Posted on 02/19/2005 10:06:53 PM PST by AnnaZ
Edited on 02/19/2005 11:36:23 PM PST by Jim Robinson. [history]
With the help of some really magnanimous people -- most specifically the generous and talented Jeffers M. Dodge -- I managed to revisit my Unspun ways.
In 2004, a posse of Hollywood stars came out en masse to lend their hip, fabulous selves to the presidential campaign of John F. Kerry, confident that their added (and, frankly, much needed) sparkle would ensure the defeat of incumbent President George W. Bush. Did Shiny Objects indeed distract The People? Post election, and post a rather ignominious defeat, their standard-bearer Michael Moore stated that they were indeed victorious -- that they had successfully "prevented a Bush landslide." Was that really the sole outcome? In other words, when they returned from their forays into flyover country did they find that their thrones had maintained their elevation in their absence?
Hope you enjoy it!
BRAVO! One or 2 almost had a brain: )
It was fun.....please do another soon!
I liked the music.
You say that like it's a bad thing.
I think the music wasn't too loud it just didn't have enough cowbell and bus.
Deb's gonna' be pissed you didn't invite her to JIB for tacos. You know she loves to take the girls up to Hollywood for a little street urchin.
Love the boots.
Ok, I thought the thing was pretty good -- No trouble with sound quality (headphones), but here's a tip:
Avoid the 3rd and 18th of the month for street interviews; That's when the welfare checks (and goonie birds) come out -- Truck drivers call it "Mardi Gras" . . .
I just got broadband--WOW! An estimated 56 minute download takes about a minute. And we have the use of our phone back, too (not that anyone ever calls...).
When you have FreeRepublic, you really don't need an outside life.
Good job, although I think it needed a little outrage to spicen things up...:)
I've had a second line since late '99 or so. Use it for internetting and faxing. Someday I'll have to upgrade.
What's up with the location Ron?...We may not be able to get very many people into the PRIME media location at Hollywood & Highland.There aint nuttin there but some crack heads and heroin addicted democrats...
LAST YEAR, there were so many people jammed into that corner that the LAPD had to close the sidewalks to EVERYONE not already inside a two-block perimeter by noon.Even TED HAYES (who arrived just before 2 pm) was not allowed into that "prime location" -- as there were Oscar fans EVERYWHERE. :(
I plan to review our options with the LAPD later this week, but for now, here is our CURRENT strategy, from the pre-FReep thread:
...We expect that SOME the TV cameras, wire service photographers and print journalists will start arriving as early as noon, but MOST of the media attention should be from 3 pm to 5 pm – during the Red Carpet ceremonies.The limos should start driving west on Hollywood Blvd (from Wilcox, or Vine) at about 3 pm – right past our position in front of the billboard at Hollywood and Whitley.Our current plan is to have an advance team (led by Ted Hayes and RonDog) [and Outraged?] arrive at Hollywood and Highland – to "stake out" a position near the steel fence facing the Red Carpet arrival area VERY EARLY Sunday morning. This area will rapidly be OVERWHELMED by Oscar fans from all across the USA, as they squeeze in to perhaps get a glimpse of their favorite star’s arrival...Anyone arriving before noon should attempt to hook up with us there. Ted and I may decide to give up our “front row” positions to others, who may be able to hold signs.The SECOND team will gather in front of the billboard at Hollywood and Whitley – three blocks east of Highland. Some time around noon, Ted and I will break away from our "front row" positions, and move to join the second team (at Hollywood and Whitley) – where we will lead a "parade" down Hollywood, from Whitley to as close to Highland as we can get.We will know more soon.
"Shut Up, and ACT!"
Hollywood conservatives plan "Rally for Responsibility" at Academy Awards (2/27)
thirdplanet.tv ^ | February 19, 2005 | Jeffers Dodge, Ted Hayes, RonDog
Posted on 02/19/2005 7:06:36 AM PST by RonDog
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CLICK HERE for the rest of that thread
"Shut Up, and ACT!"
Hollywood conservatives plan "Rally for Responsibility" at Academy Awards (2/27)
Posted by RonDog
On News/Activism 02/19/2005 7:06:36 AM PST · 79 replies · 2,421+ views
thirdplanet.tv ^ | February 19, 2005 | Jeffers Dodge, Ted Hayes, RonDog
HILARIOUS new "Boomerang" video by AnnaZ about "Thank you, Hollywood" billboard.
Watch it ONLINE!
Posted by RonDog
On News/Activism 02/20/2005 4:11:59 PM PST · 100 replies · 2,466+ views
thirdplanet.tv/Unspun.html ^ | February 20, 2005 | AnnaZ [with technical assistance from Jeffers Dodge]
For Your Viewing Pleasure: Happy Endings for "Middle America"
Posted by AnnaZ
On News/Activism 02/19/2005 10:06:53 PM PST · 151 replies · 2,223+ views
ThirdPlanet.tv ^
Hey!! I got in. I guess the site was just too busy a couple of days ago. I really enjoyed it and the music didn't bother me. Keep up the good work.
Hey, good for you!
Nice job on the video, looks great.
Dang!
Thanks for the tip Dust, you're a mensch. ;^)
Will try it tomorrow.
In the meantime.
...a BTTT.
It's disappointing how many doofuses needed an explanation. Part of the left's most successful efforts has been the dumbing down of our culture.
Who's the cute girl on camera BTW?
That was a really, really great shew......:)
Now, I'm ready for another one. Maybe "L.A. in the Rain" documentary-- (I remember how hard it was for people to cope with rain there. It must be chaos now.)
Seriously, your talent for this is obvious. Let's see more soon.
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