Damn: Coburn wins OK Senate

[WI_DEM]

thought we would get it. Per MSNBC.

[AIJ Alom]

1. How can that be ? I only saw 4,000 votes tallied ? n/t

[bobbieinok]

2. polls just closed 30 minutes ago

[PermanentRevolution]

3. No call from CBS yet n/t

[PermanentRevolution]

7. Damn. CBS called it.

[Kipepeo]

4. where is that reported?

What a douchebag, btw. Thinks abortion doctors should be executed, makes up fantasy lies about "rampant lesbianism" in school bathrooms, and says Schindler's List was the worst day in TV history b/c it would encourage sex and violence because of the nudity shown in concentration camps.

What an asshole.

[It was not a pretzel]

9. OMG

Schindler's List makes him think of sex? That is probably the most disgusting thing I've ever heard from a repuke.

[Kipepeo]

10. For real

Read this:

http://www.writing.upenn.edu/~afilreis/Holocaust/schindler-on-tv.html

WASHINGTON (Reuter) - A Republican member of Congress Tuesday criticized NBC television's showing of the Holocaust movie ``Schindler's List,'' saying its airing during Sunday family time should outrage parents.

Rep. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, was quoted in a release put out by his office as saying the airing of the highly acclaimed film took network television ``to an all-time low, with full frontal nudity, violence and profanity being shown in our homes.''

His criticism brought a response from Sen Alfonse D'Aamto, a New York Republican, who told the Senate Coburn's statement was ``shocking.''

``To equate the nudity of the Holocaust victims in the concentration camp with any sexual connotations is outrageous and offensive,'' D'Amato said.

``I just wonder if Congressman Coburn is aware that there was a Holocaust, that millions of people died and it's not something anybody should ever forget,'' NBC West Coast president Don Olhmeyer was quoted as saying in Variety, an entertainment industry trade paper.

``NBC is extremely proud of its presentation of this unique award-winning film,'' he said. ``We think that Congressman Coburn's statement should send a chill through every intelligent and fair-minded person in America.''

The broadcast was viewed by 65 million people, more than twice the number who saw it in movie threatres.

Coburn, co-chairman of the Congressional Family Caucus, said that while the film was given a rating for mature adult audiences, ``the fact that it aired on public television on a Sunday evening during a family time should outrage parents and decent-minded individuals everywhere.''

He added: ``I cringe when I realize that there were children all across this nation watching this program. They were exposed to the violence of multiple gunshot head wounds, vile language, full frontal nudity and irresponsible sexual activity.

``It simply should not have been allowed on public television.''

Coburn said the airing of the movie demonstrated that the new TV rating system `only encourages more sex and violence.'

[kath]

5. sheeee-it! He's SUCH a flaming wingnut whacko.

I hate living in a state with so many morans.

[Zero Division]

6. That is bad news, but the silver lining is that Coburn's an embarrasing

nutcase for the Republicans. He should do some sufficient damage to the Republican image.

[IdaBriggs]

8. Not over yet. Be patient. Have faith. :) nt

[Mr. Blonde]

11. Everyone in Oklahoma

I talked to was sad that you had to choose between these two. I don't think either of them knows any positive words. I think Coburn is certifiably crazy though.

I have a feeling that the "A vote for Brad Carson is a vote against Pres. Bush" ads were quite successful for Coburn. Here is Oklahoma being anti Bush is very similar to being against God.