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In New Letter, Clinton's Lawyers Demands ABC Yank Film
tpm cafe ^ | 9/9/06 | Greg Sargent

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


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To: TomGuy
If they succeed in getting they movie pulled, they can set their sights on talk radio, the Internet, the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy, etc.

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!"

141 posted on 09/09/2006 9:49:27 AM PDT by Yaelle
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To: FMBass

No bets here. I'll hold.


142 posted on 09/09/2006 9:49:36 AM PDT by gathersnomoss
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To: gathersnomoss

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.


143 posted on 09/09/2006 9:50:03 AM PDT by khnyny (Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.- Winston Churchill)
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To: technomage
Clinton was not just asleep at the wheel. He had a coherent policy of coddling Islamists because he thought it would lead to an Israael-Arafat peace deal and he would be proclaimed a great statesman.

He chose to ignore Islamic attacks or allow only a feeble response for years so this legacy building would not be interrupted.

He started a war to provide Islamic terrorists with their own country in Europe.

The Clintons know their policies lead directly to 9-11 and they are so desperate to cover their tracks they sent their boy in to the National Archives to commit felonies by destroying records.

This latest round of Clinton thuggery is no surprise.
144 posted on 09/09/2006 9:50:11 AM PDT by BigBobber
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To: technomage

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.


145 posted on 09/09/2006 9:50:44 AM PDT by romanesq
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To: FMBass

Rush saw the virgin version. You will be honored with the Clinton/MSM version. Now get back onto the reservation and enjoy the show.


146 posted on 09/09/2006 9:50:59 AM PDT by gathersnomoss
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To: finnman69; All

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,


147 posted on 09/09/2006 9:51:08 AM PDT by FreeKeys ("America's national security is the lowest priority on the Democratic Party agenda."- David Horowitz)
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To: CremeSaver

>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!


148 posted on 09/09/2006 9:51:20 AM PDT by Paperdoll
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To: finnman69

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.]


149 posted on 09/09/2006 9:51:51 AM PDT by TomGuy
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To: Babu

As it was said before, "Clinton Goes After ABC Harder Than He Pursued Bin-Laden"


150 posted on 09/09/2006 9:51:51 AM PDT by FreeRep
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To: patj

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).


151 posted on 09/09/2006 9:52:07 AM PDT by capt. norm (The liberal anti-war movement = cowardice disguised as tolerance.)
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To: patj
I also remember Clinton's testimony and the swill that we were fed that Clinton lost his temper and stormed out, none of which was true. So now I'm wondering if ABC hasn't made lots of changes that blame it all on Bush and the Clintons want to make sure that everyone watches.

Worth thinking about, especially since the entire text of this letter was released. Somebody wanted us all to know Bruce Lindsey was threatening ABC.

152 posted on 09/09/2006 9:52:08 AM PDT by AmishDude (`[N]on-state actors' can project force around the world more easily than Canada". -- Mark Steyn)
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To: sportutegrl

The objection to showing the film is most definitely a top down operation of typical Marxist vintage.


153 posted on 09/09/2006 9:52:33 AM PDT by romanesq
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To: holden
Where is Gonzalez? Isn't he the AG? Does he know what his job is?

I didn't think so. Probably cowering in the corner.
154 posted on 09/09/2006 9:52:54 AM PDT by gathersnomoss
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To: uptoolate

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.


155 posted on 09/09/2006 9:55:13 AM PDT by pepsionice
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To: FreeKeys

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.


156 posted on 09/09/2006 9:55:16 AM PDT by tflabo (Take authority that's ours)
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To: Verginius Rufus
I've had a number of theories the past few days, because with the Clintons you can't take what you see them doing in the public at face value. Something else is going on, and we won't be able to put the pieces together until after the airing of this film.

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.

157 posted on 09/09/2006 9:55:17 AM PDT by My2Cents (A pirate's life for me.)
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To: Wolverine

Unquestionably, Rosen was guilty and should have done jail time. Our legal system really is in big trouble.


158 posted on 09/09/2006 9:55:36 AM PDT by khnyny (Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.- Winston Churchill)
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To: khnyny
Perhaps the tide has turned on the Clinton's and their day in the Sun is over. Bubba is really of no use to anyone anymore and Hillary has too many negatives to make her a viable candidate..

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.

159 posted on 09/09/2006 9:55:51 AM PDT by x_plus_one (Muslim immigration breaks democracy into a self-defeating system .)
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To: sandra_789

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?


160 posted on 09/09/2006 9:56:16 AM PDT by gathersnomoss
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