Posted on 01/07/2002 10:57:05 AM PST by Clinton's a liar
“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.
That's a great line! :-)
Of course, you need to realize there are some here who do...(minus the fake mustache thingy, of course...;-)
Since you find this so interesting, you might want to hit the archives, and read some of the speeches and writings of Dr. Keyes...most are far more edifying than these threads, and you might find that his consistency in defense of conservative ideals is refreshing.
I have known him since 1995, and he hasn't wavered in all that time in his articulate championing of those principles.
I would also ask you to think very carefully about the fairness of certain posts, and possibly ask yourself about the motivations of those who simply trash Keyes based on their perception of his personality.
If we wanted to be part of the politics of personality, we could just all be Democrats, right?
Most of the divisions I have seen in the GOP over the last generation have been caused by people focusing on that instead of keeping their eyes on the ball...keeping focused on the great principles of self-government that caused this free republic to arise and prosper.
Regards...EV
It is easy to overlook the unpleasant qualities if you are close allies. But blinders hinder all of us at one time or another. We don't want to believe that the person we admire is not seen that way by everyone. We try hard to emphasize the good we see and downplay or deny the faults. By the same token, another may see only that which bothers him or her.
Personalities, manners and the way we are treated causes each of us to make a judgment. It's really that simple.
The fact that one man's pleasure is another's pain is not so remarkable. Bushies can't understand why Keyesters are not bothered by arrogance and ego and Keyesters can't understand why Bushies won't overlook the personality. Interesting that such a common situation causes such furor.
First, let me say that I don't have time nor the inclination to write a history here of the long, sorry saga of those here on FR who would like nothing better than for Alan Keyes, or any one with the temerity to suggest that leaders of our party are compromising parts of the Republican platform, to just shut up and go away.
As to people expressing their opinions, that's fine. But what you don't realize is that certain folks, many of them present now, have made it a sick sport to disrupt most Keyes threads with the types of stuff we're witnessing here tonight.
Have you, or have you not, been involved with GOP and or Conservative politics in the past? If you had, you would know that many...those currently referred to on FR as RINOs, Republicans in name only...would like nothing better than for principled conservatives to just shut up...vote Republican...and never, ever mention any of those core principles that our party is supposed to represent...like the God-given, inalienable right to life...the sanctity of our nation's sovereignty...etc. They consider conservatives to be an embarrassment, and worthy of nothing but scorn.
The trashing of Keyes has been building here for over 2 years...you are rather late to the game. My response to certain individuals is harsh, yes...but it a defensive harshness. Do I not have a right to defend my friends...people I greatly admire and respect, from gratuitous attacks on them?
Or perhaps you think I should just let it pass when they attribute all kinds of crass motivations to people I know aren't driven by such things?
Should I just let it pass when lovely Christian folks are called cultists?
Please make a greater effort to discern the difference between attackers and defenders...for the sake of your own political education, and so that you don't find yourself allied with those who practice the politics of personal destruction.
Regards, and good night...EV
It is easy to overlook the unpleasant qualities if you are close allies. But blinders hinder all of us at one time or another. We don't want to believe that the person we admire is not seen that way by everyone. We try hard to emphasize the good we see and downplay or deny the faults. By the same token, another may see only that which bothers him or her.
Personalities, manners and the way we are treated causes each of us to make a judgment. It's really that simple.
The fact that one man's pleasure is another's pain is not so remarkable. Bushies can't understand why Keyesters are not bothered by arrogance and ego and Keyesters can't understand why Bushies won't overlook the personality. Interesting that such a common situation causes such furor.
That is a wonderful and a thoughtful post. My compliments.
Are you taking nice pills or something? (Just teasing...smile ;-)
The only fault I find with your analysis is that you are leaving out one important facet of what 'Keyesters' find so maddening about 'Bushies'...the seeming (from our perspective) unwillingness of y'all to focus on the issues that are the basis of the fight in the first place.
Comments? (before I go to bed...I really gotta go)
It has been said many times that Keyes would reach many more willing ears if he used different tactics. Recent digs at our president have not helped the cause. Keyes could deliver his message more effectively if he chose his battles more wisely. He has managed to drive away a lot of folks who may have been persuaded to listen a little closer. Thus, the mood has been set and his words fall on ears that aren't interested in hearing from a man by whom they have been offended, regardless of the message.
In any case, it's been a mostly positive experience talking with you, and I appreciate the time you've put in.
Take care, and may the Lord guide you (as you seek HIS guidance) through all of life's twists and turns.
Reminds me of Christian who set themselves up as God...telling the convert, do do this, don't do that, do do this, do do that, don't do this, don't do that. They feel this urgent desire to establish what Christianity is or isn't. In other words, the Sister Sales try to place themselves above God because they are doing the defining of Christians and have decided they know what God wants from each and every one of us.
I lived thru that nightmare once, losing God, and having regained him, all I can say is they can go to hell if they want to.
I'm going to keep walking my faith walk with God, letting him work what changes he wants in me, and let him do the judging at the end of time.
I'm not going to look down my nose because someone jumps in a mosh pit, or does a stint on SNL because it doesn't seem Christianly. They exclaim that Christ would NEVER go in a bar and yet we read God is everywhere...who do ya believe, Sister Sal or the Word of God? Seems like Adam and Eve took a fall for listening to the sweet deceitful words of Satan while ignoring God's word.
Hmmm...interesting. That's exactly what I've been saying here for lo these many months.
Of course, we still disagree whether that disdain is deserved or not...and, whether such intense dislike justifies the kind of attacks that have occurred here.
I still wonder if you understand that Keyesters really couldn't give a rip about Keyes' personality...and that they, generally speaking as a group, are truly in this for the conservative agenda they share with Alan Keyes.
Anyways, it has been refreshing having a civil and productive conversation with you this evening. Good night, and until another time.
Regards...EV
I can vouch for this. There was a time when I would have been excited to hear what he had to say. No more. His behavior during the campaign and beyond did it for me.
I hope and pray that you will have a good night's rest, and that the Lord will keep you, and those you love, safe and blessed in the days ahead.
Good night.
BUMP.
They loved his intellect and the fact he would give no quarter when dissecting Clinton and others, but now want him to forfeit this phenomenal quality to perpetrate the same dishonesty and hypocritical behavior as they exhibit. They want him to sell his self and intellect so they can remain lemmings and not disturb the mind cells that have now become dormant.
Yeah. Lemmings. No shortage of lemmings around here - that much I will concede.
P.S. Don't bait the harpies. Cheers!
Giggle..... Just remember it is a handy tool. You can slash, burn, cuss, or anything you want but if you end it with those gestures no one will notice.
I know exactly what you mean. Alan Keyes says what he means, (which is a good quality whatever side you're on) and if you listen to what he says there is usually little to howl about. Only when people try to read their own preconceived conclusions into his mannerisms do they find cause to start howlin' at him and anyone who agrees with him.
But even their bad intentions turn out for the good as their howlin' keeps this thread bumped to the top!
;-P
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