[truther]

It's amazing what Brokaw, other liberal press garbage and demonRATS invent to justify the scumbag in all his criminal deeds!

[Gopher Broke]

Send Brokaw an email at:

nightly@nbc.com

[Pete53]

Brokaw is a shithead.

[wjcsux]

In two days, "W" will have been in office 9 months. The liberal shitheads are trying to pin the failures that started 8 years ago on him.

[dalebert]

Bump. let them know what you think

[Landru]

This boil is acting-up, citizen patriots.
He's in dire need of a good popping.

These nets; have they no shame!?!?

[rockfish59]

go to hell, brokeraw! donate any blood yet? where are YOUR crocodile tears? typical commie media spiel.

[Tall_Texan]

There's enough blame to go around. Beginning with the bombing of our military barracks in the mid-80s, America has shrugged off acts of terror, even against their own. We talked a good game about finding those responsible but rarely followed through and the subject was quickly forgotten. Republicans can be blamed. Democrats can be blamed. The media can be blamed. The CIA, Army, Navy, FBI all can share the blame. So can our allies. This happened because the free world *collectively* has dropped the ball.

And there will be those who will lobby us to drop it again, to say the cost of retribution is too great, the enemy too stealthy, the victims just unfortunate casualties of "chickens coming home to roost". Rest assured they will say the same thing with each subsequent terrorist attack.

George W. Bush has decided that last week's atrocities were the last straw. He is trying to prepare us for a long engagement to wipe out those who would use these tactics against us and it will cost us. But the fight is worth it.

He is trying to put in us the will to interrupt our daily lives and focus on a battle he knows won't be won overnight. He knows America can win this war. What he fears is that they won't bother to. Enormous and sustained public support will be needed, especially if a second attack occurs.

He must turn a wimpy America back into steely men. Thank God that at least he will try.

[okiedust]

Brokaw is such an idiot. I thought the leader of the free world was supposed to lead. But since Clinton decided everything by taking a poll, he was a coward not to take this on and a failure as a leader. His decision would have been based on a poll that asked the people how important do you think the threat of terrorism is? The anchors at the nightly news would say the poll says there is no threat, then he would praise Clintons skill as a politician. Actually Brokaw is right, about one thing, they were so happy to investigate and ruminate every Republican failure, they didn't do their jobs. Brokaw, not part of the solution, part of the problem.

regards

[ChocChipCookie]

"You know, they were talking about reorganizing the U.S. military but we haven't heard anything about -- "We've got to secure this country against a terrorist attack.'"

Actually, I believe this was on his mind when he spoke several weeks back (during his "summer vacation") to a group of veterans. He mentioned the need to prepare our military for the new century and new threats. I don't remember if he specifically mentioned terrorism, but the implication was very clear. At the time I told my husband, "President Bush is a man of vision. He's looking way into the future to see what he can do NOW for our national security." I'm sure his speech was reported on a thread; just haven't done a search for it yet.

[foolscap]

Why didn't Brokaw and his other liberal media friends make terrorism an issue in the campaign? I don't recall them pressing Bush or Gore on this topic. They were too busy worrying about GW"s drunk driving arrest from 20 years ago. If terrorism was sooooo much on their minds why didn't they hound the candidates endlessly on that topic? They like to present themselves as the guardians of American freedom. Well. where were they? What a hypocrite this guy is

[steve-b]

Still trying to spin Oscuma bent Willie's legacy?

[asneditor]

Mr. Brokaw,
You had the gall to put Clinton on TV last night? Shame Shame Shame. I will never watch NBC again! You Are The Weakest Link! Good Bye!
David Palmquist
Editor, AllSouthwest News Service
http://www.allsouthwest.com

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Gee, I guess he didn't read my e-mail. Missed this one, too: Did press ignore Gore scandal. Clinton tells Gore to form a commission on air safety/terrorism...Gore gets flak from airlines over requests for tightened security...airlines funnel a half million to the DNC, pre-election '96...Gore backs down....weekend after the attack. Sept.2001: Gore and Clinton spend weekend together....Clinton and Clinton pundits blanket the TV news shows with help from hosts, networks and the best PR firms in DC to save their respective clymers.

[BlueNgold]

When asked about defense issues during the debates I think that the President made it clear that he believes that we are facing new threats from new angles, and that an entire ground up review of our defense structure and priorities was in order (and has begun by the way).

How on earth does an administration make enough changes to idiotic policies in 8 months to be effective?
The question for Mr. Brokaw is: without this attack would you and liberal press have supported changes in the assassination and 'shady character' policies that existed from previous administrations? Answer: Hell NO, and we all know it. Democrats react .... it's their nature. It's time to start being proactive ... and that means taking the fight TO THE ENEMY!

[LoneGOPinCT]

How could you understand anything he said?

[ncpastor]

Mr. Brokaw, I wish you and your compatriots would pay as much attention to reporting the news as you do to injecting your own opinions. It is the number one reason why I no longer watch network news and have switched to Fox. Since I don't pay for the displeasure of cable, I relented on 9/11 and for a few days watched the network versions of news. But I couldn't stomach it for long and I certainly don't want my teenaged daughter to think what you are doing is actual news reporting. I suppose you all are deluding yourselves into believing you are the much-needed intelligentsia, deciphering and translating what is happening for poor little mind-numbed middle classers like me. However, I learned a long time ago to think for myself. Just give me the news, please. I really don't want your opinion, nor those of any of the other media "pundits." Sincerely, Rebecca Pivetta

[mystery-ak]

The liberal media(Brokaw, Jennings, Rather) are trying to get out in front of the blame game.
They will protect and defend their beloved rapist and themselves.....

[yoswif]

Mr. Brokaw: If we had a free press, this trajedy would not have happened. The incubators of terrorists are economies destroyed by socialist central governments, socialism, and socialist policies. Name one Islamic fundamentalist or member of the establisment press who is a principled opponent of socialist central governments, socialism, and socialist policies. Name one Islamic fundamentalist or member or the establishment press who is a principled supporter of individual liberty, private property rights, and free market economic policies. Radical Islam has as much tolerance for individual liberty, private property rights, and free market economic policies as the establishment press.

The only way to insure a free press and honest government is to finance at least 50% of all federal and state spending with an excise tax on advertising.