Iran's Brutal Crackdown: Join the Live Chat
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Tonight a 360° exclusive. You'll hear from a protester in Iran who's risking her life to speak out. The Iranian government is cracking down on the demonstrations following Egypt's uprising. That's after they praised the people of Egypt. We're Keeping Them Honest. Plus, will Mississippi's governor denounce attempts to honor a KKK leader?
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@ AC: Bahahaha.... "Crack-tail party"?
"cracktail parties". LOVE IT!
Wow, look what money can buy! words of 'wisdom'?!
too funny..charlie sheen..must have been high.
Very funny AC & Isha!!!!! LOL!
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See you tomorrow night, Have a great night & Sleep tight everyone!!!
That's so silly I like ridiculist Charlie Sheen, LOL! So funny Anderson, Thanks Anderson!!!! 😀
Anderson,
Have a great/good night, Tight sleep & rest,
See you tomorrow night!
I know Charlie Sheen is making huge mistakes in his life, but I love watching 2 1/2 men. It’s an extremely funny show. I watch repeats every night before bed. He reminds me of my ex:) Charming but naughty!
The scary thing about Bob Wagner and others like him is that those are our elected officials! what does that say about our nation! We really need to educate ourselves and get more involved in politics so we can make informed decisions when we vote.
Do those winners get 6 months of interest to their winnings?
Anderson,
As an Iranian-Canadian citizen,I appreciate your program on Iran tonight.Sara is one of the brave women in Iran. There are lots of Iranian women imprisoned and tortured by regime.
Oh no, not poor OLD Charlie Sheen again!
It would be nice if Charlie could do something with his money that would do some good in the world instead of stuffing it who knows where...
@Starr: The best support that can be provided for the Iranian people is to cover the protests, because the regime is scared of the coverage and the image it presents of them to the world, and the consequences. That is why the block everything.
@Mike, formerly from Syracuse
Yes, he truly changed his heart.. and it is only after that he was honored in public settings. Getting elected is not the same as getting honored in the sense of being put on license plates and postal stamps.
I've found this Knox case fascinating!
I bet that Berlusconi steps down before he faces trial!
nite – the hour goes so fast
Just checked my "handy" copy of the US Constitution re. who can be Pres. Actually in Article II and in 14th Am. – who can be Pres. and who is a "citizen"of the US. What else can you say – Read!
Gov.Barbour says the proposed license plate is not going pass.. who proposed it?
Well, if it was proposed by people and still in the legislature, he can give public statement saying he is not going to approve it even if the legislature passes it. That would put an end to all the speculation and clarify his position quite nicely.
Charlie Sheen needs to grow up!!!
I am getting a little tired of these "birther" people. It is time they educate theirselves, as they are showing just how stupid they really are. God Bless America--God Bless Our President!!
Charlie worked hard to get on our ridiculist!
@ CRAIG OATMAN: Craig, I just applied for and received my (first) passport in October 2010 and received it in November 2010 prior to my cruise to Cozumel, Mexico. I submitted the short form Birth Certificate. Obviously, it was all the Department of State required or else they would not have issued the Passport.
@Karyn – I am so glad someone got back to you!! That's what we elect them to do!
I never stopped my prayers and will continue them until he is Home.
@Casey – love your wit – thanks LOL
There are enough private bumper sticker manufacturers out there, let them commemorate him if its that important to him and leave the governments of all people of all ethnicities out of it. Some legislators need to put the old thinking cap on.
Charlie Sheen on the ridiculist again? Well now he's in the same league as Fountain Lady.
I think it's ok to have a fascination with the Civil War, but the KKK–or such a leader–does not deserve to be honored.
Sue and Ken, Do you really think he changed in his heart, or for political expediency? My point is he was honored for his other acts, just as they wanted to honor the general for his other acts. Same standard for all.
Unfortunately, there are many things that we comemmorate unknowingly as references to KKK. You have to know your history.
@Amir: Thank you for your post mentioning how we can help with the Iranian uprising. Yes, I believe you are right. Keeping this in the news on a daily basis and providing what footage we have of the violence of the government, is very important.
The birthers will continue to make these types of ridiculous claims. Frankly I think that the vast majority of these birthers know full well that President Obama is a US citizen.
In my view, the reason they keep bringing this up is because they feel deep-rooted anger over having an African American as President, and since they can't say that without completely losing credibility, they vent their anger by repeating this absurd lie.
I dont agree with including the history of enslavement on license plates and stamps either.
Let's put forth and celebrate our UNITY.
Anderson,
Wagner does not speak for Montana. Don't worry- most of us know what's in the 14th Amendment.
When the KKK was first formed, during which Forest was most likely the leader, the group wasn't what it is known as today. It was an association in which fellow confederate soldiers could confide in each other about their war experiences.
Mike of Syracuse, Sen. Byrd denounced his past beliefs and deeply apologized for it.
@Megan,
Yes, it was great to see those awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom today.
@ Lori "By their shoes!" Oh yes, they still wore the same shoes!
@Sam, thanks for the info and explanation of VPN. It's very interesting. And, you are right about Iran, if they know of this site and still filter, maybe they are hoping their citizens don't know any other way, like VPN, to contact others by computer/phone.
In my opinion, this license plate issue should probably be tabled as it seems so controversial and hurtful to many people.
The panel discussionwas facinating. History does not seem to matter to some people.
The big push for the birther's movement is POLITICAL to make sure people can't vote in there states for Barack Obama this is for him to be a ONE term President...they have nothing else to fight him with ......................
Oh, no... regarding the KKK, I'm shaking my head, again... Anderson, I love your presentation of the facts... Keep "Keeping Them Honest"... God Bless You!!
@Mike, formerly from Syracuse
Yes, and Sen.Byrd has long since repented and done plenty to atone for that.
Many types of people were on the KKK's list of targets.
About the license plates I just don't understand why they even need to put this guy on a license plate. Is it really necessary? It just seems like they are trying to stir up some trouble with the whole thing. I totally agree that its a step backwards why even bring all this stuff back up! The Civil War was years ago!
He is being very disrespectful. No wonder he wants to honor a man who was connected with the KKK.
it is a matter of sensitivity and not history at this point in time. Think before you commemorate.
@Gloria, Brooklyn, NY
I agree! Not even on a US Postal Stamp!! I dont want to celebrate any confederate leader who was anywhere associated with KKK.
Hey, honor who you wish. I'd be more in outrage if they honestly expect black people to be driving around with that license plate or smiling at it in front of them. Yet again, this is Mississippi. Is anyone surprised? Really? And Mr. Stewart(?) is very rude.
I think that if there is any question whether this man was in the KKK, then he should not be commemorated.
Oh Lord...more crackpots. I never know whether I should be thankful for the "Greg Stewarts" of the world (for keeping us in perspective and providing conversational fodder) or disgusted by the offensive behavior.
Former West VA Sen. Byrd belonged to the KKK. He had lots of honors.
Can we get past the Civil War? LOL
I heard somewhere that any black union soldier captured during the war would be executed by the confederates without exception. There is alot of grisily history out there. I think the KKK started out as a sort of benign fraternal group like the skull and bones and morphed into the violence against blacks. I don't know, I'm not a historian.
Anderson,
The Montana legislator purporting to speak for Montana was absolutely outrageous. I am sure that the majority of Montanans, as well as myself, are in complete and utter disagreement with everything he said.