More4 risks US ire with Bush assassination film

The Guardian ^ | August 31, 2006 | Jason Deans

[sportsterinred]

Maybe there should be a sequel to the film. One where a whole country is killed for being the launching pad for a plot that kills the US President. One where the USA sends in agents and poisons all the fresh water and blows up desalination plants. Lets show there are prices to be paid for all actions.

[linda_22003]

"Force Democrats to either renounce its demented leftwing base or defend it, either way, self destruction."

It's a British film, made by British filmmakers. Why should American political parties have to take a stand on it?

[jaydubya2]

Thanks for the correction. I was too lazy to look it up, and just took a stab at it.

[linda_22003]

It's wonderful stuff. Chicago's being stupid (but then, it's not the first time).

[RobbyS]

They think they that one can say anything without consequence. But the standard of limiting free speech remains the same: one does not cry "fire" in a crowded theatre. Is there any doubt that both Kennedy brothers and King were killed because they were hated--and feared. JFK was hated by both right and left; RFK, hated by Arabs more than he knew by for his support of Israel. We know who killed King.

[antiRepublicrat]

I dont say anything about it.

Then you shouldn't say anything about this film.

[sportsterinred]

Oh, I thought "this film" was the topic of discussion. My mistake.

[top 2 toe red]

It's almost like they are blinded by hate.

There, fixed it. ;^)

[top 2 toe red]

But if they want to show it in the US, they may meet some nice young men with sunglasses and earpieces.

Lol...Yep, I think they will definitely meet up with these nice young men in black!

[top 2 toe red]

Oh, I'd pay to see that...in fact, I'd probably pay to see several times to just make sure I didn't miss any of my "favorites" being offed.

[linda_22003]

I think his point was, why are you outraged by this and not the Clancy example? Especially since you know nothing about this film except what the article says (and it's apparent most people here haven't read the article, either).

[antiRepublicrat]

Oh, I thought "this film" was the topic of discussion.

You had an objection that this film depicted the assassination of a U.S. President, and the manner in which it was done. I merely pointed out that Tom Clancy had done the same, and even worse. You can't really object to one and not the other on those grounds.

[top 2 toe red]

maybe we could call that movie "Independence Day"

...or "Paradise Found."

[top 2 toe red]

Tom Clancy didn't 'name' his assassinated president, George W Bush...BIG DIFFERENCE.

[sageb1]

"I think we may actually need to wait to see what the film is really about, even though I suspect it is a hit piece, as it may be quite different then our initial reaction would reasonably assume given the track record of these types."

Muslims will make more noise about being offended by this film, I guarantee it.

(assuming the Syrian is Muslim)

[sageb1]

"There should be a museum dedicated to Leftwing idiocy. An actual, walk in museum, where you can bring your high school age kids. It would document via paintings, TV replays, giant sized pictures, the various insults and insinuations the Left has hurled at non-leftists (particularly in recent years--the Moveon ads, the "Unterfuhrer" comments, the "protest" pictures of signs with the Star of David crossed with a Swatstika, ect.--and compare what Republicans stand for and have accomplished, with what the Nazis stood for and accomplished."

I am in love with this idea!

[KJC1]

I doubt you'll even hear President Bush say it should be stopped, and this is a president who previously said criticism of him should not be allowed, and who has tried to silence criticism.

Bullsh*t. President Bush has neither said criticism of him should not be allowed, nor has he tried to silence criticism of him. Jesus Christ, are you sure you aren't thinking of wannabe Prez Kerry who tried to shut down the Swifties and ban their book?

[Sender]

I left Kate a comment. We'll see if they'll post it.

[Churchillspirit]

Joe Klein admitted several years back that he wrote "Primary Colors"

Yes he did, eventually, but not until it was yesterday's story.