So glad you are not endorsing anyone as most seem to do in the reporting business today. I firmly believe that is a large part of how we find ourselves in such a big mess. Not that any of us are blameless or flawless, the news representatives have a special responsibility in our nation.

I was hopeful that we as a nation and individuals could learn from our mistakes there by not repeating them. That is why I find myself putting my opinion across to you after watching some of CNN today.

I am disheartened to see everyone discounting Mr. McClellan's opinion and book. I am sure more than most he knew what it would cost him personally. I am sure we will ever know how this will effect his future but rest assured unless he is very strong it will be personally devastating.

As I watched President Bush across town today speaking at the Air Force Academy, I couldn't help but shed a tear for us all. I could only thank my God for His grace . What in my view, this poor unfortunate man has cost this world through either ignorance or sociopathic behavior he still can not understand. Thankfully these actions have yet to totally cost us our nation and through that same grace the light of the world.

My great fear is it could and will if "we the people" also prove incapable of facing ourselves in the mirror honestly. Then we too can't correct our horrendous errors. The only way to have democracy is through accountability. Instead, once again it seems we are going to take the easy way out....shoot the messenger.

Truthful facts are our only hope. Thank you for trying to provide that for a nation that is literally dying for it. Please keep up the good work.

I am glad that you cleared that up with the news station about endorsing Bobby Jindal. I knew that article wasn't true, but it still left me a little curious last night.

I have always wondered if you were a Conservative. I've always gotten that vibe from you, so a part of me was still kinda hoping that the article was true. I think that's mainly because I'm a Conservative Democrat.

Did I hear that right or were the members of the press collectively beating themselves up over the rush to war and the yellow cake that Saddam didn't bake?

If the bank's been robbed, blame the robber, not the policeman. The spin doctors have got the media believing the war is their fault. Not so.

The "you didn't try hard enough to stop us" excuse just isn't flying.

Which brings us to Ari Fleischer. I actually miss the guy. Watching Ari in action was like studying a psychopath – they're so interesting to observe because of their absolute conviction in their delusions.

Anderson, I could tell you were trying so hard to find some truth in what the man was saying, and your innocence is disarmingly sweet, but let me save you a little emotional angst next time you have to deal with the guy: It's easy to tell when Ari is lying – his lips are moving.

The man is a pro at what he does...he could have taught a thing or two to some of the sales guys I used to work with...

The idea is like the school Oprah created but the details should fit more with being on American soil and should take into account the hardships of the children in the area. What do you think Anderson?

Lots of work but its not an overnight thing. You could take a few years. I think it would be the ultimate tribute – not simply in symbolism but as an actual way to further develop the area, generate ideas, and be an example for other schools that may be built in the future.

P.S. We are sick and tired of the Clintons, the entire family of them!

Ask yourself America... Did the virtue of truth and the last 8 years of George Bush's reign ever coincide?

This debate is useless and nothing more than media gibberish on a Wednesday evening in May 2008. The truth was never a policy of the Bush administration so it should not be a surprise now...

Wake up America. You used to be smarter than this. You have been fleeced by facists for the last eight years...

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This administration is coming out as the bully on the block to everyone that disagrees with them. It is time that the truth be published and out to the public. I will be buying a copy of the book.

The Scooter Libby thing is a huge joke. Let me guess his attorney didn't put him on the stand? Ted Wells is known for not putting the guilty on the stand. I know this for a fact as I saw court case in 1997 where the person he was defending did not testify at all in the court case. I was in the court room when that happened.

This administration has been a joke and continues to be a joke.

I remember right after 9/11 we had a friend warn us to fly the American flag from our door because they feared some clients might boycott our business if we didn't. My mother refused to fly the flag, not because she is unpatriotic, but because it felt very undemocratic to be told we must fly the flag or be boycotted. Our friend finally secretly put a flag sticker on our window. Talk about an Orwellian experience.

I also remember a T.V. news person stating in a promotional spot citizens should fly flags or be thought unpatriotic. In other words, even though I felt the war was not right, I was pressured to appear as if I supported the changing rational for the war or be branded unpatriotic. I even felt freedom of speech was under attack. We had whispered conversations with other store owners who also did not support the war but who flew flags outside their business never-the-less.

The Bush propaganda machine put a tremendous pressure on the American public and the press in the year following 9/11 to avoid any investigation or criticism of Bush policies. Perhaps this is why the press seemed to politely hold back or, immediately following 9/11, often just reported the talking points the Bush administration distributed.

The culture of fear that Rove initiated reverberated throughout not only the people and press but Washington in general and Bush's own staff members specifically. If you didn't agree with the Bush/Cheny/Rove doctrine you were replaced. I am not surprised McCellan acted as he did in such a repressive and fear-based environment. I am glad he has come forward to share his version of what he experienced. I doubt he is lying. He could make just as much money if he'd written even a mildly critical memoir. He knew what he said would be attacked and the Bush Administration would try to discredit him.

Good to see you. Keep up the good work. You have been very careful not showing whom you support. At times, I thought you were hard on Obama but some thinks you endorse Obama.
You have always try to be favor and respestful and that is all I care about.

Please, please, please keep covering the McClellan story. We know that the White House will try to discredit him, but most of us know what he is saying has a lot of truth. Not in the loop? Then why was he the press secretary?

This administration has much to answer for, and somehow, had not answered for anything. This may be the moment that we get answers. As a journalist, this may be the story that may give you a chance to chance America. You seem to be in a fairly untouchable position. Go after the truth, not the ratings. I think people are hungry for the truth.

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