Have to agree with Jim of SC. Frequently NBC journalists phrase the news so as to slant public opinion. They've done it so often that it now appears to be business as usual. Does NBC realize that it insults the intelligence of the viewers to have a network assume they'll swallow the spin? NBC needs to employ a genuinely neutral person to review each broadcast and point out the subtle (and not so subtle) bias. When you slant, you might as well announce that you're looking at events through a prism of partiality. That's not what a newscast is supposed to be.

Brian: I just want to thank you for your Professional approach with each Dem and Rep. during the debates. I truly enjoy MSNBC and NBC. You are honest people and with that said you will keep the debates honest by going back and checking what each Rep and Dem said during the debates. I think this is the only way to keep the American people informed. Some times I think you and Chris and Keith should run for the President and Vice President. At times you guys display more about what should be done in politics. I know your familys are proud of you guys. Again Thanks for keeping everyone straight, thats why I continue to watch.

Brian-

Viewers have asked you to feature more good news and that has resulted in "Making a Difference"--stories of individuals making good news.

Well how about featuring some good political news? I refer you to David Broder's column "Thankless Bipartisanship" in today's Washington Post. Congress recently passed the America Competes Act which provides monies for math and science research and education. It is intended to help keep American brain power and jobs from going to China and India. It was worked out in a bipartisan way over two years and two Congresses. Mr. Broder bemoans the lack of play in the media as opposed to the constant coverage of Congressional partisan polarization.

There are SOME good things going on in Congress. Shouldn't the media be calling our attention to them? Coverage of political "good news" might give the public a little more faith in our political system and encourage Congress to make a greater bipartisan effort.

If you are going to award political "F's"--how about some political "gold stars" as well--where appropriate, of course.

Can we hear from Chip R. or Mike V. on this? If there is not time on the broadcast, how about some "good news" posting on the blog? Or--you like to end the program with good news--how about ending with some Congressional gold stars. Now THAT'S good news!

NBC Nightly News really did a number on the LAPD last night with the "somebody has to answer for this" comments. While someone will and should answer for it, that comment has such a negative connotation that it slanted public opinion against the police before an investigation could even be conducted. So much for "we report; you decide." Sounds like "you report; you decide." Shame on you.