Ecological and economic disaster.
What a mess.
BP is not capable.
Take away the control - from them.
"Top Kill" - I believe, is the sixth attempt (throwing a dart with closed eyes) to fix the blunder, the oil spill.
Day 40.
BP. 6 strikes. You are out!!!!!
An assault on America.
So sorry to hear the news re Dennis Hopper.
Loved him in "Speed."

Like everyone else, I am disappointed that "TOP KILL' was not successful , and I hope the

engineers come up with something that will work. Have a safe Memorial Day weekend.

Good Evening Mr.Holt,

A fine broadcast this evening as always! We honor all Our Brave Men And Women in the Military this Memorial Day Weekend!

Always Wonderful to See Richard on the broadcast! Please Stay Extra,Extra Safe Always Richard!

Now on to the broadcast. First of all the report by Richard concerning the drone attack last February that killed 23 Afghan civilians. It is incredibly tragic that innocent civilians were killed in the attack. The information seen by the cameras on the drone told of seeing a convoy of vehicles, yet it was not taliban militants in the convoy. Communication between the scene from the camera and the military was not fully communicated effectively and it it terribly tragic lives of Aghans were lost. Hearing that General McCrystal apologized for the failure of communication and reprimands will be taken seems the correct thing to do. The soldiers in the region are doing a great job and this is an unfortunate incident.

Excellent report as always Richard!

On another note the report by Anne Thompson from the Gulf shores told of how BP's attempt at "top kill" did not work and they have to try something else to stop the leak. It is extremely discouraging news to the residents whose livelihoods depend on the waters of the Gulf. Seeing the marshes encompassed with oil is awful and heartbreaking. All the animals who live in the marshes are now struggling to survive amidst toxic waters. BP is losing credibilty over this disaster even though they say they are being open and transparent.

The report by Michelle Kosinski told of how the residents are completely discouraged and wonder what will become of their area. The beaches are empty of vacationers and hearing that hazmat suits are being disposed in restaurant dumpters is inexusable. This is a desperate situation and these people need answers that are truthful and accurate. Time will tell.

The report by Lisa Myers about the final moments of the employees on the oil rig at the time of the explosion was horrifying. The accounts of chaos, panic and people screaming was frightening. It does not seem understandable that Andrea Fleytas should be reprimanded by the Captain for calling in a MayDay when nobody else seemed to be doing it. It is so sad and tragic that 11 men were lost in the explosion and ones thoughts and prayers go out to their families. The accounts by the survivers was frightening to hear and one hopes this will never happen again.

Sad to learn of the passing of Dennis Hopper. He was a good actor and did many "bad boy' roles in his life. Very sad he struggled so much in his personal life. Nice to see he was able to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Nice to see all the servicemen in New York for Fleet Week! Hearing from them in the report by Mr.Alexander told of many deployements to Iraq and Afghanistan. They deserve to spend some time in New York seeing the city and very touching people are stopping them to than them for their service.

We Honor All Military this Memorial Day Weekend!

Thank You for the broadcast Mr.Holt! See You on Sunday! Hope you get to enjoy the long weekend between doing the Today Show and Nightly News! Peace to You and to All!

Lots of Love to All the "regulars"

Stay Extra,Extra Safe and Well Richard!

Always Great Seeing You on the broadcast!

Take Care Always Richard and Crew!

XOXO

Lisa

Lester,

Like everyone else, I am disappointed that "Top Kill" was not successful, and I hope the new plan works.
Have a safe Memorial Day weekend.

Phyllis

OMG, here is an idea that I just saw that looks like it would actually work!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNjp0pA7VEw

Since it would BP and the feds would never use it though.

Someone call the President and have him look at THIS videao and ask why THIS method isn't being tried. Lord know if it had been done millions and millions of gallons ago we wouldn't have this problem.

I'm serious, watch this video and see what you think. Then call someone that could help.

Gas prices have gone down since the BP blowout.  I get the feeling oil companies are afraid to raise prices and are willing to take a loss of profits until the mood of the country changes.

Brian and Lester, any way to check out my theory?

Hi Lester

First to BP and the Gulf. Obama showed he cares and is taking charge as well as taking responsiblity. Now we see owners and Policians asking for money for lost busiess. Notice how no one dare ask Bush for a dime nd no Law Makers questioned Bush. Obama not only showned respect to the Law Makers by listening to their concerns but also listening to everyday people. Few remember the history making profits the Oil Companies made for the pass 8 years and not one Law Maker or citizen said a word to the President. Katrina is still effecting citizens but the Law Makers are making it all Obama. Now we see the out cry of lost to animals, fish, beaches and revenue but it seems the lost of human life wasn't important to the Governors, Law Makers and even many citizens. I faces of those dying on TV during the Katrina Storm and those in the Dome. We can recover in time from the Oil spill as here in California we see with the wild fires but human life lost there's no coming back.

Now the Celtics might have wished they lost to Miami. Arizona could use their new illegal Law by quickly arresting the Celtic first sting players because they look like they don't belong in the US becauseof their skin color. Yes many might think this hasn't happen but many cases of false arrest has already been done to Americans who had ID but held in jail for what police say they looked like. Now the Celtics have stay in Arizona because of the distance while the Lakers fly in and out to avoid that mistake. Obama might think twice before taking a trip to Arizona until his Law is corrected.

What surprised me is Governor Janice Brewer often spoke proudly of Sarah Jane Marble as she is a direct descentdant. Yes Janice forgot Sarah Marble came to the US as an immigrant on the same ship as the Statue of Liberty. Many Americans take pride in their relatives who came to the new Nation called America. The chosen spoke person for the illegal Law is Lou Ferregno who's family also came to the US as immigrants. I take pride in my family history as told by my GrandMother. Yes Virginia started my roots in the US and my Great-GrandFather was a native American Indian. It's good know your Family History as it helps understand how this Great Country was formed.

I visited the Veteran's hospital today and as usual sent my emails to the troops. Many will take this day to say Thank You to our troops but that's it until the next Memorial Day. As the Mother of a soldier I honor our troops every day by keeping in touch and sending care packages. It's sad to see none of the Law Makers who used the Military for personal gain don't ever honor the troops on this day. McCain speaks of the Military when he wants a vote. I'm still hoping Peaches can get that MRI as the Law Makers don't feel the soldiers need medical care paid by the Govenment. Now the Banks need/get the bailout but troops well as Senator Ron Paul said let them take care of themselves and the States should decide what their citizens need not the Govenment.

Have a great weekend and take a minute to honor our Military in any way you can

Her name is Keli Goff, "theloop21.com"
This is the young Black woman, Pat Buchanan of MSNBC
told to "shut up" on tv.
Saw her on FOX around 2 a.m., Sunday morning.
I want to say more.....but I need to be careful.
Terry McMillan, author of "Waiting to Exhale" has written
the sequel, "Getting to Happy" due out September.
Can't wait.
Want to catch up on Gloria, Robin, Bernadine and Savannah.
Would be nice if "Today" has Ms. McMillan on and probe so fans
will know are these strong Black women inventions / friends / neighbors / family.

**** SORRY. OFF message..but must be said.

Lester,

Fix-it-Stick, all purpose putty that hardens like a rock. My husband and daughter

are working on our hot tub which has a leak and this is what he is using.

Phyllis

Lester,

My husband and his assistant Lesley Rahschulte also used G.E. Silicone -- water proof--on the hot tub

and we are hoping it works.

Phyllis

Lester,

I was so disappointed that the golf game was telecaste last night instead of Nightly News.

Anyway, the G.E. Silcone pretty much solved the problem , and it's on its way, but there

is still a little leak which the hot tub speciaiist will take a look at. kudos to my husband and our

daughter.

Phyllis

Lester, success, no leak in the hot tub. The hot tub Specialist will come back tomorrow and look at it

again G.E. Silicone did the trick. Phyllis