Live Blog from the Anchor Desk 11/09/09
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Tonight, we have breaking news on the suspected Fort Hood killer. Plus, Oprah talks with Anderson about her book club and her passion to educate children. And, we're taking your questions on health care reform. Text your questions to AC360 or 22360.
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If Hasan's troubling signs were missed so 13 soldiers died what about the troubling signs of a war of choice based on false premises that wasted thousands of soldiers' and others' lives? What's more important?
I wonder how many more Hasan's are in our military because the government chooses to ignore the obvious signs.
Its really sad that other Muslim Americans are doing things that wrongly tag Muslim Americans in general.
J. Jackson, there is not money for you! What happen to your new groups? Put them to work.
As a soldier's wife, I am amazed at the continued bravery of the soldiers and civilians during this horrific tragedy. Please remember the families and what was done right. Yes, the Army will look at what happened and make corrections, so that there are not repeats of this situation. But while allowing the Army time to do this, please look at what was done right. Many soldiers ran into bullet spray to save the lives of their comrades. Thank you.
Is it true that there was a civilian killed? I saw online earlier that it was possible that a physicians assistant was the only civilian killed in he attack.
I want to know why in the world the psychiatric team for the ARMY didn't see warning signs. They say that the warning signs were hard to see, but even if there is a scent of mental anguish in a service man, there needs to be immediate action taken. I believe that all of this could have been avoided if the ARMY would screen their leaders more than they do now.
holy cow! rough soccer play!
I am very concerned that there may have been and still is a cover up as seeing there is no witnesses coming forward. Do the authorities no more than they are saying?
The pony-tail pull... Not really how ladies fight, but yet ... oddly effective!
Anderson- is it me or is your hair getting whiter? Cause it's not my television...like you said " where's the pepahh?" ( pepper)
Mean girls.
She's very violent! Red card !!!!!!!! Lol...
Hi I have a question about the health care plan...how does it benefit unemployed/layed off factory workers?
Hasan didn't just snap, he knew that the soldiers on the base did not carry weapons and he chose a very specific small confined area in which to commit his crimes.
Hello Anderson, Erica, Everyone. Happy Monday.
lisal -canada
Both of them. You can use podicast CNN and Oprah.
Why didn't the Army and the FBI find things out about him? Did people not tell others or the people they told didn't do anything about it? Our soldiers have enough risks overseas that they don't need to be worrying about things here at home.
"Say You're One of Them" – heart breaking, heart warming, and as Anderson said, heart opening. I'm glad that CNN was a part of this live webcast!
Good evening Anderson, Erica, Isabel, everyone. So in addition to psychiatry, Major Hasan was researching terrorism to learn more to help his patients? How would that help him help his patients?
I saw Col. Kesling saying that Major Hasan was a valued member of the team, psychiatric care? team that he was working on.
My God. This animal murdered 13 unarmed people. What else can he be called but a terrorist
I believe its possible he used his religion to vent his own demons, but I'm still curious about that visitor he had the day before the killings? neighbors say he never had visitors, so is this visit just a coincidence?, i hope they can locate this person
"So how much evidence does it take for the PC crowd to realize that this was a terrorist attack and not someone who went nuts?"
@Mike, formerly from Syracuse, No amount of evidence will ever convince the PC crowd that this was a terrorist attack, but it was.
Happy Monday, everyone! Hello, Anderson and you amazing 360 staff!
Common definitions of terrorism refer only to those violent acts which are intended to create fear (terror), are perpetrated for an ideological goal, and deliberately target or disregard the safety of non-combatants
I agree...as a health care professional...I don't believe the current state of Universal Health Care can work...It would have to be seriously disected in order to meet all this country's needs.
All a promotion board gets to see is the officer's fitness reports. If the fitness reports didn't mention his problems, the selection board has no way of taking them into account.
Debbie,
Yes, It is very scary thought, but never stopped, I think FBI have fail stop him.
Good to see you on Oprah's Webcast Anderson. I'm multi-tasking and still with her and now AC360
How is it that of the hundreds of eye witnesses of the shootings on that terrible day none are on AC360 to talk about what they saw.
The book club event is very interesting - lost internrt connection for the first 10-15 min. Will it be available as a podcast thru Oprah or CNN?
why do people want universal health care when it hasn't worked out in the past?
Wow! That's so scary to hear! Hasan had connect to terrorists and wrote on Facebook! He never stopped anywhere to kill innocent people. Thanks Drew and Ted.
Good Evening Anderson...I am very disturbed by all the info coming to light in regards to the Fort Hood investigation. How come it is ALWAYS found out AFTER the fact.
will we have to pay a fine if we choose not to participate in the new health care reform?
Hasan story very worrying, now many other servicemen has connections with these terror clerics.
How many more out there pretend to be real!
Could the FBI get this Hadan case wrong? Very scarey
@Isabel,
Miss you this week!!!!
So how much evidence does it take for the PC crowd to realize that this was a terrorist attack and not someone who went nuts?
Gloria,
I agree with you, I also watch Oprah's "Web Event" too!
Anderson,
You are so remarkable asking question all guest! Awesome!
Growing concerns in regards to state of Health Care in country when seeing that family pets get better coverage than my family. I don't have the answers...but as a nurse...this is very alarming !!!
What stories are you following today?
Thank you for joining us!
Good evening everyone.
Good evening Anderson, Erica, David (Indiana), friends and bloggers!
The current timezone difference doesn't have allowed me to be here as I would like. I miss you all!
Hi Andy,
Great seeing you on Oprah's book club. Great job.
Hope you weekend went well and that LA is warm enough for you!
Good evening Anderson, Erica & entire Team 360.
Good evening friends and fellow bloggers.
Looks like a packed new show tonight!
Helloooo Anderson, Erica, Ed Henry, David Gergen Martina Ilstad, Emily and my friends Twitter/Facebook Bloggers!!!!!
Hope you have a great weekend!!!!!! Happy Monday!
Hi Anderson! I watch you on Oprah's "Web Event" you were wonderful as usual. Good Evening Everyone!