Posted on 10/19/2004 8:07:51 PM PDT by Tribune7
WPVI-TV, ABC's Philly affiliate, just had a report concerning the cancellation of the showing of the film Stolen Honor in Abington.
The conservatives looked good. It was sympathetic. Dann Cuellar (newsman) was excellent.
ping
The lead story - should get some visibility.
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/news/101904_nw_stolenhonor.html
Anti-Kerry Film Showing Canceled
October 19, 2004 — The Big Story on Action News is a politically motivated film furor Tuesday night in Jenkintown. Supporters of George Bush and John Kerry went nose to nose Tuesday night in Montgomery County, and neither side had any intention of backing down. Nerves are fraying at the edges, and there are still two weeks before Election Day.
The emotion of this politically charged presidential election got the best of some people. People who came out to see the anti-Kerry film, "Stolen Honor" were already upset that management of the Baederwood Theater cancelled the showing after threats of civil disturbances. Ultimately the anger reached a higher level when Bush supporters clashed with Kerry supporters.
Dan Sweeney/SOMERTON:
"Did you see what he said in the senate? Did you see that?"
Bill Perry/LEVITOWN, PENNSYLVANIA:
"If you'd shut your mouth we wouldn't be arguing (slur)."
Sweeney: "What (slur)?"
Perry: "Give yourself a try. Come on. Hey. Hey. Hey coolaid."
Abington police had to move in several times to keep ardent Kerry and Bush supporters from coming to blows. This after the documentary "Stolen Honor" which was to debut to a sellout crowd of 600 people was cancelled."
Joanne Dalbey/WARRINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA:
"It denied me the right as an American citizen to see a movie that every American should have the right to see."
Ryan Sweeney/SOMERTON:
"I think it's terrible, I think it's ridiculous that they're gonna shut this down and at the same time they're gonna show Michael Moore the day before the election."
The producer of the film blames Kerry operatives for shutting down the showing of the film.
Carlton Sherwood/FILM PRODUCER:
"The underhanded coercion and intimidation tactics of John Kerry, here's my reaction, what is John Kerry so afraid of with this documentary?"
Kerry supporters were pleased the showing of the film had been cancelled.
Bob Fields/READING, PENNSYLVANIA:
"We don't believe it's an honest movie. Doesn't honestly state the positions of what he did."
"Have You Seen The Movie?"
"No, I don't I have not." Once again, police had their hands full...
"Go back to Hollywood and Michael Moore, go ahead."
"I live In Levittown fool. I'll stay here as long as I want to."
"You think so?"
"I know so."
"You gotta get a lot more weight to keep up with me son."
"You think so?"
"Yeah, I'll knock you right on your butt pal."
Incidentally the Kerry campaign claims they hadn't anything to do with the movie not being shown here. Refunds were given to those who had bought tickets and the producers gave out DVD copies of the film for them to watch at home.
Good interviews.
bttt
We are just a few steps away from lethal violence at these events. Am I the only one that sees this?
Is that near Falls Twp.? A friend of mine is a Falls Twp. cop. I wonder if he was there.
Thats good becasue the more fuss they make the more pepople are gonna want to watch to see just what all the fuss is about....
If Kerry is so PROUD of his Anti-vietnam activity PROUD that he stood up for what he believed in then why is he afraid now... The MSM gave him a pass never uttered a question one and now that he has assumed an anti-war stance as the candidate for President I think it is imperative that America see exactly what John Kerry means when he says he is reporting for duty....
ABC6 has the video up on their website now
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/news/101904_nw_stolenhonor.html
Not showing it might be even better. This was good publicity. People who have never heard about it are now curious.
I'd like to see Rush or Hannity point this incident out...maybe something can be done.
Since they lead the news with this story .. ummm, yep it caught some attention
BTW .. did ya catch the news about Clinton coming to Philly next week to campaign for Kerry??
Why Philly, unless they're worried about something ?
I noticed that. The state is absolutely in play.
Nader effect?
I agree. They have Philly in the bag. They must be worried about Delco and Bucks (IMHO Montgomery Co. is a lost cause -- too many limo Libs).
As to the suburbs, it's hard to say. Our GOP HQ in Blue Bell (Montgomery Cty) seems upbeat, busy, and very positive. I suspect they're seeing good feedback and very motivated volunteer support.
I was at a Cub Scout meeting this evening and listening with one ear to some of the parents. One of the lib moms was saying that she's undecided, but is now looking harder at who Kerry might put in his cabinet. Says she really doesn't like Kennedy and doesn't know who else Kerry might pull in and it's making her re-think the candidates. Hmmmm.
I wouldn't throw Montgomery Co just yet .. I'm seeing a lot of Bush signs around here .. though I admit there are alot of the libs that are transplants from Philly
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