Oakland protesters hold late-night march

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- Oakland protesters hold late-night march

- Banks agree to take big loss on Greek debt

- Ruth Madoff says she tried to commit suicide with her husband

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- Asian Americans are now the fastest growing racial group

- RIM gets sued over BlackBerry outage

- TSA disciplines officer who left inappropriate note in passengers luggage

 

 


 

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Brian: I know that you are very involved with veterans affairs and actively serving soldiers and their families. That being said, are you involved with, or aware of, any plans regarding the return of all troops from Iraq. THESE SOLDIERS DESERVE THE BIGGEST PARADE SINCE THE END OF WWII. DOWN BROADWAY? OR @ WEST POINT, PERHAPS IN EVERY MAJOR CITY.

I was opposed to the war and hold W responsible for the loss of 4500 American men and women but that doesn't change the fact that they performed with dignity, skill and tremendous courage.

We should not just let the return home and fade into obscurity. In addition to jobs and comprehensive health care benefits they should never be forgotten for the job they have done. THEY DESERVE A PARADE!

    Reply#1 - Thu Oct 27, 2011 12:27 PM EDT

    The pictures shown in Oakland California look just like the ones shown from Libya as Qaddafi's soldiers were killing the protesters. Just think how a parent prayed for this son/daughter to return home safe from the two Wars only to see your child attacked by terrorist calling themselves police and an elected Mayor supporting the conduct. An American soldier is fighting for his life because he was attacked right here in the USA. America has a Revolution to take back our country and people are dying to get it back. An insane Law Maker Rep. King who has spread hate from each group of Americans, is now asking for Iran diplomats to leave the US as he calls them spies. Well well doesn't the US have spies in Iran or have we so quickly forgotten CIA Covert Agent Valerie Plames's mission in Iran. Iran holds Americans they say are spies and the US demands their return but no other Country dare say a word when the US has spies in their country. We could learn from the people of Libya and Egypt and clean up our own house from the deep corrupt law makers who caused this mess. Attacks on President Obama show how stupid and ignorant Americans are about their own government. While Americans are protesting for jobs, Senator Graham wants 7 billion to repair Libya and Egypt. Banks got caught stealing overseas and now are made to pay the price, while US law makers continue to protect these criminal banks. Time for the 5 major banks to pay up for the Trillions of tax payers money they stole.

    As the GOP continue to spin and stall any recovery, the President has to step in to do what he can legally to save the people. The GOP is announce that they will pass the transportation bill the President asked for but only after the voters elected one of the current candidates running for office. A GOP%2

      Reply#2 - Thu Oct 27, 2011 12:46 PM EDT

      The pictures shown in Oakland California look just like the ones shown from Libya as Qaddafi's soldiers were killing the protesters. Just think how a parent prayed for this son/daughter to return home safe from the two Wars only to see your child attacked by terrorist calling themselves police and an elected Mayor supporting the conduct. An American soldier is fighting for his life because he was attacked right here in the USA. America has a Revolution to take back our country and people are dying to get it back. An insane Law Maker Rep. King who has spread hate from each group of Americans, is now asking for Iran diplomats to leave the US as he calls them spies. Well well doesn't the US have spies in Iran or have we so quickly forgotten CIA Covert Agent Valerie Plames's mission in Iran. Iran holds Americans they say are spies and the US demands their return but no other Country dare say a word when the US has spies in their country. We could learn from the people of Libya and Egypt and clean up our own house from the deep corrupt law makers who caused this mess. Attacks on President Obama show how stupid and ignorant Americans are about their own government. While Americans are protesting for jobs, Senator Graham wants 7 billion to repair Libya and Egypt. Banks got caught stealing overseas and now are made to pay the price, while US law makers continue to protect these criminal banks. Time for the 5 major banks to pay up for the Trillions of tax payers money they stole.

      As the GOP continue to spin and stall any recovery, the President has to step in to do what he can legally to save the people. The GOP is announce that they will pass the transportation bill the President asked for but only after the voters elected one of the current candidates running for office. A GOP President will take the direction of Corporate/Bank orders and get back the policies of 2001. It will be interesting to see if Americans can get fooled again with this blackmail.

      President Obama had a large group at his visit to Colorado and again the GOP have no idea how to handle the action and distract the people. Colorado like Ohio has a large population of immigrants and it helps economy for the State until the end of the Recession. The news today about the large number of Asian/Americans wont help the GOP as they love to attack all groups and cultures.

      I saw 60 minutes with Bernie Madoff's daughter-in-law and it was really sad to see Bernie's son decided to kill himself because of the pressure. Now Mrs. Madoff tells her story. Greed by the Madoffs and those who knew they were profiting from others who suffered is not something people feel good about. I realize the Madoff's and those who joined them are looking for forgiveness but first they have to start with admitting their own crimes and then pray to God. Even the CEO of Bank of America doesn't see a problem with stealing from people and his last works speak volumes. Evil is seen in the faces and words of these who put greed as their shield. But if your lucky you get to see the price these people have to pay for accepting the Devil's offer. Has anyone heard from Darth Cheney lately?

      IT'S COLD HERE IN COLORADO FOLKS!!!

      see you same time same place

        Reply#3 - Thu Oct 27, 2011 12:47 PM EDT

        I saw that video from your crappy leftist state. Violent leftist animals in the streets and I'll bet if they narrow in on the cop who fired the rubber bullet and then threw the flash bang grenade he's probably a Big Effing Deal in the Union. All a big leftist scam all players on the same team.

        Keep your Marxist change Greecefornia.

          #3.1 - Thu Oct 27, 2011 2:21 PM EDT

          A US soldier who served two tours in the War is now fighting for his left because police attacked him for protesting. Dave your are right you can't fix Stupid and Americans should not fight for their rights. Senator Graham is fighting to get 7 billions dollars in a bill to help rebuild Libya/Egypt as these two oil rich countries are forming a government. With Gaddafi gone the US oil deals made since 2004 are now void.

            #3.2 - Thu Oct 27, 2011 3:31 PM EDT

            I know it was an Iraq war vet and it sucks. I've seen the videos and I saw what that cop did and it's wrong. It doesn't excuse the leftist scum in the streets and all the crap they've done to the cops. I've seen those videos too.

              #3.3 - Thu Oct 27, 2011 5:17 PM EDT
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              I just watched the NBC Nightly for tonight and it had a story about a social worker and birthday cakes.  My daughter is a social worker and I wanted to send her the story from this web page. ...Where is it?

                Reply#4 - Thu Oct 27, 2011 7:23 PM EDT

                Brian, Love this segment of Making A Difference and the Lexington, Ky. story.

                Kyle's birthday is Christmas Day and he will be 17 this year. One year I made him

                a Hummingbird Cake: a woman won First Prize with it at the Kentucky Fair. Only

                the best for my grandson and the other boys. as well.. I am looking forward to your new show Monday Night.

                Phyllis

                  Reply#5 - Thu Oct 27, 2011 8:00 PM EDT

                  hi, phyllis, many, many, many, many moons ago, russia was tropical and was the land of beautiful hummingbirds. i have a necklace whose stone that sits on several layers of carved birch is the fossil of a hummingbird wing. those stones come from only one place in the world and that is symbirski, the place of lenin's birth. i picked it out and bought it from an incredible artisan that was at the very small mall here in s.v., he had beautiful wall plaques and small and large boxes carved out of birch. his artisanship was incredible! he and his wife, who had immigrated to california, did the carving. the canyons just south of us here, where the fire was, are summer home to the latin american hummers. a hummingbird feeder was one of the first things i bought for my little place when i moved in. that summer i also planted a young gravenstein apple tree, not knowing that is a russian apple. there are gravenstein orchards in california planted by the russian immigrants who were homesick. i lost it to the mold in the soil. it was a beautiful, large and delicious apple. my german next door neighbor called it a dessert apple, to be eaten just as it was. she had a great time making plum kuchen before i lost the plum tree, too. i'm glad the peach trees i planted fare much better! i wish i had a fig tree. that is an amazing fresh fruit! my birthday is december 23, so i know what it's like to be born at that time of year, i'm glad you make kyle's birthday special! best, anna martina

                    #5.1 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 11:54 PM EDT
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                    Good Evening Mr.Williams, a great broadcast as always.

                    The report by Mr.Bazell about aspirin and its effects on the prevention of colon cancer is remarkable. Aspirin having been around since 1899 and shown to prevent heart attacks and strokes it is simply incredible. This inexpensive medication can be so strong as to reduce the risk of the type of cancer. Although, the evidence revealed there are risks for gastrointestinal bleeding it is encouraging news. A medication used for fever, pain and inflammation can now be shown to reduce colon cancer is staggering. Yet, one should always see ones doctor for tests. Staying healthy with a well known medication.

                    The report by Mr.Alamaguer from Oakland about the Occupy protests showed how the clashes with police have become extremely violent at times. The 24 yr old Marine who was hit by a projectile from police and suffered a fractured skull was heartbreaking. After serving 2 tours in Iraq and just peacefully demonstrating it is awful he was hurt. This movement has truly grown with a strong message. One hopes the young Marine recovers quickly.

                    Incredible photo of the two humpback whales near the kayak!

                    And the black labrador puppy who was rescued from being on top of the train. Glad to know he has found a loving home!

                    The "Making A Difference" segment by Mr.Yang about "Sweet Blessings" the organization that makes birthday cakes for children suffering from life threatening diseases showed how these volunteers are bringing so much joy to many children. The cakes made especially for each child's interest is wonderful! So creative! Nice Piece!

                    Thank You for the broadcast Mr.Williams! Peace to You and to All!

                    Be Well Everyone!

                    Stay Extra,Extra Safe and Well Richard!

                    Take Extra,Extra Good Care Richard and Crew!

                    Lisa

                      Reply#6 - Thu Oct 27, 2011 8:07 PM EDT

                      The story about aspirin just goes to show that with all these new medications being pushed on us by our Doctors with the laundry list of side effects, turns out a medication from more than one hundred years ago seems to be beneficial for more ailments than anyone would've suspected.

                      . . . and that little black lab puppy was the cutest !!

                        Reply#7 - Thu Oct 27, 2011 9:13 PM EDT
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