The Reagans hooplah

Boris Godunov · December 22, 2003, 21:09

Okay, after all the fuss, I finally saw the movie on Showtime.

All I have to say is:

What the @#$^%*&! was the problem with the Republicans? This film is perhaps the best propaganda piece for Reagan you could have! It makes him a tragic hero of near-Shakespearian proportions. I was liking the guy after the movie!

Seriously, the movie is actually pretty good, and I think it's pretty flattering to the Reagans. Sure, it shows them as less-than-perfect, but they are human, aren't they? If anything, its inaccuracies were in Reagan's favor, as ANY bad aspect of his political career was presented as a well-intentioned man being manipulated and misled by the people who surrounded him.

Brolin's performance, btw, was brilliant. I mean, he IS Reagan in the movie. I can only think he'd be destined for an Emmy if it weren't for the whine-fest from the GOP.

Verto · December 22, 2003, 21:17

I wanted to see it, but I don't have Showtime, so chances are slim.

alva · December 22, 2003, 21:55

Sounds interesting.
What's the exact title? Just in case I see in the eugh video-rental shop

Boris Godunov · December 22, 2003, 21:55

"The Reagans"

alva · December 22, 2003, 22:03

OOOOOoohh How eugh inspired.

Imran Siddiqui · December 22, 2003, 22:04

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ANY bad aspect of his political career was presented as a well-intentioned man being manipulated and misled by the people who surrounded him.

Don't ya think this may have turned some Republicans off... especially the ones who surrounded Reagan?

And how about the statements indicating Reagan wanted all the gays to die?

MrFun · December 22, 2003, 22:06

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Originally posted by Boris Godunov

Seriously, the movie is actually pretty good, and I think it's pretty flattering to the Reagans. Sure, it shows them as less-than-perfect, but they are human, aren't they?

But Boris, this is the REASON why some Republicans wanted to cow the producers into censorship.

Japher · December 22, 2003, 22:07

I'm a Republican, though I have never seen it, I always enjoy poorly made, made for TV movies that misconstrue political or even public figures in a bad light, even if I like that figure... Martha Stewart, David Letterman come to mind (I hate Martha, but that TV movie was still funny)... They should of aired it... Don't blame the republican for it not getting on, blame the Jews

they own media after all

Q Classic · December 22, 2003, 22:07

reagan is the messiah! and sean hannity is the baby jesus!

loinburger · December 22, 2003, 22:09

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Originally posted by Boris Godunov
I can only think he'd be destined for an Emmy if it weren't for the whine-fest from the GOP.

I'd think that this would improve his chances for an emmy. Aren't the communists or hippies or Barbara Streisand or something like that in charge of the media?

Sava · December 22, 2003, 22:15

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Originally posted by Boris Godunov
What the @#$^%*&! was the problem with the Republicans?

lots and lots of things

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Sure, it shows them as less-than-perfect, but they are human, aren't they?

NO YOU LIBERAL HIPPY TRAITOR SLIME! HE IS GOD!

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Brolin's performance, btw, was brilliant. I mean, he IS Reagan in the movie. I can only think he'd be destined for an Emmy if it weren't for the whine-fest from the GOP.

because that's all the GOP does... they are scared shitless! They are scared that consensual adults might want to make their own decisions when it come to sexual matters... DEAR GOD NO WE MUST MAKE A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT FOR MARRIAGE!@

They are scared people might not believe their bullshit propaganda about Reagan... OH GOD PERHAPS A DECADE OF THE RICH GETTING RICHER AND EVERYONE ELSE STAGNATING WASN'T THE GREATEST SITUATION!@!!

They are scared that they are losing their grip on society... that's why they've taken over the mass media and use political pressure to attack dissenting opinions or anything else they don't like. If someone wants to make a dramatization of Reagan's presidency... THEN WE WILL ACCUSE THEM OF WANTING TO DESTROY THE MAN BECAUSE BARABARA STREISAND IS A LIBERAL PINKO COMMIE WACKO AND HER HUSBAND MIGHT AS WELL BE STALIN!#%^#$

DIE LIEBARLS!!@!$^#$%&^%&%^

ahh I feel better now!

Japher · December 22, 2003, 22:23

man, Sava... you need let us know how you really feel. I mean don't keep it all bottled up

Nubclear · December 22, 2003, 22:25

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Originally posted by Japher
the Jews

YOU SAID THE J WORD!!!

I'm sure all the peoples of the Jewish faith are going to kill you now, nazi pig

Japher · December 22, 2003, 22:28

Happy Hanukah!!!

orange · December 22, 2003, 23:07

Reagan = Satan

I mean c'mon, even the last two letters are the same!

Dis · December 22, 2003, 23:28

yep, the conservatives are dumbasses. I don't think they would accept anything less than portraying Reagan as god.

It's similar to the flap about the Mel Gibson movie. People are making opinions about a movie they have never seen.

mrmitchell · December 22, 2003, 23:55

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Originally posted by Sava
NO YOU LIBERAL HIPPY TRAITOR SLIME! HE IS GOD!

CORRECT!

WORSHIP THE REAGAN-GOD!

FEAR THE ALMIGHTY REAGAN GOD!

Boris Godunov · December 23, 2003, 00:14

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Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui
And how about the statements indicating Reagan wanted all the gays to die?

That's not quite what he says...he's saying that they've brought it upon themselves. While it's still not a great thing, it's not the same as "I want them to die." Considering his attitudes towards homosexuality, I don't doubt that it's accurate. And it certainly presents Nancy as being a very compassionate person, which ain't exactly something she's normally known for.

Imran Siddiqui · December 23, 2003, 00:15

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he's saying that they've brought it upon themselves. While it's still not a great thing, it's not the same as "I want them to die."

:shrug: Same difference really.

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Considering his attitudes towards homosexuality, I don't doubt that it's accurate.

The problem was that was no supporting documentation that he actually ever said that.

MrFun · December 23, 2003, 00:16

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Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui

And how about the statements indicating Reagan wanted all the gays to die?

It doesn't matter to what extent this is accurate -- you vehemently believe that there no such thing as a homophobic Republican.

Imran Siddiqui · December 23, 2003, 00:18

STRAWMAN ALERT! STRAWMAN ALERT!

We return you to your normally scheduled thread.

Shogun Gunner · December 23, 2003, 00:19

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Originally posted by orange
Reagan = Satan

I mean c'mon, even the last two letters are the same!

and Satan = Santa

MrFun · December 23, 2003, 00:20

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Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui
STRAWMAN ALERT! STRAWMAN ALERT!

We return you to your normally scheduled thread.

Always a pleasure to make an honorable appearance.

alva · December 23, 2003, 00:49

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FEAR THE ALMIGHTY REAGAN GOD!

Don't know about that, but I do that soon he will sitting next to him.

-

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and Satan = Santa

and God = Dog
Live = Evil
Panag = Pagan

and Jezus = Zeus J.

(no-one knows what the J stands for though, although many think that it is the same as Homer's)

Shogun Gunner · December 23, 2003, 01:02

very good Alva!

and Bob = Bob

awww.... F-IT!!! I took it one post too far.

I especially like the panag translation!!!

Berzerker · December 23, 2003, 02:22

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Considering his attitudes towards homosexuality, I don't doubt that it's accurate.

You have some special insight into his attitudes toward homosexuality? Be sure to tell his very good friend Merv Griffin...

molly bloom · December 23, 2003, 05:04

All bend the knee to the Divine Conducator, St. Ronald of the Gipper Will, Conservator of the Undyed Spirit Hair, slayer of the Chernenko Monster of the Kremlin, whose coming was foretold by St Bonzo of Bedtime, Abbot of King's Row!

I still enjoy the story about Reagan saying that Nancy told him the dog had seen a ghost in the White House. I feel the Memoirs of St Ronald of Assisi should detail the powers of the psychic talking dog. Did it feature in the film Boris?

TCO · December 28, 2003, 23:41

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Originally posted by Boris Godunov
Okay, after all the fuss, I finally saw the movie on Showtime.

All I have to say is:

What the @#$^%*&! was the problem with the Republicans? This film is perhaps the best propaganda piece for Reagan you could have! It makes him a tragic hero of near-Shakespearian proportions. I was liking the guy after the movie!

Seriously, the movie is actually pretty good, and I think it's pretty flattering to the Reagans. Sure, it shows them as less-than-perfect, but they are human, aren't they? If anything, its inaccuracies were in Reagan's favor, as ANY bad aspect of his political career was presented as a well-intentioned man being manipulated and misled by the people who surrounded him.

Brolin's performance, btw, was brilliant. I mean, he IS Reagan in the movie. I can only think he'd be destined for an Emmy if it weren't for the whine-fest from the GOP.

You are gay. You saw him as the total top to protect you from the evil no-reach-arounders from the USSR.

TCO · December 28, 2003, 23:45

How come I am not seen as an evil homophobe??? Do you not see my inner m ahcoimsmo? My phobvia?> DAMINIT!!!

MrFun · December 28, 2003, 23:52

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Originally posted by TCO
How come I am not seen as an evil homophobe??? Do you not see my inner m ahcoimsmo? My phobvia?> DAMINIT!!!

It's difficult for us to take you seriously about a lot of things.