Posted on 09/09/2006 9:03:27 AM PDT by finnman69
On Friday evening, Bill Clinton's lawyers sent a new letter to ABC chief Bob Iger demanding that ABC yank "The Path to 9/11." We've obtained a copy of the letter, and it reads in part: "As a nation, we need to be focused on preventing another attack, not fictionalizing the last one for television ratings. `The Path to 9/11' not only tarnishes the work of the 9/11 Commission, but also cheapens the fith anniversary of what was a very painful moment in history for all Americans. We expect that you will make the responsible decision to not air this film." Full text of the letter after the jump.
Dear Bob,
Despite press reports that ABC/Disney has made changes in the content and marketing of "The Path to 9/11," we remailn concerned about the false impression that airing the show will leave on the public. Labelng the show as "fiction" does not meet your responsibility to the victims of the September 11th attacks, their families, the hard work of the 9/11 Commission, or to the American people as a whole.
At a moment when we should be debating how to make the nation safer by implementing the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission, "The Path to 9/11" calls into question the accuracy of the Commission's report and whether fabricated scenes are, in fact, an accurate portrayal of history. Indeed, the millions spent on the production of this fictional drama would have been better spent informing the public about the Commission's actual findings and the many recommendations that have yet to be acted upon. Unlike this film, that would have been a tremendous service to the public.
Although our request for an advance copy of the film has been repeatedly denied, it is all too clear that our objections to "The Path to 9/11" are valid and corroborated by those familiar with the film and intimately involved in its production.
-- Your corporate partner, Scholastic, has disassociated itself from this proect.
-- 9/11 Commission Chairman Thomas Kean, who served as co-executive producer on "The Path to 9/11," has stated that he raised concerns about the accuracy of several scenes in the film and that his concerns were not addressed during production.
-- Harvey Keitel, who plays the star role of FBI agent John O'Neill, told reporters yesterday that while the screenplay was presented to him as a fair treatment of historical events, he is upset that several scenes were simply invented for dramatic purposes.
-- Numerous Members of Congress, several 9/11 Commissioners and prominent historians have spoken out against this movie.
-- Indeed, according to press reports, the fact that you are still editing the film two days before it is scheduled to air is an admission that it is irreparably flawed.
As a nation, we need to be focused on preventing another attack, not fictionalizing the last one for television ratings. "The Path to 9/11" not only tarnishes the work of the 9/11 Commission, but also cheapens the fith anniversary of what was a very painful moment in history for all Americans. We expect that you will make the responsible decision to not air this film.
Sincerely,
Bruce R. Lindsey Chief Executive Officer William J. Clinton Foundation
Douglas J. Band Counselor to President Clinton Office of William Jefferson Clinton
Nothing between Hillary and the WH will go unscathed, if it gets in her way.
This is only the opening salvo in her quest for the White House.
"Bill, I think this is overboard the way you are going after this movie. It's overkill! It will end up hurting us more than it helps!"
"H*ll no, Hill, remember: everything is worth it in the end. You know how stupid most Americans are. They won't remember this. What did you always tell me?"
"I know, I know; the end ALWAYS justifies the means. I know it does. But this looks so ham-handed and obvious that we are trying to cover something up. I just don't have a good feeling about it."
"Honey, honey, you are THINKING again. Do me a favor and DON'T. Grey matter is totally wasted on this dumb country. Think of Vince! Blood running uphill! And that schmuck Ron Brown! Come on, honey, cheer up!"
"Oh ho ho, Bill, you still know how to make me laugh. You're right. A little grin and bear it, and then they'll all be watching football and forget the whole thing!"
No bets here. I'll hold.
Actually, just seeing Clinton get his panties in a wad, somehow makes it all worth it, regardless of outcome. That boy is freaking out. Makes you wonder why.
Your point is a good one but since no judge locked up Sandy Burgler, we will never know what the Clintonistas are hiding.
But one can be sure it involves 9-11.
Rush saw the virgin version. You will be honored with the Clinton/MSM version. Now get back onto the reservation and enjoy the show.
RELATED THREADS, 911 and PATH TO 9/11:
The Truth about Bill Clinton and Terrorism (FR Compilation Thread) at http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1697884/posts
Senate Democratic leadership threatens Disney with legal and legislative sanctions at http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1697413/posts
Dems Send Threatening Letter to ABC - and misspell word in second paragraph. at http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1697561/posts
Democratic Bloggers Plan to 'Google Bomb' Controversial 9/11 Docudrama at http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1697579/posts
Dick Morris: Clinton Attack 'Outrageous' at http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1697490/posts
Letter from Dem Leaders to Disney to Cancel 'Path' Broadcast at http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1697777/posts
Thwack! Will Democrats Never Learn? at http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1697676/posts
Accuracy aside, ABC's '9/11' deserves to bomb (LEFTY 'TV CRITIC' ISSUES WARNING) at http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1697680/posts
KEYWORD: 911 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=911
BASIC OLDER POST: Berger rejected four plans to kill or capture bin Laden at http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1177555/posts
keywords for search engines: 911, Path to 911, Twin Towers, Ground Zero, Sept. 11th, September 11, 2001, PATHTO911, ABC miniseries,
>Where does this stand? Is ABC caving or not?<
Does anyone have the correct email address to which we can send our opinion on this? If someone can supply it, we should write to say that the show should be shown in its entirety. Better to be polite and reasonable. Then we could boycott ABC's sponsors for its other productions if they do cave to Clinton's outright Communist demands!
Next, Team Clinton will be demanding a rewrite with Richard Benvenista and Jamie Gorelick as chief script writers.
[Heck, it was a successful ploy for the 9-11 Commission.]
As it was said before, "Clinton Goes After ABC Harder Than He Pursued Bin-Laden"
The only thing reassuring is that Rush and Michael Medved have seen it...otherwise I would really suspect a setup by the liberal media (ABC).
Worth thinking about, especially since the entire text of this letter was released. Somebody wanted us all to know Bruce Lindsey was threatening ABC.
The objection to showing the film is most definitely a top down operation of typical Marxist vintage.
This a bogus letter...too many spelling and grammer errors...which should have been caugh by a good Word spell checker...unless intentional. It's just getting you guys all upset...intentionally.
I'm getting a little jealous at some of you Freepers with excellent organizational skills....eheheheheeh...
Just kidding FK, thanks for the list...well done.
One of my theories agrees with yours -- That whether ABC edits the film, or drops it, the Clintons "win." Even if ABC doesn't edit the film, it either 1) doesn't put Clinton in as bad a light as their complaints would indicate, leading to viewers to say, "What's the big deal?", or 2) the real hits are made upon Bush leading up to 9/11, and all of this stink the Clinton crime syndicate is raising is an effort to draw attention to the film and boost its rating, so millions can watch the Richard Clarke version of history.
Unquestionably, Rosen was guilty and should have done jail time. Our legal system really is in big trouble.
As Rush said Friday - this has less to do with the Clinton's than it does with the entire demoncratic party fearing any truth about their stupidity and treasonous policies regarding American security.
The media is stampeding the electorate and night after night there's something wrong with George Bush.
Newspapers belittle Bush, and write false statements about other republicans. There is no one with deep enough pockets to take on the govt/media cartel that is dominating all our lives. ABC and the other networks might as well be AlJazeera -West.
The avalanche of negativity would be stemmed in part if the ABC docudrama was allowed to air. There is the smell of blood in there air - Bush will be impeached of the dems take back congress. IT'S A FEEDING FRENZY THAT THE SENATE DEMS ARE LEADING.
No, the Democrats have ABC by the balls. Can you say "we will revoke your license if you show this"? I thought you could.
Of course the AG could have a case if he had the guts to. Don't hold your breath. Has any of you forgotten the Clinton MO?
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