On "The Situation Room" today, we asked viewers the following questions, and here are some of our favorite responses that we didn't get to read on air:
What's causing President Bush's rise in the polls?It's obvious that Bush's numbers are rising as prices fall at the pump. If anyone seriously believes that the current falling oil and gas prices are merely coincidental going into the current election cycle, they need to listen to Toto and check out that man behind the curtain.
Roy, Alpharetta, Georgia
The pollster must have contacted every sheep herder in America, because only someone with the wool pulled over their eyes could give any positive answers regarding the president.
Bill, Manassas, VirginiaFear. I mean let's face it, Bush is making more and more Americans fearful of another terrorist attack, thus psychologically making us all want to hide behind his "protective cloak." Obviously the fear of what we voters can do in November is prompting Bush's latest rise in the polling.
Tim, Boulder, ColoradoIs it time for the Iraqis to replace Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki?I think they should put Saddam Hussein back in power. The death rate was a lot lower when he was in charge. He will be the only one that can restore order in that country.
Donald, Southington, ConnecticutIt isn't my say or my right to determine if the Iraqi prime minister should be replaced. If they are a democracy, let them decide that for themselves. If they aren't, then a coup will take care of that just as well.
John, Savoy, TexasJack, we should not be telling Iraq when and what to do with their prime minister. We should simply state that we don't see progress being made and the U.S. remaining in Iraq is tied to that progress.
Gail, Brea, California
There's a thought! Replace Prime Minister Al-Maliki! As if there isn't enough confusion and instability, let's throw some more at them, see how they handle it!
ScottWhat's your biggest complaint about Congress?What is there to complain about? Congress hasn't done a thing throughout their term until now, days before the session ends and weeks prior to elections. It is pathetic and I hope the American people can see through it.
Holly, Everett, Washington
They all spend too much time and money worrying about getting re-elected. If they did half of what they said they would when they got elected, I'd vote for them regardless of which party they bash (I mean represent).
Norman, Lewiston, IdahoThe biggest problem I have with Congress is partisanship. When a person is elected (whether it be president, senator, or representative) and takes office, they are supposed to put the partisan nonsense aside and represent the will of their constituents. All of their constituents.
Paul, Niantic, ConnecticutMy biggest complaint about Congress? Gosh, Jack, there are so many. And on both sides of the aisle. I've pretty much decided to just throw the bums out and start over. Anything and anybody would be an improvement.
Susan, Colorado