happy friday everyone!

Hi there – glad to be with you tonight.

Hello Everyone! Happy Friday Evening!

Helloooo Anderson, Erica, Ed Henry, David Gergen Martina Ilstad, Emily and my friends Twitter/Facebook Bloggers!!!!!
Thank God It's Friday night!!! Couldn't wait this weekend....

Anderson,
Happy Friday Night to you, HUGS!

Happy Friday Anderson, Erica, David (Indiana), friends and bloggers!

Today I can only say one thing: TGIF!!!

Good evening Anderson, Erica, Megan, and Bloggers!
Hope that you all had a great Friday!

Lots of news tonight!

He should have been left in Gitmo and tried under military law. The cost for this will be huge!!

TGIF Anderson, Erica & Team 360!

TGIF fellow bloggers!

This is going to be a great panel here!

Heeey Everyone!! T.G.I.F man i love when you guys make your honest opinions!

I don't care if Bush did suggest it, it isn't right! These terrorists don't deserve the same rights as an American citizen. They will only use it as a platform for their agenda and they will use it to put the Bush administration on trial.

They are enemy combatants, not common criminals.

I don't like the idea that he is getting an actual trial here in the US – they are terrorists – it doesn't seem like they deserve a trial.

happy friday anderson

Holder already tainted the jury with his remarks about the outcome.

@ Bloggers,
Can someone tell me the difference between Military Law, and Federal Court?
thanks!

[ ...it's Friday! ]

I don't really know how i feel about trials versus military tribunals.

I do think i undetstand both sides, i just can't determine for myself which option would truly be better.

Finally "NOW' these terrorist can get what they deserve and The Bush and Cheney regime can get what they deserve "WAR CRIME" charges.....!

After so long 9/11 is still a subject wrapped of mystery! Amazing!

Anderson,
Hi! Happy Friday.
It's great to see you double-hosting tonight–I saw you earlier on Campbell Brown.
I think there is some justice in the terrorist suspects facing the results of 9/11 by being in New York. I hope there is a swift resolution to the trials.

Either we belive in the rule of law or we dont ? what better why to re-establish or crdiability in the world then to put terrorist on trail under out justice system. He has confessed on tape, we give people the dealth penalty without evidence ?

Thank you very much Anderson for bringing attention to the whole world that Bush planned to try these criminals here in our land and courts. The best is to reduce these criminals to the size they deserve and not super hero matrydom they want to. They are criminals....period. If we continue treating them special and seclude them,then we will make them heroes.

The evidence it clearly there, as Peter Bergen just laid out, however, is the punishment different?

Anderson, You ask what is behind this decision? It is obvious that the Obama administration will use this trial to further discredit the Bush administration and try to make themselves look better.

Happy Friday Anderson.

Wow. AC doing double duty tonight (Brown's show and your own). Good thing it's Friday. ; )

Have a great weekend!

I am glad that I agree with general attorney Eric Holder, They will come to court their service justice for trail.

Happy Friday, Anderson! Thanks for filling in for Ms. Brown.

I must say that I think its good that the trial takes place in New York on front of a civilian jury, therefore the people who got affected make the decision for what will happen to the people who have caused a dramatic change in their lives...

@ Emily
Great question .... I also don't know the difference between Military Law, and Federal Court

If this was a terrorist country, does anyone honestly believe there would even be a trial? Who is going to "defend" this monster and why do we have to pay anyone to give a "fair trial" to someone who admitted to the crimes? What a circus!

Happy Friday Everyone, Anderson, Erica, Bloggers, and AC360 team ...

They are being fair with the trail to be held here because those people never even had a chance.

This is definitely pre 9/11 thinking, it will be chaos in NYC and even a small chance that it could cause a terror attack is too big to take

hi everyone..
happy friday.. thanks for being part of the show.. and the live chat.. Any concerns about the 9/11 mastermind being on trial in new york city? Share your thoughts..

@ Jeremy M-Dallas,
They are clearly criminals, however, HOW they are tried seems to have been in debate for years!

The right venue is here.The brutal acts were done and they should be prosecuted here.

This idea of bringing terrorists to US for trail is so scary! Aren't we trying to keep them out???

How can we even begin to think about civilian trials here when every investigative report that's done seems to show we are NOT making needed changes in protecting our people since 9/11?

If there were some way to ensure that security of shipping, air, freight, train and roads was secure ( but that's not likely cause they've already infiltrated this country...where those oil tank explosions just a "test run" for terror attacks on us?, along with other unexplained recent explosions and crashes>), that would be one thing. But we are not prepared to invite the Devil and his companions to dinner I don't think.

Then what about after the trials...terrorists are being arrested from within our own population. They are already here! Do we think that after the trials have ended the terrorists will just go home and forget we killed their "heros"?

Yes, they should be tried in the US Courts system. We need to bring these cases to resolutions .

My feeling is this: if we do not try terrorists here they will not be punished for their crimes against American people.

Why keep this criminals once they confessed their crimes for so long spending tax payers money when there is so much poverty in the US

Good evening Anderson, Erica, Isabel, everyone. How admissable in court will those KSM intvw'sthat Peter Bergen mentions be? I tend to think the federal courts can handle it, but the change of venue question that Jeffery Toobin brings up is worrying

I think that the Guantanamo system is broken, and federal court is indeed the correct venue to try those who did these terrible acts, since a lot of what might have been said was probably said under the threat of torture.

The American people have still not been told the truth about 9/11. A traditional jury trial is the best way handle the issue.

As an American citizen, born and raised in the midwest, working and paying my taxes....I resent the rights I have being given to a foreign nationalist terrorist! The trials of these terrorists should be held off shores and conducted by our Military.

Emily,
Military court and Federal court are same law, it is very different system court law. it is compare those court law.

I agree they are terrorists and they don't deserve the rights we as Americans have. This should not be in New York.

The Obama administration is correct to try these criminals in a court of law. These people are not warriors, they are just criminals!

Civilian Trial! I am appalled that these guys are still alive to be held for trial. It probably does not matter in any case, as the case against them is air tight and they are going to be executed fairly soon. If they don't, then the Obama administration is going to get some major heat ; I hope they have done their calculations right.

Happy Friday Anderson,

Been a while since I have live-blogged. but this trial with the 9/11 instigators has my interest. Cannot imagine how this thing will go off. Definately presents an enormous security issue, but I feel that there are good things about trying them here in the US. I lost a friend in the attack. To me it is personal.

No difference, Just let's get rid of EVIL !

HI, Anderson:

I don't have a problem with the case being tried in New York. However, I do have a problem with the US pursuing the death penalty. That would only serve to make these people martyrs–which is exactly what they want. I don't think we should give them the satisfaction.

I am in favor of what Obama is doing by sending these terrorists to federal courts. By giving them as fair of a trial as we can give them, a stern message is sent to these extremists: No matter what they do to America, we will keep our dignity and integrity by treating them like human beings.

They should not be given the privilege of trying them in a military court. They are criminals, and should be tried in a criminal court.

I think it is a cleaver move.
Bring them back to the scene of the crime.
Maybe NYC will get more closure doing it this way.

don't other countries try terrorists in their regular court system already?? spain, for example?

Dear Mr. Cooper,

As a Canadian, living in Montreal, not all that far away from New York, my blood runs cold, and I literally become ill at the thought of these men in a civilian setting. It is with VERY strong feelings that I believe the military system should detain and try these war criminals. It is so highly distressing to think that these terrorists AND THEIR SUPPORTERS will be in NYC....that I shall NOT be visiting anytime in the near future, and I doubt that many Canadians will when they fully realize the scope of this horrifying decision.

Sincerely,
Karen Robson
Montreal Quebec
Canada

We had somewhere around 3 to 5 years to try them by military tribunal. There were serious problems with getting it done. At least one military prosecutor quit. If it had been feasible, the Bush administration would have done it.

We should proceed with the civilian trial in New York.

All I can say is that as much as I love NYC, I will be glad I am not living there during this circus.

If these criminals confessed to the crimes by whatever means, Why go through the actions of putting them on trial if they are going to be executed anyway? Don't in America when someone pleads guilty, they go straight to sentencing?

One question about a trial...how much would it cost? Considering all of the necessary security, etc. That could be a factor.

A fair way???????
How naive do you nuts think the public is?
As if he would not be guilty?
His guilt is a already a given!!!
stop the circus!

Anderson I think what most of the opponents of these trials are missing is if we try them in military courts were saying they are soldiers. This would entitle them to Geneva Conventions rights and other soldier of war rights that we have violated.

@ Randi Kaye,
Glad to see you here!
What about the Security to the City of NY? Any concerns about another attack?
Will the media be involved?

What (approx.) will this cost NY? (Security, etc.)

We've held scores of terror trials in US Federal Courts before, gotten convictions, and the convicted are currently serving in US Supermax prisons. Why is the KSM case different? Is the Right just trying to politicize this whole thing? If torture is part of the reason they may be acquitted, blame the Bush administration.

These are war criminals and should be tried in a military court. If tried in the civilian court they will get life without parole and the american taxpayer will pay $80,000 a year for their time. This is clearly an infringement on the constitution of this country.

By making enemy combatants, their prestige was raised [[ prisonesr of war in their self-proiclaimed war. Treatinmg them like common crimminals makes them the likes of thiefs and burglars. They are crimminals. Niot combatants. anembarrassments to the muslim world

I agree with the Obama Administration that these terrorists should be brought to justice and why not in a U.S. court since the crime took place in the U.S. I do not believe it is best to keep them held in a detention center forever. They should be tried and put to death.

Hello Randi!!!
Nice see you tonight, You are blogging with us tonight!

Wouldn't it be better to consider these terrorists as common criminals, and not consider them soldiers or warriors?

I believe it would be an absolutely awful mistake to bring these people to trial here! We would instantly become like the bull'seye on a dartboard-i.e. a perfect target! I am not saying the NYPD couldn't handle the local security needs, but we should 100% be prepared to be bombed, or some similar horrific act, if these individuals step foot on our soil, and the attacks, incidentally, could be from 2 sides-radical muslims, and our own ultra-conservative right-wing militias, who, as we know from reports by the southern poverty law center, have been much more active again lately. do we really want to risk this?

we were not at war on 9/11/2001

IMO Federal Court is the absoulutely wrong venue. They should be charged with war crimes and a military tribunal held much in the manner as was held in Irag to convict Saddam Hussein. This is a big, big mistake. Obama and Holder are mistaken to think this a proper venue. The trial should NOT take place in NY. I hope it takes 100 years to work out the details nd start the trial. They should rot in Guantamo!

military courts for all of these jackels.

Hmm, maybe the trial should be taken place in New York...simply because 9/11 happened in New York, and in that case the trial will be fair for the suspects..

The trials in New York should result in not only the just punishment of terrorist but, if possible, a time for healing in America. The nature of Al-Qaida as an Islamic cult of murderers must be shown to the world.

At last I have my country back with law and order. By his action, Holder has religated these defendants to their real status of accused murderers, and they shall be tried as such. A circus? No – a government using the law to hold people accountable for their actions.

Can they be tried in both federal and military courts? It seems that there are crimes against both.

It shows we are way above other countries, we are giving them due process. This is honorable on our behalf. This a very fair way to try them.

Mossaoui's trial lasted 4 years even though he confessed. Is that considered a success of the federal court system with all the mockery he subjected the system to? Are these trials going to last for years too? And at what point would Administration have to acknowledge it a failure? Or are we going to hear all kinds of spin as to how good these trials are?

The judicial branch has an opportunity to show that it will uphold the tradition of Law in the United States. It is the appropriate venue and jurisdiction. The military courts are just as capable but they had their change to prosecute a speedy trial.

This decision to put them in civilian court is nuts. Is it worth the risk of these enemies of America walking? Is it worth putting the 9/11 families through this? Is it a good idea to give these killers a podium to spew their hatred and to recruit new followers of their radical religious and militant beliefs?

Trial of 9/11 terrorists in the civilian court is the best option for US to get support from other countries.Face it ! we need international support..

AC,
For all those who are against trying these terrorists in NY, I have one question for you. Why weren't they tried for the past six years? For six good years why didn't the Bush administration try these terrorists?
Why are republicans making a big deal out of this?

The crime occur on america land, clearly they should try on American soil, this may brought a closer to the 911 family.

The Military has had 8yrs to trial them, And why are the same people who say that these terrorist are part of a war are the same people that said they do not fall under the Geneva convention.

As someone who is not American but likes America and American people ( at least most that I meet) I would request Americans to be confident of their capability to handle matters that are painful in a fair manner. If not for anything else but to regain your stature in the world as a power that is not just economic but also a power that come from being a democracy full of low abiding, decent people that can lead the world to being a better place.

This is an opportunity to show that you make the terrorist look small , acting maturely by treating them fairly.

Who would shoulder the cost of trial in NY.?..the military court?

We make such a big deal about things. It is simple; these men admitted guilt, try them in the US where they committed their crimes, sentence them and be done with it. It has been drug out way too long. On Sara Palin, wow, she is not president material! If you want, read her book and lets leave it at that.

Evening everyone. Happy Friday!

They are not American citizens and don't deserve the same rights.....they have admitted their quilt - let them have a military trial. They started this war and are war criminals.....they deserve a military trial. Keep them out of this country.....This is just Obama trying to push is will through.....not what is best for the country or what the people want.

It does seem a little strange to use two different venues for trying the Guantanamo detainees, but it might be a way to get the whole mess over with a lot quicker.

Why in the world are we WASTING tax payers good money on this circus? Keep the politics out of dealing with these terrorists! They should not be given the same rights as citizens have. Send them over to the Hague for trial. Let the whole world participate in their prosecution. Why should we pay for it?

The defense will ask for this case to be moved. The accused will not be able to receive a "fair" trial less than 1 mile from ground zero. I'm not sure what this administration is thinking? Should be held at Guantanamo for so many reasons. Safety & security are the first to come to mind.

Surely the first thing the defence will say is their clients will find it totally impossible to have a fair trial in New York. What is wrong with Mr Holder. Does he not understand the words "common sense". I think the sheik is practising singing, ""Start spreading the news, I'm leaving today"

As one who lost friends on 9/11 I am glad the trial will take place in the light of day. These men are murderers, not soilders. We New Yorkers know our city is a always a target. To move the trial off our soil for fear of retribution is cowardly.

If Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is tried and sentenced to death, he will serve as a martyr and a rally cry for many young men around the world. While I believe in justice, I am concerned about the ability for anyone to be fair in this trial. Most importantly I am concerned about unintended consequences this trial and convicion may have.

The defendents are terrorist againest the United States and the American people. I feel that the American people deserve justice. Whether it is a federal or military trial is a matter of judgement call by the administration. Can these terrorist get a fair trial in federal court, yes.

Anderson,
You are great job double duty! That was so awesome for you filling-in for Campbell Brown! Excellent job!

I think it is a mistake to try them in Federal court. They are enemy combatants and should be tried by a military court. They will just try to take advantage of the court system to have their bully pulpit. Take them back to Guantanomo and try them there in a military court.

Manson is still alive? I just don't know what goes through people's minds to cause so much harm and not have a back bone...

so now my question is: if these men on trial are found NOT guilty does that mean that NO justice is served & it's all considered a done deal? I guess i'm confused ... & maybe a bit naive...

I wouldn't want any of those men any where near New York if I lived there. Why invite trouble? I hate thinking it but lately the news has been filled with terrorists living all across the US, are they planning something for this? Pretty scarey thought.

@ Megan,
Thanks,
That is what I thought! ...however, I'm not in the Military and there has been years of debate about which way they should be tried!

As long as they are tried & convicted!

The war criminals we have been holding in the hotel type jail, should be tried only by the military court. America keeps showing its soft underside telling the world not to worry America is too soft to fight back

I think that they should get the maximum penalties for their crimes regardless of cost. We need set a precedent with these individuals.

To Dan W.: Very well and eloquently said. I concur.

Hi AC, EH and fellow AC360 team casts,

No...Not in the big apple!, though 9/11 took placed in manhattan that left many people emotional scars. I think what happened in NYC could be categorized as a crime against federal, therefore it should be trial where it represents United States as a whole....The hill perhaps?

Happy Friday likewise to you, mr cooper =)

Ninad, I like your point. Thank you. If we want to be the world's beacon of light, we should act like it.

Where have these criminals supposedly confessed... If not in court, those confessions won't stand up, will they? There will be a trial and appeal after appeal after appeal...

Thanks to the MSM Charles Manson has been able to stretch his 15 minutes over decades!

I'm only 11 I luv ac 360 watchit every night. I think the terrorist should have their trial in NYC and the federal courts and law will send them to the death penalty just like the sniper guy

I was wondering about the costs that would be incurred as well – another angle to consider regarding the trials.

This is an outrage!! The families of the victims of 9-11 don't deserve this, the citizens of New York who will be targets again don't deserve this, the American people who can not afford to pay for another 4 year long trial (as it was with Moussoui) don't deserve this. Everyone thought the OJ Simpson trial would end in a conviction but with lawyer manipulation he was not convicted. It happens. Our court system isn't perfect. Guilty people go free. Innocent people are sometimes convicted. Arrogance about our perfect court system will hurt us again.

Critics are crying about the difficulty and expense of civilian trials. What about the difficulty and expense of two wars? I guess us Americans just don't see a profit in the justice system, only the war machine.

the tears are flowing! not!
Hasan is paralyzed!

I disagree with the decision to try the 9/11 criminals (alleged)
in standard court, especially in NYC. I think this will be dangerous and pose a public risk. Perhaps a military court, as someone stated on the show. How can we guarantee safety of the city's millions with these people in the city?

This needs to be adjudicated by a military tribunal. There are too many rights granted to defendants in civil cases that are guaranteed to US citizens, which have no business being granted to terrorists from other countries who attack the US. Furthermore, there are innumerable crooked loopholes and legal mechanisms that can be introduced in a civil trial for the protection of these defendants, which would be inadmissible in a military trial.

9/11 was a military attack against the nation, not simply the city of New York. It was effectively an act of war that has brought many nations together in a fight against terrorism. This is larger than a civil trial. It requires nothing less than the full weight of a military tribunal, and anything less is an insult to the memory of those who lost their lives in the attack, and to freedom itself.

I wish I can visit New York City, It is really awesome city I have seen! Not terrorist.

Many of us are growing very weary of the questioning or complaining about every little thing President Obama or his administration does. Bush said they sould be tried in U.S. courts. Did anyone question the wisdom of that? The disrespect for our President is becoming quite alarming. He is trying to clean up the mess he inherited and those who made the mess, just want to complain. We are sick of it!

Anderson, if we look at this intellectually and not emotionally, plenty of other countries have been dealing with terrorism on a daily basis this not just a military matter but a civil law enforcement matter as well.

We as Americans need to take personal and civil responsibility in the so called war on terrorism. So I feel that Eric Holder made the correct choice in sending suspects here for trail. Lets ban together to make sure that New York is secure and fair in the court process.

That was a funny Beat360!

@ Patty Banks

I didn't say you would win the Beat today!
Congratulations, my friend!

On the trying of the 911 defendants, the distinction I see is that these perpetrators were terrorists but not of a nation state. Isn't it true that war can technically only be waged against nation states? The U.S. did not declare war on a nation state of which these men were actors. Al-Qaeda is not a nation state. I've always felt that the term "War on Terror" has always been a misnomer and should never have been used. This was a crime, albeit a truly heinous one, and should be treated as such.

It makes absolutely no sense to put the 911 terrorists through the US Federal Court system.
1. they are not US citizens and don't have the right.
2. Obama and Eric Holder only doing this to try and give the perception that we are giving the terrorists a fair trial. But then Holder basically says that no matter what happens they will be found guilty???

This is a group of foreign nationals that were born, trained, and funded abroad and who attacked the United States. What else do you call this? They declared war on the US and they belong in the military system. What is wrong with our government and our leaders?

NOW why doesn't the media do a real service to the public and explain the differenc between the military and the federal courts!

Oh those winning Beat 360's were both priceless!! Perfect for a Friday

sarah walked of the job she quit........why would anyone seriously want to hear what she has to say unless they want a good laugh.........

Will Palin's book contain as much "word salad" as her resignation speech?

Manson controls his followers in much the same way that radical Muslims control their followers. They attract the misfits of society.

That was a very funny beat360 – congrats Ish – I was laughing.

Those snap shot captures were funny. How do they come up with this stuff? I wonder!

Did Oprah ask Sarah Palin how it feels to be a retired beauty queen?

I agree with you Megan Anderson did great as fill in for Campbell Brown !

Really wondering when Sarah Palin is going to stop blaming everyone around her and take some accountability for her own thoughts and actions. I am betting on "never". She sure has mastered the art of playing a victim". Someone want to tell me how that makes her a "maverick"?

I wonder if Levi Johnson will be coming to the Palin house for thanksgiving ,i won't hold my breath though .

@JoAnn, your spin on the type of people that are recruited is a very good (and accurate) point.

Abderson,
Killer Nidal, need to court marhalled.

Lets be honest Palin is out there so we can be entertained "have a laugh" Thank You CNN

@ Casey Jones – Palm Springs, CA

Funny... (Did Oprah ask Sarah Palin how it feels to be a retired beauty queen?)

Palin' book sounds as if it will be as conroversial as she has always been.
I admire John McCaine's classy response.

Great report, as always, Candy.

Something sounds so off about the whole Palin thing. Too many things don't make sense. But I suppose it sells books - that's the point, right?

I'm so tired of hearing about the Palin crap! she just wants to make more money off of her supporters by asking them to buy her book.

@Isabel and Emily, I wonder about that too, I have heard that the military courts offer virtually the same protections to defendants as civilian courts but I don't know the specific differences.

Also, are detainees at Guantanamo being tried in the military court system or in military tribunals? I thought as Jeffery Toobin pt'd out that the military tribunals had not got up and running fully and were discontinued at this pt. Am I right about this? Can anyone tell me?

How many trials have there been at Guantanamo?

Conviction rates of the Federal courts that Joe Johns notes are solid record. Problem is venue and publicity concommittant w/ trials.

I want to see Manson's eyes. The historical footage and pictures of Manson say a lot when you look into his eyes. Chilling...

The real story is coming out now on Sarah Palin and what really went on behind the scens of the campain ,she has to stop blaming others for her own lack of skills and knowledge or lack thereof .

Why morbid fascination with a mass murderer and a bunch of his groupies?

Terrorists should never be tried in a military court, it legitimizes their plight and therefore recognizes them as soldiers, which they definitely are not. They have for the most part committed their unspeakable crimes against innocent civilians.

John.

@ Casey Jones,
I wonder if Oprah asked her if many people confuse what Tina Fey said, (ie, 'I can see Russia from my house!') with Palins' own statements?!

I'm so tired of Sarah vs Levi and the whole maverick style .This is just for publicity please go away ,Sarah ! ugh !

Why is a man who's serving a life sentence in prison wearing street clothes and being allowed access to the general public?? Charles Manson should be left to rot in a dark cave.....far away from civilization.

They "kept her bottled up"?!!! ...LOL!

Is it a "pop-up" picture book?
coloring book?

I can not see Sarah Palin as President of the United States.

The events of 9/11 wasn't just an attack of our nation but of what this nation was founded and built upon. These terrorist don't deserve a trial, but if there's going to be one I don't care if its civilian or military as long as it leads to their executions. We need to take back control.

@Casey Jones – Palm Springs, CA, I don't know if I would characterize it as spin, but we better hope there aren't any normal people being recruited by these groups or we will be in bigger trouble than we are already!

Again if we dont teach the world about the rule of law who will, if our justice system cant handle the crime of the century which one can ? Lets just take them out back and shoot them thats should set an example for world order ?

@Patty Banks way to go winning Beat 360 today !

I beat 360 once too !

Wow, was just watching the clip and McCain's either a great liar or he really sees something in her a lot of people don't.

Palin is real cute and stuff like that, but no substance. I won't buy the book. It seems like she is just "cashing in" on her 15 minutes of fame.
tired of hearing it! No offense~

I do love funny both caption Beat 360!!! It is so great job what they like find good joke caption! Congrats both winners Ish and Patty!

Charles Manson doesn't even look the same, so old and creepy .

@ John King

Congratulations on the new CNN political program

Re: Sarah's book. She says the McCain campaign kept her "bottled up". Oh, how I wish they could do that now...I think the reason she had so much trouble with so many McCain aides and staffers is because....

She is used to being Number 1, being cared for, panted over, the star, the priority, the pet.....McCain people put their Presidential candidate ahead of her and she did not like it. Now she's shooting off her mouth...nothing''s new here.

Sara Palin is way out of her league. She presents like someone who is eventually going to have her own reality show. She does not have the temperment, intelligence, experience or presentation for higher office. She stirs the waters but that is about it. If we elect someone like Gov Palin to the presidency, it really speaks volumes of how low the bar will have dropped.

She is NOT presidential and is petty.

Thank you Candy! She just said exactly what I did earlier about Palin taking accountability and playing the victim. I feel so smart now. =]

@Emily, I have to admit I am eagerly awaiting the Oprah interview. After all, I can't criticize anything the ex beauty queen says unless I actually watch! It doesn't make much sense to shoot at Katie Couric for simply asking questions (that Palin couldn't answer)–that's just not bright.

Good evening everyone and thanks for joining us! A busy news night for sure.... 9/11 suspects, Sarah Palin, exclusive Charles Manson photos – three stories that we will continute to follow for sure!

Thanks for being on live blog tonight Randi Kaye .

Sara Palin is way out of her league. She presents like someone who is eventually going to have her own reality show. She does not have the temperament, intelligence, experience or presentation for higher office.

She is NOT presidential material.

Sarah Palin is not a mavrick, she is a person that is trying to gain a spot light for the future. She will say anything that she thinks the people that like her want to hear. She will never make it a the GOP pick for the next president of the United States. She is a self serving person and does not care about the American people.

@Jo Ann,

"Thanks to the MSM Charles Manson has been able to stretch his 15 minutes over decades!"

I think that Roman P. has also led to some of his fame....hope that he is back here soon!

Congratulations to John King on his new gig! I really respect him.

anderson u are the man watch your show every nigth God bless U

Sarah Palin is not even close to being ready to be president

The president and Atty General Holder said the trials will take place in New York. Now you people need to get behind the president and stop all this republican bashing.

And for anyone who think Sarah Palin can be president they have lost their mind. She will never be qualified. Too far-out!

Too much talk about Palin. Gee, lets get health care passed with a public option. Too many people out here are sufering!

Way to go, Sarah! You are on every TV channel. Have them print enough copies.

Hey! let me get something straight...

Trying terrorists in a civilian court bcos they destroyed some civilian buildings or trying them in the military tribunal bcos they are terrorists, which is best?

Come on Anderson! Everyone uses a ghost writer at one point or another.

I hope Sarah Palin dioesn't run for Pres in 2012 she not qualified we have seen enough ,now please exit the stage !

Even though I'm not a Palin fan, I'm still tempted to read the book. I've never really seen her full of substance, hopefully the book shows who she is.
However, I wouldn't buy the book, just borrow it from the library.. I don't care that much about her.

Keep Candy Crowley contributing to the stories.

These terrorists are not American citizens. By putting them on trial it somewhat belittles the American and what it means to have certain Rights to a trial of your peers and such. And then Americans will have to pay for this unnecessary trial, when they don't deserve it. They should be treated as Prisoners of War for War Crimes and be disciplined per the Geneva Conv.

These five terrorists and all others who plot against the United States should be banned from entering or living or being housed for trial in any city in the United States. It is an especially painful, insensitive and repulsive act to bring them to New York City and provide them with the full legal rights of American citizens.

I don't she is "growing," but just riding the fading wave from last year's election.

Awesome excerpt from the interview

Just as John King mentioned today, in Sarah Palin's hometown she is either loved or hated. Nation wide polling shows that 70% of voters do not believe Palin is qualified to be president. We will have to see IF Palin decides to run for office again!

@ Devna AC360°,

Nice to see you here on the Blog...

There is lots of news for a Friday night! – 2 of these stories will not be going away any time soon!

@Casey,
You're so right! I agree with you, LOL! I like what you said!

No. Pres. Bush was wrong in 2006 to mention this as a desire and Atty Gen. Holder is wrong to follow through on Pres. Bush's proposal. The US military court system is more appropriate as these are prisoners of war and as such are not entitled to the American citizen's right to trial in NYC.

This decision will pose an incredible risk to our citizens. The associated costs to taxpayers for protection of innocent lives in NYC, security for the enemies, and legal fees won't be worth it. They could receive justice in a military court at a fraction (one millionth?) of the cost. The evidence will speak for itself regardless of where it is heard! This seems to be grandstanding and a way to employ some expensive attorneys and additional security forces during the recession at the taxpayers expense.

I guess I am very conservative. I think that a woman with so many children should be at home taking care of her kids.

Something just struck me....seems as if Sarah Palin and Balloon Boy's Dad Mr Heene have something in common. They are both willing to make total fools out of themselves for fame and notariety. Maybe they should team up?

I agree Casey. And did you notice the disctinct similarity in the eyes of Manson, and the mastermind of 9/11 attacks. It is evil and inhuman.

@ Jordon abramsky – you are pretty sophisticated for an 11 year old.
Glad to see you on the blog .

I don't know why but I seriously think Manson has something else going on in his head besides mental problems...

charles is still crazy.....he is right where he belongs.................jail.

in the dilemma of the terrorists to be trail in New York why if is there so much concern with the republicans,why they didn't had the guts to trail them while they were in power? Another thing is that the media is making sara palin an star in politics by having whole segments about her book,when there is so many things more important than that to discuss about.

It is bad enough that you are showing pictures of Manson, but do we have to hear him sing as well?

Manson is a strange guy. I really do not fully understand what he says. Is he mentally ill?

@ Casey Jones,
Will you also be picking up Palins book?

Actually seems like John McCain is more supportive of Sarah Palin than previously.

Good to hear Sarah Palin is reaching into issues, broadening her repetoire as Candy says. I've thought she has a good grasp of some issues but if you're not fully on it, that can get overwhelmed in the back and forth and the necessary criticism and scrutiny of a campaign.

Manson sounds completely mentally disturbed.

Gray Wolf is just as crazy as Charles.

"Grey Wolf"
I wouldn't use my real name either if I were him.

His views on the environment?
He should be worm food soon!

This woman needs to be watched.

WOW I never knew there were so many mentally unstable people in the world who need attention for anywhere how sad..

Man, but Manson never fails to creep me out. I can't believe he still has followers. Oh, I shudder at the thought.

Manson seems extremely mentally disturbed.

John King,
Congrats new job for you! Yay!!! love your show!!! I am proud of you!

Impressionte!! The look has not changed!

I'm very torn about the venue for the terrorist's trial. I know that if they are tried in NY the outcome will be just and they will receive the ultimate penalty, that is, if an appropriate jury can even be found. But I fear that NY would once again become a terrorist target in response. A military trial could possibly circumvent that outcome.

I can't think of anyone during my lifetime that has made me more uncomfortable and makes me squirm, like Charles Manson. The fact that he now looks almost "normal," including his eyes, is even creepier. I really would like to know what is going on in Manson's head.

Sarah Palin needs to understand that "winners never quit and quitters never win". She turned her back on the people that had trust in her to help the state of Alaska. She had plenty of time to step forward to try and run for the job of president. Would she turn her back of the American people, I would say yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Every U.S. news source is covering Sarah Palin right now trying to give insight into her future plans. It seems to me that, first she is trying to sell a book. And the future? Just like reading between the lines of any buisness news source. Follow the money! Her background and recient endevours suggest that she is trying to be the next Rush Limbaugh.

I hope someone is keeping an eye on that girl, "Star". If she is following him, mayb she will kill to make him happy or proud. Scary thought.

Why does anyone follow any of those maniac's?
Whether it be Manson, or the cult leaders, etc.

@JoAnn...I agree and I think that young woman is a little bit of a "nut job."

Sorry... correction:

It's amazing!! The look has not changed!

Old crazy guy. Well put. Made me chuckle it did.

Manson has been in jail longer than my mother has lived, now thats just sad...

Thanks Randi Kaye! Charles Manson is nuts! Simply amazing that anyone could be so disconnected. So fasinating how people from similar backgrounds can be so different. Some nurture the good and others the bad. Always feed the good~

It is facinating that people actually follow him. He is mentally disturbed.

manson is crazy...but most dangerous people are...

It is said there is a fine line between genius and insanity. Mason has been blurring that line for 30+ years.

if i'd like a beautifying tips or picking up parenting skills, i'd read it from good parenting or RS...not from Palin's book.

Anderson, The reason Manson is sought after is because he is a celebrity. Celebrities, no matter how useless or disgusting will always attract someone.

Call it what you may, but everyone should respect life.

@Anderson, I think Manson sees his life in prison as an entire career and a validated life–the attention, influence, his messages, etc., etc.

Manson's riddles do not deserve thought, and his name and pictures do not deserve attention.

@ Jennifer – Michigan,
I suspect that those that are "following" Manson are also a little Mentally disturbed!

Sounds like Manson is a brilliant guy, using his powers in a bad way. Charisma, leadership, speaking in riddles....

re: Moon...Ice, Ice baby.

Please don't tell me the moon is not swiss cheese. It really is Friday the 13th!

Emily – I guess so.

@Emily...no way on the Palin book. I'm sure we'll all hear plenty about it soon enough. I prefer non-fiction.

Good night everyone! I hope you all get "lucky" on this Friday the 13th!

So creepy the Manson story.

Excellent job,that's way I follow your program.Keep up the good work.

It is hard to believe there are people who would follow Manson. But, then, it is hard to believe people follow certain politicians, leaders or cult figures that stand outside the main stream of society.

@Betty...the moon is not swiss cheese......honest.

Don't Be Tardy For The Party Anderson! Have a good weekend!

Surreal!!!!!!!!!!!!! hahahaha

OMG, Anderson HOW can you watch that show!

I never watched any of the "housewives" shows. I wondered what all the fuss was about, after the shot. I am still wondering!! Have a good night all.

HAHAHA... I can't believe Anderson showed the "tardy for the party" for the shot Isn't that what Nene said to Anderson ?

Don't be tardy for the party party? Cool. Good nighty nighty. Sweet dreams and have a wonderfully appropriate weekend.

Have a great weekend Anderson, Randi Kaye, Erica, Devna, Megan, and Bloggers!

It was a great news night!

Great shot tonight!
this is SO funny Carrie Prejean....the pot calling the kettle black! love it!

Good night Anderson, Randi K. (Erica), Ed Henry, David Gergen Martina Ilstad, Emily and my friends Twitter/Facebook Bloggers!!!!!
Have a great night and sleep tight everyone!!!! HUGS!
Have a great weekend!
See you on Monday night!
Day of the shot with Kim is best singer of Wives of Atlanta! LOL!! Nice shot!! Anderson, You are so funny man I have seen!!
Anderson,
Have a great night, good sleep at home after work!!!! See you on Monday night!!! Have a plenty sleep!

" Inappropriate King Live continues!"– Gosh, I love it!

Thank you & good night Anderson, Randi-Kaye & Team 360, i hope you All have a great weekend.

Good night fellow bloggers & friends, hope All of you have a great weekend too.

Did X-Miss CA ever aplogize to Larry King, he certainly deserves one!

she was waiting for someone to open the door for her, of course!

wow two "The Shot"s in one night... aren't we a lucky bunch.

Good night, sleep tight, and pleasant dreams to you all....
Have a great weekend.

Well have a happy friday Anderson, Randi Kaye, bloggers, and AC360 team... take care, be safe and drink lots of water because now we have extra on the moon Good night...

Good night Anderson, David (Indiana) and bloggers!
Great show!!!

Patty,
Congratulations for one more Beat! Yeah!!!!!!!!

See you next week! ! Have a great weekend!

Carrie Prejean, just being kind of nice. She's only 22.

Good night Isabel, good night everyone, great weekend to all.