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Alan Keyes Signs Deal with MSNBC ***PRESS RELEASE***
MSNBC | 1/7/02 | MSNBC

Posted on 01/07/2002 10:57:05 AM PST by Clinton's a liar

FORMER PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, U.N. AMBASSADOR ALAN KEYES TO JOIN MSNBC

“Alan Keyes Is Making Sense” to Air Weeknights at 10PM, ET Beginning January 21st

SECAUCUS, NJ- January 7, 2002- Former Presidential Candidate and Reagan-era U.S. Ambassador at the United Nations, Alan Keyes has joined MSNBC as host of a new one-hour commentary show, “Alan Keyes Is Making Sense,” weeknights at 10PM, ET. Erik Sorenson, president and general manager, MSNBC, made the announcement today.

“We're excited that Alan is bringing his highly-regarded grasp of global issues and his larger-than-life personality to MSNBC," said Sorenson. "This network has distinguished itself as the cable news channel for smart young viewers interested in knowing about their world. Alan's deep knowledge, incredible capacity to frame debate, and provocative views will be a great addition to an already-terrific primetime lineup.”

“Alan Keyes Is Making Sense” is a live one-hour talk show providing in-depth analysis and commentary on the issues of the day from politics, economics to the various cultural hot buttons. The program will originate from Washington, D.C.

Keyes received his Ph.D in Government Affairs in 1979 from Harvard University. He served during the Reagan Administration in the U.S. Foreign Service and on the staff of the National Security Council before being appointed Ambassador to the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 1983. He was the Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs from 1985-87.

Alan Keyes is also a two-time Republican presidential candidate and two-time Republican Senate nominee from the state of Maryland. His greatest public exposure came most recently through his dynamic and much extolled performances in the 2000 Republican Presidential Debates.

For the past 10 years, Keyes has reached a nationwide audience each day through his nationally syndicated radio program, “The Alan Keyes Show: America’s Wake-Up Call.” He is the author of two critically acclaimed books, Masters of the Dream: The Strength and Betrayal of Black America and Our Character, Our Future: Reclaiming America’s Moral Destiny, with a third to be released soon. Keyes and his wife of 19 years, Jocelyn, reside in Maryland with their three children: Francis, Maya and Andrew.

Keyes joins MSNBC’s weeknight line-up, which also includes:

 “The Abrams Report” at 6PM, ET: The latest headlines and investigation on the American strike against terrorism.
 “Hardball with Chris Matthews” at 7PM, ET: A provocative look at the politicians and newsmakers from the business, entertainment and media arenas that have helped shape the country’s political and social landscape.
 Emmy Award-winning “The News with Brian Williams” at 8PM, ET: The only comprehensive live hour-long nightly newscast in primetime. Using the worldwide resources of NBC News, Williams provides viewers with in-depth coverage of the day’s top news stories; interviews with the world’s newsmakers; and a first-hand look at tomorrow’s headlines from around the world.
 “A Region in Conflict with Ashleigh Banfield” at 9PM, ET: Host Ashleigh Banfield takes viewers inside various regions in conflict for a close-up look at the people and their struggle for survival, the politics, and the struggle for power.
“America at War with Lester Holt” at 11PM, ET: The only live news-hour which recaps the days headlines and the most recent developments in the war on terrorism.


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To: Rowdee
who else in their right mind would go on a thread that was about a RUMOR that Keyes was going to have a television show and run it up to 797 posts long....at one point, around #780, JimRob had to lock it out to prevent more flaming!!

Then do you care to tell us where you got that 797 number, since your last post was only 459?

461 posted on 01/08/2002 12:06:24 PM PST by Howlin
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To: BibChr
Dan, your hypothetical about Keyes' response to Bush is absolute poppycock. I know you were trying to be a tad humorous, but you have to understand that by presenting an exaggerated scenario you feed the flames of discontent and malign the truth.
462 posted on 01/08/2002 12:07:57 PM PST by Registered
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To: Rowdee
Oh, you meant the OTHER thread; the one where you all were so nice and us harpies so mean, right?
463 posted on 01/08/2002 12:08:11 PM PST by Howlin
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To: AppyPappy
If he was, he would get a lot more air-time.

Ah, not to put too fine a point on it, but isn't he?

464 posted on 01/08/2002 12:10:05 PM PST by Howlin
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
Blah blah blah blah blah, GRIN. Blah blah blah blah blah, GRIN. [Insert gratuitous shot at President Bush.] Blah blah blah blah blah, GRIN. [Pat self on back.] Blah blah blah blah blah, EXTRA-WIDE GRIN!!

You apparently have a hearing or comprehension problem. I'd get that checked.
465 posted on 01/08/2002 12:11:14 PM PST by Registered
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To: Howlin
I was using the past tense of the word. He doesn't have the show YET. It could be canceled before it starts.
466 posted on 01/08/2002 12:11:33 PM PST by AppyPappy
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To: Rowdee
No, I don't think so. I think his signature grin (which seems particularly inappropriate when he's just ripped out someone's liver) is just a reflex. That's my guess anyway. I really have no idea - maybe he IS thinking something.

It's not unlike what a number of people here do (by calling people names, implying they are stupid, and signing off with terms of endearment), come to think of it. Maybe Keyes' supporters are modeling him...? Again, just a guess. I just don't know. (I'm not being sarcastic. I really mean it. I honestly don't know why people here do that, or why Alan Keyes does that.)

Anyway, there's another bump for you, Rowdee!

467 posted on 01/08/2002 12:12:10 PM PST by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
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To: Registered
You apparently have a hearing or comprehension problem. I'd get that checked.

You're right. It's my problem. In fact, I must be an idiot, because only an idiot could be bored by Alan Keyes' pontificating and his obnoxious grin. I would take your advice and see a doctor, but I think I'm quite beyond hope. Thank you for your concern, Registered.

468 posted on 01/08/2002 12:17:36 PM PST by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
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To: BibChr
THANK YOU for having a sense of humor! Now I know there's ONE out there!!

Well, it appears that the person with the greatest sense of humor on FR didn't like it, but I did. (I think President Bush is great and I DO plan on campaigning for him again, but I was able to see the humor in SNL skits about "strategery".)

I'll say it again: You nailed it!

469 posted on 01/08/2002 12:27:31 PM PST by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
While I never voted for him, I have admired Keyes for a long time. He seems perfectly suited for a "talk" show because the man does know how to talk.

However, it perplexes me that he has become a source of conservative division. It seems to me that he is pretty conservative on most of the economic and social issues, so what is all the fuss about?

Is it really just that he is at times tangentially critical of policymakers like GWB who temper their conservativism with reality? Who cares? Bush can handle that.

I look forward to seeing what Keyes does with his own show. Who knows, maybe I'll quit watching after the first couple of shows, but I'm going to give him a chance!

470 posted on 01/08/2002 12:28:43 PM PST by christianswindler
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To: Howlin
who else in their right mind would go on a thread that was about a RUMOR that Keyes was going to have a television show and run it up to 797 posts long....at one point, around #780, JimRob had to lock it out to prevent more flaming!!

..."Then do you care to tell us where you got that 797 number, since your last post was only 459?"....

Without checking on the full name of the other thread--the one that was about a RUMOR--, I do recall the name of the thread started with something like PAGE SIX. If you need it, I'll be happy to try to locate it for you, though, if you did a self search, I'm pretty sure you'll find the thread--you posted quite a bit to it...and certainly you were involved with the flame out just before JimRob locked the door.

471 posted on 01/08/2002 12:40:28 PM PST by Rowdee
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To: Rowdee
As you were. I see you're having a flame war all by yourself today.
472 posted on 01/08/2002 12:42:43 PM PST by Howlin
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To: christianswindler
Is it really just that he is at times tangentially critical of policymakers like GWB who temper their conservativism with reality? Who cares? Bush can handle that.

I believe after 470 posts, you have captured the true essence of what is going on!

And I'll take your advice -- and I hope the rest of the Bush harpies will, too -- who cares!

473 posted on 01/08/2002 12:44:48 PM PST by Howlin
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To: christianswindler
Is it really just that he is at times tangentially critical of policymakers like GWB who temper their conservativism with reality? Who cares? Bush can handle that.

It is the way he criticizes Bush that bothers me. He is not unlike John McCain in that regard; he clearly has no respect for President Bush, and he is quite graceless about it in my opinion. It's not the subtance of his criticism as much as it is the lack of graciousness - and that he appears to see himself as morally and intellectually superior to the President. I find his attitude pompous and off-putting, to say the least. Give me President Bush. He's a normal person.

474 posted on 01/08/2002 12:47:56 PM PST by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
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To: Registered
Dan, your hypothetical about Keyes' response to Bush is absolute poppycock. I know you were trying to be a tad humorous, but you have to understand that by presenting an exaggerated scenario you feed the flames of discontent and malign the truth.

...and is it shocking and shameful?

Dan

PS -- I love you, man! Don't get mad!
PPS -- Actually, you're wrong anyway, about me trying to be a tad humorous. I was aiming at 'WAY humorous. But I had a point, and I stand by it.

475 posted on 01/08/2002 12:47:58 PM PST by BibChr
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
Agreed; at odd moments, out of the clear blue, I'm known solemnly to intone --

"Stra-TE-gery!"

Thanks!

Dan

PS -- some do take Keyes, IMHO, far too seriously; but none so much so as he himself, more's the pity

476 posted on 01/08/2002 12:59:46 PM PST by BibChr
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
I never tell my critics when they are "pompous and off-putting." I quietly accept it as a blessing.

Let's just give the man a chance.

477 posted on 01/08/2002 1:00:49 PM PST by christianswindler
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To: BibChr; Miss Marple
If President Bush said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the only-begotten Son of God, conceived in the womb of the virgin Mary, crucified for our sins, and risen on the third day," Keyes' response would be something like, "'Only-begotten' may translate the Latin unigenitas, but as a rendering of the Greek monogenes it is deficient, and I think it is shocking and shameful that a President of the United States could make such a misleading and ignorant statement!"

LOL! Careful Dan, Miss Marple doesn't appreciate this kind of satire -- prepare to be admonished!

Thanks for bumping this announcement! Hope you'll be watching the show!

Regards,

478 posted on 01/08/2002 1:15:21 PM PST by Keyes For President
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To: Rowdee; Gelato
"Interesting, isn't it, that now they have to invent Keyes' words in order to have anything to talk about?! It just goes to show you, it's all in their heads."...

This is just about as funny and silly as it gets.

Yeah. Next thing they'll be predicting that Keyes will call Bush "worse than Hitler!" LOL!

Let's see, on this thread Keyes has already been called a bozo and compared to Mussolini by Keyes-bashers. Silly? Yes. But funny? Well yes, but not in the way they intended to be!

Keep smilin'. Soon a strong Pro-life voice will be given 4 hours a week on the mainstream media. If some pro-life conservatives here are going this hysterical, imagine how the liberals must be messing themselves!

:-D

479 posted on 01/08/2002 1:28:08 PM PST by Keyes For President
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To: Keyes For President; howlin
I was just talking about you. And here you are, proving my point. Thanks!

Dan

480 posted on 01/08/2002 1:33:45 PM PST by BibChr
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