Good Evening Mr.Williams,Well, you are in London broadcasting this evening. I'm sorry you haven't slept very much though. I hope you are able to get some rest very soon. I enjoyed reading your recollection of leaving the Tehran Airport because people seemed to be extremely interested in you and the United States. And all four channels carried the interview so the people of Iran really had alot of knowledge of what was said. It must have been very nice to be greeted so nicely and asked if you had enjoyed their country and whether you had been invited back. You must have felt good by the reaction. I'm happy it was good! You did an excellent job! Looking forward to the broadcast this evening from London! Peace to you and to all!

Lots of Love to Laurel,Jackie,Stephanie,Claudia,Celine,Anna and Matt!
Be Well Always!
Stay Safe Always Richard!!
XOXO  

Dear Mr. Williams and Staff:  "Thank You"  and please continue your work.  Diplomacy and understanding derived by recognizing and engaging one another is always preferred by reasoned people over violence and aggression.  Almost all of us prefer peace.  Your work will promote this.  

Hang on to that bed, Brian.  Maybe you can bring it with you to Beijing? By the way - are you sure you know what time it is?  You sure do look worn out.  So just WHY are YOU going to Beijing when everyone else is?

How neat that your crew is essentially a part of history in Iran.  At least they didn't want to stone you where you stood, Brian!  I cannot believe I missed the all-important interview!  I'm upgrading to broadband tomorrow, so I have plans to make that interview my first view on the computer!  

I remember collecting news stories on the 1989 and 1994 quakes in California.  Back then I was a teenager and wondered why anyone would live in a place that's always shaking.  I am glad to hear my acquaintances out there are well and unharmed.  I hope all the blog readers out there are OK and their properties are relatively unscathed. (Jackie, did you shake, rattle, and roll today?)

My dad loved his motorcycle.  Even in the early 2000's he was singing its great gas mileage praises.  When he died in '03, my mom struggled with selling it because she knew he loved it so, but also it would help with her long commute.  It was too large for her, so she ended up parting with it.  I can only imagine how much more attractive that gas mileage is now!  My neighbor across the hall has recently acquired a cycle and takes that to work while his camero stays in its spot.  

There's Alzheimers, and there's dementia.  They are two different diseases; my grandmother suffered from the latter.  Are these drugs going to be helpful for that, too?  I'm actually a little surprised to not see a note from Robert Bazell on the blog today.  

I sat gagging while watching RE's report on China's air.  My orange tabby has asthma; he'd never survive in Beijing.  So who thought having the Games in China was a good idea?  I would be totally shocked if the advances the country has made to "clean up" for the Olympics actually does long-term good for its citizens.  Let's hope they aren't serving the visiting teams tainted pet food!  (OK, poor joke.... but since my cats are my kids, I'm not laughing.)  

I remarked to my mom that I was able to fill up my car at 3.89 on Sunday and I felt so blessed to find that great price.  We then smirked at each other and she said it before I could: such a sorry state of affairs when 3.89 a gallon is a bargain!

Take care to Matt, Anna, Celine, Claudia, Lisa, Laurel, Jackie, and all the other regulars!

Hi Brian
First to my friends on the blog my home in California is ok and yes it was in my area. I'm glad I'm on vacation at this time.

No surprise about Senator Stevens, now it's time for the White House to step up and do something like they did for Libby. Stevens has done nothing more then both Democrats and Republicans have done over the pass 7 years.  If every Law Maker had to be accountable for their crimes we'd have few Law Makers left in Washington.

I don't expect the White House to deal with Iran. As Connie Rice said do as the Dictator of the US says or else. For 7 years the White House has had a policy of ordering other Countries what to do, while the US committed crimes around the World.  I expect Iran will be looking forward to a new US President hopefully Obama. I know the White House didn't like you interviewing the Iran President nor the fact you and your staff were welcomed and treated warmly by both the Iran Government and the Iran people.  Totally different then how the Iran President was treated while visiting the United States.

To bad the apology that the House of Representatives gave to the Slavery Jim Crow. Now to bad the Black Americans are all dead and wont know about this. One would have hoped instead of the apology the Law Makers would just stop prejudice and racism that should be enough.

A big thank you to NBC for reporting the facts of the DOJ Politicization during the 7 years of the Bush Administration. We're heard so many lie under oath from all the Attorney Generals and top Department Head appointed by the Bush Administration. I studied law and work in a court. This is such a disgrace to one of the best Justice Systems in the World. I have seen the US Justice System fall from day of Bush/Cheney's taking office. We would have more White House staff in jail then ever before if this 7 years crime wave were to go to trial.

Thanks Celine for your message your right but Nov. not that far away. smile


Best to my friends Lisa, Laural, Stephanie, Claudia, Celine and Matt

ps Matt how are you out there in San Diego, I heard it reached your area.

Brian -

About the VP selections - when Obama appointed Caroline Kennedy to the VP Selection committee, Hillary should have known that she was out of it.  I'd expect Caroline to favor one of the several women governors.

I don't know who is chairing the VP committee for McCain, but I would hope that it is a more traditional politician.  

Joan

Thank you for your trip to Iran. Your interview was excellent. I hope our leaders will follow your example. Imagine a world where the US and Iran are friends but in a better way this time.

Glad you did the interview, job well done.

But if you told me more about Iran and less about how/where/when/why you slept each night the image of Ted Baxter would stop coming to my mind.

Still, good job on the interview.

Hi All:

Jackie glad you are well.  Matt, I hope you are okay!

Good to see you all in Iran and glad you are back on friendly soil in London.

Brian, the travel will keep you happy and young.  Get some of those silk wraps for your airplane seats so you can rest in comfort.  Can you tell I am a neat freak?

http://www.protravelgear.com/store/international/health_and_comfort/nice_flights_jet_seat_airline_seat_cover.cfm

Bests to all including our Moderator!    

Dear Brian-
You are a class act, a very nice job with Ahmadinejad. I know President Bush  couldn't have pulled it off with out embarrassing our country- he's just so cocky and arrogant and is itching to go to war with Iran. Why was it "ok "for Reagan to talk to Gorbachek- they were our enemy. Something should be learned from that history lesson- Talk to your enemies!!! Please keep your eye on Zimbabwe, they are counting on you!!! Get some sleep, and thanks for your service to the people of America. Warmly, Carol

Dear Brian:
I'm so glad you talked to Iran's president.  It's nice their people get a better sense of Americans than what the Bush Administration offers which is usually an effort at intimidation.  

To Bruce Williams above:

Thanks for mentioning Ted Baxter - you've brought back all the good stuff about radio/TV in the 'old days' in Minneapolis with Mary and the gang.

Nice memories.
Joan

Dear brian, thanks to you and your friends, American people got to know little bit about Iran.  As you might guess I am an Iranian as well as an American.  I lived in the US longer than I have lived in Iran, but I know most people no matter where they come from or what religion they follow, they like to have peace.  Well, I know you weren't in Tehran for long but I was wondering if you tasted some Iranian food and pastries.  take care.

These are all such happy loving comments, I wonder if the more critical ones are scuttled to cyber space.
personally, I think Nightly News is comical and I can almost predict what will be presented in the 22 minutes of air time.
Kick the oil companies, the military, anything and anyone in the GOP,and selectively push Mc Cain down and Obama up.......but it cannot look obvious.
Oh for a day when NEWS is provided without an agenda.

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