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Ed schultz picks up things next with a new debate on the savalu added tax on the heels of a report that says 44% of americans dont pay federal income taxes is a tax on the things you buy the way to go? next on msnbc. is more important than ever. at remax.com, you can find the experts you need, whether youre trying to sell of hoping to buy. nobody sells more real estate than re/max. visit remax.com today. [ male announcer ] competition...

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I like it. a lot. welcome back to msnbc. the president of kyrgyzstan says he is still in control of his country and refuses to step down. earlier today there were reports of gun fire throughout the capita capital city one day after violent protests led to a bloody coup leaving at least 74 dead and 400 wounded. an nbc news producer is in the capital of kyrgyzstan and joins me on the phone from the capital city. what is the situation at this hour? has it settled down quite a bit? >> reporter: we...

Stuff they throw out by some people, it will be taken too far. go ahead. >> theres a lot of suffering out there, ed, a lot of misery, a lot of legitimate reasons for anger. people like glenn beck and sarah palin with her gun sites on her facebook page, theyre doing something much more cynical than just playing into that anger and fear, theyre cashing in on it. did you see the new cover of "forbes" magazine? >> yeah. >> glenn beck is on that cover. the story says he made $32 million last year. >>...

Theyre the most powerful broadcast medium in the world because this guy got arrested for the first time for making threats in 1991. oh, my god, they can travel through time! >> so telling people we have to have a revolution, all the things that have been said, thats okay, no response? >> first of all, i believer in free speech. second of all, i occasional ly watch msnbc and i wouldnt push the cook barrier too far, ed. >> what have i said was cook. >> didnt say you. >> i think im probably one of ...

Thats just mom talking. joining me now is eric byrnes, president of media matters for america. mr. burns, good to have you with us tonight. is that a stretch to think righty media would incite people to go out and do stuff like this? >> its absolutely not a stretch, ed. this is what we see from fox news, the media elites and right wing media infrastructure who profit from this kind of talk everyday. i think this gentlemans mom is drawing a direct connection i think most americans know isnt there...

Anything? >> woods is hoping the voice of his father will help get him back into the good graces of golf fans. plus, some economists say its only -- really the only way to deal with the massive deficits we have in this country. a new tax on everything you buy is under serious consideration in washington. hello. im ed schultz. thanks for joining us this afternoon here on msnbc. now to the last chance rescue for four missing miners in west virginia. if the workers made it to a refuge chamber the s...

Advertising legend donnie deutche is up next to talk about tiger woods controversial nike commercial. first i want know what you think in our telephone survey. the number to dial is 1-877-ed-msnbc. the question is, do you think tiger woods has learned his lesson. press 1 for yes and 2 for no. well bring you the results later. e. choose any car? you cannot be serious! okay. seriously, you choose. go national. go like a pro. you said you bought a digiorno. but the pizza came with cheesy breadstick...

Indiana attorney general greg zoeller with us here on msnbc. thanks so much today. >> good to be with you, ed. >> you bet. its tax time again folks but only 53% of americans really have to worry about it. ill talk to someone who says we need a value-added tax in america. a move critics call an economy killer. plus, new fighting breaks out in the capital of a key american ally. hear how the united states military could be affected by the unrest overseas. and then tonight at 6:00 eastern rig...

Suspend play and if they suspend play it could break the rhythm. as tiger woods and the other players here late in the afternoon would have to resume their game later. monica? >> kerry, anyone claiming responsibility for that sign yet? >> reporter: no, and if i can say, i didnt think it was that funny. there are better plays on words to use. it flew over and a lot of people were like, mm-hmm. okay. >> thanks as always. well continue following tigers game today. coming up this hour well have mo...