the 11th commandment

Kevin Costa — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:20:22 GMT

Well done Brian, thanks.

the 11th commandment

Lisa McNeil,Alpharetta,Georgia — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:17:32 GMT

Good Evening Mr.Williams, I must say Mr.Williams I have never read so much history about certain subjects in all these postings. Andy Franklin certainly does his research well. I agree with the 11th Commandment and that they should not attack eachother. I suppose sometimes the candidates consider it necessary, but I think as a voter it becomes hard to listen to all the time during debates. Now on to the broadcast. Regarding the discussion with Mr.Russert on the chaotic and crazy changing of dates for caucasus and primaries it is just mindboggling to hear. How our country will ever get through this current election process and actually elect a candidate for President is going to be a miracle. Once that person takes the Oath of Office on Inauguration Day we are all going to breathe a sigh of relief. Thank goodness we have you Mr.Williams,Mr.Russert and others to help us through the madness of the election process. Keep us posted. Mr.Russert should have that dry erase board handy at all times. Mr.Sanders report about the shrinking ice cap was most interesting and troubling. It is amazing how much ice has melted during such a short amount of time. Finally, regarding Mr.Mullen's report on the teaching of the Chinese language to students in Oklahoma. It looks so complicated to write with 4,000 characters to learn. Times have changed and I agree with you Mr.Williams about the only choices in school being French and Spanish. I was so happy to hear you took French because I did too. So I suppose I should say Bon Soir Mr.Williams. Merci! Au revoir! Paix! Peace to all!

the 11th commandment

Stephanie Umbro, Maine — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:52:40 GMT

Well that explains why I wouldn't make a good Republican. I'd never heard of the 11th Commandment. Thank you for yet another history lesson!

Speaking of history... being of French Canadian stock, I diligently took 4 years of French and still can't speak the language, much to my memere's disgust. I can't fathom trying to figure out Mandarin!

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Jackie Rawlings Riverside California — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 02:06:04 GMT

Brian old tricks don't work anymore. Bush is using fear again as he spreads propaganda about WW3. Look Cheney outed the covert agent working in Iran to find out if they were making weapons. From that point on we have no information. Putin will not let anyone legally bomb Iran. So Bush is just blowing hot air so please give it a rest. Bush knows he's no one believes his lies so why should Americans.

All the world leaders are having meetings as the US is not invited. Connie Rice has no one at the so called summit. Israel knows the US is no only a leader so they don't need us anymore. Turkey will do as they please knowing the US has a lam duck President.

As for Rudy and his comments about what Hillary hasn't done. Well Rudy stole the 9/11 money and let police and firefighters die. No working cell phones while giving the company 14 Million dollars for nothing. He has more criminal friends then the God Father. He's lack of knowledge of the Government is sad. Now he forgot Hillary is a Senator of New York. Much larger then just the Mayor of New York City.

I listen to Mike Mukasey and I wondered how those men, women and children who have died or injured from the torture he said was ok feel about his words it was a mistake. So easy to use a word to brush off a crime not caring about those who have been damaged by his approval. We're seen many of Bush appointees lied under oath just to get the job. Mike Mukasey will follow Cheney's orders just as Gonzales did. Mike might do better at covering up the crimes as Gonzales was just plan stupid. We will never have honest Justice appointees until this Administration is gone. PBS showed the history of Cheney plan to the point we are now. Cheney has infected every Department in our Government and Mike Mukasey will follow suit.

I heard Bush talk about how Congress isn't doing their job. He's right they aren't his 109th Congress who rubber stamped everything he gave them. Even Lindsey Graham is fighting tooth and nail to keep the Criminal Administration going. Bush could care less about Children's Health Care he feels that money should go to Iraq. If you look behind the scenes the Bush Administration is quickly appointing those who gave big money to the campaign as pay offs before his term is over. Brian it's all about money and oil and nothing else matters.

David asked a good question to Bush about 1981. Something is mentally wrong with President Bush. In 1981 Bush's twins were born, he was bailed out of debt by the Bin Laden Family and Daddy Bush was Vice President. George W. can't remember any of that and we are to keep him in charge of the United States. George W. has said he drank and used drugs a long time ago well now we have proof that your brain get fried from using alcohol and drugs.

the 11th commandment

Jason, Birmingham, AL — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 02:47:42 GMT

Brian, I thought it was great to see you and Tim Russert tonight discussing the chaotic and disasterous primary calendar and almost crawling out of your skins with genuine excitment over politics! (Even this less-than-stellar aspect.) It was just a like a couple of school kids, huddled by the monkey bars at recess, flipping through the latest pack of baseball cards. I love to watch people work jobs they absolutely love.

the 11th commandment

Alice Redding CT — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 03:13:18 GMT

Enlightening piece (eleventh commandment) Brian and Andy,
puts a smile on a frown.
Well done guys.
Please keep em coming. Content and perspective.
But please no more killer bees, ghost plagues, this kind of spin is old hand distraction.
Taking those precious minutes to frighten with spin isn't NBC's style. Is it?
Yes its a fine line but, surely, by now that line is clearly defined.
Otherwise, fine work peps, keep em coming.

the 11th commandment

Laura Harrison, Newport News, VA — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:22:49 GMT

I'm just excited about November 3rd. No pressure, Brian...but expectations are already high for your SNL gig.

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Celine, JC-NJ — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:35:48 GMT

Good one tonight Brian.

Hey Tim, I'm going to be one of those primary voters--if they decide when it will be. Donkeys and elephants have more sense than the politicians they represent! How do we get out of this mess??!!

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Jackie Rawlings Riverside California — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 05:49:33 GMT

Brian so much sad news these days. I read the following:
Sen. Pete Domenici said he would not seek reelection next year. In addition, Domenici disclosed he was suffering from a brain disease known as frontotemporal lobar degeneration, or FTLD, a deterioration of brain tissue that can lead to personality changes, difficulty with speech and dementia. I wish him the best.

Now as President Bush tells himself he's relevant Putin is meeting with the Iran Supreme Leader. NO invite for Bush. It bothered me when the reports came out about how Connie Rice has won the support of Egypt for the up coming summit only to find out she didn't. And Brian what happen to that report a few days ago about the Victory we had in Iraq was that a mistake too? So much is happening around the world with Leaders meeting and signing deals while the United States is left out. I really hope Mr. Chavez will help out with giving discount oil this year as the oil prices will go way up again. I know the Saudis aren't interested in helping the US anymore.

the 11th commandment

WDRussell, East Liverpool, Ohio — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:50:00 GMT

You forgot the 12th Commandment.
Thou shall pretend that the other 95% of America doesnt exist.

the 11th commandment

Robin Parkinson-Mikkelsen, Waikoloa, Hawaii — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:16:14 GMT

It was nice to see my Uncle Gaylords' name still being mentioned today and that he is given credit for his 11th commandment. He's now 89 years old and still living in California. I've always admired his brilliant mind and kind heart.