President Obama is being very wise saying what he did to the Iranian People and their President , Alot smarter then McCain . We don't want another Bush being the tough Guy look at where that got us

You're doing well Ali but I wish you'd pressed that woman (don't remember her name) this afternoon. What bull. "Neda"'may become a rallying cry but her dying moments did not have to be played over and over. That was such a disgusting display of disrespect for
the death of a young woman, no matter what the circumstances.
Shame on CNN's directors of the late night Newsroom to keep
that segment looping over and over.

I am from Canada . My question is why don't the young people in Iran take over the Public TV Stations so that they can spread their voice and requests.

By now everyone has seen Neda die. Heartbreaking! This new technology makes me wonder if it would have changed the 2000 stolen Presidency?

Thank You

The turmoil in Iran is evidence that democracy and freedom are universal. GOD help the people of Iran.

GREAT

Are the Republicans nuts!!! We do not belong in Iran, we have no business getting involved unless it is a direct threat to national security. I'm glad Obama was elected, otherwise that "Old Fart" from Arizona would have us at war again!

If police who broke into mayor's home and killed his dogs were following proper procedures, then US police procedures are akin to Iran's.

With hundreds of thousands of Iranians protesting everyday for over a week I just want to know who is working and what is happening to their economy?

Did the GOP forget what happened to the Kurds in Iraq when Bush 41told them that we will help you.

Neda

Voice
of innocence,

Voice
of hope,

Neda
cannot be silenced.

Voice
of the doctor,
pronouncing her passage.

Voice
of the father,
winding the earth
in grief’s slender yarn.

Voice
that binds us all to this one death,
to this one life.

Voice
of innocence

Voice
of hope.

Neda
cannot be silenced.

The Law enforcement attack on the Mayor is another example of the losing war on drugs. A war that will never be won.

Who cares what Republicans think? The GOP is becoming more irrelevant by the day.

Why are you and CNN trying so hard to incite a negative response by Obama and the USA? War mongers! The only "Wimps" seems to be whoever at CNN is directing this outrageous news program. You lost me as a viewer.

Ali your doing a great job

Hi Ali ! You're cool! But I have just gotta say it, man, that I've watched Kyra and Ivan almost all day over Neda, the young Iranian girl who perished at the hands of police brutes, when she and others were protesting the rigged elections, and man, has Kyra lost it? Does CNN have AMNESIA! How about all the young women I saw in photos on the front page of the New York Times, American women and men, getting their heads cracked-in by violent NYPD dudes, when they were protesting OUR home-grown wack job who we got stuck with for 8 years? When, here in Seattle, people protest, no media coverage and we are not made into "hereos"–we are victimized by the very same GESTAPO mentality as in Tehran and in Warschau! No, don't tell me it's okay for US to do it, but when "evil" Iran or Beijing resorts to violence, " the people desire democracy so bad.: America does this and worse ALL THE TIME, bud!

the people who are protesting in the streets of tehran and other major cities are stupid.,this is the time the iranian people need to be united to be strong and go further with their nuk ambition.furthermor the media in west is overeacting so they can shake up the regime over there.
I'am not iranian but,if israel and india can have nuks ,I think iran should go for it.

I think President Obama is doing the right thing, John Mccain and another republican were asked what they thought about his actions, not any democrats.

would we have saw that report about mayor and his dogs if that had been some regular jo we should all be protected from half baked swat teams do more stories of these thing happening to average people

No Matter what Obama does John MCCain and the rest of his croonies will find something to reject his actions. If Obama meddled,they would complain about that. Anyway the Iranian people are no America's bed buddy

The Republican party needs to stop pointing fingers, stop whinning and actually work with the Obama Administration.

No matter what position President Obama takes on any issue, Senator McCain and the republicans will find fault. He's damned if he does and damned if he doesn't. It's a no win situation for him.

Depends on whether he follows Teddy Roosevelt's philosophy. Right now he is walking softly. Does he have a big stick and is he willing to use it?

The way the leadership of Iran has chosen to treat its people is despicable. With this most recent loss of life these corrupt leaders have sealed their own fate. My only hope is that the seemingly pending revolution of the Iranian citizens births a new country where its leadership is concerned with the well being of its own people rather than oil revenues and nuclear weapons. Since we citizens of the U.S. aren't able to do more than watch the horrific events occurring In Iran we ought to coordinate a nation wide minute of silence so these people know they have our support.

the last time a bunch of republicans wanted the U.S. to get involved in another countries affairs we got stuck in Iraq. I say let the people of Iran should stand up for themselves and have a revolution. We cant get involved until after the regime has been taken down by the people of Iran. Then it would be a non military role and more of a rebuilding role.

Mr. Carter last meddled in Iran's affair last in 78 and look what happened to the world.
President Obama's stand is best at the present time, However it is the international community that should voice their dissatisfaction with how the Mullahs and their tugs are handling their own people's objection.Why should America start and all other countries like Japan,Germany,France and Russia keep quiet?
Why always America,there are so many other leaders out there!
or are there?

No matter what happens in Iran, our perceptions of that country will never be the same. Until the recent political campaign and the uprising over the unlikely voting results, the image most of us had of Iran was that of crowds of people chanting "Death to America."

The video coverage of the people there has put a human face on the Iranian people. Our stereotyped images have been replaced by thousands of faces that look much like our own, expressing a longing for the freedoms that we take for granted here in the US. Their courage and determination to be heard in spite of the threat of bodily harm has moved us all.

Lets not forget those in our own country who gave their lives at Kent State. Killed by our own goverment troops and not by sponsered thugs. Could this happen again in the United States? I hope we learned our lesson

If the police knew that drug dealers used unsuspecting residents as drops, how can it possibly be either responsible or good police policy to crack the heads and shoot the dogs of the innocent victim? Somebody needs to resign.

Lets look back to the 2000 election Bush vs. Gore, now if Gore went on the street, and say protest this election result. we would have been in the same situation. Riots, and craziness in the streets. Does Iran come over and try to break up the fight?

A riot can only desolate out over time.

If the Iranian government overturns there election, think about what would happen…

In Cuba we Yelled "Liberta' Liberta' Liberta'"! Tonite the the people should yell the name of "NEDA" till the guilt of the screams hit the so called Religious Leaders, deep in their dark hearts.

how many protesters have to die before the international community offers help to the iranian people

Neda should be enough!!!

Ever since Obama took office, he and the national media have neglected news/information/reports regarding our troops deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Why aren't the lives of our sons and daughters as important to the U.S. media as the tragic events occuring in Iran?

Signed: Parents of a deployed United States Marine.

What can we do out here ? out of Iran ?
It is very frustrating to see all these killings and not being able to do anything.

I'm with republicans on this the US and the world needs a much stronger response. While the iranian people havent called on us for direct action, these are people with cell phones fighting fully armed soldiers and militia. They need guns and the western powers can provide this. if the US is for democracy this is the time to show it. God bless the iranian people and let them gain their freedom

Iran

Alright Mr. President. It looks as if we haven't spent any US Soldier blood on this issue, thank you. We are the US not the UN. If the senior republicans think we should be doing something, then let's get a refund on our annual dues to all the membership programs the US belongs to and do what the republicans want. Maybe the US should let the UN or whatever organization deals with this do their jobs.

Ali, how dare you call the Commander in Chief of our country a wimp. I don't care what you excuse is or was. CNN should have taken you off that desk immediately and never had you come into their building again. That showed to many people you have absolutey no loyalty toward our country. The TERRORISTS thnik our President is a wimp. To me, that brought you down to their level of thinking. Just sickening.

Why is the word "police" on uniforms written in English?
As for violence against civilians, why is anyone surprised?
At this time we all know that any kind of mass protest
against the authorities results in beatings, killings and brutality
generally. Considering the great participation of women in
the current protests in Iran, it will be interesting to see how much
they will have gained in Iran's government once there will be some kind of resolution to the situation

I think Iranean people of both side do not need any westerners meddling, which has already been seen by most Islamic nation as a methods of protecting self interst in the other nation. so If West wants to see some kind of change in Iran, the only way is to shut its mouth, since no ear is there to listen, we see this already in the past.

"NEDA" means DEAN. She is the Dean of peace, the last sacrifice of innocence. Yes we are concerned and yes the President is watching, but our best stance should be from the sidelines. We should no longer play the role of martyr and overseer for everyone else's battle. Thank-you Mr. President for following the steps that have been ordered for you!

The international community need to stand strong facing Ahmadinejad's regime in order to avoid another North Korea.
Islamic Fanaticism is not a joke and it should be taken very seriously, I am completely surprised with no actions from all world leaders.
Are we so depended to Iran's oil and money that no one has the courage to condemn this government's actions?

There are so many other organisation in the world where can voice their concern with all the killings happening in Iran.
Why we are not hearing from them?

The Iranians seem like a wonderful people. I have great sympathy for them in their fight for personal freedom. I can't imagine living the way they do.

I do believe President Obama is handling this situation correctly. This is a struggle for the Iranian people and I do believe they will overcome it in their own way, in their own time.

Why does the media keep questioning why our government is not doing more? What would you have us do? Go to war? Why? I know the republicans are questioning his handling. That is purely political.
McCain has wanted war with Iran as much as Bush wanted war with Iraq. Thank God he was not elected. He would take advantage of this situation the way Bush took advantage of the attack on 09/11 to make his case for war with Iraq.

My question is, where was the 24 hour coverage of Darpur? What is the difference? Is it because the Iranians are young, educated and have access to the social media that the people of Darpur did not? That was a true tragedy brought on the people, not of their own choosing.

And please, don't now try to start the question of oil. It is what it is. Young people fed up with their lack of freedom. Don't make this something it's not.

I wish all of those who are trying to push the Pres. into another war, especially the Republican, would put on a uniform, have their children, or grandchildren put on a uniform and or join the military and go over and fight. Mine has been there for a second tours. Don't you think it about time you put up or shut up. We are already fighting two wars. We do not need to be involved in another. Let the Iranians do what needs to be done. When they need our help we will be there.
4brees

What started as organized, friendly rallies to protest the election in Iran to a murdering of peaceful people by Iran's whacko reguime. What I find unsettling is so many complaining against Obama. What has the president of the US have to do with the elections in another country? Nothing!! He can utter his disgust which he has done but really, what can the man do? He has as much say in Iran's elections as they do in ours or in Britians. If the President of the US had say in Iran's business, the perhaps Ahmadinejad would have been kept out by Bush?

I believe the Iranian people need to take their country over if that is what they wish to do. Not only are they in harms way, Ahmadinejad life right now is probably not worth a plug nickle.

Dear Mr. Sanchez,
As a former high ranking Iranian Naval Officer who escaped the backward Iranian revolution, after 30 years, I came out of hiding to tell my story and reflect about ongoing events in Iran to educate the free world about the dangers of the government of Islamic Republic.
My book Escaping Islam gives insight into the Middle Eastern culture and my own horrific experience of watching a cultured Persian country turn into an Axis of Evil.

My reflections in the back of the book worried many main stream publishers and agents. Because I felt the need of urgency during these troubled times I was obliged to self publish it three months ago.

You may learn about me further by visiting ((edited)). I had predicted the current events and in particular have said the within the next 60 days Ayatollah Khamenei will be replaced by Ayatollah Rafsanjani. Ahmadinejad will be gone and a new presidential election will be held. (Even though the real struggle in Iran is not for President Election) Unfortunately we will see more bloodshed.
If you think that a few minutes interview would clarify further the Iran's situation, you may contact me. I am in Southern California, only one hour away from Los Angeles.
Best Regards

Mano Bakh

I just received a message from Tehran, that Army tanks are positioned in Azadi square and over 2000 riot police in civilian cloth are in buses, parked in different strategical locations, waiting for the orders.

Hi America- We live in a great Country.
Lets stay out of IRAN , except to protect the good people.
Maybe dont show your colours in the streets, the bad guys will club you.
If they shoot at you shoot back.
If the hoods on motor cycles club you club them back.
Throw long sticks or pipes through the front tires.
If the hoods on motor cyles are coming have long ropes across the street to knock them over.
These motorcycle hoods are cowards ,hitting women and children in the head as they drive by.
Good luck and get your new President in Iran.

The UN needs to make a resolution to condem the government in Iran, not the US. When will CNN tell us more about what the rest of the world is saying and doing? What is the reation of other Muslim countries? What are they doing and saying?

I put on that uniform during the Viet Nam War but I don't think we should invade Iran. One gigantic bomb on there nuclear facilities should suffice. What uniform did Obama wear?

Anybody have an answer to my question: Why is the word POLICE
on the Iranians' uniforms spelled in English ?

I don't understand where we have the moral high ground on the Iran protest issue. Does anyone remember when our own National Guard troops shot 13 war protesters at Kent State University in 1970?

My prayers and personal support are with the people of Iran. However, I agree with our president. Our involvement would be a huge mistake. Just look back at history. As for McCain and his followers. What would be the longterm plan??? Another War????!!!! It just again re-affirms my decision to vote for Obama. If anyone should speak out it should be the U.N..

Obama Needs to worry about America. Hes such a Wuz Iraan needs to be taken care of.. AMERICA has never ran.. With a president like him America is weak... He needs to worry about his job unstead of his popularlarity every time you look hes smiling with his wife or himself having his picture taken for the media, Letterman, magazines . He acts like hes a rock star.. Makes me sick.. America will have war on its land with him as our president.. IM worrried i assure you i dont feel safe any more... Carolyn

Where was John McCain and his kinds when peaceful marchers fighting for justice here in the USA were met with powerful water hoses, vicious dogs, police brutality and bullets? And then it took him decades to even accept and honor what Martin Luther King stood for.

Hi Ali:
What iss the difference between Netta the Iranian girl and the young girl shot with her father in Arizona. Both their civil rights were violated, but where is John Mc Cain why is he not reqesting help from Washington and the World. Hypocricy at Home

John "bomb Iran" McCain has no right to even speak NEDA's name!
Remember he wanted to drop bombs on her and her people. He even sang about it. He has no right to even speak her name!

I am glad we have an intelligent, level-headed president in office. We don't need any more enemies in the world. The last administration took an imperialistic attitude and went into Iraq half-cocked. We do not have a dog in that fight. They are imploding without our input. McCain and the GOP need to be quiet, very quiet and listen and learn.

I wish they would stop harrassing President Obama about the problem in Iran. It is a very distressing situation, very painful to watch people dying fighting for their rights. But the united States must not rush in they already have a lot of problem and have made enouch mistakes and made fools of themselves for them to rush into this one. John McCain or any trigger happy people should keep their mouths shut on this one keep out and let an intelligent President deal with such a sensitive situation.

2 comments; 1.Gov Sanford is a strange duck, I live in SC we would like to see him take a long break perhaps 4 years or so. 2. I am really glad Pres O sucked the air out of the "Blame the US rants from Iran". I sincerely hope it spurs the women and young adults to stand up for themselves and keep marching

President Obama is doing absolutely the wrong thing. He is putting himself on the wrong side of history by allowing genocide to happen. He needs take a firm position and stand with the Iranian people who are being murdered my the hundreds. How much longer is he going to sit and watch, "observe and follow Closely " The GENOCIDE that is happening in Iran,

He's doing great. Stay cool and don't jump before its too late. If it's the elections, hell, what about the last two elections that were stolen by the Republicans. Florida in 2000. ............Ohio went republican in 2004......Who's kidding who?
I think the elections in both the U.S. & Iran were a sham. Thank, God the republians didn't win (steal) the 2008 elections.
Let the republicans send a few more of our boys to battle. Just like those great war heroes of the past, ei. George W., Dick Cheney, Don Rumsfeld, etc. They served our country hiding behind glass windows.

The President of Iran is MAD . Take a look at the spelling of his name its got MAD in it.

Iran people needs rights.

Fight back..

UN needs to GROW A PAIR and help out.

USA is doing a good job by staying out but keeping an eye on the problem.

Good luck....

I just want to post this as a general commentary, CNN does an excellent job reporting ACTUAL news and not punditry. I am an NCO with the US Army and during work hours my soldiers are allowed to watch news to keep informed. I do not allow them to watch Fox News due to the extreme bias and downright absurdity of some of their reporting. Keep up the good work, you are doing our soldiers a favor.

What's up with cnn's obsession with iran?
Once again you guys fail to live up to objective journalism
Foxs news is just as clueless as you guys
propoganda,propoganda,propoganda

Are there any republicans capable of being faithful to there wives?

Come on people. THINK!!! What governor goes awald? If Republicans spent more time running their states and balancing budgets and less with having AFFAIRS, many states will be better off!Hmmmm...is California, next?

Lets move on. I do not care about the Senator or his personal issues. What is happening in the New York Senate? Are they voting on marriage equality?

Obama is doing the right thing by staying out of Iran situation. The Iranian govt is not being over thrown. We will have to work with present govt in the future. Staying out of it also legitimizes the movement against the govt. The Iranians have to create a new government we can not do it!

Has anyone considered the fact that Gov. Sanford was on this escapade, away from his sons on Fathers' Day? How selfish is that? His boys must have been broken hearted.

Hey Ali,

Why was it this morning that CNN covered how N. Korea was going to eliminate the US from the globe and now we have to listen to nothing but Gov. Sanford and how he cheated on his wife.

C'mon ... you guys need to talk about what ppl want to hear.

OMG that was a painful press conference!! Is this man on drugs?!
Way too much information, thank you very much Govenor! Much like listening to parents talk about sex...

A politician having an affair and lying about it...hmm, is this new?

Sandy
Salt Lake City

By the way, Candace...your grimace and disbelief mirrored, I'm certain, many in the audience, expressed it perfectly for me! Some news defy objectivity.

I said to my husband last night that Gov Sanford was most likely having an affair with a woman in Argentina, once it was revealed
that he had been there. When a married man lies, it is almost always about another woman. I have been divorced twice and I knew!

I've been home all day with the TV on – flipping between CNN and MSNBC. I have yet to see anything about the horrific story in Arizona.
If it was on, it was pretty short. Shame on you CNN and MSNBC.
I realize that poltiicans and sex are always good for attracting viewers.
The important issue about Gov. Sanford is generally being missed. The main issue, I believe, is not why he disappeared – his extramarital affair. It is the fact that he disappeared for days and no-one knew where he was. He is an elected official. His disappearance was completely irresponsible.

Ref.: The mindset of cheating governors

How come that the past months some US senators and governors who are extremely vocal about family values, had a messy affair with a mistress?

We must not take for granted that what we say we are going to do, that automatically the mindset will support that thought or statement.
If you need a specific output from your computer you need to have the appropriate software that will generate the desired outcome. The same is true with humans. In order to be sovereign, faithful, and honest you need to develop and apply the most appropriate mindset for that.
These cheating governors and senators didn't develop that appropraite mindset yet.

As a mind set specialist, I am of the considered view that I have the answer why this is happening with people and I would like to share this knowledge with your audience.

I do look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,

Soeresh Gobardhan, MD
Attitude Shift Specialist

Hey Ali and Rick,In the case of the South Carolina Governor wouldn't the use of tax payer money constitute grand theft?The last time I checked it was.I assume being in his position, no charges will ever be filed.I can only hope that the false tears and false apologies don't fool the people of South Carolina,once a cheat always a cheat and if his wife is smart she will divorce him.Not only is his credibility shot,he is making a total joke of the republican party.People like him make it hard to believe any political figure.

Farrah brought to the awareness to cancer treatment that she brought to spousal abuse in the Burning Bed. As a survivor she could not have put it any clearer. My heart goes out to the family

Hey Ali...good job on interviewing the crazy church pastor that was trying to pray out the "homosexual demon". I love how you guys (the media as a whole) always show the crazy churches but never report on the "normal" churches. Keep pushing the anti-religion agenda. Hopefully you guys well help get it to the point where religious freedom is no longer allowed and everyone will have to bow down to the will of the public at large regardless of what type of religious beliefs they have. I can't wait until it is illegal for churches to say that gay marriage is wrong and it is considered a hate crime and pastors are getting arrested during service for saying so. We would never be able to stamp out religious freedom if it wasn't for guys like you. Keep up the good work!

Who cares about some man cheating on his wife.....it happens every day all over.. I am more concerned about things that impact me directly. Like North Korea...Lets have some pertenant news and quit worrying about some guy who can't control himself.

Let's show some respect to Ryan O'Neal and Farrah's family. They have been gracious with opening their lives to her struggle and we owe them respect. I love CNN, but that brief footage was uncalled for. Focus on her accomplishments...she brought awareness to anal cancer and to spousal abuse. Let's find a way to celebrate her amazing life!

Ali, I have a new respect for you. I havnt really watched you before. I really enjoyed watching you question the pastor regarding the homosexual boy with demons. You were very profesional and questioned her with respect. She seemed to be a bit of a nut but you kept it profesional and asked her some great questions. Thanks for the great story!

Why does the media insist on shoving cameras in peoples faces who are grieving...give the guy a break.
Try thinking how you would like it if someone you loved died and the media was right in your face..

Ens. Sanford, it appears that the GOP now stands for Greatly Overactive Penis. What does Rush have to say about this?

Ali is doing just a wonderful job , i have watched him for many years now , and he is one the best in CNN. Love Ali.

hearing the jackson 911 tapes–unresponsive and "on the bed"–any MD SHOULD know you can't do CPR or resusitate on a bed! He should have IMMEDIATELY been placed on the floor and 911 called IMMEDIATELY–something not right here ( am a nurse)

Ali:

Who is the young woman standing behind Governor Mark Sanford during his news conference on June 24, 2009 appearing at times about to burst into laughter?

Please let Michael Jackson's body get cold before you start counting the money. Hopefully the children are being shielded from the media coverage for as long as possible. It has to be hard for the family as a whole, but the children have just lost their father...the only parent they know. WOW! God help them all when people start trying to get their face on TV for five minutes to make a buck.

Pray, what planet are we on? Where did Iran go? (Was Michael Jackson ever in Iran?) What about baseball? (Did Michael Jackson play in the major leagues?) Whither Burkina-Faso? (Was MJ on tour there?) What about the FDA? (Did MJ eat salmonella-recalled beef?) When might we hear another word from the President of the United States? (Who is President after Michael Jackson?) Earth to the 24-hour News Cycle: Enough of Michael Jackson already!

Joe Jackson is not acting like a grieving father. He evades most of the questions asked of him. Now is not the time to announce a new record company. When asked how his family is doing he just says they are all doing fine. It is clear from the BET awards, Janet is upset. Janet and Jermaine showed more grief in their statements. At one point, Joe says, we are a superstar not he was a superstar. Superstar or not, Michael was his son and as a parent, I am not seeing parental grief. I get a very phony feeling from Joe Jackson. We all know, there was a riff between him and Michael due to former child abuse. Joe Jackson is shady at best.

Scam 'mastermind' Daniel W. Heath sentenced to 127 years in prison

07:57 AM PDT on Saturday, September 27, 2008
from the Press Enterprise in Southern California.

why isn't CNN exploring the 15M that Madoff's wife supposedly took out the day before Bernie was arrested?? is that true? If yes where is that money? Where is she living now and what is she using for $$?
What about his sons? clearly Madoff did not do this on his own.

Rick, I know that Micheal Jackson was a famous entertainer, but don't you think there are more important issues that need to discussed. Mr. Jackson was a man who chose the life style he wanted to live and it seems that it killed him. This has been going on 24-7 for several days now. Enough is enough.

Rick, the coverage on Michael Jackson has been a great help in helping our world mourn in the loss of one of the worlds greatest entertainers. The world still goes on with other important issues needed to be faced but I am grateful for how we as Americans have honored Michael's life.
Robin S- Pocono's PA

Dear Mr. Sanchwz,
I Predicted all what is happening in Iran.
As a former high ranking Iranian Naval Officer who escaped the backward Iranian revolution, after 30 years, I came out of hiding to tell my story and reflect about ongoing events in Iran to educate the free world about the dangers of the government of Islamic Republic.
My book Escaping Islam gives insight into the Middle Eastern culture and my own horrific experience of watching a cultured Persian country turn into an Axis of Evil.

My reflections in the back of the book worried many main stream publishers and agents. Because I felt the need of urgency during these troubled times I was obliged to self publish it three months ago.

I said it earlier, unfortunately with more killing and bloodshed in Iran, within the next 60 days Ayatollah Khamenei will be replaced by Ayatollah Rafsanjani. Ahmadinejad will be gone and a new presidential election will be held. (Even though the real struggle in Iran is not for President Election).
I need to have a chance to have an interview, to tell in details of what is going to happen in the future government of Iran, based on the clear trends of actions. . ....I am in Southern California, only one hour away from Los Angeles.
Best Regards
Mano Bakh

Your story about the garbage strike in Toronto, Canada yesterday was a bit disappointing. It appeared Mayor David Miller said this was the best time to visit Toronto? I think you should have a resident of Toronto on to rebut that statement. The city STINKS and so does the city government. You asked softball questions only. When did the current contract with the city workers end? 18 days ago? NOT. It ended back in December 2009 and Mayor David Miller should not be on a promotional travel tour for Toronto at this time when he will NOT give local media interviews.If it does go to arbitration the city will lose. Contracts up to this point with the workers will not be turned back. Why did the city ever agree to those terms years ago? And I don't work for the city. Ask the tough questions. Toronto is a great city but the politicians must act in our best interest, or are they going to wait until someone dies because of a health disease risk outbreak, until they act on our behalf?

Daniel ..................... Toronto

If California can issue I.O.U.s to people and institutions they owe, why cannot Californians pay their State taxes with I.O.U.s?

i like Ali he has helped me to become an ameture economist. I think he is a very important part of your cast. Thanks for helping to cut the bull.

okay, with Ali saying anything i cannot watch him as he has misrepresented the truth many times to the public about Ford not being BAILED OUT.

Ford was Bailed out withing 6 months to bush leaving office on tax payers monies.

Didnt hear any complaints come out of any republicans then?

hmmmmm? why all the fear and whining and crying now?

Krupskaia Ails lied on the air on CNN in Espanol.

The images showed 70000 hondurans marching with their white and blue flags in support of Michelety and against the intervention of Hugo Chavez, and she said-and all of that has to be recorded in CNN files -that the demonstration was in favor of Chavez and Zelaya.

She was married to a Minister of the repressive Ortega Government in the 80's and was appointed Ambassador by Ortega even if she is not Nicaraguan.
CNN should fire her if it wants to gain credibility.

Heriberto Meza
Fullerton California

Ali Velshi sits in for Rick Sanchez all this week.

And a great week it was. Not only is Ali pleasant, he is knowledegable, professional and so personable.
AND, not the slightest hint of arrogance. Perhaps, Rick could take a few lessons.

Hi Rick. I am so interested in your investigation of which congressman in the forefront of a healthcare plan received contributions and from whom. I am currently interested in Mike Rogers of Michigan . I saw months ago that Senator Baucus was bought and paid for when I heard his comments on the gang of 6. I haven't been able to find a listing of the contributions on your site. Thanks for your good work. We have to have an option plan!! Shelby Smith

RICK SANCHEZ IS CNN TRASH. GREAT JOB MAKING SANCHEZ LOOK LIKE A FOOL AGAIN.... GO TO FOX FOR THE TRUTH