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91.
Do you think that we could start the Peace Process in Iraq by removing ourselves completely from the Iraq ?
When the war begining ofcause nobody said anything about the war because we have a right information.
But later on somebody give a wrong information and
even though we ousted dictator Sadam Hossain
and what we plan to do in the country of Iraq ?
I hope USA not looking for the democractic government like USA for sure.
I know that democractic governmaet is not build
in a day.
Need long time, and probably need much much more
blood too.
I mean their blood, not us I think.
Look at that !
Their suicide bombing.
I mean do we have any solution about the their
suicide bombing ?
We called that different culture.
Kind of we like to give them a nice Steak always.
But they do like the steak as we do. you know,
I thing It,s time to take action as soon as possible.
They do not need innocent blood any more
like we do Don,t you think ?
Matthew Sang Yi at 6:44AM on Oct 19th 2006
92. Sam,
As one who has been in the media business for over 30 years and seen you stand up to those who were not representative of America in the best traditions of journalism, how can we let Sen. Allen be re-elected when his racism is so blatant? How can we elect someone -- one of 100 Senators -- to vote on our behalf? 300 Million Americans are going to be misrepresented if Allen becomes a Senator for the next term. Allen should be sent home and new people should be sent to Washington to represent all Americans.
Steve Jaffe at 6:48AM on Oct 19th 2006
93. MY QUESTION IS WHY THE MEDIA, NEWSPAPERS, TV ARE ALL SLANTED TO THE LEFT. IF PRESIDENT IS DOING SO BAD WHY IS THE COUNTRY DOING SO GOOD. WE HAVE THE LOWEST ENEMPLOYMENT IN HISTORY THE STOCK MARKET IS THE HIGHEST IN HISTORY. WHY DOES THE MEDIA NOT GIVE PRESIDENT JUST A LITTLE CREDIT FOR THIS. THANK YOU
JIMMIE W. INGLE at 6:53AM on Oct 19th 2006
94. Dear Mr, Donaldson:
I think Jefferson and Adams are turning in their graves while America has become a land of politicians instead of statesmen.
How do we as citizens recruit better legislators? Only the rich get to enter the game. As Jefferson advised, one should "serve" our country for a certain period of time. Our pols are getting rich on our tax payments.
Marilyn Romeo at 7:13AM on Oct 19th 2006
95. Wake up America
We are a nation at war...not with terrorists
but with our President, our congress, our corporations, and worse, our media.
The American people are about to break and I would watch out if I were a congressman or a member of the media. How could these institutions ignore our governments role in the 9/11 attacks? How can they allow a president to run amuck and commit felonies on the American people!
"Blind allegiance to any political party is extremely dangerous to the American people. Armed in a state of denial and oblivious to their parties deceitful actions they will unwittengly aid in the destruction of our liberties and drive this country into despotism" --- J.W.SHELTON 2006
JACOB MINTER at 7:02AM on Oct 19th 2006
96. No canadate reflects the love,honestly and desires for the people like President Lincoln,President Kennedy and Dr. Marin Luther King. They were known to carry out what they say and be a true advocate for all the people! They were't looking for fame nor fortune but they emplified simple honesty and courage every day of their lives! Just a citizen living in Worcester,Massachusetts who was blessed to have lived during their life time and witnessed REAL LEADERSHIP!
DonnaSt.Hilaire at 7:09AM on Oct 19th 2006
97. Mr. Donaldson, I believe democracy in Iraq will never work. The two factions are divided by religious beliefs. I support the troops doing their jobs over there. I don't support the war.
Do you believe there is any chance to pull out of this mess in Iraq without one faction taking over control and ending any chance at a democratic government existing there?
robert doles at 8:24PM on Oct 26th 2006
98. Sam, this being such an important election year with much at stake, I was wondering why The probable Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, is not out there telling us all what she is really about, those of us from other states than California really want to know, after all she will be the number 2 in line if any tragedy were to happen to the president, including impeachment, which has been sabre rattling about?
R.H. Carle at 7:16AM on Oct 19th 2006
99. Why are we playing politics with soldiers lives when its clear this is a no win situation. Why are losing the cream of the crop in that generation.
If we as a country are afraid of retaliation on our soil why not eliminate the countries at the cost of their populace not ours?
PHIL CASTLE at 8:40PM on Oct 19th 2006
100. WAR! There is a time for everything, time for love, a time for hate,... When will it be a time for truth? I feel we are not getting the whole truth from the media. Who makes the descisions on what information goes through the media? How is it filtered? Does the government play a part? Are there agendas from the heirarchy of the ABC newsroom or any newsroom for that matter? When you report who reads it through and then edits it before presenting it to the audience?
Thank you for your answers,
Rob
Robert Hubbard at 7:40AM on Oct 19th 2006
101. Why isn't Bill Frist being investigated? He admitted lying to Congress about his "blind trust" which in actuality was operated by his brother, with frequent discussion about its holdings.
Martha Stewart spent time in jail for activities related to an accusation of insider trading, yet Sen. Frist, who actually controlled all legislation affecting his huge healthcare holdings, goes scott-free. Why isn't he in jail?
M.D. Stephens at 7:34AM on Oct 19th 2006
102. Since"Stay the Course"and "WE will not cut & Run"
as Democrats want us to do,is the George W Bush approach to Uniting not Dividing the nation,Do you know if the "WE" includes family members of the three branches of our federal government?If in the affirmative,how many? It seems this Bush war of choice is being fought mostly by brave men & woman
from the middle and lower end of the economic ladder.Thanks,I look forward to your reply
Saul Heller at 7:38AM on Oct 19th 2006
103. Mr. Donaldson:
Why is it that the Democratics do not get it when it comes to the Economy: Micro and Macro? We are better off now than we have ever been. I have gone thru the tech slump, the interest disaster under Carter Administration and with the market the way its is, I have more now than I ever had. It appears the Demo politicians line their pockets at the expense of the working person instead of being for the working person. They are come in poor and go out RICH RICH RICH.
T W Babcock at 7:31AM on Oct 19th 2006
104. Why are all the senators from the united states voting for mexican labor over this countrys labor?
Harold J Macek at 7:41AM on Oct 19th 2006
105. Who do you feel are the Republican party's best shots for the presidential nomination in 2008?
And who do you think will run for the Democtats?
I personally see Senator Obama's (D-IL) star rising, but I HOPE he takes another 4 years to season himself so that when he runs he will have a real shot at winning.
E.G. Meade at 7:42AM on Oct 19th 2006