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#607735 - 08/31/06 04:45 PM
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Well I'm glad to hear that generally people feel this way because it's any actual living person, rather than just because it's our president ("that we should hold in esteem"). I can understand that sentiment, even though I don't agree with it. I see it as over-sensitivity, bordering on political correctness.
As to it being a "how to" guide -- that's ridiculous. If you believe that, then we should ban all depictions of violent acts on TV, because OMG, some crazy person might try it.
Your first paragraph--I don't think we share your sentiments.
Second paragraph--Not what I said.
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#607736 - 08/31/06 04:51 PM
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Actually I do share Comply Guy's sentiment.
And while I don't think it's a how-to, I do think its in poor taste. The President is pretty protected; I think he'll be fine.
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#607738 - 08/31/06 04:56 PM
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Well I'm glad to hear that generally people feel this way because it's any actual living person, rather than just because it's our president ("that we should hold in esteem"). I can understand that sentiment, even though I don't agree with it. I see it as over-sensitivity, bordering on political correctness.
As to it being a "how to" guide -- that's ridiculous. If you believe that, then we should ban all depictions of violent acts on TV, because OMG, some crazy person might try it.
Did I say I thought they would be charged with it being a how to guide? No. I said I'd like to see them grilled by the secret service about it. Being interrogated would do them good for being such idiots.
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#607739 - 08/31/06 05:01 PM
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I thought Bush was a fictitous president.
Seriously -- the description of it says that the aim was something to the effect of depicting how thought has changed in this country under Bush. You couldn't accomplish that by using a fictional president. If done in a thoughtful manner, I don't see anything wrong with this. I'm assuming the message of the film is what they say it is, and not a "Death to America --Bush should die" message.
I see this as no different from a film that depicts a tsunami hitting NYC -- it's a what-if scenario, not expressing a desire that it happen.
Let's compare Apples to Oranges - but then again about half of the population who did not vote for Bush would like to see him wacked, at least that's what I get from your post.
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#607740 - 08/31/06 05:16 PM
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Here's another question for the group -- what if you were a celebrity (political or otherwise) and someone made a similar film about your murder? How would you feel about it? Would you be curious to see how people's reactions in the film are depicted? I would.
No, you would not.
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#607741 - 08/31/06 05:36 PM
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When you sign on to be President you better have a tough skin. I don't see why some folks are always so concerned about GWB's feelings. Is this project in good taste? No. Do the film-makers have a right to do it? Yes.
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#607742 - 08/31/06 05:44 PM
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Well I'm glad to hear that generally people feel this way because it's any actual living person, rather than just because it's our president ("that we should hold in esteem"). I can understand that sentiment, even though I don't agree with it. I see it as over-sensitivity, bordering on political correctness.
As to it being a "how to" guide -- that's ridiculous. If you believe that, then we should ban all depictions of violent acts on TV, because OMG, some crazy person might try it.
Did I say I thought they would be charged with it being a how to guide? No. I said I'd like to see them grilled by the secret service about it. Being interrogated would do them good for being such idiots.
I think you may be suffering from moral confusion.
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#607743 - 08/31/06 05:43 PM
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#607744 - 08/31/06 05:46 PM
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When you sign on to be President you better have a tough skin. I don't see why some folks are always so concerned about GWB's feelings. Is this project in good taste? No. Do the film-makers have a right to do it? Yes.
Can I get an A-MEN?
I agree with you completely, Sweetpeas.
As long as we're on the "in poor taste" rant... what do folks think about the Survivor "let's pit racial groups against one another" upcoming show? Or is that in another thread... oops... I'm guilty of not doing a search first (looks down at my feet, digs big toe in the sand and tries to look properly ashamed of myself).
If someone made a film about my murder, I'd definitely be interested in seeing other folks' reactions! They'd better all be sobbing, that's for darn sure! But mostly, I'd want some gorgeous actress to sign on to play me! Preferably, all of today's hottest actresses would be trying desparately to land the role!
Ok, I need to go start work on my screenplay for the movie about the assassination of TICG.
*pops her popcorn and gets ready for the premiere*
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#607745 - 08/31/06 05:51 PM
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#607747 - 08/31/06 05:52 PM
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#607749 - 08/31/06 05:56 PM
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Who would you like to play you? I would like to be played by Uma Thurman. She's everything I'm not and everything I would love to be.
That's a good question... but I can't for the life of me decide who I would want to play me..
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#607752 - 08/31/06 06:03 PM
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Slappy, I think it'd be Colonel Sanders.. he'd give you wings and then beat you to death with a [chicken] leg.
Maybe it would be the Taco Bell dog....oooohhh Gordita!! Or the monkey from Taco John's...
It would be a murder mystery starring all the fast food idols!
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#607753 - 08/31/06 06:04 PM
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#607756 - 08/31/06 06:08 PM
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Slappy, I think it'd be Colonel Sanders.. he'd give you wings and then beat you to death with a [chicken] leg.
Maybe it would be the Taco Bell dog....oooohhh Gordita!! Or the monkey from Taco John's...
It would be a murder mystery starring all the fast food idols!
I have the perfect ending....
Mr. Peeper's Quad Stacker would flip out and eat everyone.. including the cow from chick-fil-a, Wendy, and that crack-headed rat-looking-thing from the sub place.. don't think it was Quizno's, but I may be wrong.
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#607758 - 08/31/06 06:35 PM
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Ok, I need to go start work on my screenplay for the movie about the assassination of TICG.
Wow -- you don't need to sound so enthusiastic!
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