it's pretty and cute and nice, and whether or not it works, we can be doubtful. >> good morning. it is monday, october 17th. with us onset, we have msnbc and "time" magazine political analyst mark haleprin, we also have the director of earth institute dr. jeffrey sachs, author of "the price of civilization." reawakening american virtue and prosperity. >> he said the price of civilization is, 9-9-9. >> there you go. >> everybody's coming together here. >> also from washington, the political writer for the "huffington post," sam stein. good to see you. we have so much to talk about. >> we really do. what do you think about what george wills said? this 15 minutes of fame for herman cain? >> well, i was thinking that. i have to say uh i had a probably over the top mocking tone on friday about herman cain.