Drudge- Michael Moore brings down the house, 20 minute ovation

Doosh

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Mon May-17-04 12:06 PM
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Drudge- Michael Moore brings down the house, 20 minute ovation

MICHAEL MOORE BRINGS DOWN HOUSE: LONGEST STANDING OVATION 'IN HISTORY OF CANNES' FOR BUSH BASH FILM

20 mins standing ovation for 'FAHRENHEIT 9-11', yelling, screaming, cheering...

http://www.drudgereport.com/

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callous taoboy

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Mon May-17-04 12:09 PM
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1. Dang!

Can't wait to get all liquored up and watch it.

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Spoon

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Mon May-17-04 12:10 PM
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2. An update-

Moore, raising fist, moved to tears... Controversial scene in film shows wounded American GI talking about how Democrats must win election... Movie shows video of American soldiers laughing and taking pictures as they place hoods over Iraqi detainees, with one of them grabbing a prisoner's genitals through a blanket...

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Doosh

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Mon May-17-04 12:14 PM
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6. "with one of them grabbing a prisoner's genitals through a blanket"

oh that's real nice :puke:

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Walt Starr

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Mon May-17-04 12:15 PM
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8. Now we know why there's a 'scarin gas' alert.

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kaitykaity

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Mon May-17-04 12:16 PM
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9. Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding.

Gawd, you're good. I was wondering
where that fit.

:yourock:

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nadinbrzezinski

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Mon May-17-04 12:59 PM
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33. Just checked CNN

the story is nowhere to be found on the air

It has gotten ZERO traction except among hte righties. Spent an hour this morning, they are literally quaking in their boots.

Good for laughs really

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Waverley_Hills_Hiker

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Mon May-17-04 07:36 PM
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57. He has WHAT in that film?

Movie shows video of American soldiers laughing and taking pictures as they place hoods over Iraqi detainees, with one of them grabbing a prisoner's genitals through a blanket..

:wtf:

Moore had a heads-up on the prisoner abuse thingy..or acess to the vids?

.

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LifeDuringWartime

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Mon May-17-04 09:45 PM
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61. i hadnt thought of it like that until you mentioned it

interesting...

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Trajan

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Mon May-17-04 11:07 PM
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62. Most likely ...

Just a 'lucky coincidence', I suppose ....

Most likely ...

Yeah .....

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0007

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Mon May-17-04 12:23 PM
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14. I wanna watch this in my most sober moment of 71 years of life

GO MICHAEL MOORE GO

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Fridays Child

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Mon May-17-04 12:25 PM
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17. I have to laugh...

...every time I see your DU user name. Hilarious!

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bbernardini

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Mon May-17-04 12:11 PM
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3. As we might say in the Mike Keneally newsgroup...

Whee!

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Misunderestimator

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Mon May-17-04 12:13 PM
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4. IN HISTORY OF CANNES!!! That's big. n/t

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Auntie Bush

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Mon May-17-04 12:35 PM
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21. Am I the only one who doesn't know what cannes means.

:shrug:

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DrWeird

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Mon May-17-04 12:40 PM
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23. Cannes is the french city where the festival is held.

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reprobate

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Mon May-17-04 12:47 PM
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27. Cannes is a small town on the south coast of france.

For decades they've held a film festival there. Mostly for european film makers but lately american producers have been displaying too.

I assume that was your question.

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Mayberry Machiavelli

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Mon May-17-04 12:13 PM
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5. When will it be released in the US? Distribution worked out? EOM

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ZR2

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Mon May-17-04 12:15 PM
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7. This is on Drudge

It must be a lie.

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Flagg

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Mon May-17-04 12:19 PM
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11. It's real. Just saw it on France 3 network

sorry to burst your bubble

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Mon May-17-04 12:32 PM
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Cocoa

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Mon May-17-04 12:23 PM
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15. that's a good rule of thumb

best to assume anything on Drudge is b.s. until it's verified by a legitimate source.

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Occulus

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Mon May-17-04 12:19 PM
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10. Reuters link

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=politicsNews&storyID=5166510

Director Moore Tears Into Bush at Cannes Festival
Mon May 17, 2004 11:05 AM ET

By Paul Majendie

CANNES, France (Reuters) - American film-maker Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11," a savage indictment of President Bush's handling of Iraq and the war on terror, was cheered and applauded at the Cannes film festival on Monday.

Film critics were warm in praise of the controversial director who later called in a news conference for America to pull out of Iraq.

"It is a such total mess. Their way of doing things has offended so many people," Moore said.

more...

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CO Liberal

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Mon May-17-04 12:20 PM
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12. Here's a More Legitimate News Source

Director Moore Tears Into Bush at Cannes Festival

By Paul Majendie

Cannes, France (Reuters) -- American film-maker Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11," a savage indictment of President Bush's handling of Iraq and the war on terror, was cheered and applauded at the Cannes film festival on Monday.

Film critics were warm in praise of the controversial director who later called in a news conference for America to pull out of Iraq.

"It is a such total mess. Their way of doing things has offended so many people," Moore said.

The Oscar-winning director's fast-moving film is a telling work of propaganda by a moviemaker whose mission to deride Bush exudes from every frame.

<more>

http://www.backstage.com/backstage/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000512199

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Tansy_Gold

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Mon May-17-04 01:00 PM
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34. "a telling work of propaganda"?

I thought propaganda = lies.

If it's truth, ain't it "documentary"?

I never really believed any documentary is without a political motive. I haven't seen Morris' "Fog of War," but I've seen some of his others, along with Moore's "Roger & Me," and BFC, as well as some lesser-known short pieces. Seems to me there is ALWAYS a political agenda, but the telling difference is whether the filmmaker uses truth or lies. . . . .

Then again, is there necessarily always a line between the two?

Tansy Gold, thinkin' out loud and cheering even louder for Michael Moore.

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CO Liberal

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Mon May-17-04 01:04 PM
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37. From www.dictionary.com

prop�a�gan�da ( P )
Pronunciation Key (prp-gnd)
n.

1. The systematic propagation of a doctrine or cause or of information reflecting the views and interests of those advocating such a doctrine or cause.

2. Material disseminated by the advocates or opponents of a doctrine or cause: wartime propaganda.

3. A division of the Roman Curia that has authority in the matter of preaching the gospel, of establishing the Church in non-Christian countries, and of administering Church missions in territories where there is no properly organized hierarchy.

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bloom

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Mon May-17-04 03:21 PM
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49. It would just be nice if most newscasts were referred to that way as well

and not just for things coming from a liberal persuasion.

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Tansy_Gold

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Mon May-17-04 03:31 PM
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50. Thanks, but I was being rhetorical, not literal

I'll remember next time to put the /rhetorical/ button on!

;-)

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underpants

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Mon May-17-04 12:22 PM
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13. Dude, where's my distributor?

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physioex

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Mon May-17-04 12:23 PM
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16. Please post snips next time you quote Drudge....

I will not click on his site and support him

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Isere

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Mon May-17-04 12:27 PM
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18. Get ready for it!

A spasm of anti-French acting-out is about to erupt on Planet Rethuglican.

Put on your sou'westers! The merde is going to fly.

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Walt Starr

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Mon May-17-04 12:38 PM
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22. The Freepers are way ahead of you

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1137142/posts

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colonel odis

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Mon May-17-04 12:49 PM
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28. yeah, but one post there was a little too scary

i cut and pasted it:

To: js1138

...hmmm, sure would be nice if someone were to take appropriate action re Mr. Moore. I, for one, am sick and tired of him...SSZ
9 posted on 05/17/2004 9:29:16 AM PDT by szweig

could that be interpreted as the post-er encouraging someone to kill moore? how does that wash with the patriot act? or is it ok if it's a liberal you're trying to get killed?

no wonder people hate republicans.

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Mon May-17-04 07:55 PM
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59. Yeah. I wonder what "appropriate action" would be to a freeper?

"Appropriate action" for reasonable people might be to organize a boycott or a protest based on the perceived misrepresentation of issues. I have to wonder, tho, what kind of crapola the FR nutcases think is "appropriate".

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nadinbrzezinski

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Mon May-17-04 01:04 PM
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36. Damn their hate is telling

and they have seen films aired at Cannes first... they just don't realize it... those people are just unreal in their hate

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wtmusic

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Mon May-17-04 02:02 PM
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40. Interesting, their responses are nearly all one-liners

and mostly personal attacks on his weight. And unsupported references to Stalin.

"He could bring down any house--if he jumped on the roof!" Har, Har, HAR!! Loud belching GUFFAW!

Weak. :eyes:

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Mon May-17-04 06:08 PM
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53. As I recall from photos of their Freeper gatherings. . .

. . few of them have any room to talk about weight problems.

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mzmolly

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Mon May-17-04 06:10 PM
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54. Damn, I was just starting to be able order *French* Fries again...

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David__77

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Mon May-17-04 12:30 PM
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19. I can't wait to see it!

I wonder how this film can be used for political mobilization. I'm very interested in seeing how "popular" its format is--can it relate to the average person?

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OneBlueSky

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Mon May-17-04 12:41 PM
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24. now there's something I never thought I'd see . . .

Michael Moore in a suit and tie! . . . it's the end of the world as we know it . . . and it looks like this film could help end BushCo's world as we know it . . . thanks, Michael Moore! . . .

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Doosh

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Mon May-17-04 12:43 PM
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25. controversy is a good thing

heck look what it did with the passion

hopefully this move becomes huge here in america

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FemaleDemfromMass

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Mon May-17-04 12:49 PM
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29. I never saw

and never will see the passion, but I want to pre-order this movie.

:yourock: Michael Moore is my hero!

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Mon May-17-04 12:51 PM
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30. rumor has it that Moore's film may get prebooked like passion

I would support booking theaters and giving away seats.

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Egalitarian Zetetic

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Mon May-17-04 12:47 PM
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26. Bowling for columbine was

the highest grossing documentary ever, and this is far more controverisal and oore far more famous, so this will easily surpass the 50 million mark

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Mon May-17-04 12:58 PM
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31. That ovation is a preview of the world response to Kerry's victory.

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PartyPooper

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Mon May-17-04 01:08 PM
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38. Michael Moore deserves a front row seat at JFK's inauguration, too!

Maybe the new president will bestow a special award on him like the 'Medal of Freedom'.

Wouldn't that piss off the Republicans big time?

:D

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Rochambeau

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Mon May-17-04 03:02 PM
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45. Oooh yes !! That's sure

and the freeps will haunt Kerry during his 8 years with that !

"You see?!? He's anti-american ! You see those millions around the world dancing in the streets cheering our hero's defeat !"

I bet my shirt on that.

Anyway I don't mind I have a very good Champagne bottle in the fridge for that event for me and all my friends! :party:

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mzmolly

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Mon May-17-04 06:15 PM
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55. Hope your right. The *left* is fighting back this time, and I thank Mr.

Moore for his contribution.

I also can't wait to see this film!

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SidDithers

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Mon May-17-04 12:59 PM
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32. Good for him! Can't wait to see this film. nt.

Sid

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boobooday

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Mon May-17-04 01:01 PM
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35. Wahoo!

I can't wait to see it!

:bounce:

http://www.wgoeshome.com

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crossroads

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Mon May-17-04 06:06 PM
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52. A *must see* for me and mine!

:toast: :kick:

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Spazito

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Mon May-17-04 01:56 PM
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39. This will be another Academy Award for him...

I have NO doubt! It will be interesting to see how the Academy handles this WHEN he wins. I hope they handle it better than the did before when they tried to censor anti-bush comments.

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Ronnie

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Mon May-17-04 03:36 PM
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51. Never mind that.

What about the Nobel Peace Prize?

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robbedvoter

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Mon May-17-04 02:04 PM
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41. I hope he gets the Palme d'Or! Go Michael Moore!

Show the world we are not all a*holes in this country!

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JohnOneillsMemory

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Mon May-17-04 02:08 PM
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42. I celebrate by Freedom-Kissing my lovely liberal girlfriend, Michele!

Edited on Mon May-17-04 02:11 PM by JohnOneillsMemory

With her oh-so-French-sounding name of Michele Suzanne she is the perfect co-conspirator against the American fascists.

Viva la Revolucion!

(Use your profits to get a really good security team, Michael.)

Remember, Richard Clarke's book 'Against All Enemies' is going to be Hollywood-ized. Hollywood invests on the basis of cultural trends they percieve. Combined with the eco-disaster film, I think this is a really good sign. All those frikkin' war movies will now subside.

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SpiralHawk

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Mon May-17-04 02:58 PM
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44. Oui, Oui - I kiss mon cheri, Ms. Millard

on her lovely Freedom lips.

But I still ain't eating none of them there steenkin Freedom Fries -- the US Gov has been working overtime to suppress the recent scientific studies showing how poisonous all FRYOLATOR fried foods are. Hey, I like the way they taste, too -- but that crap is deadly. BushCo knows it, too, but since the scientific reports are not Biblically based they ain't getting to the American public which paid for them.

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Rochambeau

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Mon May-17-04 03:11 PM
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47. LOL "Freedom-kiss" !!

That's so lame !
Anyway to call that a "french-kiss" has no real sense imo...I imagine that human beings in love (men, women, men, men , women , women ;) ) do that since the eve of humanity...

Red-hot-love-kiss !:P It's so good ! :)

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primavera

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Mon May-17-04 02:49 PM
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43. So how are we ever going to get to see it?

Has anyone heard any rumors that the problems with the distributor can be cleared up before November? Or are we all going to have to just go out and buy it on DVD from some mail order site?

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Mon May-17-04 03:11 PM
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46. Gosh, the Yahoo story said the audience was "riled" and "disturbed".

guess the writer didn't know what a standing ovation meant. Expect more of that slant in the writing..

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peekaloo

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Mon May-17-04 03:19 PM
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48. Rush & Clones will say he was booed outta the building

the ensuing cacophony lasted for 20 solid minutes and Mr. Moore was seen crying as he was led away by security people.

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spooked

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Mon May-17-04 07:35 PM
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56. MOORE will update the DVD with extra footage!! REVIEW also Here

http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=cannes2004&content=review&reviewid=VE1117923873&categoryid=1724&cs=1

"Although there is an ominous shot or two of hooded prisoners, chronology of the version shown in Cannes ends before the prisoner abuse scandal. Moore has indicated that he will update the film before U.S. release, and that the DVD will include extra footage and a commentary."

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The Blue Knight

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Mon May-17-04 07:54 PM
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58. Will definitely be seeing this!

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Lakerstan

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Mon May-17-04 08:41 PM
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60. And a little bit Moore...

http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=17587

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