Little Stretch (as David Gregory is billed by the President Bush) is really tough at questioning the President as always I realized.

That left-wing organization "MoveOn.org" as billed by the President in today's Presidential White House Press Meeting, is an example of disrespect of the US military and its personnel, including their Generals. It's the one thing to criticize President Bush for failures in Iraq (all political "Think Tanks" [Heritage Foundation, American Enterprise Institution or the Brooking Institution] do it) but to criticize the military which only executes the will of the executive branch (the President) and the legislative branch (Congress). That's a new level of criticizing the US efforts in Iraq, when a political Think Tank harasses the US military verbally by offending a top US General, who is like the William Westmoreland of Iraq [General David Petraeus].

Now the world see what Americans have as a President.  I saw the press conference and if they don't know something is wrong with him they never will.  Saddam killed Nelson Mandela says it all. The Branches of our government and the American people should really do something before it's to late.  No spin/blame/lie can wash time away.  It's all over the foreign Media and we are the laughing stock to the world now. The GOP and the sane people in the White House shouldn't let Bush speak without a script. Bush Senior should come and help his son yet again because he's in real trouble now. It's no longer funny or a joke for reporters to excuse.

To Jackie Rawlings:

I can assure to you, that the US is not the laughing stock to the world because of some obnoxious politicians who do gay activities at a Twin City airport (Sen. Larry Craig) or mixing cultural references (George W. Bush's quote at today's press conference) or having "[not] sexual a relationship with that woman" (Bill Clinton's infamous Lewinsky speech). In Germany the US is percepted as a good partner to deal with (because of Germany's contributions to American culture [Schurz, Froebel's kindergartens, Einstein, etc.]). Germans criticize only some politicians in the US administration who do dumb things and can't control themselves. But from cultural exchanges between our two countries I can say Germany it taking the US serious in all of our both fields of interests.

I think Germans have the opinion that such a great nation like the US is doesn't deserve its politician (even some Democratic ones). The German people admire the US for living under some crazy Presidents and not taking it a bit serious. But for the major part, Germans have a bad perception of Republican politicians, which stems from Cold War events where Democrats appeared more frequently in Germany than Reps (JFK: "Ich bin ein Berliner" [I am a Berliner]).

Yours Faithfully,

a German citizen from Saxony [Eastern Germany].

Good Evening Mr.Williams, First I would just like to say I like the new way you introduce the stories to be covered on the broadcast in person instead of voiceover. It is a nice change to the broadcast. Now on to the news. Regarding the Iraqi refugee who fled to Syria with his seven children it was sad to hear about the violence he had endured. He apparently did a fine job as an interpreter for the US Army and received great references, yet he remains in Syria. It must be very difficult for him to know he has been targeted and for his children. He said he just needs help and there are many who do need help. I hope he is able to find freedom for him and his seven children because everyone deserves to live a peaceful life. The report about the discovery of the dinosaur bones was interesting and I suppose for those ranchers in South Dakota very exciting. I hope that all these bones found are preserved properly and are able to be studied more by scientists. Thank you for the broadcast Mr.Williams. Peace to all!

Dear Mr. Williams,

After just watching President Bush's press conference it reminded me that were not Americans. This President has not shown any signs of prosparity. We as a media need to question him and tell him we have the right to know. Especially with that Israeli story hitting Syria.

Mr. Williams:

Sunny, the refugee from the war in Iraq would seem to have merited special consideration for admittance into the US by virtue of his service to the American forces in Iraq.  His work with the Americans made his stay in Iraq dangerous, so his need to flee was directly related to our war effort in his country. As all the letters of commendation showed, he put his life on the line by providing a valuable service to our soldiers.  Certainly that sets him apart from the other refugees.

As the charges against Mr. Hsu are detailed, I wonder how much more embarassment lies ahead for political candidates.  If a trial ensues, the story will be around for quite some time--detrimental to Senator Clinton's campaign?

I enjoyed the feature about the wax figure of Lincoln on the plane, which was a wonderful human interest story and also the story of the discovery of the dinosaur fossils in the western US. Coming upon such a find on one's land must be a tremendously thrilling experience.

Another good day's work for you.

Bush didn't like the moveon.org ad.  OK.  

He asked the Dems to voice their disapproval.  OK.  

Didn't we get the same reactions with the 527 groups and swift boat against Kerry and before that the ads against Max Cleland only with the Dems asking the Reps to condemn the ads?

What makes this election cycle so interesting is the candidates don't have total control over what is said, pro or con, about them.  Yes the editorials in local and newspapers with national influence that pops up they either embrace or dismiss, but with moveon.org and swift boaters with the resources to buy ads in any media and able to grab a national audience days or even hours before election day (without consulting or notifying the candidate) that inflames or excites the voters brings a measure of uncertainty that can change poll numbers overnight and inject panic into any political camp should be enough to attract and hold the interest of the American voters.  So why the apathy I see among voters?

And do the 527s help or hurt the candidates?

Some assorted kudos:

Thanks for the first-rate coverage of the rally in Jena, Louisiana. It was good to see so many from all around the country peacefully taking a stand against the fact that there are "two justice systems, one black, one white" there. This is truly historic--I hope once the cameras have left Jena, it not only leads to true justice for the Jena 6, but also sparks a long-term renewed interest in civil rights all over this country and a positive effort to deal with the inequities that still afflict this country.

Also, Anne Thompson's recent coverage out of Greenland was excellent. This is a beautiful part of the world that, if global warming is not stemmed, could be irretrievably lost. On this topic, I saw a "Storm Stories" on the Weather Channel, according to which global warming-caused melting of the Arctic icecap will, by dumping a lot of fresh water into the North Atlantic, shut down the "conveyor belt" which keeps warmer water circulating. And this will bring about a new Ice Age.

Reporting like the above is what keeps me watching NBC Nightly news.

Twenty two Democrats in the Senate show how the Democrats deserve to lose every election.  Bush tied the Democrats to the MoveOn.Org ad and immediately twenty two Dems started apologizing. When Kerry was swift boated no Republicans condemmed the add. In fact Bush said he respected all veterans' service.

I think this is 2007 and the Jena 6 and anyone needs to face justice . if you do not like justice go home If it be Africa   Ireland Mexico ECT.  IF you are not happy in the US go home

Regarding "The Jena Six", the world is watching.  This is 2007, the 21st century and we are still having these types of issues.  We live in the most multi-racial, multi-cutural, multi-diverse country in the world and yet we are divided.  We are still living in the world of racial, financial, and economic division.  We are a democracy, yet we are divided.  Just by virtue of the fact that our commander in chief lives in the WHITE HOUSE tells us something about the country we live in which we so proudly tout as the "home of the free".  Yes we have come a long way but we have yet a long, long way to go.  This country is not the worst in the world however it must improve because the world is watching.

"The Jena Six" is not new in this country.  Racial prejudice is alive and well and becoming strong again.  We have experienced the dragging of a Black man behind a truck in Texas, the skin heads, the white supremist groups and other groups of hate.  These hate groups are so comfortable that they wanted to have a rally in Toledo, OH.  They have burned crosses in Cleveland, OH and have scrawled racial slurs on homes.  The world is watching.

Our government has been a leader in sending aid to other countries in need.  Our government has sent food, money and our sons and daughters; our fathers and mothers; our sisters and brothers; our uncles and aunts; and our husbands and wives to their deaths to help other countries yet our government has done nothing to help the gulf coast.  This is the second anniversay of Katrina, yet it still looks like a third world country.  Our government has not rushed to aid the poor Blacks and poor whites as quickly as they have extended their hands to others.  Charity begins at home.  The world is watching.

"The Jena Six" has opened our eyes since the devastation of Katrina did not.  "The Jena Six" has given us a reason to say "no more" of being  disrespected and disregarded.  The United States of America should stop and think about the words we are saying when we "pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISABLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.  The world is watching.

regarding the story on poor drinking water in some of the third world countries. I would like more information on the individual drinking straws that are worn around the neck. This was featured on the Sept. 26th broadcast. My womens club would like to make a contribution or make arrangements to purchase several dozen to be shipped to the area.

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