I'm looking forward to seeing Anderson's interview with Obama. The clip you posted is tantalizing.

I don't think the withdrawals are major setbacks. Hopefully the people can be used in other ways that will contribute to the end goal – after all Obama said we all had to get to work and get our country straight again. I don't think Obama should take any blame for the day – he set standards that he wanted his people to measure up to. Maybe the vetting committee missed these problems, or maybe they didn't think they were that serious (and maybe they wouldn't have been if they hadn't come all together), but these people did the right thing – they stepped back and basically said the good of the many was more important than their careers. If Obama inspires that sort of behavior in people who don"t get to work in his government then hopefully he can instill that sort of behavior in all of us.

i'm chris from london, i think president obama addmitance that he screwed up on tom daschle appiontment showed his transparency and openess to the american people and that is what we need in the white house truthfullness.

Please give Obama credit for setting a high standard! I imagine he & his staff were astounded that all candidates did not pay their taxes! Obama is acting in good faith; he is trying! If the critics need to start reporting the news and compare him to Bush & Cheney failures! I hope the press realizes that their negative comments without a balance of comments on his successes can cause a self-fulfilling prophecy. I credit you Anderson for be more balanced, unlike Lou Dobbs who should go apply for a job at Fox!

I respect the President even more for admitting his mistake. At least he is not smerking at us!

I think that President Obama showed great moral ground when he admitted he screwed up with appointing Tom Dashele. I have never
seen former President Bush say that he screwed up and he really did screw up! Illegal wiretappings and torture and invading an uprovoked
war in Iraq. Now we are really seeing now what Bush was trying to hide the past 8 years in secrecy. I'd much rather have a president say he screwed up and that he will try not to make it again. The truth is always the best way to gain trust for regular americans on the government.

I think barock is doing a good job.I worry however daily about him because u can c not everyone is a fan and they try 2 set him up 4 failure and its insulting. republicans r sore loosers who need 2 shut up. they had their chance and they screwd up badly!

I think that they are setbacks but really I don't see it hurting the administration to a major degree cause if it's one thing I learned and was brought up on is that no one is irreplaceable.

Cheap cheap cheap shot on the smoking. Such issues are deeply personal and no one should be "gotcha"d on the subject. I hope Obama's PR people make it clear he will not answer questions on smoking. Personal substance abuse issues are deeply personal. Period.

Obama's honesty is SO AMAZING, so endearing. Brilliant to use stations like yours to get his message out. You can see that he's fearless of the truth. (We're watching this in Mexico!)

It's a pleasure to listen to an intelligent, informed, humble yet confident President. And thank God there'll be no more abstract "war on terror" whatever that ever meant. A couple of comments/complaints about your interview and panelists' comments:
1) He said he had a problem with the way the objections to the stimulus package are being reported, i.e. the money allocated for programs the Republicans don't like amount to 1% of the budget; your response? "Rightly or wrongly" it's being reported. You've missed the point! It shouldn't be framed "wrongly". Tell your viewers the truth; report it objectively.
2) Ed Rollins then interpreted "wrongly" the 1% comment and you let it go by.
Come on Anderson. I expect more from you. And most of the world and your citizens have faith in this President. And don't try suggest that his calmness is fake. Thank God for David Gergen, the one remaining voice of reason. Why do you think that it's only newsworthy if you take pot shots at someone in power? That's not news or useful, informative commentary. Do better for us, your watchers.
Laura Miller, Canada

President Obama is lik us normal people but more educated we need to relax and let the man work there nothing we can do anyway.

We are all in this together, people, so we better hope that President Obama gets it right! The alternative is to chilling to contemplate!

Hello!
I voted for President Obama because I believed he would restore my trust and confidence in Washington not because I believed he had all the right answers to our challenges. Rather, he would hold Washington's feet to the fire and stand up to the partisan "special interests" that have so divided us. Sadly he burnt himself and hopefully not us voters in the process .Yes I want President Obama to succeed but we cannot play by two sets of rules. Thanks for the apology!

Shame on you Anderson Cooper – All of America
is watching this media attack on President Obama
under CNN 's and your leadership. For crying out loud
give the MAN a BREAK. First of all, you and the far
RIGHT SPIN MACHINES Should have attacked Bush
the way you're attacking Obama and maybe this
country would not be in such a fix today – Anderson,
your true colors are showing – try to practice what
you preach (Keeping them honest), you're not
being honest – America's watching.

A
HI I am Kelly from Santa Barbara, Arg, just when I thought it was safe to look at the TV there is the President sitting on those old chairs again in front of logs never meant to provide fire. Well it is good to compare and contrast, different views of the oval office. i liked the part about the visit to the elementary school. Second graders are pretty savey and not afraid to ask questions. I really liked the set design of the interview today. Good Job everyone, ( except for those chairs and fireplace.)

I found Anderson's interview with President Obama enlightening in all but one respect: the gotcha question about the president's efforts to quit smoking. Under the guise of a few light-hearted questions, Anderson included this one: "Have you had a cigarette?" With so much else going on, the question seemed flippant and it put the president in an uncomfortable position of having to be honest and essentially say yes or lie. For crying out loud, he's made it clear that he's trying to quit but hasn't been entirely successful. As a former smoker, I can appreciate the effort President Obama is making, and I can assure you, being asked on national cable TV show about it isn't likely to help him with his quest. Given the mess left behind by his predecessor, it's a wonder the president's not chewing nicorette gum continuously. I don't recall anyone asking President Bush if he had started drinking again. Really, we have a lot more important things to worry about.

President Obama's honest self-reflection portrayed good, moral character. I hope he includes in his stimulus package a large portion of it to the IRS to increase their ability to collect taxes timely and effectively. I hope President Obama shifts the burden of paying for the stimulus bill on to the tax evaders how don't pay taxes on time rather then the hard working honest taxpayer. Also, I hope he has the IRS help businesses that do not run a balanced budget with a trustee in the business to sign all checks before money is dispersed. The President with reverence acknowledge the short comings of some of our leaders in not being forth right in paying their share of the taxes which are needed for social services to protect all of our rights. I feel the President is uncovering how much work needs to be done to remake America.

Tom D's disgrace cannot be a set back to the president in any shape or form although it could create some doubt in the minds of new folks joining the Obama wagon. He was smart in accepting responsibility for the mishap and going further to promise a more robust selection criteria next time. He has done what most presidents did not do while in office and for that I give him two thumbs up. Continue to be honest to the American people.

If Obama didn't appoint these people who didn't pay taxes, they probably would have gotten away with it. Even if president says that he screwd up, GOOD JOB Mr President. And how many more out there in wash. who don't pay taxes?

Enjoyed the interview and am not surprised Barack Obama takes the responsiblity for Dashile onto himself -he is a very secure and mature human being. Anders darling I don't think you should have interupted the Pres. quite the way you did. He looked a tad upset and you don't want to make him reluctant to have you back for a return visit !

who cares if the president smokes, the last person started a war did anyone ask any questions.

I know this comment/observation may seem petty; I could not help but notice the President remained seated while greeting Anderson .

Looked weird, just saying.

Anderson, please tell me why, in your interview with the President, he was wearing an ear-piece in his left ear? Who was feeding him info? I've never seen a President wear one during a TV interview.

First off Anderson you are the greatest. Obama has a long way to go however the American people do as well. We have to loose a littel sleep as well in order to figure how to get our own home in financial order. Obama will and can get things backto going but this is not a quick fix

Hi Anderson,

You are highly respected. I lived in New Orleans for 25 years. Please contact me.

Regardless to how large are small one's mistake, one has to first acknowledge that he/she skrewed up. A real person does eactly what President Obama did. That is, he took responsibility for his mistake. I can assure you that in the near future he will have measures in place to ensure that he doesn't make the same mistake and to minimize other problems. We are not perfect beings.

Please, please work with your graphic techies to keep the garbage off the screen... I have a nice 46 in" monitor and all the graphics flying in and out, up and down is so damn annoying. Once in a while it adds emphasis and can be "cool." But you guys use it overkill –– way over. And yo, Anderson it takes the attention away from you doesn't it? Why interview Obama in the Oval office if you're going to muddy up the screen with cyber feces?

And please stay honest yourself. I like watching CNN because it "covers" the news better than any other station. But, try and keep things in context. The statement "I screwed up" (again showing up as a massive graphic), was such a minor part of your interview, yet you, along with the graphic dept. turned it into hyperbole.

Remember your importance as a news presenter... and lighten up a bit will you. A little humble modesty for you anchors. The idea of "celebrity" news men/women being nearly more important than the news itself is becoming a daily problem with CNN.

Stick to the news broadcasting, and I (along with millions of others) will stick to watching CNN.

Did you question The President about Iran's recent missile launch into space?

I was trying to find your behind the scenes comments about interviewing the president............where?? Thanks

Well looks like Pres. Obama has learned a lot about politics. Sometimes just saying you screwed up means so much to people because they think that you hear their concerns. Good stuff Mr. President!

Great interview Anderson Cooper. I voted for Senator McCain, but support President Obama 100%. As a Senior, Educator, Business Person, and Grandparent I say, let's get behind the President and let him make mistakes while moving the country forward. He is bright, he seems to really care, and we voted for him. Criticism should be respectfull. He deserves our unconditional support for four years.

Hello Erica, and Anderson, I am in Memphis, TN, and I watch you faithfully. I am happy to you were able to interview the President on a day like to day. It gives me a greater hope that he can remain calm under pressure. Usually a person calm under pressure can steer out of the pressure. Hey, it's just 15 days in. We can't expect 8 years of NOTHING but PAIN to be erased in 15 days. GIVE THE PRESIDENT A CHANCE YALL!! ANDERSON, Great Job on the interview.

This President is all that we could hope for. He is honest, an intellectual giant, considerate of everyone and genuinely concerned about this country and its welfare. After all, his girls, as my grandchildren, will be the recipients of his best efforts. I trust his judgement and will do all in my power to promote his agenda because he has our safety and well being in his heart and in his hands. I recognize the Republican's game of flaunting fear and the flaws of the stimulus plan. I blame the House Democrats for not promoting the President's intentions and, ultimately, our economic well being, better. I blame the Republicans for being more intent on ridiculing the plan than instilling the American public's confidence in the institution of "government. I blame the White House staff for not protecting the President's intended program – our economic future – from the vultures on Capitol Hill. Today was a sad day I did not know Mr. Daschle but I felt as though I had been kicked in the stomach because I can see the delay in healthcare reform; and a very bright mind not able to give his best to this tremendous problem. You will not fail, Mr. President. We are behind you 100%. God bless him and his beautiful family.

Anderson...you've got chutzpah...but I guess that's why YOU'RE the news anchor and I'm not! Wow...just blown away by your interview with the Prez...very impressive. I try to put myself in that position...sitting there with Barack Obama and trying to ask the tough questions....makes me a little queasy just thinking about it.

Anyway....Anderson rocks...he did not back down on the toughies. Good job.

And the President himself is awesome...he is so smart, so forthright and so cool, calm and collected. He got stuck with a mess...and cleaning it up is going to be messy, long and difficult. That he owned a mistake is so huge for a president.

My hat is off to both Anderson and President Obama.

I am not worried about the withdrawals – the President has handled those well. What is of more concern is what your guests touched on, Anderson – the lack of public comprehension (and buy in) for the stimulus bill. On the heals of the heady Wall Street bonuses that were given out even under the shadow of TARP, the public needs to understand the bill more fully to feel supportive.

A good show so far – thanks.

Hi Anderson,

That should have read "Regardless to how large or small one's mistake,..." My finger hit the wrong key and submitted the comment. Sorry

Just as I feared, Obama has no clue how to be President.

AC and Team,
Great interview.

Hi Anderson, the interview with President Obama was captivating.

He is a remarkable individual. I'm always fascinated to hear him speak. When he addresses an issue, he is very calm, and sincere about what he says he's going to do for the American people. Yes, he has a difficult job ahead but because of his demeanor and the intelligent individual that he is, I know he will get the job done.

Anderson – I heard you during the broadcast say "Mister Obama" at least twice. Isn't is supposed to be proper to address him as "President Obama" now that he is officially in that position?

Anderson Cooper, you are hot! But when is the last time. Obama was caught smoking being that he wanted to spend 75 million on anti- smoking campaigns?

Good Job Anderson!

Next time you interview the man with a mission that impossible..Please ask him to consider lowering the mortgages to the appraise value with low fix interest rate. I feel this would stimulate the economy. Lower payments means extra money into savings account.....moderate spending in merchandising.....moderate much need vacations....perhaps a sense of stability.....a major drop in foreclosure. I see the benefits immediately for the low-middle class families.

I am sick in tired of turning on the tv, and every second of every day, people are talking about the president. So what if he smokes. Is that realy a serious issue, i dont think so. Get over his smoking, there are bigger things to deal with. Everyone is waiting for him to make a big mistake, and if he does so what cause Bush promised us the world to, and we got nothing but a headache.Everyone is on president obama's tail because he is black. I do not have an issue with race, i am a white person and i think everyone should be treated equal. When bush messed up the media wasn't up his tail 24-7. The media needs to find something else to do than to be on the president. Let him do his job.

I think that anyone really paying attention should be able to clearly see, even in spite of president Obama's not knowing or looking deep enough to the backgrounds of some long and much respected leaders of the Democratic Party, we are seeing "transparency" as the President foretold. His answers to the questions were candid and full of humility. He is very clearly changing Washington stating with his own party. He has poise, conviction and candidness no matter how many others may be trying to throw him under a bus.

HOW can anyone say Obama is doing a good job when we see yet again signs of poor judgment?

Obama PROMISED no lobbyists. Tom Daschle is both a lobbyist and tax cheat.

Two other people proven to not be paying income tax were on their way to being confirmed. Obama endorsed tax cheats.

Obama campaigned against a high deficit. What is he proposing now? Increasing the deficit with a massive spending bill (it's not really a stimulus is it?)

Anderson, you let me down man.
Obama's a grown man, if he decides to have a smoke, that's his business.

And About Phelps. Wow how terrible. he only spent most of his life training, and only after fulfilling his goals, he made the mistake of trying to be a regular person and fit in with some friends. I'm
not saying it was right, but really is anyone here perfect?

HE DESERVES A PASS

Daschle and Killefer did the right thing. They stepped down. I hope that's the end of the story so we can get to work on the serious issues facing the nation.

Hello Anderson. I know it must have been such a thrill to interview the new president.

I was a bit suprised when President Obama admitted he "screwed up" on appointing Tom Dashele but it is a very honest answer and for such, I respect him much more, not only admitting his fault but for looking into a possible solution that will prevent such an event from happening again.

We all as individuals make mistakes. Admitting our faults and learning from them is what makes us better people.

Let us all learn from our great president!!!

President Obama is the president now, not a star. people need to stop getting him on shows. You people are complaining about him not doing his job right, but how can he do his job if everytime he turns around the media wants answers for everything. Did people question Bush for everything that he did, no. And this goes out to the president, you do not have to apoligize to anyone for any mistake that you have made. I'm sure you will face many more mistakes, but no one is perfect. As long as you yourself can recognize that you have made a mistake don't apoligize just try to correct it. I don't feel that the media is treating you fairly, they are itching for the day that you fail. Do what you feel is best for this country.

I think we are seeing the early stages of a great man with a great vision coming into form. President Obama will dig into his alternate list for these critical positions and find key people willing to live up to his long overdue standards. He is starting by holding his own party accountable. It shows you the humanness though of highly respected leaders being exposed for previous indiscretions that have come back to bite them. I applaud President Obama shouldering the responsibility of those that are not able to live up to his standards. In time, with this approach he just may change things. It's a shame that he will have to endure such "childish things" as his naysayers just can't let go and continue to badger him. Obama is a very open and classy individual. He deserves the support of anyone paying attention to what is going on.

President Obama campaigned as the "guy to drive change". His rhetoric is now sounding like the same old politics. His job creation numbers for example are now sounding like "fuzzy math". Unfortunately, the only change I see is in President Obama's tough campaign rhetoric is his changing toward "politics as usual". That is disappointing. Might be good fortune that the Daschle debacle will be in the forefront for the next day or two.

why does AC call the President, Mr. Obama instead of Mr. President

I am deeply concerned and surprised that the highest office in this country is not being respected. Many reporters including some CNN reporters are still calling our President Mr. Obama, or the Obama's rather than respecting the office and the person for who he is, our President. When the media began or continue to disrespect the office or the man who holds the office by not addressing him as The President, people will think that it is ok .The news is being heard all day.. This kind of reporting gives the opposition fuel for thier position. I strongly suggest that reporters check themselves and remember that the world is listening to how the President is being honored or respected. If we in the USA do not give the respect that is due him, then why would other countries respect our USA.

Anderson:

I appreciate your presenting the President with less of a spin. It saddens mw to think that just two weeks ago, America was in the midst of a historical moment and now the elected president can not catch a media break. Perhaps he is too transparent for the jaded media and other political party and as such must be an hourly whipping post to succour ratings. He inherited a royal mess and no doubt will be judged through shaded lenses that portend that America has overcome its racial divide. She has not and will not so long as such proctological examinations of policy and efforts are not globally applied across political and racial lines. Keep up the good work but you should focus 360 on the media and keep them honest. Half the truth is still a whole lie!

I do not feel the need for President Obama to constantly confess that he made a mistake. He is only human. Lets stop knit picking at every little thing that he does, besides it will be extremely hard to clean up Bush's garbage that he left . Stop all the madness over petty little things. ( CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG ).

I think the President has done an outstanding job of selecting his Cabinet. Unfortunately mistakes happen. I hope the Democrates aren't getting too cocky and think they can get away with anything. If they do, they will undermine the President. There should have been better vetting, but let's not just focus on this. The big issue is the economy. President Obama, (and everyone should respect the man and the office no matter how open and friendly he is), still has my confidence. I have never had as much respect for any president as I have for this man.

This comment is 4 Lorraine (the 1 who commented above). All republicans r sore losers? Shut up, spend up your stimulus money in 1 day then "try" and ask what your country can do for you! Obama can't & won't save you twice! But God will! Save yourself & the rest who voted 4 him!

Current spending plans from Democrats and Republicans are age old. It is like the war tactics followed in historic times- bombing enemy territory and waiting and hoping that the enemy will be killed and victory will be achieved. Instead it needs to be like modern warfare – identifying the targets and carrying out precision strike and achieving the objective.

The spending proposal has to be more specific and precise to provide stimulus and have an immediate impact on the economy unlike the spending plans which may work in long time. The areas which need the impetus neeeds to be identified and targeted. For example the areas and the proposal could be

Auto mobile Sector – For a limited period (say 6 months), any automobile bought within United States which has more than 90% of components manfactured in USA will be eligible for a fixed amount (say $ 4000) as rebate from the Govt

Credit Cards – Credit Card companies will be given money for extending 0% APR for purchases (not for balance transfers)

Home Loans – Mortgage companies will be given Stimulus money for issuing new Home loans and Home equity loans

Student lOans – Banks will be extended money against the new loans given to students during 2009

Alongwith the above provide tax cuts and cut payroll tax which could provide additional funds in the hands of consumers to spend on the above.

Ecnomists and Policy makers needs to think outside the box and come out with a plan and not rehash the old ideas

Thanks
Raju

1. Please show some respect and address our President as "President Obama," and not "Mister Obama."

2. Enough! President Obama has more than extended the olive branch to Republicans. Now he needs to politely tell them they need to offer to work with him and prove they mean it. "President Obama, let the Republicans come to you; you've 'proven' you want to work with them. I continue to be one of your staunch supporters and wish you well."

i enjoyed watching the segment of mr. cooper in the white house with pres. obama. perhaps next time if mr. cooper could ask pres. obama about his plan to get rid of the militarys policy on gays. (also, mr. cooper, can you please call the president by his title and not mr. obama or mr. and mrs. obama or barack obama)

t the stimulus plan, who,outside of the people on capitol hill, have read it? Who has sat down, discussed each project, found out why it's in there, and exactly what it will do? No one. We as citizens, media and political analysists can't make judgements about something we haven't read. The republicans have an agendaand it's not helping the american people. They were offered to help write this plan on numerous occaisions. They chose not to.They said they would not help and would vote no on anything presented so it would all be on the democrats. Everyone has conviently forgotten they said this. They want it to look like they are fighting for us when all they are just doing the same old thing. They vowed to fight the package, but why don't they vow to work on it and make it a good package. Because they don't want it to be. They have a political agenda to reinvent themselves, but they can't even do that.
It took a big man to admit he made a mistake. I admire President Obama all the more for it! I would be willing to bet that if we checked into the taxes of all of congress about half would have some issues!

I say to the Republicans, get over yourselves, get with the program, help fix things, or get out!

Great interview Anderson and crew!! I enjoy how you keep it real
and down to earth. Give the guy a break on the cigerette questions.
He doesn't walk around and promote it. Somethings are just simply
not 'our' business.

Time to get tough and show who is the 'boss' President Obama!
I think you are doing a great job at what is not a very easy time.
Good wishes to you on getting your economic bill passed. I know how hard you and your team are working on getting things to get moving.

Check all politicians status with the IRS. bailout fund money for lower taxes for the rest of us who do pay?

Thank you Mr. Cooper for conducting, what I consider a fair and informative interview with President Obama. I appreciate his open acknowledgement of his error. Also, I appreciate hearing more people addressing the president as President Obama. Please continue to encorage the public to do so by CNN's actions. Frances, CA

Anderson, tsk tsk on your lightning round with the smoking question in it. If you're going to ask a tough personal question, don't use a cheap trick to try and get a funny mug from the president. You made yourself and the pres look bad.

Please raise your game on the next interview, if you get one.

Note, the rest of the interview was great. Obama really needs to get out in front of the issues more.

I'm watching the interview right now and can not help but notice the ear piece in his ear, and that he keeps looking to his left with his eyes as if he's listening to someone talk to him. I do not doubt that the president's intentions are valid. I am glad to see that he is not allowing these people who insult all of us hard working Americans by avoiding their taxes to be a part of his administration.

I too respect the President for admitting his mistake. To err is human. This is a young administration that will make mistakes and we need to give them grace as they try to work through all of the burdens that have been handed to them.

We should remember what a previous President posted on his desk. "The buck stops here." Nothing and no-one are ever perfect. So be grateful the system worked and two people got bumped and Obama unlike his predecessors (Change) said my responsibilty, and good for him.
Your train of thought Anderson was that Presidents should not do that please tell me why? Have you never made a single mistake in your life that you regreted?.
In the big picture at present this is not a significant matter fixing the Economy and the medical system are important and I'll judge him on those not the withdrawals, ( probably forced by Obama anyway).
As usual Gergen got the balance right on the effects which he said would be minor/short lived.
Regards,
Hodgson.

Not only our future but the entire globe will be effected by the decisions of this President.
Once this thought sinks in then one should ask themselves if they really want to inhibit the President's decision making ability.

The stress of having to quit smoking is a double whammy. Medical studies have shown that, as bad as cigarettes are, they do help the thinking process for those who have become addicted to them. Having your mind keep repeating "no, you can't have a cigarette" just adds additional stress.

At this point when his thought process has an effect on every human on earth, I suggest we let him relax in any form he wishes even with a cigarette. He has earned the right for the rest of us to "cut him a bit of slack", our lives may depend on it.

AC,
I've been watching your show for a long time now, while getting ready for office (its on at 0830 hrs India time).
Ofcourse, Obama's crowning has enthused "almost everyone" around the world ... including a huge chunk of our grossly over-populated country.
GWB was forced to into a corner by the Islamic world & China – hence, his team pampered India a bit.
But overall, Indians have been more hurt than pleased, by GWB's actions around the world ... with us having to bear the brunt of the fallout of the war on terror.
I've also been listening to and reading with interest, about the steps Obama needs to take to make America more acceptable to the world community ... I would advise him to revert to those old but simple words ... "Play It Simple".
The America the world knew and loved is a forgotten memory ... to get back to that old feeling, all you guys need to do is to get back to basics ... demonstrate to the world that you are readying to return to "A Kinder, Gentler America".
Believe me, there's no better strategy than to show a kind and gentle face ... with your (now depleted) military strength lurking in the shadows.
We hope to see India-US relations booming with the new adminstration too.
Regards
Ashish SInharoy
Mumbai
India
asinharoy@gmail.com
+91.9930860715

If the president stays on track his cabinet will be called the dirty dozen. Its no wonder he has to start picking republicians. Come on America the only change is the voters flip flop. We fell right into the web the bias media set, by not exposing the presidents lack of credientials, back ground checks, don't forget the basic paper work, birth certificate. The left media spent 8 years, making fun and putting down Bush & Pallin instead of reporting all facts fair & balance.
President Obama is now in the seat and complaining the first week about RUSH. So Saaaaddddd! Sounds like the pig is squealing.

I loved your interview with President Obama but my real question is the following:
Rather than explain again, please see the following: (to the South China Morning Post)

I've written to CNN before re their programming policy. My main gripe is that they have reduced AC360 to AC180. Every weekday after one hour of this two hour program, Anderson Cooper describes what's coming up in the second hour, only to have the network cut away from AC360's second hour and replacing it with timeless pieces of journalism that bear no relation to Anderson's second hour of the program. Today, just like every weekday, after AC did his blurb on
what's coming up on their continuing coverage of the Obama pre inauguration, CNN Asia cut away from all the excitement and replaced AC360's second hour with World Report, a cobbling of small global interest stories".

I've posted my gripe in the letters section of
The South China Morning Post and I am currently in communication with Asia Media Magazine on the same subject.

The question is, who actually sees the second hour of AC360? It's not Asia. After AC announces what's coming up, we don't get it. The network cuts away and shows something else.

Who actually is getting the second hour of AC360?
And, why not us?

Thank you.
Jim
http://www.seehear.net

relaxed demeanor, strong questions with a side of humor.
He is so endearing, Anderson too!

A great interview. During this season of recession, depression, and unemployment, I need to see the President Obama at least 2 or 3 times per week. The President has kind words of wisdom, knowledge, and encouragement.

Anderson's interviews are helpful. I am encouraged.

Lorraine, It's Barack Obama.

Mr. President: lf you do good, and your means are good, it's doesn't
matter how many obstacles cross your pass way you will always win..
trust me there will be Obstacles,people will betrays you . for whatever reason.. there a scripture read like this,lord dont moved the mountain but help me to climb it.there will be Mountain. The Rep. is trying to chew you up and spit you out. jonas were in the belly of whale..
you have know the story about jonas and the whale..
you didn't screw up , Mr. Daschle didn't , but now on screen these people before you trust them in your cabnet.
push forward, not backard, mistakes will be make: hey ! you just got
there. my goodness.

l heard about the media talking about; how the Obama's have'nt
called in their interior decorator , and how they have'n't place photos and plaques, painting and how the Resident does look like home. people ,people, stop ! with the beat down he's President like it or not ,get over it., and please give him ...RESPECT,,,,,,
The Obama's l know for sure ,is they have class.Noone can take that away from them. Ther new Home the White House will be very tastefully,with style ,HGTV design on a dime.

Hello AC:

Thanks for your efforts and excellent coverage! Below I have tried to list a number of things that WE THE PEOPLE are tired of:

1. We're tired of being taxed to death to pay for the 1.2% of the rich not paying any taxes- the solution is not to cap pay but to tax all earnings over $250K (pick a number) at 50% with no deductions or writeoffs or foundations.
2. We're tired of tired of pork barrel initiatives and lobbyists get rid of both-solution no earmarks on ANY BILLS and no lobbyists fire them all and save the money.
3. We're tired of taking over/nationalizing defunct corporations- nationalize the greedy corporations who helped get us into this mess-in many socialist countries the energy providers are owned by the gov – let's start there- so energy is not manipulated by those in power (like the last in the pocket of oil companies admin) and so that the profits can be used to help pay down this unbelievable debt they have helped ring up.
4. We're tired of paying to invade sovereign countries- bring all our troops home and close all the international bases and stop all foreign subsidies unless it is for a humanitarian cause- this should reduce our armed forces by 35-50% and also close down all intelligence services except for one agency we don't need to pay for errant intelligence like on Iraq and we don't need the government spying on US (like in the last admin). We also do not want to pay for any mercenaries this should be banned from funding period.
5. We're tired of crooked politicians and white collar criminals- in order to better stop this when they are convicted we should confiscate all their families money and worldly goods- let them start out like the rest of Americans do..........
6. We're completely fed up with companies laying off the regular workers before the C Class and E Class workers take significant pay cuts- they are the ones who can best afford to get paid less and they do not do the actual work...........
7. We're tired of the government and the state and municipal governments not understanding that they work for us "WE THE PEOPLE" so if you are not in government at "government service"
leave.
8. And finally we are tired of each time budgets get cut the first areas cut are schools and services for the elderly- first cut DOD, the three letter agencies, executive and department head compensation, and police force employees on traffic control (especially those used to raise funds) this is just another tax on the populace.

Additionally, why is there not a central database where key issues are presented to the American taxpayers and where they can vote directly on whether they are in favor of an action or not?

Thanks for listening and let me know if someone or group needs help setting up a central database FOR THE PEOPLE.

Regards,
Greg R. Baker

If we're going to restore the public's faith in our politicians and become more "transparent", let's start with auditing all the tax records of all of our elected officials. Why should the people passing laws and setting up our ridiculously complicated tax code be allowed to get away with not paying their own taxes?

I would love to see this administration be successful but it's depressing to keep seeing skeletons rolling out of all the closets.

Good job president Obama, drive the bus, first-time listening to oh President I can feel the power and his voice. This is what we need to hear that no one is above the law.

The mayors are right. get this bill passed for middle-class. blue collar Workers.

Who's working for the government, maybe it is good to do a background check on everyone is working for the government. We done it to the president. It is probably time to get the malts out of the basket.

PS be honest, it would go a long way with the American people.

Good Interview. The tax thing with Daschle is a red herring... he caught the mistake himself and paid the tax & interest...lots of people do that all the time. Contrary to legend they don't get put in jail. My roommate didn't pay taxes for 10 years and he's not in jail...and he's certainly not rich. IRS kept sending him letters threatening to attach his pay, but they never did. He finally contacted them and paid up with penalties. All kinds of people make tax mistakes or don't pay, particularly if you are not on a regular salary and get perks or are self-employed. It's very complicated and all it takes is to miss one little paper, and you're off on your calculations. I doubt Daschle's mistake was intentional, but God forbid we should forgive an honest error. He would have likely had more problems with the fact that he worked for lobbying firms as an advisor, even though he was not a lobbyist. Still, his job wasn't a crime and I hate to see him being hung for it. We have become so hateful and unforgiving in the country and we are all so angry we are starting to eat our own young.