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WW2: The Most Racist Generation?
The Washington Times ^ | March 19, 2010 | Editorial

Posted on 03/18/2010 8:57:28 PM PDT by Abakumov

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To: SZonian
“I understand The Pacific is “based on” actual folks and events. That is a big difference between the two.”

Could be. However, I watched about fifteen minutes and couldn't take any more. Found the movie to be amateurish, had a 50’s look about it. It moved at a much too slow pace with way too much filler (useless chit chat about nothing). Anyway, it was dull, dull, dull and poorly done. Obviously, riding the tails of Band of Brothers with hopes of picking up some quick money.

81 posted on 03/23/2010 6:05:10 AM PDT by snoringbear (Government is the Pimp,)
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I haven’t seen any episodes of The Pacific since I won’t/don’t subscribe to HBO. I bought the BoB book and then watched the series on HBO when it first came out and then immediately unsubscribed. Have the boxed set. Watch it often.

As for The Pacific, I think I’ll wait and see what other FReepers have to say about it. Thanks for your observation, I’ll make note of it.


82 posted on 03/23/2010 6:14:04 AM PDT by SZonian (We began as a REPUBLIC, a nation of laws. We became a DEMOCRACY, majority rules. Next step is?)
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To: verity
I didn't even watch it. I just don't trust Tom Hanks or Spielberg. I know that sounds ignorant, but these Hollywood libs tend to spin things and are usually full of crap.

I probably should give Band of Brothers a chance being as though somebody just told me that it was pretty accurate and based on the soldiers personal accounts.

I just have to wonder why two of Hollywood's biggest libs would make a series about WWII. I am suspicious and don't necessarily feel like they have the best intentions.

83 posted on 03/23/2010 6:35:14 AM PDT by Mrs. Frogjerk
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To: Frantzie

Spielberg’s dad is a WW2 vet.


84 posted on 03/23/2010 6:41:54 AM PDT by Borges
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To: Mrs. Frogjerk
Spielberg has been obsessed with WW2 since he was a kid. Literally. He made short films about it as a teenager. The wreck of the Indianapolis speech in Jaws, the returning Airmen in Close Encounters, 1941...
85 posted on 03/23/2010 6:43:28 AM PDT by Borges
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To: Borges

Spielberg is a close friend of Hussein who is going to screw baby boomers and seniors like you have never seen before. He is scum like Hanks. They support a man who calls people who disagree with his “racists.”


86 posted on 03/23/2010 7:19:43 AM PDT by Frantzie (TV - sending Americans towards Islamic serfdom - Cancel TV service NOW)
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To: Frantzie

That has nothing to do with the your assertion that he was ‘exploiting WW2 vets’. In any case you obviously can’t see what he does objectively so what’s the point...


87 posted on 03/23/2010 7:49:03 AM PDT by Borges
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To: Mrs. Frogjerk

BoB is worth the time investment. It is inspiring!


88 posted on 03/23/2010 8:13:39 AM PDT by verity (Obama Lies)
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To: Borges

Spielberg and Hanks are exploiting WW2 vets. The same way Spielberg exploited kids with fairly violent films that should have received an R rating.


89 posted on 03/23/2010 8:21:09 AM PDT by Frantzie (TV - sending Americans towards Islamic serfdom - Cancel TV service NOW)
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To: Frantzie

Are you talking about Gremlins (produced but not directed by Spielberg)? That was the reason for the PG-13 rating (which he initiated).


90 posted on 03/23/2010 8:35:50 AM PDT by Borges
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To: verity

OK. I’ll take your word for it and give a chance!


91 posted on 03/23/2010 11:31:12 AM PDT by Mrs. Frogjerk
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