, San Carlos, CA — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:22:05 GMT

Can I believe my eyes and ears?! Finally, a prime time TV newscaster gutsy enough to come out and call the President and his gang of thugs exactly what they are - hijackers of our country and despoilers of our democracy. Nice work, Keith! I'm so genuinely impressed that I just might start watching your show...especially since you've got Michael Moore on tonight!

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James, NYC, NY — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:24:21 GMT

Time for a brief lesson in life...

If someone posts a comment that you believe to be incorrect, outrageous, misinformed, or offensive in any way, just ignore it. That's the beauty of internet posting; the effect of an individual's controversial comment only goes as far as you, the reader, let it. The back-and-forth ninnying between the same characters here is a bad feedback loop that just reinforces itself. All the nonsense can dead-end the instant you scroll right past the same irritating characters and simply refuse to respond. It's so obvious and easy.

That's the last you'll hear from me about this. I refuse to become part of the problem.

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Sue, West Allis, Wisconsin — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:26:24 GMT

Wow - Michael Moore! Another don't miss show. And a report on the Kucinich impeachment resolution would be good too (voting is going on now).

I've been busy with a friend's sick dog (metastatic cancer, poor baby) so I'm behind in my news and therefore have no links to share.

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Anomaly — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:31:14 GMT

For you people who actually listen to what comes out of Keith Olberman's mouth, I have a question....What mind altering drugs do you all take? He doesn't know Jack about what he talks about. Mark, AZ (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 3:47 PM)

Mark -- If you’re saying that you don’t “actually listen to what comes out of Mr. Olbermann’s mouth” (he forgives you for spelling his name wrong), then how do you know he “doesn’t know Jack about what he talks about”?

In fact, how do you know what he talks about?

And if you’re saying you do listen to Mr. Olbermann, then what’s your point? Are you saying you take mind-altering drugs, too? Because that would explain a lot.

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Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:43:13 GMT

It's so obvious and easy.
James, NYC, NY (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 4:24 PM)

I agree with you James; however it is NOT always easy!! Have your children been called "terrorists", "rag heads", part of the "Nard terror training camp in San Pedro", etc. because they are half Arab and these people do not like what I say? If not, perhaps that's why while obvious, it is certainly not easy!! It's also probably difficult for you to understand if you have not walked in the shoes as I have here!!

As a mother, it was impossible for me for a long time!! I agree with what you say; however, again, it is NOT easy!! I’ve gotten better with the help of C A, Sue, B A, Independent (no longer blogging here), L T, Carol, Steve Turner; M K; mad in madtown, nuanced, Laura, Jamie and others.

PEACE!!

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Anomaly (not linked to Islamofascists) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:45:26 GMT

Your pathetic rants of lunacy never cease to amaze me. Whats your problem? Maybe because O Reilly is kicking your pathetic butt in the ratings. You are nothing but a water carrier for media matters and if you had a spine you will post this
Smash the Islamofascists (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 3:36 PM)

Nice try, Mr. Molinero. It was almost a challenge for my pea-sized liberal brain to figure out who you were.

But I guess we've established that Countdown does have a spine after all -- to go with HIS well-developed brain.

I think maybe you've been riding your horse too much on uneven ground. YOUR brain seems just a bit askew today.

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Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:45:58 GMT

Sue, West Allis, Wisconsin (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 4:26 PM)

Will you update me on the Kucinich vote as soon as you can?

PEACE!!

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K. Collins, USN — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:54:14 GMT

The state of emergency in Pakistan signals yet another low point in President George W. Bush's foreign policy—a stark demonstration of his paltry influence and his bankrupt principles. More than that, the crackdown locks us in a crisis—a potentially dangerous dynamic—from which there appears to be no escape route.

This has got to end. their has to be an ultimatum on the part of the US. Like how Reagan forced Marcos out of power in the Philippines in the 1980's( at that time a key US allie against Communism). Bush has to address the problem with Pakistan in the same way. Simply cut off all forighn aid to Pakistan until the nation restores democracy. Their will be fall out I'm sure, but it has to be done

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Anomaly (no mind-altering drugs in use at the moment) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:07:17 GMT

from the pot calling the kettle black
True Liberal (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 4:45 PM)

Phony True – A metaphor! Wow. (Personification, to be specific.) Looks like you’ve picked up an advanced liberal trick.

What “mind-altering drugs” have YOU been taking?

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Kevin, San Jose, CA — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:07:33 GMT

"Why , are the igloos melting ?"

Nice racist comment there, Larry.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:13:05 GMT

I don't think Michale Moore is the right guest for Keith and Countdown right now. Just my opinion. I won't go into a long explanation why at this time. But I am curious....

junebug & Kevin, NJ: what are your impressions of Michael Moore?

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Sue, West Allis, Wisconsin — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:15:59 GMT

Sue, West Allis, Wisconsin (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 4:26 PM)

Will you update me on the Kucinich vote as soon as you can?

PEACE!!
Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 4:45 PM)

They tried to table (kill) the resolution - that failed. Then they voted to send it to the Judiciary Committee where it can die while sitting next to the other impeachment bill that Dennis Kucinich submitted using regular channels. Kucinich wanted a vote! On the resolution.

Write your representatives or John Conyers - chairman of the House Judiciary Committee to demand action on the resolution.

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Anomaly (not Hamlet's mother) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:19:33 GMT

small caps scott, doth protest too much, methinks ek mpls mn (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 2:01 PM)

No, ek, he’s just getting paid too much to care what we think about him. After all, he told us that the government and pathetic liberals like me want to take away his “wealth.”

Trolling must pay pretty well. I need to look into that. I could probably do better than I’m currently doing with my scratch-off lottery tickets and bingo night down by the river.

But it’s always good to hear a little Shakespeare, correctly quoted. Too rare. Thanks for the treat.

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ek mpls mn — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:20:38 GMT

I wonder if a child survivor of the bridge collapse in Minnesota (which remains mostly forgotten by now) were to petition for money to repair and maintain bridges, would neocons attack and blame this kid for it?
Kevin, Lincoln, NE (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 4:03 PM)

The short answer is yes -- the neocon nutjobs are blaming the victims. Bridges do collapse, you know.

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jen,il — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:22:54 GMT

Pam- The Kucinich bill is going to the judicairy commitee where it will be debated. John Conyers is the head of the commitee, he like Henry Waxman, spent the 6 yrs of republican rule actually collecting information on the crimes of this administration. Republicans voted not to kill the bill, probably thinking they can use the impeachment hearing to paint democrates as petty. I'm unclear on how standing up for the constitution is petty.

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jen,il — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:27:43 GMT

Krista - You don't have to like Micheal Moore to like that he turns republicans into red faced, spittling idiots.

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Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:29:36 GMT

And then we have these two fine "gems" by President Stupid!!

"To those of you who received honors, awards, and distinctions, I say, well done. And to the C students, I say, you, too, can be president of the United States." (I guess he knows!!)
- George W. Bush

"Every nation in every region now has a decision to make: either you are with us or you are with the terrorists." (Terrorize the world; one bomb at a time!!)
- George W. Bush

Again, may the world forgive us!!

PEACE!!

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O J — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:43:51 GMT

A J (apple juice)

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O J — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:48:19 GMT

UPDATE REQUIRED

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Anomaly (following my own star) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:53:12 GMT

If someone posts a comment that you believe to be incorrect, outrageous, misinformed, or offensive in any way, just ignore it. That's the beauty of internet posting; the effect of an individual's controversial comment only goes as far as you, the reader, let it. James, NYC, NY (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 4:24 PM)

James – With all due respect, that philosophy may work well for you, and bless you for your self-restraint. But consistent with my own personality and my current, more defiant philosophy, those are exactly the comments I LIKE to respond to. It’s my personal version of letting a controversial comment go as far as I let it, but with a different approach to controlling how far that is. I often find that the sender goes away after a brief encounter with me. Either that, or we eventually reach some kind of peaceful co-existence. I consider the latter folks to be my friends, whether I agree with them politically or not.

Of course, following my own agenda sometimes makes my experience on this blog kind of lonely, but I don’t really mind that. I’m afraid I really am an anomaly (or linoleum, or whatever).

Forgive me if, in following my own star, I sometimes subject you to things you may not want to read. Just follow your star, and skip them.

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junebug — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:57:41 GMT

Larry, do you get your "news" from Rush????? Now I know why your posts are so ridiculous. Do you not know how much that man lies? It's easy to check his lies.

Oh, and lay off the kids. It only makes you look weak and small. Weak people usually attack those they perceive to be weaker. They think it makes them look stronger.

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Adelaide,Sunnyvale, CA — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:59:30 GMT

Way to go Keith having Michael Moore on. Whne he was looking for peopleto do his"SickO'movie I almost submitted my story but even so many many years later it would have been too painful to to tell it even if not picked.Short version, my younger son died several years ago of CNS lymphoma stage 4 of brain and abdomen. He died three months after he was diagnosed. I had what I thought was great insurance.Then after Ryan passed away I startd getting the bills the insurance would not cover.I harldy had time to grieve the passing of my son (I have an older son in his twenties who has a three year old son named Ryan). I set up payment plans where I could, maxed out all my credit cars, moved to a smaller rental apartment, worked two jobs. It took me a couple of years but I finally paid the hopstial and the doctors off.

We need S-CHIP!

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Sam, Lincoln, Nebraska — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:09:16 GMT

Although I believe Michael Moore goes a little over the top in his criticisms of the gun culture (Bowling for Columbine), the Iraq War and the Bush administration's dishonesty (Farenheit 911), and health care (Sicko), I derive a great deal of satisfaction in the great degree of discomfort he gives to neocons and other uninformed people. Want proof? Just look at the ignorant rants from Larry (Charleston, SC) and Mark (AZ).

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True Liberal — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:12:39 GMT

Anomaly (no mind-altering drugs in use at the moment) (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 5:07 PM)

Hello kettle
This is the pot
Guess what.....Your black

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Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:13:31 GMT

C A -

Because I have so much respect for you, why don't you think Michael Moore is a good idea?

Also, Sue & jen, thanks for the Kucinich update!! We CAN hope!!

PEACE!!

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LT in MD — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:19:26 GMT

I see that the rabid NeoFascists are frothing at the mouth again, because Mr. Olbermann had the courage to tell the truth about Dubya and his criminal administration. I also see what a bang-up job Dubya has done for Pakistan..pun intended. Thanks Condi, Heckuva job!

What has this administration touched that hasn't resulted in disaster? 24% of our citizens apparently fail to understand how BAD it is that millions around the globe hate us. It was bad enough when the Repugnican GOP'rs tried to legislate morality for all Americans; trying to force Democracy on people whose culture we don't understand, when America is barely a Democracy itself any longer.. Heckuv an idea NeoCONs! What has it gotten us? Trillions in debt, thousands of dead and wounded soldiers, thousands of dead and mangled civilians, an entire country's infrastructure decimated, and the hatred of most of the world.

Please stay home and watch your John Wayne movies on election day Neocons. You've done enough, really. Keep bashing Clinton, because you have nothing with which to defend the depraved bunch of lunatics you elected, who are running this great country into the ground. I don't understand your concept of patriotism and the American Way..and I don't want to. It is time for those of us who have a national conscience, real morality and a sense of right and wrong (for more than just the chosen few), to take our country back.

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RM Peters, Boston MA — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:21:36 GMT

Maybe I'm old fasion, but honestlty, if somebody was to ask me about a month ago if i thought waterboarding was considered torture, I would have assumed that you were talking about surf boarding.

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Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:38:29 GMT

FOURTH ATTEMPT TO POST - THIS WAS PRIOR TO PRESIDENT STUPID'S QUOTES - I'LL SPLIT IT UP!!

Quotes - Part I

Some spot on quotes from three brave and honorable presidents!! None of these men would have or does condone torture, none of these fine men would have even considered it!! None of these men would have trampled upon our Constitution, none of them did!!

Carol – the last one’s for you!!

“In the field of world policy I would dedicate this nation to the policy of the good neighbor.”
– Franklin D. Roosevelt

“Our Constitution is so simple and practical that it is possible always to meet extraordinary needs by changes in emphasis and arrangement without loss of essential form.”
– Franklin D. Roosevelt

“The United States Constitution has proved itself the most marvelously elastic compilation of rules of government ever written.”
– Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:38:47 GMT

Quotes - Part II
“The atom bomb was no great decision. It was merely another powerful weapon in the arsenal of righteousness.”
– Harry Truman

“I would rather have peace in the world than be President.”
– Harry Truman

“History teaches perhaps few lessons. But surely one such lesson learned by the world at great cost is that aggression unopposed becomes a dangerous disease.”
– Jimmy Carter

“War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good. We will not learn how to live together in peace by killing each other's children.”
– Jimmy Carter

“Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate.”
– John F. Kennedy

“Domestic policy can only defeat us; foreign policy can kill us.”
– John F. Kennedy

“The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all.”
– John F. Kennedy

PEACE!!

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Anomaly (more of a little teapot than a kettle) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:43:15 GMT

Anomaly (no mind-altering drugs in use at the moment) (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 5:07 PM)
Hello kettle
This is the pot
Guess what.....Your black
True Liberal (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:12 PM)

See, Phony New True, this is how I can tell you're phony and new. The real True would never have called me a name like that, and he had at least half a chance of spelling "you're" correctly.

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Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:44:26 GMT

Adelaide,Sunnyvale, CA (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 5:59 PM)

I am so sorry for your loss; your post brought me to tears. May God bless you and I will pray for you.

PEACE!!

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Matt Blank, New York, NY — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:44:44 GMT

Keith Olbermann -
Thanks so much for your excellent Special Comment!
You're right on the mark, and have never spoken truer words! I can only hope and wait with relish, picturing GWBush and Dick Cheney in jail, convicted for their crimes. Not that I believe it'll really happen, but, at least I can hope. And know that there are others out there that PUBLICLY tell it like it is.
Thanks again.

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Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:48:25 GMT

POST ALL COMMENTS PLEASE!!

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Rocky Mountaun Guy, Colorado — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:52:23 GMT

A young woman weeps over the fact she is losing her native land and Limpbomb has a hissy fit? Not surprising given the extrordinary amount of courage shown in the past from this call screening drug addled draft dodging liar. Yeah, these big old tough conservatives are gonna keep ya safe. Scared of an Eskimo, scared of three little girls called the Dixie Chicks, scared of the world so badly the veep needs a body safe....

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Nick, Dallas, TX — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:58:02 GMT

Well said, Kevin from Lincoln. Although the neocons pretend to be pro-life, their love for the fetus ends when it becomes a baby. It's all downhill from there. When a child expresses an opinion they don't like, they'll come after the kid, along with the family (Graeme Frost). I guess it's insecurity. They can't express themselves well enough to debate adults, so they attack our kids. What a shame.

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Corinna Cheever — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:05:34 GMT

Michael Moore always hits the nail on the head when it comes to our domestic woes. Let's hope people sit up and listen when it comes to fixing our health care system! GO BUY THE DVD OF SICKO AND TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS!

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Carol, Long Valley NJ — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:16:24 GMT

Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:38 PM)

Thank you Pam,

Unfortunately there were millions of ignorant voters during the 2000 and 2004 election. I don't understand why so many people view "gay marriage" or "pro life" as a good reason to vote against the "smartest" candidate and for the "fear mongering" moron.

I sincerely doubt that we would have invaded Iraq on Al Gore's watch or that we would be threatening Iran on John Kerry's watch.

I sincerely doubt that the Consumer Safety Agency would be refusing to do it's job, the same goes for the EPA.

I sincerely doubt that a Democratic President would have borrowed us into debt to make Bush/Cheney and their homies even richer than they already are.

I've never understood willful ignorance.

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Carol, Long Valley NJ — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:19:45 GMT

I've never understood people who hate, or who are more concerned with "keeping their money" at the expense of children's health. It's not as if they can take their money with them into the afterlife.

I've never understood people who attack those who are weaker -- i.e. cowardly bullies.

I hope that I never do.

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Tru M., Cleveland, Ohio — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:23:46 GMT

I'll be there tonight with bells and everything else on. Even if this country is going to hell in a handbasket, thank goodness that at least we have Keith on board to ring the stops.

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Sue, West Allis, Wisconsin — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:25:05 GMT

Rachel Maddow will be on discussing the Kucinich Impeachment Resolution. Pressure needs to be put on John Conyers - the Judiciary Committee Chairman. Yeah, he's a good guy, but he's already got an impeachment bill in his committee that's NOT being dealt with.

These are WAR CRIMINALS that deserve rights, as do all those they deny rights to. We, the citizens, deserve and demand accountability for what they have done in our name.

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B. A. Buddusky — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:27:36 GMT

Okay Michael I'm on your mailing list for awhile and at the Capital In Sacramento I know you know the work on health care by Carolyn Negrete,and Senator Kuell's health care legislation. Here is one of my takes on this problem.HMO's have been on a hidden agenda genocide of elderly seniors for cost effectiveness and to take out some Social Security Medicare folks costing their the systems as well. We know as well what they do with younger patients. Murder for Economics.The middle man job without the KY
Watch that glove!Senator Moscone carried Legislation In California in 1973 that would have provided Health Care for everyone here who wanted it. I believe the bill was S.B. 772 or something like that. Progressive and fair. No real HMO's back then. Here is where it got it interesting the Bill was going to allow every one in CA to health coverage on a graduated basis by franchise tax proportionate to their income.The fat cats weren't going to get a bye either as I recall.The private companies could still insure.So what killed that,Hmm the AMA,and Insurance lobbies. One of the big reasons the Fat Cat Doctors were going to have to treat all patients equal as far as access.Rich or poor.Have fun tonight meanwhile these guys are killing us "Smalls"
Sorry about this Steve I scagged for a moment.
Now this link is For Everyone and Keith,M Moore,You Pam,CA,Steve, in the Field of Dreams on the lighter happier side.Hit it John!Kickback and listen. It will heal the spirit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kmvst227HNw

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Carol, Long Valley NJ — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:45:28 GMT

B. A. Buddusky (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 7:27 PM)

Thank you, I enjoyed that baseball video.

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Kerri, Monterey, CA — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:52:39 GMT

Sue, West Allis, Wisconsin (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 7:25 PM)

Cheer up! From http://judiciary.house.gov/newscenter.aspx?A=880:
"... The Chairman will discuss today's vote with the committee members but it would seem evident that the committee staff should continue to consider, as a preliminary matter, the many abuses of this Administration, including the Vice President."

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True Liberal — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:57:56 GMT

I've never understood people who attack those who are weaker -- i.e. cowardly bullies

SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO DOD WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO WHEN YOU ARE A LIBERAL

"DO AS I SAY NOT AS I DO"
-William J Clinton

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mad in Madtown — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:01:21 GMT

Anamoly: I, too, admire James NY's ability to ignore the trolls. But, I actually look forward to their posts - the nuttier the better, because I know that you will respond to them. Your answers are always entertaining. I just wanted to tell you that I appreciate your wit and outrageousness. You can make me smile on even (as Krista would call it) a "craptacular" day. And Krista, thanks for the new adjective. It's rapidly becoming popular in the venacular of mad world.

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Carol, Long Valley NJ — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:01:29 GMT

Every one who protested "Hillary Care" in the 90s was ranting and raving about those new fangled HMOs that were include and how evil they were and how dare Hillary promote HMOs for every one!!! Imagine preventive care -- oh the horrors, the inhumanity. (note sarcasm here)

Well guess what, IF you are fortunate enough to still have health care coverage, you are likely to have an HMO. Only now those HMOs are for profit and could care less if any one is reimbursed if they can find a way to deny coverage.

I'm looking forward to when I qualify for Medicare so that I can stop playing games with the Health Insurance industry. This private sector solution is evil.

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Steve Turner Cedar Falls Iowa — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:06:19 GMT

"...black marketeers of World War III, excisors of telepathic sensitivity, osteopaths of the spirit, investigators of infractions denounced by bland paranoid chess players, servers of fragmentary warrants taken down in hebephrenic shorthand charging unspeakable mutilations of the spirit, bureaucrats of spectral departments, officials of unconstituted police states..." -William S. Burroughs "Naked Lunch"

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True Liberal — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:19:41 GMT

Every one who protested "Hillary Care" in the 90s was ranting and raving about those new fangled HMOs that were include and how evil they were and how dare Hillary promote HMOs for every one!!! Imagine preventive care -- oh the horrors, the inhumanity. (Note sarcasm here)

So are you saying if HMO's become socialized, you believe the customer care will improve??

If Hillary gets elected prepare to be disappointed, or take the easy way out and just blame Bush on it (works for most demoncrats today)

As long as we are at it lets bring back the gas lines of the Carter admin. That was a great cure for any energy crisis

Then again we could always triple taxes to pay for health care (then blame it on Bush)

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O J — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:23:18 GMT

A day without OJ is like a night without stars

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Ernest Smallis, Temecula, CA — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:45:16 GMT

It's been a long time since I've seen "that" look and heard "that" voice. Keith Olbermann's commentary almost defies description given it's passion, exactness and accuracy. Jefferson argued that we get the government we deserve. " Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the people alone. The people themselves are its only safe depositories (trust)." I am so fed up with this President, and Congress that let him run amok, the election cannot come soon enough. We deserve and must have better. Think and Vote!

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Keith Nations Leadington Mo. — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:46:23 GMT

Today Dennis Kucinich stood up for Americans and our constitution.Chris Mattews rehashed the same old thread bare political stories,and pushed his book. Thank you Keith for giving this story air time. Go one up, please ask Dennis Kucinich to visit your program and give the guy a break.

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nate deitschman, rapid city, SD — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:51:45 GMT

The Constitution gurantees the right to pursue happiness...it does not gurantee happiness. Welcome to America were our fore fathers used sweat and tears to build a country. They put an effort forth to get a return. They did not expect something for nothing.

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S.Bolinger,St.Louis,MO — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:53:35 GMT

Carol-
You still have to pay for medicare (it's not medicaid)-I believe it's up to $93.00/month and it has deductibles and does not cover all billable expenses. It also forces the providers to take what it deems allowable for the service provided. It will probably be $100/month in 2008.

Sorry for the bad news

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Rodney Lenotn III Fayetteville NC — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:55:13 GMT

Yes it would be great to have health care for all citizens, BUT don't compare the US to countries like Germany. The taxes most Europran countries pay would sent the aversge US citizen into a fit. Like when I lived in Germany in the 90's, gas on the economy was almost $5.00 for 4 liters. So please try include important information like this in the interviews, not just pointing out the problems, heck ANYBODY can do that, let's hear some viable solutions Mr. Moore

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S.Bolinger,St.Louis,MO — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:59:43 GMT

There not showing the 11 PM replay tonight on MSNBC in this market (at least according to the dish guide). The Post-Dispatch has stopped including a TV guide in its Sunday edition. It will be back tomorrow at 11. I think I'm gonna cry. No daily show, no countdown. At least there was good news from the library-Broken Government is on hold for me.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:59:55 GMT

You are all too angry and it is sad.

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Krista Swisher, Indianapolis, IN — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 02:07:38 GMT

mad in Madtown (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 8:01 PM) Wow, thanks! I'm humbled that a silly little word I made up is, I guess, resonating. If it makes the dictionary, you think I'll get royalties? ;D

Steve Turner Cedar Falls Iowa (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 8:06 PM) And, Mr. Turner, you always know how to get my attention! WSB is spinning in his grave.

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Margaret Bowser, Omaha, NE — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 03:14:14 GMT

This is less a comment than a mother's plea.
Last night, as I watched Keith's fabulously moving (as usual) special comments with my 22 year old son, he turned to me and asked why I was crying. I told him I was mourning the loss of what I knew as MY country. I told him that the mere notion that MY country could be debating whether or not torture was acceptable in an "ends justifies the means" argument, was unthinkable to me. I told him that Keith's comments echoed my staunch belief that this WAS a great country, and that by virtue of the Constitution, it had the possibility of being a great country once again.
My son informed me that he did not recall a time when he felt our government could be trusted, and defined himself as an anarchist. As heartsick as his words made me, I can completely understand his feelings. I tried to tell him how our fore-fathers intended this country to be better... to be more...
And I felt impotent in my attempts to pursuade him.
The current regime has destroyed all trust, and while I may be old enough to remember when our country allowed freedoms to protest the wrongs of unjust leaders, he has no such history. I am afraid for our future, and I am terrified for his. This IS still America. I AM an American, and although those in power would silence me, I despise the changes I have seen happening in my lifetime.
Please God, let the mothers of this country recognize what is happening to the ideals that created this nation.
Please God, let the mothers of this country stand up to the tyranny that has invaded our democracy.
Please God, let the mothers speak out so the world will know that America is still the strong nation it once was; able and willing to defeat even the enemies within that would trample the principles held so dearly by our founders.
Please God... help us restore this democracy to what it once was; to what is should be, to what our children deserve.
I don't know how to make my son believe that things can be better. I don't know how to help him work for change any more. I don't know how to make him believe that the change is possible. The "learned helplessness" that has become the legacy of the Bush administration as been carried out too well.
Please God, stop these men before they can do more harm.

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KarenS., VA — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 03:37:43 GMT

Since I do not have health insurance and I desperately need to go to the doctor for some physical symptoms that are concerning me, I think we need healthcare for all. If I go to the free clinic and am diagnosed with an illness, then it will be a "pre-existing condition".

I know people say that it will over tax us, I say that when I see all the crap going on in Hollywood and corporations giving millions of dollars in bonuses to their CEO's, it is time to tax those S.O.B.s. I have been over to Europe too. I see what their living conditons are like. They are NOT suffering. They have great public transportation, and do not need to drive so much. Plus their economies are stronger then ours. Please stop the hysteria! 42 million of your fellow citizens' lives are at stake. Think of that number next time Shrub wants to spend billions on a war, and exploits "protecting" our lives in order to get it.

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Larry Charleston, SC — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:07:55 GMT

OK , here we go again. What purpose does it do to bring an 18 year old up to capital hill to testify on global warming. Scientific experts can't even agree , now this young woman blubbering all over herself is supposed to do what ? We're losing our food, our homes ? How about losing your dignity. You had the freaking self proclaimed Mr Global Warming already testify, he won the freaking Nobel Prize , and this kid is up there to do what ? I guess the liberals on the committee didn'y buy Gore's bullshit and had to have this kid , who 2 years ago never heard of global warming , confirm it for them . Un freaking believable.

What's next , why not have a 6 year old boy testify that blow jobs are not sex. Would be more convincing than B Clinton

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Kitty — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:53:37 GMT

I thought Michael Moore hit the nail on the head...people will have to keep smoking to pay for children's health care in Oregon. He and I agree...what a stupid idea.

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L.Lawson---Usher — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:42:15 GMT

Thank you Keith for last nights comment, LOVED IT!! Very passionate. I wish there was a way to make the rest of America hear what you have to say just once. Maybe that 23% of morons who still, to spite evidence believe in Bush, will wake up and smell the coffee or the white house BS which ever they prefer before Bush takes us into another war for nothing, killing our kids and raping the treasury, because "he can" has to stop!..Will someone impeach him before he can do more harm?.

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Laura in Los Angeles — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 08:25:17 GMT

Adelaide Tuesday 5:59 PM..Adelaide, just read your story about your son. So sad. I am so sorry for your lose. Thank you for sharing your story so that others can see how very necessary the SCHIP program is not only for the kids who so desperately need it, but for the family that is left behind.

Take care Adelaide..

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Kevin of NJ — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:47:08 GMT

C A, Tuscaloosa, AL (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 5:13 PM)

To be honest, I really don't pay attention to Michael Moore. I know that he has made alot of money off of Farenheit 9-11, and I never chose to watch it. He has been generally linked to the far left wing of the democratic party. My feeling is KO is really starting to cater to that sector of America. This seems to be a conscious decisions. Can't really comment on MM. I tend to agree with you that the timing of having him on, while I know that he has another won of his movies coming out, after the news about Rosie may backfire on MSNBC.

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Tom, DC — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 13:07:40 GMT

"WOW!! A brilliant "Special Comment" and now Michael Moore??!! You are spoiling me Keith; as I believe Michael Moore is a genius!!"

Pam, I never really new how sick you were until this! By the way, Kucinich is wasting time with this process just to keep the lunatics excited, it'll never go! Come up for air people!

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:33:38 GMT

Pam (6:13 PM Post): I don't know if I can explain in a short enough comment to get posted. But I will try. The reason I asked for junebug's and Kevin, NJ's opinion of Moore has to do with perception versus that of removing this administration, and replacing it with a more progressive yet responsible group of people. junebug I believe is a true conservative and who neither blindly follows one side or the other. Kevin although on the right can be persuaded to move more to the center if given legitimate and credible reasons by legitimate and credible people. I don't know if this makes sense but in order to move forward in the next election along with thousands of others who fall into these groups, including thousands of independents like myself, we need as many people as possible from the left, independents and the right to get on the band wagon for the futrue. And in order to do that (just my opinion) we need to be careful not to give too much attention to persons (left or right) that are perceived by one side or the other as being extremist. Don't get me wrong, I am not saying that Michael Moore is not an intelligent guy that does not have some good messages to share. But I am saying that of the many people we hope to seek support from (including those who may lean a little more right or independents, and that we need) many perceive Michael Moore (true or not) as a hollywood fruticake who is slovenly and a divider. Just the mention of his name angers many people. His relationship with the American people is similar to that of Hillarys, a love/hate relationship. I was just suggesting that Keith's messages have a better chance of adding people to the progressive tent if he were to give more attention to those perceived as professional and credible and less to those who are perceived as hollywoodish (for lack of a better word) and divisive. People can agree or disagree. These are just my thoughts. But we have to remember that many, many Americans use perception to determine a person's creibility and Michael Moore, although perhaps being very smart and having much to say, does not present the best of role models for a political cause.

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Steve Turner Cedar Falls Iowa — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:59:15 GMT

As someone of mixed Native and European blood, I am sensitive to the casual way those who are not, throw around a term like 'Eskimo'. While I am from a Plains group, I consider all Originals to be closely related to me. While the Canadian Originals detest that term, the Alaskan Yupik and Inuit have a tenuous relationship with it, the context of the speakers' words determining the reaction. In the case of the young Original woman who reacted emotionally to the deterioration of her tribal lands, the attack on her by so-called 'Conservatives', has placed that context in the realm of Racism. I consider the words of those 'Anticonservationists' to be Racist, and would appreciate that in the future, they be censored, if not barred entirely, from further discussions. This would eliminate the possibilty of this forum turning further into a 'Racist Platform'.

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Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:24:42 GMT

B. A. Buddusky (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 7:27 PM)

Thanks dear friend!! Great video!!

PEACE!!

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Carol, Long Valley NJ — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:49:09 GMT

S.Bolinger,St.Louis,MO (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 8:53 PM)

$93/month would be cheaper than the private sector health care, through my employer, that I'm currently paying for.

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Adelaide, CA — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:05:11 GMT

Pam:43pm Tesday, Thanks Pam,sorry for all the typos just wrote it quickly before I changed my mind as so personal.ButI wanted to share first hand what health care can do with high premiums,high deductibles,and out of pocket expenses. Ryan is with me every day as I remember as he asked in laughter.

You and your daughter have my emapthy from trolls on this site. Keep fighting, principles above personalities.

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Timmy, Milwaukee WI — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:12:50 GMT

True Liberal (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 8:19 PM)

Then again you could always continue to post ignorant assumptions full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.

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Adelaide,Sunnyvale, CA — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:35:12 GMT

Laura Wed 3:25am, Thanks for your empathy Laura.As I wrote in answer to Pam's loving comments, I wrote it not to bum everyone out but to point out first hand my own experience witth the failure of the Health Care system in this country.
But to try and insure children by putting a tax on cigarettes to me is just insane.Okay parents smoke away pollute your kids lungs,and then get health insurance to treat them for asthma, bronchits,COPD, pulmonary disease.
Laura you know living in ths state how many cities are outlawing smoking.In Belmont one can not smoke in their own condo or apartment, or outside in parks or outside work environments.Oakland is trying to pass a similar law. In Menlo Park one can smoke in their apartment but not on their patio.Isn't there a city down your and Pam's way that banned smoking in the entire city limits?
Many corporations in this state and in the midwest to cut down on health benfits have put in wellness programs for over weight employees and smokers. They will not hire smokers and have in fact fired people for not suceeding in their non smoking programs.(60 Minutes covered it last year)
As it becomes more apparent the harm of second hand smoke is and how hard it is becoming for smokers to smoke, making so many quit,to put a tax on cigarettes for health care for children is just ludicrous. Perhaps the liberal state of Oregon saw the absurdity of this law.

But I agree with you completely Laura we need S-CHIP

Thanks Laura

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:09:13 GMT

Larry (11:07 PM Post): Read the post from Margaret 10:14 PM. Rather than criticize our youth for getting involved or those adults who welcome their involvement we should be celebrating the same. This does not mean that these kids have to be experts or even correct in their positions. But the important thing Larry is that they are involved. Too many of our kids today lack purpose. This results in cynicism that results in apathy, crime, dropping out of school, lack of trust in adults and a high suicide rate among the teens of our nation. Rather than criticzing the involvement of our kids in the issues we all face today we should be encouraging their involvement if not for anything else but to give them purpose in life. And if we do that then one day some of these kids will grow up to actually solve many of the problems they will be facing as their generation reaches adulthood. They are our legacy Larry. So whether it is the issue of global warming, health care, foreign policy, improving worn out bridges, saving social security or perhaps even becoming the greatest of all Presidents, none of this is going to happen in the future unless we begin paying more attention to providing our kids with purpose rather then ignoring them as we the adults continue to argue and bitch at one another. The only thing our kids know is that they damn well do not want to be like us. And I wonder where they came up with that bit of very well chosen knowledge.

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Kevin, Lincoln, NE — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:34:31 GMT

Larry Charleston, SC (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 11:07 PM)

...maybe the Democrats do it so the Republicans will dig themselves into their political graves faster by shamelessly attacking them? Seriously, how do you live with yourself? Were you raised to believe that all poor people/minorities choose to be that way? You talk like they're the scum of the earth, with a haughty superiority born from having wealth you've neither earned or deserve.

All people are equal, 'Larry,' and you would do well to show some respect. You'd be surprised how much you'd get in return.

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Woody — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:15:10 GMT

Michael Moore is taking some time off from the kibbutz to visit the wind mill, eh? OMG, you people with the coolaid just never stop do you? Health care needs some help, sure enough -- But you dopes really think that help is coming from people like Michael Moore? He's your point man on this issue? lol...dopes

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Adelaide, Sunnyvale,CA — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:25:35 GMT

Laura, Wed 3:25am I wrote a long post to you which has not been posted.But thank you for empathy. I did not write it to bum people out but show from my own personal experience the failure of Health Care in this country.Hopefully my post and about the topic of cigarette taxes for healthcare(an absurd idea) will eventually post

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S.Bolinger,St.Louis,MO — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:52:06 GMT

Carol-
A lot of doctors won't accept Medicare because they control the amount allowable for the service provided, and you can get stuck paying thousands of what they will not pay of the allowable amount. Good Luck.

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True Liberal — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:52:46 GMT

True Liberal (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 8:19 PM)

Then again you could always continue to post ignorant assumptions full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
Timmy, Milwaukee WI (Sent Wednesday, November 07, 2007 12:12 PM)

If any of these comments meant truly anything than they would,'t be waisted on the countdown blog right?

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Carol, Long Valley NJ — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:27:44 GMT

Larry Charleston, SC (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 11:07 PM)

Every time that I think you could not possibly descend any lower into the bowels of inhumanity -- you manage to do it. You are hands down the most disgusting troll on this site.

You sicken me. If there really is a moderator, your post would be pulled and this is the first time that I've written that.

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Steve Turner Cedar Falls Iowa — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 23:36:07 GMT

To the Moderator. Would you please do something about the Conservative Conceptual Pedophile who has posted on this blog. Don't enable that individual again. Thank you.

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Pud — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 23:37:07 GMT

To Laura: you require a huge dose of realism. The death figures from Iraq bother you? I served in Vietnam in 1969 - 10,000 American servicemen were killed that year. In WWII, over 400,000 of our soldiers died. So get real and grow up. It's a war in Iraq and that means people are going to die. You "progressives" are a silly bunch of asswipes, saying PEACE to each other (like Pam does). PEACE, LOVE brother! What a bunch of dopes.

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MK, Indianapolis — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:30:22 GMT

Adelaide,Sunnyvale, CA (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 5:59 PM)

I am sorry about your loss. MK

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MK, Indianapolis — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:40:12 GMT

You and your daughter have my emapthy from trolls on this site. Keep fighting, principles above personalities.

Adelaide, CA (Sent Wednesday, November 07, 2007 12:05 PM)

WOW, just read this post as well as your previous post regarding the passing of your dear son. I do believe I have heard that comment about principles above personalities before, sounds like a good idea. I needed to be reminded of that, Thanks! Sign me , a friend of Bill.

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Mark B., Los Altos, CA — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 01:11:00 GMT

You go, Keith! Give 'em hell! Bush-Cheney & Company been giving America nothing BUT hell for nearly 7 years now.

Keep up the good work!

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Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:38:53 GMT

News Hole: This post (Larry Charleston, SC Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 11:07 PM) far exceeds anything that should be allowed to be posted on this blog.

Larry has insulted probably every person on this site (and their children, as he has mine) if he disagrees with their opinions; however, with this comment, he has far surpassed his habitual bigoted, disgusting and immoral verbal assaults!! This comment should have been blocked!!

This is exceedingly offensive and the News Hole moderator (wherever he/she was most of today, definitely not moderating) should never have allowed this!!

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Laura in Los Angeles — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 07:51:35 GMT

PAM..I forgot to thank you for the great Presidential quotes. They all say so much about what an administration should be and what goals are. Unfortunately, El Presidente will not have any quotes that make sense and certainly the only goal this administration has ever had was to take over the world and the oil.

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Laura "mad as hell at this guy" in Los Angeles — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:05:46 GMT

Pud Wednesday 6:37 PM..Pud or Crude I should say. Who are you and what do you think you know about me? Any death in war is sad for me. Listen pal, I was around during the Vietnam war, lost many friends and a fiance. Don't tell me about a dose of reality. I've had my share. 1969 is when I got my dose of reality as a young woman having lost my best friend and the man I would have married. You were one of the lucky ones to come back..and you have the nerve to spew crap like this. This war is wrong.. as was Vietnam. 58,000 total dead..a disgrace. So I suggest you go wipe your a** and think about what you say before you say it.

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Laura in Los Angeles — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:15:03 GMT

Adelaide Wednesday 2:35 PM..thanks Adelaide for your post. Yes, I think it's the City of L.A. just banned smoking in your own apartment because smoke can travel to other areas within the complex to non-smokers. It's almost impossible to find a place to take a break anymore. Thank goodness I quit decades ago. Lots of people are starting to quit, so the tax on cigarettes would be an insane measure, as you said.

Take care friend..

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Kevin of NJ — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 10:02:18 GMT

THIRD ATTEMPT TO POST

K. Collins, USN (Sent Tuesday, November 06, 2007 4:54 PM)

As everyone should, the crisis in Pakistan is particularly alarming considering a) they have nuclear weapons and b) they have a radical islamic sect withing the country. The other wildcard is OBL is hiding in the mountains. So what should the foreign policy be for the United States.

First off, we need to understand how the government works in Pakistan. Musharoff is part of a military which basically runs the country. The military is self sufficient and does not rely on the government for funding. Benazir Bhutto has come into the picture, and it appears that Musharoff is concerned that his rule will be overthrown, like it has in the past. That is the cause of his overreaction. One has to remember that Pakistan is one of the most corrupt governments around, and PM Bhutto was well known for its corrupt practices. Her husband was indicted for heroin smuggling. So the situation is very difficult.

What is clear is that it is important for the US to insist that democracy be restored as soon as possible. What would have been a better outcome would have been sharing of power deal between Musharoff and Bhutto. But that does not seem plausible at this point. There is a power struggle going on right now. Our hope is Al Qaeda does not capitalize on this unstability. OBL is very popular in that country

What is the US interest? We cannot allow the radical jihadist, and perhaps Al Qaeda/Taliban to take over the government and also obtain control of the nuclear weapons. We need to be firm with Musharoff but behind the scenes insist on restored democracy and but support his stance against the terrorists. That has to be our Number 1 concern right now. Pakistan can not allow an opening for the terrorists to exploit the perceived weakness in its government. It is clear, that Musharoff is unfortunately our best bet out of a bad outcomes.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 14:07:42 GMT

Pud (6:37 PM Post): Would it not have been nice if our government had realized their errors and the frutility of that conflict prior to losing 10,000+ soldiers in Nam? Don't you think that people like Laura want our kids out of Iraq so we do not reach that 10,000+ mark. Do you think our involvement in Vietnam was worth the 10,000 lost in 69? If not then why would you think that the loss of 3000+ and thousands more maimed and injured has been worth it in Iraq regardless of the time frame in which the losses and injuries have occurred? Why are you so bitter Pud? It is clear in your post that you are. Is it because your service in Nam was never really celebrated or recognized as it should have been by this country upon your return home, or while serving and putting your life on the line others at home were running around with beads around their neck, saying Peace and holding rallies that criticized the war? I'd like to know Pud.

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Adelaide, Sunnyvale, CA — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:43:36 GMT

MK WED 7:40pm, Thanks for the empathy. Again I shared it to show how ineffective health care is in this system. Loved your second post.Just say I am a friend of Lois.

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Kevin of NJ — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 18:26:29 GMT

Laura "mad as hell at this guy" in Los Angeles (Sent Thursday, November 08, 2007 3:05 AM)

Sorry for your loss. It certainly sheds new light on why you feel the way you do. You earned the right to feel that way.

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Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 18:36:50 GMT

saying PEACE to each other (like Pam does). PEACE, LOVE brother! What a bunch of dopes.
Pud (Sent Wednesday, November 07, 2007 6:37 PM)

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Adelaide, Sunnyvale, CA — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 18:51:00 GMT

way to go "mad as hell at this guy" dear Laura.My empathy and compasion back at you for yourloss.

This current government learned nothing nothing from Vietnam

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Laura in Los Angeles — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:17:55 GMT

Kevin of NJ 1:26 PM..thank you Kevin. Your kind thoughts mean alot.

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Laura in Los Angeles — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:26:19 GMT

Adelaide 1:51 PM..thank you friend..this war and every conflict or attack since Vietnam where any of our troops were killed, just takes me back to the year 1969..it will never leave me. I wish this government had learned..

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Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:27:22 GMT

Laura in Los Angeles (Sent Thursday, November 08, 2007 2:17 PM)

Laura,

My dear friend, prayers your way, now and always!!

PEACE!!

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Laura in Los Angeles — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:37:14 GMT

Pam 2:27 PM..thank you my dear friend..

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PUD — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 01:33:42 GMT

OK CA, here goes.. I'm not the least bitter about serving in Vietnam. It was a noble thing to do. I don't care if I wasn't celebrated or recognized upon my return home. My family was there and that's all that counts. It's really too bad our government folded it's tent and left, and remember, we lost politically, not militarily, because our people lost their will and resolve, and became cowards. This is how civilizations die. Yeah, I blew away a few communists - glad I did. Love to do the same to a terrorist. In fact, I will if I get a chance. We should have stuck it out, stayed there and won. The Vietnamese and Cambodian people would be much much better off today if we had.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:03:07 GMT

Although I doubt it will happen, I hope Keith has a cheat-sheet on hand with the errors present in Mr. Moore's production, Sicko. I've always respected his energy charged responsibility to point out the facts and hold an individuals feet to the fire.

Also: Countdown is an opinions show. Please stop referring to it as a news show. It's Keith's (I'm assuming) take on the top five stories of the day. Although, searching the site I don't see any mention of the support Ron Paul received on the 5th.... contributions that weren't even organized by his campaign. maybe Countdown is slanted? (The answer is, "Yes". It's an opinions show.)

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:18:06 GMT

Pud (8:33 PM Post): Thanks for the reply and your thoughts. I don't think we may agree on some of these issues but as a fellow Nam Vet I do respect your service to your country.

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Ian from Alberta — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:40:38 GMT

I just saw Micheal's movie last night. It is brilliant!

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David, Birmingham, AL — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:53:07 GMT

Can someone help me understand why Keith, Rachel Maddow, and, yes, Michael Moore, are among only a few voices in the wilderness trying to inspire justice and restoration of the Constitution? There are a LOT of true patriots (people who understand and love the Constitution) and democrats here on this blog. I enjoy blogs, but the power of change will not come from a million people typing on their own keyboards, but from a million protesters marching in DC. I think we should go to DC and assert the will of the people in a loud, clear, and non-violent manner, demanding the restoration of the Constitution, the accountability of criminals in the Bush administration, and a return to representative government in the United States.

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Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:58:44 GMT

Boycotting until The News Hole provides consistent and effective moderation!!

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Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:58:54 GMT

Boycotting until The News Hole provides consistent and effective moderation!!

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Pud, Laguna Niguel, CA — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:25:00 GMT

Hey Pam (PEACE, LOVE) Bignardi - if you boycott, how will you know when all the blogs you disagree with are eliminated (moderation - as you call it)?

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MK, Indianapolis — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:39:38 GMT

Just say I am a friend of Lois.
Adelaide, Sunnyvale, CA (Sent Thursday, November 08, 2007 10:43

Technically speaking I am a friend of Lois as well, my best friend is a friend of Bill's. Either way, we are friends as well.

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Carol, Long Valley, NJ — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 05:07:33 GMT

Pud, Laguna Niguel, CA (Sent Friday, November 09, 2007 7:25 PM)

It's not that we want the ones that we disagree with to "disappear", we just want the hate filled, and/or death threats and/or pedophilia posts to be moderated.

We can't have a discussion if everyone agrees with you, but no one deserves death threats.

Enjoy your weekend.

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Ian from Alberta — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:36:30 GMT

Something else to think about. Since American corporations are perfectly happy to f.o. their own citizens, what kind of comapssion do you thnk they have for someone stamping out widgets in Mexico.

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Rose, West Boylston, Massachusetts — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:52:59 GMT

Keith, Why don't you give Kucinich some coverage? His views reflect those of the majority of Americans and everyone else pointedly ignores him. Give him some airtime... regularly....

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John, Santa Monica, CA — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 17:48:12 GMT

It still puzzles me why Michael Moore and his fans believe that their hate films and hate speech are persuasive, unless the hate speech on this website is only intended for their own consumption and that of other "true-belivers". You may believe that hate speech is not found here, but the majority of the comments above call their opponents' names or make unsupported and vague assertions about the opponents' negative qualities or "abuses". Apparently, Moore-fans consider anything, other than unquestioning adherence to their true-belief, to be an abuse.

Moore, and his fans here, take the truth of their points of view for granted, but by name-calling, fail to produce fully-informed, substantive arguments. They flatter themselves with the appearance of public discourse, while avoiding the difficult task of addressing the real evidence that contradicts their beliefs. If Moore and his fellow-haters really believe that their opponents are either evil or ignorant, they have provided no evidence for it here.

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Carol, Long Valley NJ — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:13:56 GMT

John, Santa Monica, CA (Sent Sunday, November 11, 2007 12:48 PM)

You may not like what Michael Moore has to say, but you have to admit, he gets a dialogue going -- and that is a good thing.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:20:00 GMT

John, Santa Monica (12:48 PM Post): I will shy away from the word "hate" John but I do question the good a person brings to one side or the other that has a reputation for being an extremist, left or right. If I were a candidate and I wanted to win I would most likely shy away from Michael Moore (he can still have his say within his medium like anyone else). But I would also shy away from the likes of Hannity, Limbaugh, etc. Its just my opinion that these people, on both sides, bring to themselves reputations of being divisive. People may not agree with me on that but if you ask anyone from the opposite side they will tell you they feel that way about Moore if a conservative and Hannity and Limbaugh if a liberal. Any candidiate needing votes from the left, right and middle should not be partner to extremist on either side. If Moore, Hannity and Limbaugh wanted to use their celebrity status to bring good positive and informative messages to others that is fine, but too many people in this country rely on these TV pundits and other celebrities to do their thinking for them.

Michael Moore Tonight

Timmy, Milwaukee WI — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:07:57 GMT

True Liberal, apparently my comment meant enough for you to take the time and respond to it. Nice try, stupid. Come on, I just know you can post something stupider if you really try. You may have to dig deep into that sixth grade education, but I believe in you and the unflagging strength of your stupidity.

Michael Moore Tonight

Timmy, Milwaukee WI — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:13:53 GMT

At first I thought for sure PUD named himself after his favorite plaything.

Then I realized PUD stands for Psychotic Unknown Dolt.

Michael Moore Tonight

Ken Collins/Wagoner, Oklahoma — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:58:53 GMT

When is Keith Olbermann going to start paying msnbc for political ads, all his show is about is crooning over Hillary ???
Mr. Olbermann will have to take some time off when she loses the election to Sen. Barack Obama!!
How will this lunk ever get over it