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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: Keyes For President
While I am not willing to get into an extensive argument, I would like to point out that the relationship endured after college...Kristol DID manage Keyes's Senate campaign in Maryland. As far as I know, President Bush was not active in his "secret society" after college, and not very active while there.

Fair is fair, after all.

621 posted on 01/09/2002 7:11:30 PM PST by Miss Marple
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To: EternalVigilance
There it is...one last time. Added to 'the word' itself is the heavy inference throughout the rest of the post that anyone foolish enough to agree with Keyes is a cultist.

I didn't see that before, so thank you for calling it to my attention. I assumed you were upset because you seemed to think Dan was suggesting you really were part of a full-blown cult - but I think he said what he did to simply illustrate the blind devotion many people seem to have toward the man. You don't believe he really thinks it's a cult in the literal, religious sense, do you? I don't know why it would push such a button unless you thought he did - and I honestly don't think that was his intent.

And I think he has a point with the blind devotion. Few Keyesters seem to be able to see anything negative about him at all, and they treat those of us who do as though we've done something unforgivable. That is, to me, bordering on dysfunctional.

622 posted on 01/09/2002 7:11:54 PM PST by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
But you admitted ("secret societies" is pretty much a dead giveaway, so there was no point in protesting) you were insincere in your initial ("Wha...? Bush?? Who said Bush?") denial.

One more time: I never denied I was referring to Bush. I did deny mentioning his name because I didn't. And I explained to you numerous times why I intentionally avoided mentioning his name--posts 520; 525; 532.

BTW, Dan didn't use the word cult---but he used the term "Keyes Kultists".

623 posted on 01/09/2002 7:18:12 PM PST by Keyes For President
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
Thank you for acknowledging at least that he did say it. I will gladly leave analysis of his intent in doing so to the readers of this thread.

As to pointing out Keyes faults, I leave that to others...many here think it is a sport.

In case you haven't noticed, there are many here who, if they could, would destroy Alan Keyes.

Considering the fact that the man is one of the most articulate spokesmen for constitutional conservatism in America today, it is not healthy for the conservative movement, for the GOP, or for our republic, for that effort to go unchallenged.

Regards...EV

624 posted on 01/09/2002 7:20:55 PM PST by EternalVigilance
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To: Miss Marple
While I am not willing to get into an extensive argument,

If you're not willing to get into an extensive argument, why do you hang around FR?!!

;-P

625 posted on 01/09/2002 7:28:32 PM PST by Keyes For President
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
..."But you admitted ("secret societies" is pretty much a dead giveaway, so there was no point in protesting) you were insincere in your initial ("Wha...? Bush?? Who said Bush?") denial"....

Whoopee....I get to chime in with my interpretation of what someone said....and I base this not on a grin, a nod of the head, a wink, a shuffling of feet, or body language.

It is my opihnion that Keyes for President said Wha..? or Whoa...? Bush?? because first of all he had not uttered a name (he was being tactful or discreet )--in which case, new or converted from liberalism readers might well not have any inkling as to who was being referenced. Secondly, he is trying to deny that he used the name, which is the truth....he did not attach a name to anyone that belonged to a secret society, who was considered a party animal, or class clown, or less likely to succeed, who had offspring that followed in their Daddy's footsteps, or any of those other terms that the general population is unfamiliar with.

I see no reason to believe differently, and I believe you are wrong to not see it MY way. :)

Well, not unless, of course, you saw the way he smiled...in which case you can explain to me how you interpret his smile!!!

626 posted on 01/09/2002 7:29:35 PM PST by Rowdee
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To: Keyes For President
Touche'. I am not willing to argue about THIS subject, which, after all, will be settled after we have seen some of the programs.

I am merely pointing out that the relationship between Keyes and Kristol went on after they graduated, and in fact after they had been in the public arena for many years.

Other than that, I have nothing else to say.

628 posted on 01/09/2002 7:33:04 PM PST by Miss Marple
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To: Keyes For President
Ouch! :)
629 posted on 01/09/2002 7:33:15 PM PST by Rowdee
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To: Keyes For President
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TODAY TO SAVE AMERICA?

Approximately 24 hours ago, I posted a note advising you that DAVID HOROWITZ, one of the chief engineers of George W. Bush’s "compassionate conservative" crusade, is involved a critical effort to change the fundamental direction of our nation.

As I pointed out to you yesterday, until now, most Americans have been forced to watch our country and its culture drift further and further to the left. Not knowing the true reasons for this degeneration, we have felt helpless to stop it. We have wasted our time and our money supporting political candidates who have cynically sold us false promises about their ability to restore true American values. Now, after years of investigation and with precious little time to spare, DAVID HOROWITZ has finally found the ACTUAL SOURCE of this foul tide. Armed with irrefutable proof, he has exposed the CONSERVATIVE HOLOCAUST that has until now been secreted behind the tall, ivy-covered walls of academia.

Freepers, I personally urge you to support Mr. Horowitz's campaign in every way possible. Forget the politicians. Instead, speak to your neighbors. Form committees. Demand to see what is actually written in the textbooks given to our kids. Write letters demanding protection for conservative students and faculty. Show up at David's campaign stops. Visit Frontpagemag.com. Finally, and most importantly, I urge you to immediately send David as much money as you possibly can to save our Christian conservative values from extinction. And please, FReepers, DIG DEEP because this is no time for half measures.

Forget about Keyes. Join DAVID HOROWITZ, a winner!

With David's leadership, we can and we will DEFEAT INTELLECTUAL TERRORISM and save our country from the evils of FULL BLOWN SOCIALISM.

Thank you, America, LET'S ROLL!

630 posted on 01/09/2002 7:36:12 PM PST by IanSherwood
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To: malador
Thank you for your kind words......you must have smelled the embers of the doused flames.....but there are flareups again and again. :)

Its been quite interesting visiting with DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet--by the way, she was today's winner....a really nice lady with a few quirks... like being willing to cut slack for friends while having a hard time with that same slack for 'others'.

Regardless, she's been doing yeoman's work in keeping the thread bumped. With luck, by the time his program is ready to air, there will be well over 1,000 hits. Exposure is the key! :)

632 posted on 01/09/2002 7:40:20 PM PST by Rowdee
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To: ichbingluckich
Bout that popcorn.....it was a little tough....time to get some fresh....

You're not the only one that cringes when the man speaks.... :)

633 posted on 01/09/2002 7:42:06 PM PST by Rowdee
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
Btw...I love your screen name! (It leaves me no doubt that you were raised right. ;-)

Considering the fact that you are a Christian, and a FReeper, I have no doubt that we agree about far more than we disagree.

I hope the fact that we got off to a bad start with one another won't stand in the way of finding out in the future. :-)

Regards...EV

(and good night to all)

634 posted on 01/09/2002 7:45:29 PM PST by EternalVigilance
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To: IanSherwood
..."Forget about Keyes. Join DAVID HOROWITZ, a winner!"...

Oh for crying out loud.....we should be following the little fat lefty and his idea of values and morals? Puleezeeeeeee......give us a break....follow a lefty!

635 posted on 01/09/2002 7:48:43 PM PST by Rowdee
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To: EternalVigilance
In case you haven't noticed, there are many here who, if they could, would destroy Alan Keyes.

I don't know who you're talking about (so I guess I haven't noticed), but that's not how I feel.

636 posted on 01/09/2002 8:21:58 PM PST by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
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To: Rowdee
"...like being willing to cut slack for friends while having a hard time with that same slack for 'others'."

Oh, my. My ears are burning again. Now, if I talk about you to other people instead of directly to you, are you more likely to read it? Or is this good?

I hope so. Here goes:

It's not about slack, and I am not part of any FR cliques. I never saw the word "Kult" until EV pointed it out to me (when I thanked EV for doing so), and even the word "cult" is subject to multiple interpretations - and I think it was used in a most benign way.

Example: I like the President. If someone accused me of being in a "Bush Kult", I wouldn't particularly care. I'm secure in my Christian faith, and in context, the word has no religious connotation. What's to be offended about? I like President Bush. So what?

"Secret societies" was clearly a reference to the President, as anyone who follows politics and would darken FreeRepublic's door knows (hardly a subtle reference). There is only one person KFP could have been talking about. There is only one thing KFP WAS talking about. To be coy about it ("When did I say Bush?", to paraphrase) was disingenuous. It's not complicated, Rowdee - but you may have the last word (and I know you will, though probably to someone else, and not to me) because I'm tired of trying to explain the distinction. I'll just let it go now.

638 posted on 01/09/2002 8:37:44 PM PST by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
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To: EternalVigilance
Btw...I love your screen name! (It leaves me no doubt that you were raised right. ;-)

Considering the fact that you are a Christian, and a FReeper, I have no doubt that we agree about far more than we disagree.

I hope the fact that we got off to a bad start with one another won't stand in the way of finding out in the future. :-)

Agreed on all points, EV. Very nice talking with you. Good night.

639 posted on 01/09/2002 8:39:16 PM PST by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
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To: EternalVigilance
  1. I will admit immediately that my wording in that posting is very broad ("all," "no," "every"). I actually hesitated, figuring that the famous Keyester hyper-legalism would fixate on the question of the statistical accuracy of those words (thank you for illustrating my point yet again, for free) rather than working with their common use. So if it will move the conversation on (it won't), what I said is not LITERALLY true of EVERY LAST SINGLE (or married, before you seize on that) INDIVIDUAL who admires Dr. Keyes.
  2. Your responses, however, illustrate my observation very nicely.
  3. The word "cultist" does not occur. (If your arguments live by legalisms, you must agree to let them die by them.)
  4. I stand by my statement, according to the common canons of communication, 100%. I adduce you as evidence of its truth.
Dan
640 posted on 01/10/2002 6:05:45 AM PST by BibChr
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