Lester I heard an interview on BBC with Ms. Bhutto. She came back after a meeting with the White House only to find out it would make her country under the US control. She then saw things differently and said she knew her days were numbered. Pervez Musharraf is controlled by the White House as we're seen. The NUKES that the Bush Administration gave Pakistan is for bombing Iran and Syria.  Now the White House plan backfired Pervez Musharraf is seen for who he is. Other World Leaders better watch their backs, as Ms. Bhutto's assassination is similar to John Kennedy and we now know it was the US who killed him. Yes it was important to blame Castro and now with Bhutto blame either Al Qaeda or anyone else but US hands were all over this act.  Bush is now sending US soldiers to Pakistan to protect his Nukes. Chavez was totally correct with his about what he said in the United Nations about our President.  Now I know the US propaganda will spin/blame/lie this story but thanks to the foreign press the truth is already out.  Now the White House will ask for Billions of dollars more as we have become the terrorist to the World. More black mail will be pushed on Congress as American jobs will be held over their heads.  More Right Wing calls for attacking Iran have already started yet you notice we're the only country attacking others.  We have proved the United States is the real Axis of Evil of the World.  God can't bless America as we're following Satan's laws. It's a sad time in history for the US even worse then Nixon.

Lester we're getting more information about the 9/11 attacks and the White House cover up as was done with the 9/11 commission. We know that the deaths of many firefighters and policeman would have been save if they has good equipment but Mayor Rudy gave the money to his friends for broken equipment.  We know that all the Saudis were quickly sent home without question. We also know that the White House didn't tell the truth about what happen.  Yes the horror will never be forgotten but since then I saw the horror of what we've done to bombing of innocent woman/children and even letting Blackwater kill at will anyone at anything.  Some Iraqis were assassinated at will. We sent about 52 bombs in Iraq yet only about 3 hit the target the others just killed innocent men/woman/children sleeping. We call it a mistake and other murders we call friendly fire. We now have our soldiers pictured holding a gun in one hand and a bible in the other hand. When I saw the pictures from the US base it look just like the photo's of the Iraq, Al Qaeda and other enemy holding the Koran and a gun.  Makes you wonder who's who in this so called War on Terror.  We look just like the enemy.

This is a classic example of the risk we take by investing in personalities (individuals) rather than in countries. Whether by assassination or natural death, leaders die, or  they are voted out of power.
We have to start focusing on rebuilding countries rather than specific leaders.

Bhutto's death is awful. She was such a light in a region that seems so dark. May she now .. finally.. have peace.

Dear Mr. Holt:
 I wanted to mention that in the first Christmas the three Kings had brought presents to the new born Jesus. Yet, I assume the had returned to their Kingdom.

 I assume for each nation, their is trade for each nations values toward each other nation. This nation believe it or not has the value of the unique stone that is quarried and used to be a part of the character of building for which ever nation that imports these beautiful stone products.

 Today is a sad day for which their are many Pakistanis I have been privleged to see as a television viewer that had supported a woman with a vision for her country.  A woman who may also have been integral in bringing character of the value of the stone that has been used to build buildings in Pakistan. Buildings that are considered  a part of this nation's heritage and history.

 With deepest sympathies

Sincerely Yours,
James Erdmanczyk
Registered Voter

Unfortunately, my initial reaction to hearing the news was "finally".  It only seemed like it was a matter of when, not if, the opposition would kill her. I always admired her. The question is: did they kill the opposition or simply create a martyr?  Regardless of the U.S.' involvement in Pakistan, PM Bhutto's death is tragic.  As weary as I am of the 08 race thus far, her death reminds me that we are blessed & privileged to have a process that is as democratic & peaceful as it is, despite the deep political divide.  Time will only tell how her death will affect the world.  She was indeed a brave woman.  Rest in peace, Madam Bhutto.  

Good Evening Mr.Holt, The assasination of Benazir Bhutto is so very tragic. Anyone who attempts to restore democracy and peace to people in an extremely troubled region should be admired. Whether you agreed with Benazir Bhutto or not she was going to fight against radical terror groups who cause destruction and death to innocent people. I recall back in the late fall when she returned to Pakistan how much of a welcome she received from supporters. She narrowly escaped being hurt in a bombing incident. Also I remember when she wanted to hold a protest march and was under house arrest. Richard spoke with Bhutto by telephone outside her home only back in November. Bhutto was only 54yrs old and much too young to perish. This incident certainly will have an effect on the elections in January in Pakistan and the entire world. She realized there were risks in returning to that region and she perished trying to help her people. Maybe someday there will no more terror groups left and there will be peace in the region. I hope for Bhutto's sake, the people of the region and the world. I was listening to Ann Curry speaking with Chris Matthews about her interview with Bhutto. Ann Curry really talked about Bhutto as a woman who can be a mother to her children, yet be a real leader for her people. Ann said she wanted to make sure her makeup was on her face and look good to project a certain image of herself, but she was a tough person and knew how dangerous this region of Pakistan. Seeing the images of the people touching her coffin doesn't seem real because her life was cut much too short. This shows the reality of how dangerous our world has become to everyone. Now on to the broadcast. The footage of the scene unfolding in Pakistan after the assasination of Bhutto was truly terrible. The interview Ann Curry had with Bhutto told some chilling statements. It was sad to hear her speak knowing she won't see her children and grandchildren. When she said that at the end of the day she couldn't keep quiet it showed her determination to have democracy for the people of Pakistan. (On another note I was really happy to see Richard on the broadcast this evening. I missed seeing him and his reports.) Richard's insight about the incident and his statement about how the first attempt to kill her failed and how this time they made sure it was completed only shows the determination of these terror groups. Richard saying along with Ann that both of them were not surprised about the incident is a chilling thought considering Bhutto's earlier words. The thoughts from Mr.Maceda were very interesting as well and the fact that Bhutto held that rally in the exact same park is somewhat eerie. Finally, I have to say that I am really happy that Richard is in New York because it is always great to see him! Your wonderful Richard!! And you do a fantastic job! Looked great as always! Take care of yourself an stay safe Richard!! Thank you for the broadcast Mr.Holt. Peace needs to come all over the world. Hopefully there will be a more peaceful world someday and the good people will outnumber the bad. I hope that happens. Peace to all!  

I MUST AGREE FROM THE OTHER DAYS BLOG, YOU ARE GREAT AT WHAT YOU DO BUT PLEASE GET A NEW CO-HOST ON THE WEEKEND TODAY SHOW AS THERE IS NO CHEMISTRY.

CAMPBELL AND YOU HAD IT RIGHT, NOW JUST FIND SOMEONE JUST AS FUN AS SHE WAS AS THE OTHERS JUST FAKE IT IS MY BELIEF!
THANX!

Thanks Lester for the insight by Ann and Richard into Mrs. Bhutto.  I just read her email which was dated Dec. 20, 2007 which she identified her killer as Pervez Musharraf. Not many people who are killed know their killer. As a rule of law let's say Musharraf had motive and opportunity as Mrs. Bhutto would have won the election. Now as President Bush quickly orders the elections to continue and for the people of Pakistan to move past this horror. Looks like Pervez Musharraf will be the only candidate so even one vote he wins. As the information develops it makes since that Pervez Musharraf would be the US candidate to win.  One thing the United States has never learned is the will of the people can't be dictated. Pakistan will never under the control of the United States no matter how much money is given. We watch as the US thinks they can buy people and it wasn't successful in the pass and wont be now. The Nukes the US gave Pakistan are in position for attacks on Iran and Syria. Now our troops have to go into Pakistan not for the people but to protect the Nukes. As noted the only candidate that knew Mrs. Bhutto was Hillary Clinton which might help but as Fred Thompson put it no woman would ever be elected President in the United States.  At lease Mrs. Bhutto was elected the first woman in the Middle East.  Her family and Pakistan should be proud the a great female Leader who knowing she would be killed by the President who got control of Pakistan by a coup d'état on October 12, 1999. To remain in power Musharraf join with the US as he still kept ties with his enemy.  Now the word Al Qaeda is used for everything that happens. The Middle East people know Musharraf and the US needed Bhutto out of the election quick. The White House current squatters know how Kennedy was assassinated and just pulled out the old play book and just say Al Qaeda did it and it worked. The foreign Media is showing Mrs. Bhutto's interviews of late and she knew who the players were but of course we hear in the US only get what the White House wants us to hear.

we must be thankful in our country or state were we live.exspeically when we have peace and could walk the streets.without know one holding gun on our street corners or in the market place.i amirer her strong courage.and may her soul rest in peace.

Hello, This message is for chris whatever. Chris you compared This great women to Dr. Martin Luther King.
I think you are a racist and should not be on the air in no form or fashion. You never said anything about this tragety to her family nor Dr. Kings. Your  antics and comments  should be banded from radio,television and any other means of communicaton to theworld. I believe you are a poor white trash that some how stole someones money. That means your mom and pop. But who knows. You are disrespectful to everyone. But you really took the cake when you compared Dr. Martin Luther King to this person of Pakistan. !  You are wrong and I demand a public Appol. Ok. You speak for your white race, And in fact In every country what you said is a hate crime and you commited it. Shame,shame on you you need to check your self. Or should I say your employers need too, Because you are bad for business.Chris I rebuke you SATIN.

Hi Lester,
Thanks for doing a great job filling in for Brian. I'm glad that you were able to enjoy your Christmas too.
It was a sad day yesterday with the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. You have to admire someone so committed to a good cause...risking her life, a life she no doubt valued to help her beloved Pakistan. You contrast this with a suicide bomber who too, is committed to a cause, giving up their life for something most of us cannot comprehend.
When you wrote about your son's school experience on 9/11 in Greenwich Village it reminded me of our own experiences on that day with my husband's children in school in Bayonne, New Jersey and my husband contacting them and hearing about their terrible experiences that day.
With the world unstable in so many ways,it is always fun to talk about Chocolate Fondue. I too bought one (on an impulse on December 24th.)We dipped mandarin oranges and bananas-no strawberries available in Winnipeg on Dec.24th. We watched Shrek The Third and had a fun time. So angel food cake eh? Must get some for New Years.
Melissa

Idiocracy isn't a comedy based 500 years in the future. It's here and now :-)

Lester

We are all sad at Benazir's death. She was a great lady & was always striving to do good for her country.

But instead of being calm the Pakistani people are rioting, setting things on fire : shops, petrol stations, railway stations, 500 cars . 7 people were set alight in the street for no reason at all. She would not have wanted her people to do that.... Shame on those that have done these things.

yasmin
in memory of Charlie Rocket
http://www.myspace.com/132501307

I would like to say thank you for stating that Pakistan DOES matter!! My husband and alot of my family are in Rawalpindi right now and it scares me to death what could happen to them. Bhutto was their best chance at freedom and now she has been senselessly murdered. I wish the Bush administration could see just what his war is doing to the people in these countries that he is sending troops to.  I have been married for over three years now to a Pakistani, and even before then, I have been interested in India and Pakistan ever since I was a child.  Now my dreams of going there are impossible to do without worrying about my families safety. My husband and I have two boys that don't understand why their dad can't come home. None of us are sure that any of them will get home alive.  All over greed for oil.  I used to feel safe with my dear husband going over there to settle some family business, but each day this war goes on, I have increased fears for their safety.  I fear for all the people of Pakistan and pray that this war will come to an end, and that the revenge attacks will stop also.  Can't they see that they are just stooping to terrorist levels?!?! I will pray that they will see it in their hearts to settle this peacefully, and will continue to fight the evil Musharraf and his supporters. I have been on alot of Asian and Middle Eastern websites, and they tend to blame the US for their problems and don't frankly see where they are wrong. Have we as a country really stooped so low that we feel the need to try to control everyone elses countries?!?! We and they were better off before this war started. I talk to my family over there and have been talking to them before this war started and they tell me how it is getting worse by the day ever since our troops arrived. I just pray that our next elected official will have the sense to end this horror.

OK, so I see my comment to this blog hasn't been posted either! How ccan you say that Pakistan matters, when you won't even post a comment by someone who has family over there and is just telling the awful truth of how it is over there?!?! I thought we had the right to freedom of speech?!?!  Obviously NOT!!!!

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