humbled_opinion
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Sat Sep-09-06 05:53 AM
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Step 1. Controversial mockumentary about how Clinton had opportunities to get Osama Bin Laden.
Step 2. Produce one dead Osama Bin Laden right after the 5th anniversary of 911 making Brush the hero.
Result: Good for at least 15 points in the various midterm election races.
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 LAT: ABC Stands by 9/11 Story: After minor edits, will air as scheduled |
DeepModem Mom |
Sep-09-06 04:37 AM |
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The bottom line is.... if it is a cheesy stinker (like we all know it is) |
zonkers |
Sep-09-06 04:40 AM |
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Good. Let them be sued. |
murielm99 |
Sep-09-06 05:03 AM |
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That's it folks! THE COUP IS COMPLETE! nt |
eccles12 |
Sep-09-06 09:49 AM |
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I THINK ITS A GOOD IDEA |
Copperred |
Sep-09-06 10:38 AM |
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call Disney CEO to protest: Here's his number |
wordpix2 |
Sep-09-06 08:23 PM |
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You're A Bit Naive.... |
OrangeCountyDemocrat |
Sep-09-06 05:04 AM |
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Joe Conason did a piece for Salon that described theses people |
LynneSin |
Sep-09-06 05:29 AM |
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Sep-09-06 09:08 AM |
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I never said that's the make-up of who is watching it |
LynneSin |
Sep-09-06 09:51 AM |
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I've seen that special-brilliant |
Sonnabend |
Sep-09-06 10:07 AM |
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The neo-cons are so powerful... |
Evergreen Emerald |
Sep-09-06 11:07 AM |
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I think you summarized why I am going insane. |
Jim4Wes |
Sep-09-06 11:24 AM |
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and what is your purpose in viewing the film? |
Evergreen Emerald |
Sep-09-06 10:58 AM |
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Sep-09-06 11:45 AM |
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hehehe |
Evergreen Emerald |
Sep-09-06 11:46 AM |
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True, unfortunately... |
regnaD kciN |
Sep-09-06 06:41 AM |
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Books can offer similar experiences, it just takes more |
Jim4Wes |
Sep-09-06 08:21 AM |
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Sometimes movies, like books, need to be banned |
marshall |
Sep-09-06 08:37 AM |
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I don't favor censorship. Let me explain the difference to you. |
Jim4Wes |
Sep-09-06 08:44 AM |
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100% right on the money, Jim4Wes |
Brian Stevens |
Sep-09-06 10:05 AM |
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I don't favor censorship, either |
newspeak |
Sep-09-06 12:53 PM |
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But this is a docu-drama |
Brian Stevens |
Sep-10-06 12:01 PM |
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I have a few books for the bon fire nt |
Brian Stevens |
Sep-09-06 10:08 AM |
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You're insane if you're serious. |
michreject |
Sep-09-06 11:03 AM |
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the ALA is against banning books, yes? |
Viva_La_Revolution |
Sep-09-06 11:38 AM |
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I'm not in favor of government censorship |
marshall |
Sep-09-06 05:35 PM |
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lies /runmors take a second to travel around the world: it takes decades |
rodeodance |
Sep-09-06 09:01 AM |
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you make a very valid point |
leftchick |
Sep-09-06 07:33 AM |
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If only |
Jim4Wes |
Sep-09-06 08:19 AM |
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The morons that will watch this garbage have already been Borged |
Frank Cannon |
Sep-09-06 09:41 AM |
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I'm with you |
michreject |
Sep-09-06 05:24 PM |
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Like the huge number of people who still believe |
JerseygirlCT |
Sep-09-06 10:03 AM |
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yes, but the mock-u-rama simply |
newspeak |
Sep-09-06 12:57 PM |
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That's the very frustrating part. |
JerseygirlCT |
Sep-09-06 07:49 PM |
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That's exactly right.......the 43% of the population that still believes |
RedEarth |
Sep-09-06 10:57 AM |
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The population of MORANS has dwindled. It's now down around 23%. |
reprobate |
Sep-09-06 11:05 AM |
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The critic's reviews are out, and you have predicted correctly. |
tinfoilinfor2005 |
Sep-09-06 08:35 AM |
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The long and winding Path to 9/11 |
Wretched Refuse |
Sep-09-06 09:58 AM |
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no doubt |
agio |
Sep-09-06 10:04 AM |
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I guess George Mitchell has sold out to the GOP |
Joe Bacon |
Sep-09-06 12:40 PM |
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O.K., Then IT'S ON!!! |
Dinger |
Sep-09-06 05:59 PM |
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Maybe not...but the reason why it is so harmful is that those who watch... |
jab105 |
Sep-09-06 10:26 PM |
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I Just Logged Back In To Say I Thought They Would Yank It |
Syrinx |
Sep-09-06 04:49 AM |
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Here are his contributions from Newsmeat -- mostly to Democrats |
DeepModem Mom |
Sep-09-06 05:01 AM |
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I was watching Bill Maher's show last night. |
zanne |
Sep-09-06 08:05 AM |
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well, folks, the fight has only begun. I am disappointed to say the least |
rodeodance |
Sep-09-06 09:04 AM |
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I Knew They Wouldn't Cancel |
OrangeCountyDemocrat |
Sep-09-06 05:05 AM |
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Yeah, and Sumner Redstone "used to" vote Democratic, but ... |
maryallen |
Sep-09-06 10:55 AM |
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fuck them |
JI7 |
Sep-09-06 05:17 AM |
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I believe A&E has already made those accusations |
Alacrat |
Sep-09-06 05:25 AM |
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So let's just let it ride.......... |
ClintonTyree |
Sep-09-06 05:44 AM |
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Who said let it ride? |
Alacrat |
Sep-09-06 08:03 AM |
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It slipped under the radar...... |
ClintonTyree |
Sep-09-06 12:26 PM |
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The Lewinsky scandal was waaaay over |
WolverineDG |
Sep-09-06 05:49 AM |
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They also needed to investigate first |
DoYouEverWonder |
Sep-09-06 08:02 AM |
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It wasn't the Cole, I think it was the embassy bombings |
Alacrat |
Sep-09-06 08:08 AM |
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the problem is BUSH pulled the bin laden watch, and bungled anti-terrorism |
anotherdrew |
Sep-09-06 05:57 AM |
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True, and that's another BIG problem with the mini-series... |
regnaD kciN |
Sep-09-06 06:46 AM |
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I agree - Absolutely Spot On Point |
Justice |
Sep-09-06 07:06 AM |
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Apparently the 5 hour ABC movie |
Jim4Wes |
Sep-09-06 08:06 AM |
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Never fucking happened... |
jab105 |
Sep-10-06 02:57 AM |
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destroy them. destroy disney. means NOTHING to me now. |
truthisfreedom |
Sep-09-06 05:33 AM |
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Can you say zero credibility? They showed their hand |
deacon |
Sep-09-06 05:33 AM |
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Amazing that the film was commercial free- |
diamidue |
Sep-09-06 11:14 AM |
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Which is why people need to call the companies |
KitSileya |
Sep-09-06 05:22 PM |
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Rovian Stink |
humbled_opinion |
Sep-09-06 05:53 AM |
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Fine, just keep digging |
rman |
Sep-09-06 05:59 AM |
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Is anyone really surprised...? |
regnaD kciN |
Sep-09-06 06:33 AM |
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Is this a surprise? Now the real Disney shows up. |
Neshanic |
Sep-09-06 07:02 AM |
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Someone had to just hand them a huge hunk of CA$H to go on.. |
Tellurian |
Sep-09-06 07:21 AM |
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I'm glad they withstood the onslaught |
robcon |
Sep-09-06 07:15 AM |
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There's nothing relating to "Free Speech" but "Propaganda" |
ShortnFiery |
Sep-09-06 07:38 AM |
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Yet another Democratic ally to the right wing |
Onlooker |
Sep-09-06 07:47 AM |
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I disagree ... |
ShortnFiery |
Sep-09-06 08:42 AM |
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Yes, but is it a responsible act? |
Jim4Wes |
Sep-09-06 07:50 AM |
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Sep-09-06 08:27 AM |
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Since I cannot edit my original post any longer. |
Liberalynn |
Sep-09-06 09:51 PM |
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I agree. I hate censorship and infringements on Free Press & Speech - |
lynne |
Sep-09-06 09:59 AM |
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ONCE AGAIN LYNNE IF YOU DIDN'T HEAR IT! |
Puglover |
Sep-09-06 12:13 PM |
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Sorry, I don't see it that way - |
lynne |
Sep-09-06 03:28 PM |
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Okay great. |
Puglover |
Sep-09-06 05:02 PM |
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As long as I don't break any other laws - such as Disturbing the Peace - |
lynne |
Sep-09-06 07:52 PM |
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freedom of speech is a right, but a broadcast license is a PRIVILEGE... |
NorthernSpy |
Sep-09-06 08:31 PM |
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Sorry for shouting |
Liberalynn |
Sep-09-06 08:56 PM |
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Lynn, |
FlaGranny |
Sep-10-06 12:22 PM |
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I'm adding a seperate post for a seperate thought |
Liberalynn |
Sep-09-06 09:42 PM |
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Sorry, robcon, but you don't seem to know the law. |
reprobate |
Sep-09-06 11:44 AM |
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I don't think you know the first thing about the law, reprobate |
robcon |
Sep-09-06 08:40 PM |
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legally, broadcasting and publishing are very different things |
NorthernSpy |
Sep-09-06 08:55 PM |
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As I recall we have tangled ideas before. You prefer ad hominim attacks |
reprobate |
Sep-09-06 09:09 PM |
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Excuse me, hypocrite. |
robcon |
Sep-10-06 07:35 AM |
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There goes the name-calling. |
ChipsAhoy |
Sep-10-06 12:23 PM |
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pointing out that you don't seem to know the law is not an ad hominem... |
NorthernSpy |
Sep-10-06 12:26 PM |
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Bye bye to the new and sole occupant of 'ignore'. |
reprobate |
Sep-10-06 01:19 PM |
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Over-the air-broadcast |
SOS |
Sep-10-06 01:19 PM |
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It's willfully defamatory because as Clinton and the others have pointed |
leesa |
Sep-09-06 12:05 PM |
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it's OUR broadcast spectrum they're using to spread false history |
NorthernSpy |
Sep-09-06 03:06 PM |
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Speech is only "free" regarding government interference. If we don't like |
MJDuncan1982 |
Sep-10-06 12:22 PM |
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I hope Democrats will join a boycott |
Jim4Wes |
Sep-09-06 07:47 AM |
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Don't give up. Never. Keep fighting. nt. |
Dem2theMax |
Sep-09-06 08:08 AM |
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They declared war on us |
blue cat |
Sep-09-06 08:15 AM |
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That's exactly right. It's more than time we organize a LOT better |
Dem2theMax |
Sep-09-06 08:17 AM |
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If ABC airs this, it will be damaging to the Dems. in Nov. ABC & |
MasonJar |
Sep-09-06 08:41 AM |
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I'm with you! ... see you (and many others) in the Activist Forum. eom |
ShortnFiery |
Sep-09-06 08:45 AM |
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SUE THEM (n/t) |
Triana |
Sep-09-06 08:58 AM |
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Withholding Judgement |
Jeff In Milwaukee |
Sep-09-06 09:03 AM |
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Is it too late? |
Felinity |
Sep-09-06 09:32 AM |
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I think it's possible... |
Jeff In Milwaukee |
Sep-09-06 01:26 PM |
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BOYCOTT!!! |
nomad1776 |
Sep-09-06 09:25 AM |
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Can I wait till |
RangerSmith |
Sep-09-06 05:36 PM |
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Absolve .... Bush .... Completely |
lpbk2713 |
Sep-09-06 10:02 AM |
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"Absolve" |
Jim4Wes |
Sep-09-06 11:22 AM |
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Buh-bye disneyabc. |
No Surrender |
Sep-09-06 10:02 AM |
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Don't forget |
ShortnFiery |
Sep-09-06 10:10 AM |
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No, they have distanced themselves |
Jim4Wes |
Sep-09-06 10:15 AM |
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Not far enough away for me! eom |
countingbluecars |
Sep-09-06 10:38 AM |
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They're pissing me off too. |
No Surrender |
Sep-09-06 12:42 PM |
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Well, I see ABC is carrying on Disney's legacy |
mvd |
Sep-09-06 10:22 AM |
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How are they going to edit all the DVD's... |
TripleD |
Sep-09-06 10:45 AM |
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I wonder if the movie will include |
countingbluecars |
Sep-09-06 11:03 AM |
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Or the "My Pet Goat" 7 minutes. nt |
Vinca |
Sep-09-06 11:05 AM |
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This DVD should only be used for Drama Classes. eom |
ShortnFiery |
Sep-09-06 11:25 AM |
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ABC should air it on weekday afternoons. |
lpbk2713 |
Sep-09-06 11:32 AM |
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It is past time for a mass week long general strike and boycott |
Zorra |
Sep-09-06 11:39 AM |
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This calls for a permanent boycott, not a week. I am sure that no |
MasonJar |
Sep-09-06 11:49 AM |
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Of course they will. Bush's magnificent speech is built into the |
leesa |
Sep-09-06 12:00 PM |
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Couldn't ABC/Disney just screen the film for "left-wing" bloggers? |
Barrett808 |
Sep-09-06 12:06 PM |
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My LTE to Orlando Slantinel. Use all or parts if you want or write your |
reprobate |
Sep-09-06 12:56 PM |
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Reuters: ABC tinkers with 9/11 drama |
trof |
Sep-09-06 12:57 PM |
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tinkers!?! |
ShortnFiery |
Sep-09-06 12:58 PM |
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I hope to God |
blue cat |
Sep-09-06 12:58 PM |
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The long and winding Path to 9/11 |
Wretched Refuse |
Sep-09-06 12:58 PM |
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they forgot the S . |
dweller |
Sep-09-06 12:58 PM |
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lol. n/t |
Jim4Wes |
Sep-09-06 12:58 PM |
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How can it be determined whose idea this project was in the FIRST place? |
Judi Lynn |
Sep-09-06 12:58 PM |
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No mystery there, a DU'er has already done it. |
Jim4Wes |
Sep-09-06 12:58 PM |
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WONDERFUL! So thankful to see this. It's even uglier than I expected! |
Judi Lynn |
Sep-09-06 12:58 PM |
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Kean: "did not pretend to be a documentary" neglects soundbite mentality |
ShockediSay |
Sep-09-06 12:58 PM |
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Letter to Thomas Kean from Sibel Edmonds |
0007 |
Sep-09-06 03:19 PM |
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This sham "docu-drama" is a September "October surprise" |
brentspeak |
Sep-09-06 12:58 PM |
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Unless ABC pulls this POS, I will BOYCOTT DISNEY/ABC properties! |
AX10 |
Sep-09-06 12:58 PM |
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If Cunningham doesn't resign in a howling hissy fit. . . . |
annabanana |
Sep-09-06 12:58 PM |
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Tinkers? You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's rear. ... |
WePurrsevere |
Sep-09-06 01:01 PM |
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SUE ABC and DISNEY! Enough is Enough! (nt) |
stepnw1f |
Sep-09-06 01:35 PM |
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i guess they accomplished what they set out to do...make |
NotGivingUp |
Sep-09-06 02:29 PM |
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Path to 9-11 is not a free speech issue, but one of false advertising! |
IndianaGreen |
Sep-09-06 05:33 PM |
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i will NEVER tune into ABC and will NEVER spend money on Disney crap again |
truthisfreedom |
Sep-09-06 06:19 PM |
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Let Disney CEO know your mind: Bob Iger, (818) 560-1000 |
wordpix2 |
Sep-09-06 08:25 PM |
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Who else is sponsoring this? |
rocketdem |
Sep-09-06 07:35 PM |
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Film is narrated by actor Robert De Niro?? |
diamidue |
Sep-09-06 08:01 PM |
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I thought he was narrating the documentary on CBS |
LiberalHeart |
Sep-09-06 09:48 PM |
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Thank heaven! |
Liberalynn |
Sep-09-06 10:24 PM |
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I saw the CBS one when it first ran. It's EXCELLENT. |
LiberalHeart |
Sep-09-06 10:43 PM |
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Thanks |
Liberalynn |
Sep-09-06 10:52 PM |
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