We have new information on what the American-turned-terrorist, Anwar al-Awlaki, had hoped to do here in the United States.
There's word it involved chemical weapons. He was killed today in a U.S. drone attack in Yemen. And, in Crime and Punishment, a paramedic delivers damning testimony on day 4 of the Michael Jackson death trial. See why he says Doctor Conrad Murray's story just didn't add up. Plus, the RidicuList and more.
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Very funny Ridiculist. Good night.
Good night all, have a great weekend.
Good night Anderson, everyone and my friends!!!
Plus I love "The Shot' best my favorite cats and dogs!!!!! Good one Isha and Anderson! 
See you on Monday night, Have a great night & Sleep tight everyone!!! Have a great weekend! Thanks for coming in to join us tonight! That's so silly I like ridiculist anyone who sneeze as I have sneeze many times, Yikes! LOL!!!! So funny Anderson, Thanks Anderson!!!! I agree with you, And you are way so funny man I love his face expression!!!!
Anderson,
Have a great/good night and sleep at home. Great weekend! See you on Monday night!!! Just a plenty sleep and rest at home!
No of bulling going up we have to do something to protect our future generation
Good night, friends. Good weekend to all!
Good Night everyone Have a wonderful weekend
Thanks Anderson and team 360 for an excellent news program
Anderson,um I hate to sound jaded or be the "debbie downer",I have a lot of respect for the first lady,but her going to targets is to me pandering to the middle class ,who I really think they are trying to win back over,It's just an opinion that I have beacause in a political seasson everything seems political.again I really respect her and think she's nice,but really,a secret trip to target that makes the news? Hmm
That was a nice thing the Texas Rangers did for the young boy. It's a very sad story.
How can you plead not guilty when you are on video?
God bless Jamie's memory, about time the school acted!
Thank you and good night Anderson & Team 360. Have A great weekend!
Good night fellow writers, i wish you all a safe & peaceful weekendl.
Ridiculist is always a treat – i can always use a smile and Anderson commentary is usuallly hilarious!
I would HOPE the school would take strong action after that horrible behavior at the dance. What kind of kids are those?
That's the account of the doctor, the pop star had been down for a minutes. And?
I'm looking forward to the Ridiculist....need a laugh tonight. Loved the shot today.
Good Evening Everyone! Greetings!
Michael Jackson was dead for quite some time.
It certainly sounds as if the Doc was really inept. By Not telling the paramedics Anything, he possibly cheated MJ out of life (although it does sound like MJ may have expired much earlier).
I still don't understand the one hand CPR.!
Good point Starr.
the 1 hand CPR ....
on a soft bed??? What the heck???
Anyone certified in CPR and any MD I know of, knows that is NOT CPR
It all sounds like a soap opera, so melodramatic. The situation that even led to it to start with, the whole way of life of MJ and all his entourage and family, the whole thing seems to have been on a trajectory for some kind of operatic ending to me...therefore, "all are punished" (a la Shakespeare.)
The skin cold?? EKG flat-line?
Murray lied to the paramedics about the Propofol. Outrageous!
The whole thing is outrageous to me....the doctor, the patient, all of them living lies and misleading people for their own reasons. What a world they all live in.
So true, Nancy. As sad as it is, MJ is quite responsible also.
Oh he is, his entourage is, some of the family, for years and years...this has been coming in one form or another. No quiet ride into the sunset at a ripe old age for this man.
Agreed Nancy! The entire acts around his death "stinks" no pun intended!
Welll said Nancy. Everyone seems to have had their own agenda – lies upon lies. MJ is responsible too.
That's what I see too...everyone involved brought it about, very much including MJ himself. Over and over again, for years. It could only end tragically, esp. for the children. They had no say in the drama that the adults were all perpetrating for themselves...children are always dragged into their adults' melodramas. Very sad.
Doctor didn’t tell the truth to paramedic absolutely wrong Murray went for fat money he didn’t see its coming
Yes, It is........That's so outraged I have heard, Because he was so cold feeling than before.
Cute video on The Shot!
all these cute dog videos ... I miss being around dogs so much sometimes
Anderson,it's hard to believe we are discussing the legalities of the killing of anwar al-awlaki.This cleric would kill every american he could kill. He being an american is not the issue,he's a terrorist.Our soldiers are still fighting and dying,to keep these terrorist from killing us,and we know that's all they seek,is death to america.Look how they treat their own,the beheadings and mass graves bombing their own mosque and we sit in blissful ignorance about what is legal in killing anwar al-awlaki.I don't celebrate in anyone's death,but I'm very grateful that it was him instead of hundreds or maybe thousands of american lives ,because we know that was his intent.
Very well stated Gretchen!
As much a terrorist as McVeigh.
Good point, Gretchen!!!!!!!! I agree.
The shot: Great! Dogs rule (& some cats too).
I love Tank!! he looked contrite.
The shot was funny,....Tank was so guilty – very cute.
I love the fact that michelle obama prefers to get her own groceries and such
The AP was alerted that she was there. I felt she was following in the footsteps of the Duchess of Cambridge to signal she was like the rest of us. However, Kate, of course, knows the camera is everywhere she is and no one needs to be alerted.
Good evening, people. Still trying to make it to the 'new' hour of the show!
Hi Nancy! Many of us are glad that you are here, no matter what time, just time enought to write your excellent posts.
Thank you so much, Starr. It's a lot harder to get home from work, feed all the critters, etc., and get here at 5 pm Pacific!
with the change in line-up next week, i am hopeful that Anderson will return to the old time. I have trouble with this new time too.
Starr,
Anderson 360 will be here same time after Frontout with Erin Burnett next Monday.....
Welcome back!!!!
We missed you since then! 
Yes, just right 5pm time exactly! 
It's unfortunate, but the cleric was actively a threat to the U.S.
IT is unfortunate, I agree. Extra so when someone raised and educated here turns so hostile toward us as to want to organize killers. But so it is...and so it must be treated.
He was a threat to our country. No different than any other terrioist. We are at War! He was the ememy. No different than any other terriost regardless of where he came from
Betty,
Good point there, I agree......
We have to take action against terrorist leaders we know 110% he is responsible for many attacks attempt then why so many question whether we have rights to kill or not
Our system executed a man 2 weeks back when we have 50/50 doubts
Ron Paul is missing the point – way off in left field somewhere picking daisys
Yes, Jennifer,
Ron Paul doesn't know how beat terrorism anyway...... That's why he is not pay attention all the network terrorism as well.
Great questions Anderson! You asked what i wanted to know.
I think that "boundaries" need to be clear if the Executive branch decides to kill an American(s)..
Excellent explanation by Jeff Toobin!
Agreed Starr. We need a well defined protocol!
I'm still trying to figure out how MJ had 8 Ativan in his stomach – i don't get the impression that the Doc would give him that many.
There many be some merit to defense claim that MJ took meds and did not tell the Doc. 8 tablets! Wow!
Exactly... a slippery slope is always too near by.
Good point there, Starr and Nancy........
He's a terrorist in my opinion.....they're justified in killing him – it's for the greater good.
Giving al-Awlaki due process and what could possibly happen in the interim to me, isn't an option. You have to do what you have to do to protect all American citizens. In my mind, al-Awlaki was a traitor in a War. Didn't matter where he was.
It's as though he renounced citizenship by turning as he did...so he renounced 'due process' as well. But it's very dicey too....we have to really make sure that nothing transpires so that someone who SPEAKS hatefully or speaks great ill of the US is then a target for assassination...sounds ludicrous, but slippery slopes are built upon small steps and precedents. It's a huge responsibility to guard personal freedoms while still guarding the citizens.
Yes, I agree. al-Awlaki was placed on a special wanted list too. The wanted list has it own message.
Good evening.
a law banning assassinations – how interesting – wonder if there are loopholes – would be a mighty interesting list to see
Yes, it would be very interesting to see if all those assassins would think twice about breaking that law. Sounds ludicrous to me too.
He plotted to kill Americans, he called for a war against america, there was nothing illegal about he being targeted. He was an American citizen in name only!
Hello everyone.
When I heard about the success of our drone attack on al-Awlaki this morning, I felt that I was much more safe because of President Obama. He has elected to use drone technology and selectively get rid of the brains of terrorism.
You can say what you want about his politics, but he has been outstanding as Commander in Chief of the US Military aand making such intelligent decisions concerning the terrorist problem.
Good point there, Janis!!!
I agree........
typically like ron paul's comments, but somewhere in all that deadly planning and action, hasn't al-Awlaki kind of given up some of his freedom-based rights to have america defend him? Street-based police shootouts result in deaths – you cannot say that this guy did not pose a deadly threat
Good evening every one
Obama did it again excellent work by CIA and our military
Yes, Vic, he did it again and he'll keep on doing it again. I feel safe with him.
Vic,
Yes! Obama already have authorize his power against terrorism as well..... I am proud of Obama is doing right thing legal kill him (American-turned-terrorist, Anwar al-Awlaki,)
I don't think the USA should support the present gov. in Yemen, or be seen as supporting Yemen.
The present gov. is persecuting it's own people. We should support "Arab Spring" in All Arab counties that are seeking freedom and democracy.
Evening Anderson & Team 360.
Hello sound off friends! TGIF!
Awlaki is taken out – that's probably a good thing. I've heard several discussions on the "legal" aspect of this kill.
However, he decclared himself a radical Muslim and sought to hurt the USA . Bringing him to Justice was probaly Not going to happen without more death, so i guess i'm at "peace" with the decision to take him out.
Starr,
I agree with you........ American-turned-terrorist, Anwar al-Awlaki, is most wanted terrorism who he was not believe America and hate us, That why we are on the war against terrorism many years than former president Bush did.
Good evening everyone. (TGIF)
Our leadership has stepped into troubled waters on this issue. While it may be true this person was a threat to the US and the people of the US. Since when does the US become the nation who strikes out and kills an American citizen is such a fashion. It makes one wonder if you should or should not answer the knock at your door. It could be death, American Style.
He was a threat to the US! Why would we treat him any differently than anyone else? Killing is killing. When would it be OK to kill Al Qaeda operatives and not this individual. Both are a treat. I believe in world war II, Traitors were also killed.
Both are a threat
Hi Nina,
Good point there, I agree.
Your point is well taken. Let's hope this does not set a new agenda with the Executive branch and American people.
I think this is a "rare" case, let's hope so anyway.
Evening Starr
We are in unique times. During WWII, Americans had no problem killing a traitor. It seems that Americans now fear our constitutional rights are being removed; hence the concern?
Do you think part of the concern has to do with some who think 9/ll was an inside job or conspiracy?
Chris,
Yes. I think so.
Hi Nina. Yes, we live in different times. I do think there may be concern about future actions against American citizens from the Executive branch of the gov.
Obama made a good call i think, but what about the next President?
Something to "sort out" in future.
Your point well taken. After the Patriot Act, I also have concerns about our safety and future.
I think the PA has served an important purpose in keeping us safe and will continue to do so. It would have been great had it been in place and helped us take out our homegrown terrorist, Tim McVeigh, before he accomplished his mission.
This is just protecting the nation may be we can call self-defense
Tim,
They have good point their comment, I agree with them.
If police shoot first and ask questions later does that make us safer from people like serial killers who are a threat to life. We as a nation cannot question other nations for their "actions" when our own are in question.
Tim, if you were on a World's most wanted list, you probably shouldn't answer the door. al-Awlaki knew he was a hunted man with kill orders.
Knowing you are a wanted person and being killed illegally because of this are two seperate things. So now do we say that those who do not support American values can be targeted for death. I am sorry, but two wrongs do not make a right by any means.
As well, do those who oppose American values now have "the right" to target and kill our citizens.
Helloooo Anderson, everyone and my friends!!!!
Thank God It's Friday Night!!!!
Couldn't wait forward this weekend!
Thanks for coming in for join us tonight!
That's right, we won against terrorism!!!! Yay!!!!! Yes, We can!!!! I am so thrilled for our president Obama!!!
Anderson,
Hi–Happy Friday! It's great to see you on.
It should be very interesting to hear more about the al Qaeda cleric.