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WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 20) – Here in D.C.’s summer doldrums, midway between the conventions, with Congress out for the August recess, and political pundits having little to do except fulminate about the impending “sunset” of the so-called “Assault Weapons” ban Sept. 13, it’s good to enjoy a belly laugh. My laugh began over a month ago, when Linda Ronstadt, singing at the Aladdin Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas, dedicated a song to “crockumentary” filmmaker Michael Moore, extolling his presumed virtues and his Bush-whacking film Fahrenheit 9/11. The audience divided between cheers and boos. And many walked out. Bill Timmins,...

OPEN LETTER TO BILL TIMMINS    To:  Bill Timmins,  president of Aladdin Casino and Hotel Las Vegas, NevadaJuly 20, 2004 Dear Mr. Timmins:           I understand from the news reports I've read that, after Linda Ronstadt, one of America's greatest singers, dedicated a song to me from your stage on Saturday night, you instructed your security guards to remove her from the Aladdin, which they did.            What country do you live in?  Last time I checked, Las Vegas is still in the United States.  And in the United States, we have something called ''The First Amendment.''  This constitutional right gives everyone...

Legend: E-mail features response to Michael Moore's open letter from Bill Timmins, president of the Aladdin casino. Examples:

It's open season on Christians – again By Rabbi Daniel Lapin One-time girlfriend of quirky California Gov. Jerry Brown in the '70s, singer Linda Ronstadt has been busy lately. She dedicated her song "Desperado" to Michael Moore and his bogus-mentary, "Fahrenheit 911," she got herself tossed out of the Aladdin casino in Las Vegas, and she gave an interview to a newspaper. Although I doubt this was her intention, she has actually taught us three lessons: One, she and many of her fellow entertainers do have a religion – I'd call it "secular fundamentalism." Two, it's open season on Christians,...

Just days after getting booted from the Aladdin Hotel Casino for praising Moore as "patriot" and dedicating her encore song, "Desperado," to him, Ronstadt is already entertaining offers of a comeback. On Wednesday, one of the prospective new owners of the Aladdin, Robert Earl, issued a statement of support for Ronstadt. "We respect artists' creativity and support their rights to express themselves," Earl said. "We were very sorry to hear about the unfortunate circumstances of this past Saturday night and want to make it clear that Planet Hollywood has never, in our 13 year history, restricted any artists' right to...

One of the partners buying the Aladdin hotel-casino says singer Linda Ronstadt would be welcomed back to the property when he takes over. Ronstadt was kicked out over the weekend by current management for praising filmmaker Michael Moore. But Planet Hollywood CEO Robert Earl says he'd like to see them both on stage. Earl wants to take Moore up on his offer to join Ronstadt and sing "America the Beautiful." Earl's management team could take control of the bankrupt casino as early as September. Current Aladdin President Bill Timmins had Ronstadt escorted off the property after she called Moore a...

Response to Michael Moore's, "Open Letter to Bill Timmins, President Aladdin Casino and Hotel" As you most likely know, Michael Moore posted the following letter: After the letter, you will find the response... Open Letter to Bill Timmins, President Aladdin Casino and Hotel http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/index.php?id=93 Bill Timmins President Aladdin Casino and Hotel Las Vegas, NV July 20, 2004 Dear Mr. Timmins: I understand from the news reports I've read that, after Linda Ronstadt, one of America's greatest singers, dedicated a song to me from your stage on Saturday night, you instructed your security guards to remove her from the Aladdin, which...

LAS VEGAS - One of the partners buying the Aladdin hotel-casino said singer Linda Ronstadt (news) would be welcomed back to the property after the performer was kicked out over the weekend by current management for praising filmmaker Michael Moore. Planet Hollywood CEO Robert Earl of Orlando, Fla., said he'd like to take Moore up on the filmmaker's offer to join Ronstadt on Aladdin's stage and sing "America the Beautiful" when Earl's management team takes control of the bankrupt casino, as early as September. "We respect artists' creativity and support their rights to express themselves," Earl said in a statement...

Open Letter to Bill Timmins, President Aladdin Casino and Hotel Bill Timmins President Aladdin Casino and Hotel Las Vegas, NV July 20, 2004 Dear Mr. Timmins: I understand from the news reports I've read that, after Linda Ronstadt, one of America's greatest singers, dedicated a song to me from your stage on Saturday night, you instructed your security guards to remove her from the Aladdin, which they did. What country do you live in? Last time I checked, Las Vegas is still in the United States. And in the United States, we have something called "The First Amendment." This constitutional...

Linda Ronstadt apparently got what she wanted -- to be 86'd from the Aladdin. In a bizarre performance notable for its bridge-burning comments, Ronstadt inflamed more than her Aladdin audience on Saturday by taking potshots at Las Vegas and dedicating "Desperado" to "Fahrenheit 9/11" filmmaker Michael Moore. When her show was over, the Aladdin had her checked out of her room and escorted off the premises. Many walked out during the show, one concertgoer tossed a cocktail on her poster, others defaced her posters and the box office was "a mob scene" of people seeking refunds, according to an Aladdin...

CALL FOR A POSITIVE LETTER CAMPAIGN: Ok, so we're all very quick to write letters to Unilever to get rid of their spokesperson, so, let's send some letters of support to the Aladdin. Aladdin Resort and Casino 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Las Vegas, NV 89109 reservations@aladdincasino.com leisure@aladdincasino.com (only email addys I could find, and management@aladdincasino.com doesn't work)